Michael Napierala, PT, SCS, CSCS, FAFS
Education:
BS Physical Therapy & Exercise Science
S.U.N.Y. Buffalo
Experience:
Mike Napierala graduated over 21 years ago from SUNY @ Buffalo with a dual major in Physical Therapy and Exercise Science. He has been a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist since 1995, a Certified Sport Performance Coach since 2003, and in 2004 obtained National Board Certification as a Sports Physical Therapy Specialist. In October 2009 Mike earned his Fellowship in Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute. Mike is the only PT (or other provider) in the Monroe County and surrounding area with this unique and specialized type of training. This intensive 9 month program joined 70 health care providers in 2009 from around the world for advanced training in neuromusculoskeletal function, including assessment, biomechanical problem solving, exercise prescription, and manual techniques. Mike has done numerous presentations on the topic of functional approaches to exercise and rehabilitation including his own continuing education seminars locally, state level clinics, and at the National APTA Conference in 2000. Locally, Mike worked for nine years at University Sports Medicine as part of Strong Memorial Hospital where he worked with active lifestyle and athletic populations before he and his wife, Karen, opened Peak Performance Physical Therapy in January 2005. Simultaneously Mike opened Sports Performance Training Center, Inc - now called Napierala Sports Training, a part-time business focused on small group Sports Performance and Injury Prevention training for area athletes.
Personal Info:
Mike and Karen are the proud parents of three children, Jordan, Kyle, and Mandi, along with their recent addition to the family, Henry, who is spending his senior year with the Napierala’s. In his spare time Mike enjoys hanging with Karen and the kids, going on family vacations, golfing with friends and his sons and working out. He has served as a CYO basketball coach for many years with his kids’ teams in the past and presently volunteers with the Senior High group at Hope Church in Greece.
Mike’s Motivation:
“I have been greatly blessed with parents who taught us about caring for others and hard work and integrity, and by having many opportunities to learn from incredibly gifted professionals willing to share their knowledge and skills. Peak Performance PT has given me an environment to put together all those great lessons with my own personalized touch so that I can be a blessing to others. I make mistakes every day – but I try to learn from them and am driven by a passion to find the underlying causes of my patients’ injuries and most effective ways of exercising their body back to PEAK PERFORMANCE. I’m humbled by the trust our patients put in us and so I take my job with a great sense of responsibility. The reward is that it is hugely gratifying to have someone look you in the eye and give a truly heartfelt ‘Thanks’ for helping them recover.”
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