EXERCISE THERAPY CERTIFICATION
EXERCISE THERAPY CERTIFICATION
Become An Exercise Therapist!
Health and fitness professionals around the globe are choosing Exercise Therapy Courses as their preferred education to advance their careers.
Our system has been proven in the real world to ensure you’re able to help clients conquer pain and perform at their best.
Because it’s practical and easy to implement, our students are able to provide a service that stands out, fill their client roster, earn more per hour, and be recognized as an industry expert.
Become An Exercise Therapist!
Insights
- Help clients with their most important goal – getting rid of aches and pains and getting back to living the life they desire.
- Earn the professional respect you deserve in your career by separating your service from the pack.
- Have a full roster of clients through providing WOW factor and gaining referrals instead of focusing on sales.
- Create a greater impact in the lives of others and have the career of your dreams!
Course Details
📍 Venue: Fitness Academy Asia Hong Kong
Lower Body Mastery
Credits: 2.0 ACE | 1.9 NASM | 15 AFAA
(Fri–Sun)
Core Mastery
Credits: 2.0 ACE | 1.8 NASM | 15 AFAA
(Sun)
Upper Body Mastery
Credits: 1.5 ACE | 1.6 NASM | 15 AFAA
(To be updated)
Course Fee (Per Module)
Who Can Become An Exercise Therapist?
- Personal Trainers
- Health and Fitness Professionals
- Kinesiologists
- Athletic Therapists
- RMTs (Registered Massage Therapists)
- Physiotherapists
- Chiropractors
CORE MASTERY
- Gauntlet – Core and Back functional assessment.
- Trial by 5 essential movement screen.
- Programming movement solutions.
- Breakout assessments for the core and spine.
- Corrective exercise recipes for core, spine, advanced hip issues.
- Long term training solutions to keep clients pain free.
- Mental toughness tools for stress and stress management systems.
UPPER BODY MASTERY
- Full body functional assessment – The Essential 4.
- Full body movement capacity screen.
- Programming to increase capacity.
- Breakout assessments for the shoulders and neck.
- Corrective exercise recipes for the shoulders and neck.
- Pain Free periodization matrix.
- Mental toughness tools on impactful solutions, interpersonal skills, perspective shifting.
LOWER BODY MASTERY
- Full body Prime 8 functional assessment.
- BMS 5 full body movement pattern screen.
- Programming movement pattern training solutions.
- Breakout assessments for the foot, ankle, knee, and hips.
- Corrective exercise recipes for the foot, ankle, knee, and hip.
- Pain Free programming.
- Mental toughness pyramid and foundational mental toughness tools.
EDUCATOR
Jeff Melis
Co-Founder, Exercise Therapy Association (ETA)
Jeff Melis is a respected Exercise Therapy educator, business leader, and fitness industry professional with over 20 years of experience in rehabilitation, exercise therapy, personal training, and fitness business development. He is widely recognized for his contributions to advancing professional standards in exercise therapy and helping health and fitness professionals build sustainable careers.
Current Roles
Shapes the organization’s vision, educational standards, and global professional network while promoting evidence-based movement and rehabilitation practices.
Helps fitness professionals develop successful businesses through coaching, mentorship, and operational strategies to improve client outcomes.
Areas of Expertise
- Exercise Therapy & Corrective Exercise
- Core Mastery & Functional Movement
- Rehabilitation Exercise Programming
- Postural Assessment & Movement Analysis
- Fitness Business Development
- Professional Education & Mentorship
- Client-Centered Health & Performance Coaching
Professional Philosophy
Jeff believes that effective exercise therapy begins with understanding movement quality and addressing the root causes of dysfunction rather than simply managing symptoms. His approach combines movement science, rehabilitation principles, and practical coaching strategies to help both clients and practitioners achieve long-term success.
Brendan Fox
Founder & Head of Education, Exercise Therapy Association (ETA)
Brendan Fox is a Kinesiologist, Exercise Therapist, educator, and fitness industry leader dedicated to helping individuals move better, overcome pain, and achieve lasting physical wellbeing. Since 2003, he has accumulated more than 30,000 hours of one-on-one coaching experience with everyday individuals, Olympic athletes, CEOs, and executives.
Current Roles
Provides world-class education, certification programs, and mentorship to equip practitioners with assessment systems and corrective exercise strategies.
Specializes in chronic pain, postural dysfunction, and movement limitations via an assessment-driven approach tested on thousands of real-world case studies.
Areas of Expertise
- Exercise Therapy & Corrective Exercise
- Functional Assessment & Movement Analysis
- Core Stability & Movement Restoration
- Posture Correction & Movement Re-education
- Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
- Professional Education & Coach Development
- Mental Performance & Lifestyle Coaching
- Health, Performance & Longevity Training
Professional Philosophy
Brendan believes that lasting results begin with understanding the root cause of movement dysfunction rather than simply treating symptoms. By combining movement science, exercise therapy, and mental performance coaching, he empowers practitioners to raise professional care standards.
Steven Chew
Founder, Fitness Academy Asia (FAA)
Steven Chew is an Exercise Therapy Practitioner, educator, and fitness industry leader dedicated to helping individuals move better, overcome pain, and achieve long-term physical wellbeing through evidence-based exercise therapy and movement education across Asia.
Current Roles
Provides world-class education, specialized training, and mentorship to equip Asian coaches with knowledge to thrive in an evolving market.
Focuses on identifying root causes of dysfunction to create personalized exercise solutions that restore movement quality and function.
Areas of Expertise
- Exercise Therapy & Corrective Exercise
- Functional Assessment & Movement Analysis
- Core Mastery & Stability Training
- Posture Correction & Movement Re-education
- Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
- Professional Education & Coach Development
- Health, Performance & Longevity Training
Professional Philosophy
Steven believes that the future of the fitness industry lies in raising professional standards and empowering coaches with deeper knowledge, stronger critical thinking skills, and evidence-based practices to achieve sustainable, long-term success.