Kenzie Akins uses her passion for health and helping others to increase the quality of life for every client she works with. She is a certified KAATSU Specialist and has a Bachelors in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Rehabilitation Science. Kenzie is also a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Certified Nutritionist. Her knowledge and experience allow her to create and specifically tailor holistic programs to help her clients increase strength, stability, mobility, and confidence. Kenzie has worked with men and women of all ages and fitness levels and enjoys helping them create a long lasting and healthy relationship with nutrition and exercise. While she has experience with a wide demographic she has found a huge passion in helping women of all ages understand how their hormonal cycles impact their fitness journey and how to push through and progress with the changes women experience. 

Mark Kawabe's engagement with KAATSU began through personal experience, utilizing it for recovery from Achilles tendon issues. His background as a lifelong cyclist and martial artist, combined with his role as a Personal Training Specialist, deepened his appreciation and application of KAATSU, transforming his approach to fitness and recovery. Mark's journey led him to become intimately involved with KAATSU, culminating in his crucial role in introducing and distributing KAATSU products in Canada, alongside his wife, to share its benefits widely.

Dr. Cory Keirn is a distinguished Doctor of Physical Therapy, renowned for his expertise as a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Keirn completed his orthopaedic residency in 2013, where he specialized in treating complex orthopedic injuries and surgical cases within the military population.

Dr. Keirn has an extensive background working with individuals of all ages and currently serves as a mentor for aspiring DPT orthopedic residents. Before earning his DPT, he worked with high-profile organizations such as the Philadelphia Phillies and WWE, applying his skills as a strength and conditioning coach.

Dr. Keirn's broad experience includes working with tactical operators from various government branches, individuals with amputations, orthopedic surgeries, chronic pain, and those requiring pain management. His areas of expertise encompass functional exercise training, return-to-running programs, movement analysis, corrective exercise education, and concussion management.

Driven by a passion for human performance and recovery, Dr. Keirn traveled to Japan in 2019 to train one-on-one with Dr. Sato, further enhancing his knowledge and skills. 

Dr. Susie Lachowski-Glass is a distinguished exercise physiologist and educator,
currently serving as the Executive Director and Associate Professor in the Division of
Health and Human Performance at American International College. She holds core faculty status in the Division of Physical Therapy and is widely recognized for her expertise in the KAATSU & Blood Flow Restriction (BFRT) Training modalities.

Dr. Lachowski-Glass is an educational and practitioner leader in the rapidly evolving
field of KAATSU & BFR Training, working to shape current best practices, standards
and applications. Through Glass Training and Education, she provides comprehensive
CEU courses designed to help professionals safely and effectively implement these
techniques in practice as well as trains the athletic and general populations in the
applying the modalities safely and effectively to improve performance and quality of life.

Dr. Patrick Edgecomb is a physical therapist who owns his own practice with three locations in Connecticut specializing in treating sports injuries, orthopedic issues and pelvic floor dysfunction with 15+ years of clinical experience. Common conditions treated include post-op surgeries, joint pain, muscle/tendon injuries, concussion/whiplash injuries, atrophy, osteopenia/osteoporosis, stress fractures, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Raynaud’s syndrome, diastasis recti, sexual dysfunction, bladder/bowel incontinence.Dr. Edgecomb has utilized KAATSU training with both in-person and virtual clients since 2021. He is a certified instructor in Oxygen Advantage breath work.

Robert Heiduk is a notable German sports scientist and KAATSU specialist with a decade-long track record of educating coaches and consulting for prestigious organizations. His commitment to KAATSU led him to Tokyo to learn directly from its inventor, Dr. Yoshiaki Sato, culminating in his authorship of a comprehensive book on KAATSU. Heiduk's expertise benefits a wide audience, including athletes and health professionals, reflecting his dedication to deliver the best results possible. Heiduk's philosophy: Every client is different, only personalized programs provide sustainable success!