Move better, Move stronger
Shannon Myers, MS, FAFS
I grew up by the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and I’ve been active since I can remember with a massive love for nature, animals and adventure. I came here to California from Hawaii in April of 2001. My most strenuous physical challenge was in Hawaii when I was a stroker for the Napilli’s Outrigger Canoe Club during the 42 mile International Wahine O Ke Kai race. My lifestyle led to modeling for swim & sportswear calendars and catalogs with features in Muscle & Fitness and Oxygen magazines. Among my favorite things are being outdoors in nature, traveling, golf, dancing, theater, reading and spending time with family, my husband Geof and our chocolate lab, Trigger. The craziest adventure I’ve experienced was skydiving and bungee jumping on the same day in Caines, Australia with my brother Jason. Over the years my sense of adventure grew into a passion for movement and my journey into movement science.
I’ve been a student of movement since 2003 and started my studies in Chain Reaction Biomechanics in 2004 under world renowned physical therapists, Dr. Gary Gray and Dr. Dave Tiberio. I hold a B.S in Kinesiology from California State Fullerton and an M.S. in Applied Functional Science with the Gray Institute. In 2011 I became a Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) which demonstrates competency for assessing, treating and training the chain reaction biomechanics of human movement.
My curiosity prompted me to understand movement internally. I’ve been studying and I continue to study the significance of fascia (connective tissue) and its influence on how we move. I began my schooling in manual therapy in 2012 under world renowned movement and manual therapist, Lenny Parracino, CMT, FAFS in Funtional Soft Tissue Transformation (Lenny is the soft tissue therapist for the Clippers). I’ve since broaden my manual therapy practice by studying Dr. Ida Rolf’s work and became a Board Certified Structural Integration Practitioner (soft-tissue therapy).
I’ve been running my business, The Athletic Movement Club, at a private club, The Pacific Club since October 2004. I work with the members on a daily basis for joint and tissue health with a focus on mobility, 3d movement, strength, performance and manual therapy. I help members with acute and chronic pain and joint rehabilitation: ankle/foot, knee, hips, back, shoulders, elbows, wrists, neck, etc. and ailments such as SI joint pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel and tennis/golfers elbow, etc. I’m a lifetime student of movement science and I’m dedicated to what I do, it’s my passion. I want to coach you and empower you to perform and function at your best and free you from immobility and weakness. This is mental and physical resilience for life, health and athletic performance.
• Fellow of Applied Functional Science
• Kinesiology degree
• Functional Soft Tissue Transformation Practitioner
• Board Certified Structural Integration Practitioner
• FRC Mobility Specialist / Kinstretch
• Functional Golf Specialist
• 3D MAPS - Movement Analysis & Performance System
• FMR - Functional Manual Reaction
• CAFS - Certified Applied Functional Science
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Geof Myers, MS, FAFS
Geof is the Director of a private Spa & Fitness Club in Newport Beach. He primarily works there and with tennis athletes outside of the club. Geof’s experience as an athlete, coach, Kinesiotherapist, and Sport Performance Analyst started early in his life, beginning his journey in 1988. His athletic résumé includes a record of achievement and excellence in youth, prep school, and collegiate sports such as baseball, hockey, football, and soccer.
He is a Fellow of Applied Functional Science with The Gray Institute. He also holds a B.S. degree from CSU-Long Beach in Kinesiotherapy and Physical Education, along with various certifications and honors in human movement and sports performance, as a coach and as an athlete.
This sets Geof apart and has allowed him to influence numerous athletes’ performances, from the Olympics, World Series, Tennis & PGA events, NFL, to local parks, rinks, and fields, and he works daily with the nation’s elite tennis players at the Woodbridge Tennis Club. Serving as a strength and conditioning coach for Camp Nolan Ryan was an honor, the experience has left a tremendous impact on his life and career.
“Acquiring and sharing knowledge is my priority, we all learn from someone or somewhere. My goal is to empower you to define and reach your “Ideal Health” in an enjoyable manner, with sustained results for life. There are numerous ways to achieve your goals, let’s find your path...and start your journey.”
• Fellow of Applied Functional Science
• Kinesiotherapy degree
• Sports Performance Analyst
• Tennis Movement & Skilling Coach
• Functional Golf Specialist
• 3D MAPS - Movement Analysis & Performance System •
• FMR - Functional Manual Reaction
• CAFS - Certified Applied Functional Science
Geof competed in hockey, soccer, baseball, football, basketball & volleyball starting at the age of 5 through his college career and he has been a recreational tennis player since childhood. Geof has been working with athletes and sports teams in various sports for over 25 years.