Health Club Expert Witnesses

Health club expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on health club. The health club expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Athletics & Recreation, Biomechanics, Physical Therapy, and Risk Management.

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Douglas B. Baumgarten, MS

Fitness and sports Expert Witness - Harvard grad

Sportfit Consulting

Leesburg, Florida
Athletics & Recreation, Biomechanics - Health club, Gym, Fitness, Personal training, Exercise, Gym equipment, Fitness equipment, Exercise equipment, Treadmill, Weightlifting, Bicycle, Cycling, Baseball, Softball
Mr. Baumgarten has 40+ years of experience in the fitness and sports industry, including working as a personal trainer, program manager, business owner, facility designer, equipment salesperson, etc. He is a Harvard graduate with a Masters degree in Exercise Science as well as certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (Health-Fitness Director), National Academy of Sports Medicine, and as a Medical Exercise Specialist. He has been an adjunct professor at Marymount University; editorial Board member and columnist for Fitness Onsite magazine; and a columnist for Boardroom magazine. His management experience includes hiring, training, and supervision of fitness personnel; management of multiple fitness clubs; and equipment maintenance and safety issues. Mr. Baumgarten has decades of experience in competitive and recreational sports -- as a competitor, coach, and official. In baseball, he has competed for over 40 years, earning multiple all-star accolades in Men's ...
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Dr. Michelle E Wolpov, PT, DPT, MBA, AT(R), CSCS

Physical Therapy Expert Witness since 2005

Physical Therapy Expert Witness Services

Freehold, New Jersey
Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Injury, Standard of Care, Rehabilitation, Health Club, Personal Training, Personal Trainer, Fitness, Gym
Dr. Wolpov has practiced in the physical therapy industry for over 38 years, and she specializes in the outpatient orthopedic setting. In 1987, Dr. Wolpov graduated from Ithaca College with an undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy. She began employment as a PT in a variety of settings, including acute care in hospitals, and subacute care in nursing homes, home care, and assisted-living facilities. She also worked with athletes from the U.S. Olympic Team and for the NY Giants. In 2001, Dr. Wolpov graduated top of her class, with a 4.0 GPA and an MBA from Monmouth University. In May 2002, Dr. Wolpov opened Game Shape Physical Therapy and Fitness Center in Manalapan, NJ. Game Shape is a premier full-service physical therapy facility, also offering exclusive one-on-one personal training and fitness memberships. Game Shape is a Rehabilitation Network - Participating Location with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City. In late 2023, Game Shape Physical Therapy was so...
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Al J. Heraghty, MSE, CPSI

Total Sports Consulting Services LLC

Commack, New York
Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management - Playground Equipment, Playground Supervision, Physical Education, Gym, Athletics, Health Club, Fitness equipment, Exercise equipment, Fitness Instruction, Weight Room, Sport Facility, Lacrosse, Coaching, Playgrounds
Professor Heraghty currently serves as Academic Chairperson of Health, Physical Education & Sport Management at SUNY Suffolk. Prior to this role, he was the Fitness & Aquatics Director and Head Lacrosse Coach at Suffolk. He is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector credentialed by the National Recreation and Park Association and is also certified by the National Program for Playground Safety. He currently serves on the Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities committee with the American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM). Professor Heraghty specializes in Risk Management Programs for various types of sports, recreation, and fitness activities, as well as the preparation of expert opinions for both plaintiffs and defendants, in conjunction with recreation and sports personal injury cases. SPECIALITY FOCUS: Playground Equipment Accidents, Gym, Playground Supervision, Recreation, Fitness, Physical Education, Athletic, Health Clubs, Lacrosse, Weight ...
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Nathane L Jackson, BA, CSCS, RHN

Exercise/Fitness + Nutrition Expert Witness

Nathane Jackson Fitness Inc.

Niagara Falls, Ontario
Athletics & Recreation, Biomechanics - Personal training, Strength and conditioning, holistic nutrition, fitness facility safety, health club, gym, fitness, excercise, fitness equipment, exercise equipment, treadmill, weightlifting, olympic powerlifting, medicine ball, fitness injury, kettle bell, equipment safety, excercise science, exercise injury, trainer negligence
Nathane Jackson, BA, CSCS, RHN Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist | Registered Holistic Nutritionist | Fitness & Biomechanics Expert Ontario, Canada nathane@nathanejackson.com | www.nathanejackson.com Professional Summary Nathane Jackson has over 25 years of experience in the fitness and performance industry, including work as a strength and conditioning coach, holistic nutritionist, gym designer, personal trainer, and business owner. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), with extensive training in biomechanics, functional movement, and rehabilitation. While an overall fitness expert, Mr. Jackson currently focuses on strength and conditioning coaching for amateur and professional golfers, helping them enhance biomechanics, reduce injury risk, and increase power and mobility. He has also designed and managed large-scale wellness facilities, trained and supervised staff, and developed safety and operational ...