Throughout undergrad, I worked as a personal trainer in various gyms including Gold’s Gym, The University of Calgary’s Sports Medicine Centre, and University Fitness Centre. Once I started to develop my niche of working with rehabilitation patients, which started with cardiac rehab patients as well as several post-surgical ACL patients, I wanted to obtain more knowledge and certifications related to training. I had some experience with high-level athletic training from my time training with the Dinos football team, so I started networking with some of the University Strength Coaches. Very quickly, I realized that the gold standard for working with high-level athletes was the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (NSCA-CSCS). I was drawn to this not only because of the esteem it held within the high-level sport, but also because it was an evidence-based application of knowledge to improve athletic performance. I earned my CSCS in 2010 while completing my Masters in Sports Science. This certification helped to fine-tune my exercise prescription, especially for preparing patients for return to play from various injuries. I have maintained this certification ever since, taking continuing education courses that focus on athletic preparation and nutrition. I try to use these clinical skills to help offset my chiropractic training and provide rehabilitation and exercise advice to facilitate earlier return to play decisions.