Nick Burroughs (PT, MSPT) and Dr. Phil Lombardo (PT, DPT, SCS), each a MovNat Level 2 Certified Fitness Trainer, join us to discuss
-their professional backgrounds
-their fitness backgrounds
-our fitness culture
-principles of good programming and training
-the importance of fitness goals
-MovNat and how it's helped them and their clients
-the fun of movement and fitness
-the new MovNat Medical course


Upcoming event! 12-13 March 2022.
MovNat Medical: Clinical Applications of Natural Movement (Riverdale, NJ), 12-13 March 2022
Sign up here: https://www.movnat.com/event/movnat-medical-1/



About Nick Burroughs, PT, MSPT, MCT: "Nick received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from James Madison University in 1998 and then his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2001. After graduation, Nick served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar in the Public Health Sector from 2001-2002. Nick has accumulated vast experience in physical therapy, working with a plethora of medical conditions in multiple settings over his 20 year career. His speciality within physical therapy is in the area of functional movement and is certified with Functional Movement Systems, both in Level I and II. He also holds a Level II MovNat Certification in Natural Movement and is very passionate about restoring movement can bring about healing, restore function and mobility, and decrease pain."

Follow him on Instagram at @ironspinemovment.

About Dr. Phil Lombardo, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, PES, CES, NFHS, USATF, MCT, EMRT:
"Dr. Phil Lombardo, a superior physical therapist, has extensive experience in the care of both sports injuries and general musculoskeletal injuries for patients of all ages. In 2007, Phil joined the top one percent of the Doctor of Physical Therapy in the country by becoming an APTA Board Certified Specialist in Sports (SCS). Dr. Lombardo has distinguished himself as a provider of choice in Sports Medicine and is recognized by the National Federation of State High School Association as a Certified Coach specializing in Track and Field (NFHS). His expert knowledge as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a Sports Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), and a Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) guarantee his patients the highest quality of care. Phil earned both his undergraduate degree and Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from New York University. It was also there that he received the department’s Service Award for Excellence in giving to others.

"It brings Phil great joy as he shares MovNat, a physical education system for developing real-world capability through natural movement with his patients and now to the public. His journey led him to becoming a MovNat certified instructor, hosting the first-ever MovNat Elements Workshop in NJ and then becoming the first-ever licensed MovNat facility in NJ.

"As a devoted fitness enthusiast, Phil loves to constantly learn about and train in all areas, including strength training, running, hiking, and kayaking. He grew up in Leonia and now resides in Butler with his wife and sons. Around the clinic, in addition to his passion for physical therapy, Phil is also known for his love of and expertise in chocolate, especially dark — 86% cacao, to be precise!"

Contact Phil at phil@movnat.com or www.paramuspt.com


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2. Gold Academy: https://www.goldams.com
3. Total Human Fitness: https://total-human-fitness.com
4. Cypress Creek Ecological Restoration Project: https://ccerp.org
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Show notes:
1. Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John Ratey, M.D.
https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Revolutionary-Science-Exercise-Brain/dp/0316113514/

2. "Nick’s Amazing Transformation with Natural Movement" by Nick Burroughs
https://www.movnat.com/nicks-success-story/

3. "Nick’s Level 3 Certification Experience: The 'True Essence of MovNat' ” by Nick Burroughs
https://www.movnat.com/nicks-success-story-level-3-certification-review/

4. "MovNat For Medical Professionals" by Dr. Phil Lombardo
https://www.movnat.com/movnat-for-medical-professionals/

5. "4 Lessons This Doctor Learned From Natural Movement" by Dr. Phil Lombardo
https://www.movnat.com/4-lessons-this-doctor-learned-from-natural-movement/

6. Upcoming event: MovNat Medical: Clinical Applications of Natural Movement (Riverdale, NJ), 12-13 March 2022 Sign up here: https://www.movnat.com/event/movnat-medical-1/

7. MovNat
i. Website: https://www.movnat.com
ii. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MovNat

8. The Practice of Natural Movement: Reclaim Power, Health, and Freedom by Erwan Le Corre
https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Natural-Movement-Reclaim-Freedom/dp/162860283X/

9. MovNat Certifications
i. Level 1: https://www.movnat.com/certification-guide/level-one-certification/
ii. Level 2: https://www.movnat.com/certification-guide/level-two-certification/
iii. Level 3: https://www.movnat.com/certification-guide/level-three-certification/

10. "5 Ways Fitness Programs Are Evolving (And How To Stay Ahead Of The Curve)"
https://www.movnat.com/5-ways-fitness-is-evolving/

11. Articles about how MovNat helps physical therapists and their clients
https://www.movnat.com/?s=physical+therapist

12. Katy Bowman
i. https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/
ii. https://www.amazon.com/Katy-Bowman/e/B0057HLJY2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

13. Presidential traverse
i. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Traverse
ii. https://sectionhiker.com/great-hikes-a-presidential-traverse/
iii. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/presidential-traverse-trail

14. “Let your movement be your medicine and your medicine be your movement" is a paraphrase of "Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food" by Hippocrates (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocrates).

15. "The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” --William Osler


Bios and pictures courtesy Nick Burroughs and Phil Lombardo.