Donnie has been involved with bodywork his entire life: from martial arts, functional fitness, and physical rehabilitation with physical therapy. He holds a 5th degree black belt (godan) and is the head instructor of the Adaptive Karate Academy. Donnie worked in the physical therapy world for over 20 years with athletes for sports training, assisting with preventative education to avoid orthopedic injuries. Donnie feels right at home whether working with a Shotokan martial artist or a MMA fighter. He completed the comprehensive teacher training in Pilates from Balanced Body. This compliments his vast experience in martial arts, physical therapy, cross-training, and overall body fitness.
