Gregory Gordon
As a personal trainer with a specialization in biomechanics, Gregory Gordon has spent the past twelve years, considering, creating and custom designing exercise programs for his clients needs.
Gregory holds the distinction of being the first in New York City to hold the dual designations as a Mastery Level Resistance Training Specialist (www.rts123.com) and Mastery Level Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist (www.muscleactivation.com). In addition Gregory holds a personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), as well as a coaching certification from United States Olympic Weightlifting (weightlifting.teamusa.org).
Working with an extremely wide and diverse clientele, Gregory's current interests include designing movement solutions for individuals dealing with sensory and motor dysfunctions, as well as working with all populations to develop increased power output.
Towards that end, Gregory is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Biobehavioral Science/Motor Learning at the Teacher's College, Columbia University in New York City.
Contact Gregory at: gregory@exercise-intelligence.com
Angela Buccinni
A Buffalo, New York native, Angela Buccinni began her dance career at 6 years of age. As her training expanded into a broad spectrum of movement disciplines including pointe, modern, musical theatre, diving, gymnastics, and track and field, her physical literacy quickly matured. In 2002 Angela was accepted to the Boston Conservatory where she graduated with a BFA in Dance.
After moving to New York that same year Angela encountered Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) and immediately recognized an opportunity to help dancers and others reach their physical potential. As a certified MAT Specialist, Angela works with a wide range of clientele, including business professionals, athletes, performers, pre/post natal moms, and senior citizens. As a acrobat and aerialist, Angela is uniquely suited to understanding the needs and demands of fellow performers, and is committed to serving as an active force in the community, using her MAT expertise to provide education and treatment.
Outside of the office, Angela has appeared Off Broadway & Touring the world performing. Angela is rarely on the ground and can be spotted as a principal aerialist with Grounded Aerial Dance Theatre and is the resident Choreographer for RedA Projects where live music and circus meet. Angela will soon be opening The Muse ( formerly Studio43) a music and circus space opening in Brooklyn to house up and coming projects companies and circus events. To follow Angelas circus journey visit www.AngelaBuccinni.com.
Contact Angela at: angela@exercise-intelligence.com.
Christopher Verdi
At 19, I was an all-state soccer player on my way to the top! After having a debilitating lower back injury that lead to a surgical fusion of my sacrum and lumbar spine (L5), I could never fully recover and it ended my college and professional soccer aspirations because of chronic muscle pain and injuries.
After receiving my BA from Franklin College and years of being frustrated with my workouts, I became a Certified Personal Trainer to learn more about how to keep myself from becoming injured, and more importantly, help other people avoid similar traumatic experiences related to physical activity.
After three years of training, I felt that something was missing. Some people I trained just couldn’t seem to get the results they wanted no matter how hard they tried. Then I came across MAT and I knew it was the missing link!
I was never the same after experiencing my first MAT session. MAT finally offered the much desired pain relief I had been seeking for the last 17 years. In 2007 I became a certified MAT Specialist, and have been working on treating muscle system related issues with a diverse population of clients ever since.
Christopher received his bachelor’s degree and graduated in the December of 1991 from Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana. He was the Captain of his high school soccer team his senior year and made the All-State Soccer Roster his Junior and Senior years. He was a college athlete and was a member of the Franklin Grizzlies Soccer team for his freshman and sophomore years. He has been a Certified Personal Trainer from the American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM) and from the National Sports and Conditioning Association (NSCA) since 2005. Chris is also the creator of the CoreRestore Exercise program.
