Michael Ates
Move Better. Live Stronger. Perform at Your Best.
As a NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), I help people move better, eliminate pain, and build a stronger, more functional body — at any age.
Whether you're dealing with nagging knee pain, poor posture from years at a desk, or imbalances that are limiting your performance, I can assess your movement patterns and build a personalized corrective exercise program to get you back on track.
What is Corrective Exercise? Most people exercise — but many exercise with poor movement patterns they've carried for years. These imbalances lead to pain, injury, and performance limitations.
Corrective exercise uses a systematic approach to:
Who Benefits from Corrective Exercise?
My NASM Corrective Exercise Certification is issued by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) — one of the most respected fitness certifications in the world — my CES credential is also approved by:
As a NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), I help people move better, eliminate pain, and build a stronger, more functional body — at any age.
Whether you're dealing with nagging knee pain, poor posture from years at a desk, or imbalances that are limiting your performance, I can assess your movement patterns and build a personalized corrective exercise program to get you back on track.
What is Corrective Exercise? Most people exercise — but many exercise with poor movement patterns they've carried for years. These imbalances lead to pain, injury, and performance limitations.
Corrective exercise uses a systematic approach to:
- Identify movement compensations and muscular imbalances
- Release overactive muscles through self-myofascial rolling
- Lengthen shortened muscles through targeted stretching
- Activate underactive muscles to restore proper function
- Integrate improved movement into daily activities and exercise
Who Benefits from Corrective Exercise?
- People with chronic pain or recurring injuries
- Athletes looking to improve performance and prevent injury
- Adults over 40 experiencing loss of mobility or flexibility
- Anyone who sits for long periods and has developed postural issues
- Post-rehabilitation clients transitioning back to exercise
- Sports officials, coaches, and active professionals
My NASM Corrective Exercise Certification is issued by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) — one of the most respected fitness certifications in the world — my CES credential is also approved by:
- AFAA
- ACE (American Council on Exercise)
- NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
- BOC (Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers)
