Our Studio
"This is true functional fitness because it combines anatomy with biomechanics, developmental biology, breathing, posture, and the relationships with glands and organs to form a powerfully insightful perspective on human movement."
What is a CHEK Practitioner
CHEK Practitioners, short for Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology Practitioners, are highly-trained professionals who specialize in corrective exercises, functional movements, rehabilitation, holistic health, breathing mechanics, customized program designs, primal movements, and more .
We carry out extensive postural assessments to identify existing muscle imbalances and postural syndromes before customizing an exercise program. If you suffer from chronic pain or ongoing injuries, we utilize these assessments to recognize the root causes and assign the exercises that will benefit you the most to alternate your body motor engrams and mechanics. Doing so will eliminate the pain and prevent it from occurring again instead of "solely treating the symptoms".
Corrective exercise are a combination of stretching and low-intensity conditioning routines that correct human's postures after repeated executions. With our method, we design unique workout programs that are specifically tailored to you and your needs. Our programs consist of nothing other than functional exercises that have direct, high carryover to your daily activities so that you can have maximized results while minimizing your time spent in the gym. By doing so we help you live a life free from pain and have the energy and freedom to achieve you goals.
Mission Statement
We help individuals achieve their own personal health, fitness, weight loss, and lifestyle goals without the use of medication or FADs.
Our Meaning
Tao - A Chinese word signifying the "way" or "path", and us being in existence with balance and harmony.
Movement - Actions we take to achieve our goals.
The 4 Doctors
What We Value
To live a healthy lifestyle, we aim to improve our 4 Doctors - Dr. Quiet, Dr. Movement, Dr. Diet, and Dr. Happiness - as well as following the 6 Foundation Principles.
Dr. Quiet plays an essential role to a healthy lifestyle. It is important to give our bodies 7-8 hours of sleep every night for a full physical and psychological recovery. Ample sleep boosts our energy level as well as reducing our stress level.
Dr. Movement keeps our bodies and our mind in flow. An adequate amount of proper movements each day prevents injuries and chronic pain. Both working in (slow breathing, walk, yoga) and working out (resistance training, aerobics) activities are crucial to keep our energy levels balanced.
Dr. Happiness is about our goals, purposes, and values. These elements motivate us to learn, create, and grow every day. Our goals set helpful core values which lead us towards our desired direction and eliminate distractions in our lives.
Dr. Diet reminds us the significance of balanced nutrition which provides us with the energy we need to achieve our goals. Always remember, you are what you eat and you are what you don't eliminate.
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The 6 Foundation Principles
Thoughts
The biology of your body is linked to your mind - healthy thinking produces a healthy body.
Movement
Movement is life and life is movement. Exercise pumps your organs, removes waste, improves metabolism, and cultivates energy.
Nutrition
Whole, organic foods eaten according to your Primal Pattern Diet Type fuel your body for success.
Information from CHEK Institute
Breathing
Optimal breathing maximizes the most important nutrient - oxygen, removes waste, and energizes your body.
Hydration
The best solution to pollution is dilution - water is an essential cleaning agent for the body.
Sleep
We don't get stronger when we work out, we get stronger when we rest. 7-8 hours of sleep each night is essential for rest & repair.