David Weinstock has been practicing and teaching manual therapy techniques since 1973. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University as a pre-med student. David then traveled extensively in Central and South America learning from native healers and a variety of practitioners. He graduated from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in 1979. David’s NeuroKinetic Therapy® bodywork system was developed over the course of many years, starting in 1985, with the help of many peers.
David’s book, “NeuroKinetic Therapy, an Innovative Approach to Manual Muscle Testing,” was published in 2010. Since then it has been translated into Japanese, Mandarin, Italian, and Korean, and is now in its second edition. David traveled nationally and internationally teaching chiropractors, physical therapists, personal trainers, massage therapists, and Pilates instructors. Now the torch has been passed to his outstanding staff of instructors.
David maintains a busy private practice in Marin County California, using his NeuroKinetic Therapy® bodywork system to treat athletes and weekend warriors alike. Acute and chronic injuries and conditions are assessed and rehabilitated, and the client is sent home with an individualized exercise program.
David enjoys living in beautiful Marin County with his wife and dog. He is in contact with people from around the world sharing the knowledge and information he has accumulated in 50 years of practice.
Yoga Instructor, Massage Therapist
Yoga Instructor, Massage Therapist
Jory Serota is the Author of Applied Yoga for Musculoskeletal Pain™, a book which bridges the gap between yoga, physical therapy, strength and spirituality. He worked for 6 years on the professional tennis circuit helping players recover from injury and has run clinics in San Francisco, New York and Thailand.
Jory has taught internationally since 2010. As a NeuroKinetic Therapy® Instructor, he has trained thousands of physiotherapists, doctors, yoga teachers and bodyworkers around the world. He is also the creator of the NKT Mobility and Assessment program.
Jory has a unique ability to make complex biomechanical information accessible to anyone. His passion for teaching is coupled with his witty sense of humor, knowledge and compassion.
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist
Dr. Sneha Ramchandani is a NeuroKinetic Therapy® instructor leading the course in India for the past 6 years and has trained over 300 physiotherapists nationwide. She founded Muscle Lab Clinic in Mumbai, which specialises in managing complex and longstanding musculoskeletal cases and sports injuries using NKT. A proud graduate of D Y Patil University, Mumbai, her professional journey includes serving as a SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST for the Delhi Dare Devils Conditioning Camp and working as an onboard physiotherapist for the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon. Dr. Sneha is passionate about introducing this transformative technique to India and empowering physiotherapists through formal training, public speaking engagements and informal knowledge exchange to build a stronger, more knowledgeable healthcare community.
Holistic Therapist, Scoliosis and Mystery Pain Specialist
Holistic Therapist, Scoliosis and Mystery Pain Specialist
Jackie is a holistic therapist who specialises in the “mystery pains,” scoliosis, and the “I’ve seen everyone else, nothing seems to help” issues. She integrates several different modalities along with NeuroKinetic Therapy®, mainly including neurological reprogramming of fascial dysfunctions, movement/play, trauma resolution, nutritional changes, and habit/lifestyle reformation in order to resolve root causes and other main contributing factors to a person’s pain and symptoms.
Chiropractor
Chiropractor
Dr. Brock Easter is a Chiropractor based out of Toronto, Canada. He graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2011 and has been leading NeuroKinetic Therapy® seminars across Canada since 2014. Dr. Easter is the co-owner of Shift Bodywork and Performance Care and maintains a full time private practice that includes professional athletes, complex chronic pain, and everything in between.
Sports Therapist
Sports Therapist
Daniel Müller is a sports scientist (M.A.) and trained sports therapist. He works in an individual setting with professional athletes from various sports and as a movement therapist with orthopaedic and neurological pain patients. He has completed national and international trainings in the field of functional neurology and further training in applied kinesiology, functional anatomy and training theory. Jackie is a holistic therapist who specialises in the “mystery pains,” scoliosis, and the “I’ve seen everyone else, nothing seems to help” issues. She integrates several different modalities along with NeuroKinetic Therapy®, mainly including neurological reprogramming of fascial dysfunctions, movement/play, trauma resolution, nutritional changes, and habit/lifestyle reformation in order to resolve root causes and other main contributing factors to a person’s pain and symptoms.
Daniel is an instructor for the NeurokineticTherapy® seminar series in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, where he teaches the application of receptor-based therapy methods for physiotherapists and trainers. Since 2019, he has been working with the elite swimmers of the German Swimming Association, where he uses neuro-centred methods to improve performance and prevention. This led to the development of a training concept for neuro-centred training for German swimming, which he has been establishing since 2021.
He is also the head athletics trainer for SC Magdeburg Handball in the 1st Bundesliga since 2019. He regularly publishes articles for specialist journals on the topics of functional neurology and individualised training and therapy approaches. As a sports scientist, he deals with the research principles of neuro-centred approaches and is doing his doctorate on the subject of ‘Visual Training in Sport’ at the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg. Thanks to his experience in practice and science, Daniel is also a sought-after speaker and therapist for companies and professional athletes worldwide. Together with his wife Sarah and their three children, he lives on the edge of the forest in his home village near Magdeburg.
Functional Neurology Specialist, Doctor of Osteopathy
Functional Neurology Specialist, Doctor of Osteopathy
Dr. Gary Li is a specialist in functional neurology with a doctor of osteopathy background. He is also an advisor for the sports therapy degree program in Hong Kong.
Besides therapeutic education, he also serves as a clinical director in Hong Kong, treating abnormal physical and neuro-related conditions, such as undefined pain and sleeping disorders.
Dr. Gary is also the Olympian and national elite athlete’s clinical therapist, providing recovery treatment and training advice to the national team coach.
Chiropractor
Chiropractor
Dr. Dooley is a distinguished chiropractor and educator, renowned for her expertise in anatomy and movement science.
Currently practicing chiropractic within ID Lab New York, a multi-disciplinary clinic, Dr. Dooley serves as an adjunct anatomy instructor at prestigious institutions including Weill Cornell Medical College, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and New York University’s College of Dentistry. Her dedication to education extends globally, as she holds positions as a visiting professor at Saint George’s University Medical School in Grenada, West Indies.
She is also a lead instructor for the Immaculate Dissection LLC, NeuroKinetic Therapy seminar series, and Somatic Senses Education, where she shares her expertise in movement assessment and rehabilitation.
She is also an Anatomy Expert on Demand with two pharmaceutical companies, Abbvie Pharmaceuticals and Ipsen Pharmaceuticals, performing dissecting and teaching prosections to injection specialists.
With a diverse array of certifications, including Active Release Technique (ART), NeuroKinetic Therapy® (NKT™), and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), Dr. Dooley brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her events.
Nervous System Coach, Educator
Nervous System Coach, Educator
Skye has been passionate about the fitness industry for over 30 years, driven by her own experiences with chronic pain. Having dealt with pain most of her life, she is dedicated to helping others live pain-free and healthy lives. She began her career as a Personal Trainer, Stretch Therapist, and Pilates Instructor, but her life and career took a transformative turn in 2013 when she discovered NeuroKinetic Therapy®, which she considers the “missing link.”
As a former Division 1 soccer goalie who sustained multiple concussions and other injuries, Skye’s personal struggles with chronic pain fueled her interest in NKT. In 2014, she founded The Functional Body Institute, where she now uses NKT as her primary approach in client sessions as a Level 3 NKT practitioner.
In 2017, Skye became an NKT Instructor. After the pandemic and the growth of her teaching schedule, she transitioned away from the overhead of employees and a physical location. In 2021, she launched a new company that focuses on private NKT sessions and teaching NKT across five territories in the United States.
Skye is now a highly sought-after speaker, presenter, and continuing education instructor, known for her ability to make learning enjoyable and accessible. Her skill in simplifying complex concepts through storytelling and focused listening makes her teaching easy to understand for everyone, from beginners to experts. Today, Skye particularly enjoys public speaking and advising other professionals on how to incorporate NKT into their own business models.
Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer
Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer
Kevin Mefford is a Licensed Massage Therapist, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist with over 15 years of experience in the health and wellness field. He is also a former massage therapy instructor at Fair Oaks Massage Institute in Sacramento, CA. He maintains a private practice, Sports Therapy Plus, and works with all types of clients focused on chronic pain, injury rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. He provides a fun learning environment for his students and is very passionate about educating others in the health and wellness field about Neurokinetic Therapy®.
Bodywork Therapist
Bodywork Therapist
Simon began working with clients after graduating from West Cheshire College (U.K.) in 2006. He enjoys helping people with pain and movement problems and specialises in neuromuscular dysfunctions.
He has a background in personal training, corrective exercise, injury rehabilitation, and soft tissue and massage therapies.
In 2016, Simon appeared in an episode of the British TV series ‘Doctor In The House’, where he used NKT to help a patient successfully resolve shoulder pain they had been experiencing for over twenty years.
He began teaching for NeuroKinetic Therapy® in 2016 and currently teaches NKT Level 1, 2 and 3 Seminars at various European locations.
He lives with his wife, Laura, and their three dogs in Wales (U.K.)
Chiropractor
Chiropractor
Dr. Eric Nelson graduated from Life College School of Chiropractic in 1997 and maintains a private practice in southern New Jersey. Dr. Nelson is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP) and is certified through the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. He has worked with Olympic athletes at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, served on the Mountain Dew Action Sports Medical Team, and was named ANJC Sports Council Sports Chiropractor of the Year in 2010. He began teaching NeuroKinetic Therapy® classes in the U.S. in 2014 and later internationally.
Athletic Trainer, Massage Therapist
Athletic Trainer, Massage Therapist
Lynnette Yasukawa is the owner and movement specialist at The Wholeistic Approach. With a background as a lifelong athlete and former EMT firefighter for Cal Fire, she holds a B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training. Lynnette is certified in both massage therapy and NeuroKinetic Therapy® (NKT), working with clients ranging from Olympic athletes to post-surgical patients. Her approach integrates medical knowledge, athletic experience, and hands-on therapy to help people move better and live pain-free. She is also the co-creator of NKT’s Manual Muscle Testing course.