Samuel J. Kabat MPT, CFMT, FFMT, FAAOMPT, CSCS

Samuel Kabat MPT, CFMT, FFMT, FAAOMPT, CSCS along the professional journey, Kabat received my Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology – Exercise Physiology (1999) and Master’s degrees in Physical Therapy (2003) at California State University of Fresno. In addition, while at CSU Fresno, Kabat spent 2 years as a lead strength and conditioning coach working with many NCAA athletes in most sports. In 2004, Kabat received my “Strength and Conditioning Specialist” (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). During this time, Kabat also chose to discover my personal potential and explore my powerlifting career with the World Association of Benchers and Dead Lifters (WABDL).

After graduating with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy at the California State University of Fresno in 2003, Kabat continued my training and mentorship over the following 8 years with the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) which delivers a paradigm of Physical Therapy focused Functional Manual Therapy carefully integrated with neuromuscular training and motor learning.

In 2012 Kabat tested and passed the Certification in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT) and later found my way into assisting in the lab and being available as faculty to teach some of the classes Kabat initially attended as a student. Teaching has become a growing passion of mine as Kabat realizes we all have something to learn and as well something to teach in every interaction.