ABOUT ME

Nick is a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) who blends the fields of musculoskeletal rehab and strength and conditioning to help patients and clients achieve their performance goals.​

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Nick has worked with everyone from recreational fitness enthusiasts, competitive athletes, average joes, to even geriatrics and pediatrics to improve their health and performance. In these years training a multitude of people in person, in groups, and online Nick now focuses on building strength for longevity, improving performance while minimizing injury risk, and building resilient athletes. Nick has dedicated himself to a life of learning to continue to help his patients and clients get in shape, get over chronic pain, and achieve their best self.

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Nick is an expert fitness writer for STACK.com and has been featured in a number of online publications including USNews & World Report, Livestrong, MyFitnessPal, Fitbit, Cosmopolitan, Healthline, and many more. 


EDUCATION 

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Doctor of Chiropractic – University of Bridgeport ’21

M.S. in Exercise Science – California University of Pennsylvania ’17

B.S. in Exercise Science – Rutgers University ’13

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CERTIFICATIONS

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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist – NSCA

Level 1 Sports Performance Coach – USAW

Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer – ACSM

Certified Speed Specialist – NASE

Level 1 Group Suspension Trainer – TRX

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer – American Red Cross

First Aid – American Red Cross

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TRAINING/TECHNIQUE SEMINARS ATTENDED

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Functional Taping for Musculoskeletal Injuries Certified – FTMI

Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab – FAKTR

Fascial Manipulation, Level 1 – FM

FIFA Online Diploma in Football Medicine

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DISCLAIMER

I, Nick Occhipinti, strongly recommend seeing a physician prior to participation in any fitness program. You should be in good physical health and condition before participating in exercise. nickocc.com and Nick Occhipinti are not medical providers and the information provided on this site is in no way intended to treat, prevent, or diagnose any disease or ailment. You, the reader, should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in any exercise or exercise program from this site, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Nick Occhipinti from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of Nick Occhipinti.