"Before Meridian Stretching I was not an Olympic athlete and I'm still not, but I feel great! I wish I'd learnt about it so much sooner. I went from being a crumpled piece of paper to one that has been straightened out. I highly recommend Meridian Stretching and Tom Longo. I could not have attained these results without Tom's guidance, expertise and care. Thank you so much Tom."
Riad Mohammed, California

"When I first started stretching, I noticed immediate results in my body. Head and back aches went away and I learned a 'vocabulary' with which to talk to my body and understand what it needs and wants."
Stephen Hoffmann, California

"I came to the Center with intense shoulder pain, to the point where I couldn't do several of the positions. I have suddenly realized that the pain is completely gone - and has been for some time. I have to attribute this to the stretching because I haven't changed any other aspect of my life."
Bobbi Paris, Massachusetts

 

2008 STATUS VERIFICATION DIRECTORY OF CERTIFIED RFST TRAINERS



The following is a list of 2008 Active Certified RFST Trainers as well as those individuals that are PENDING or SANCTIONED. This Directory of Certified Trainers serves as a primary source verification of credentials only for Meridian Flexibility Certified Trainers also called RFST Certified Trainers. It is the responsibility of an employer to confirm with sufficient identifiers that an individual, whose credentials are being reviewed, is the same person reported in the Directory. Employers and others concerned about accurate, current Meridian Flexibility Training Certification Status should confirm that all documents and information presented by an individual are accurate to secure or maintain employment or to verify certification status. Contact:CertifiedTrainers@MeridianStretching.com for verification details.The Meridian Flexibility Center provides 4 categories of status association with The Meridian Flexibility Center for your review:

1. ACTIVE CERTIFIED RFST INSTRUCTORS AND INTERNS.

Certified Interns and Instructors: An individual who: (1) has successfully passed the physical flexibility and Assisting RFST exams, GPT exam, Professional and Olympic Athlete Exam, and Mastery Exam, and (2) is in compliance with continuing competency and/or annual CEC course completion and renewal fee requirements. These individuals are denoted by what level of completion of certification they have achieved. There are 5 levels of Certification. Beginning Interns are listed as Level 1 of 5 while the top trainers are listed as CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS LEVEL 5 OF 5.

2. PENDING CERTIFICATION

Certified Interns that have not yet completed the current year CEC course.

3. SANCTIONED TRAINERS:

As of July 1st, 2008 The Meridian Stretching Center has begun publishing the names of applicants, candidates and registrants who have violated The Meridian Stretching Centers Certification Requirements. The individuals whose names are listed below are currently sanctioned in accordance with those requirements. Individuals whose names appear on this Sanction List will remain published in this manner for the entire duration of their sanction period as imposed by The Meridian Stretching Center. These individuals no longer qualify for certification due to non-compliance with The Meridian Stretching Centers rules and standards pertaining to maintenance of and/or fees for Certification.

4. RETIRED TRAINERS:

A Registrant who is no longer actively working in the field, but wishes to maintain an association with The Meridian Stretching Center and Bob Cooley. A request for Retired status must be made in writing Retired status is permanent. Retesting is required to regain Active Registrant status.

2008 CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS LEVEL 5 OF 5

(See State for contact information)

BOB COOLEY Boston, MA

TOM LONGO San Jose, CA

ELIZABETH TROY Fishkill, NY

JOHN KELLY NY, NY

CHRIS RENFROW, Austin, TX

DONNA RILEY Atlanta, GA

Scroll down to find trainers in the following provinces and states:

Canada   l   England

California   l   Connecticut   l   Florida   l   Georgia   l   Illinois    l   Massachusetts   l   Minnesota   l   New Jersey   l   New York

Pennsylvania   l   Tennessee   l   Texas

Virginia

CANADA

Syl Corbett — Certified Intern - Pending Level II of V
Calgary, Alberta
403-921-7867
sylruns22@aol.com

www.FlexibleStrength.org
www.EveryoneStretchEverywhere.com

ENGLAND

Diane Lee — Certified Intern - Pending Level II of V
Bath, England
yogaandmassage@hotmail.com

CALIFORNIA

Tom Longo — West Coast Director & Certified Instructor Level V of V
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
650-494-0889
tom@meridianstretching.com
www.StretchWorks.net

Doran Christie — StretchWorks Co-Owner & Certified Intern - Level III of V
San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area, CA
408-269-7807
doran.christie@gmail.com
www.StretchWorks.net

Nic Bartolotta — Certified Instructor Pending Level III of V
San Diego, CA
510-684-3537
anodynestretch@hotmail.com
www.E-CentricStrength.com

Luther Cowden — Certified Intern - Pending Level III of Level V
Los Angelas, CA
512-743-7111
www.FlexibleStrength.org
www.EveryoneStretchEverywhere.com

Bjorn Holtan — Certified Intern Pending Level III of V
San Francisco,CA
608-669-6727
info@trainingwithbjorn.com

CONNECTICUT

Nicole Griffin— Certified Intern - Pending Level I of V
Stonington, CT
860-535-9838
mourtleee@sbcglobal.net

Henry Nye — Certified Intern Pending Level II of V
Brookfield, CT
914-646-5939
hankn3@aol.com

FLORIDA

Kathleen Lake Certified Intern - Pending Level I of V
Orlando, FL
407-375-5949
klake_99@yahoo.com

Cat Fitzgerald Certified Intern - Level III of V
Miami, Florida and surrounding areas
786.486.9428
www.HaraHealth.com

GEORGIA

Donna Riley — Certified Instructor Level V of V
Atlanta, GA
404-664-7097
fitergy@aol.com
www.BodyAwarenessStudio.com

Cory Garner — Certified Intern - Level II of V
Acworth, GA
678-923-6904
cgarner@morgandc.com
www.Body-n-Balance.com

Seth Hornaday — Certified Intern - Level I of V
Alpharetta, GA
678-886-3252
alphaomagazz@yahoo.com

ILLINOIS

Carrie Collins — Certified Intern - Level II
Roscoe Village
Chicago, IL 60618
773-750-5031
clcollins78@gmail.com
www.stretchchi.com

Peter Merlin — Pending Level II of V
Winnetka, IL
pjmerl@yahoo.com
847 849 0505

MASSACHUSETTS

Bob Cooley — Founder & President Certified Instructor Level V of V
Boston, MA
bob@meridianstretching.com

Billy Timberman — Certified Intern - Level II of V
Boston, MA
617-312-6613

John Galbraith — Certified Intern - Level III of V
Boston, MA,
585-233-6553

Paula Sylvester — Certified Intern - Pending Level II of V
South Boston, MA
617-268-5863
poosylvester@verizon.net

Joanna DiRice — Certified Intern - Level II of V
joanna7667@gmail.com

Janet Matthies — Certified Intern - Pending Level II of V
Wellesley, Ma
617-335-2707
matthies@bellatlantic.net

Phoebe Barnes — Certified Intern - Pending Level II of V
Massachusetts
781-516-2303
fibi2@comcast.net

Roy C. Iggulden — Pending Level III of V
Roy C. Iggulden
617-519-0271
iggulder@yahoo.com

MINNESOTA

Dr. Nicole Zivalich — Certified Intern - Pending Level II of V
Wayzata, MN
612-801-5195
nikiZ@visi.com
www.TransformYourEnergy.com

NEW JERSEY

John Kelly — Certified Instructor
NY, NY
646-620-3145
john@meridianstretching.com

NEW YORK

Peter Guare — Certified Intern - Level II of V
Albany, NY
518-727-6233
pguare@nycap.rr.com
www.HumanHyperformance.com

Michael Simmon-Pappadakos — Certified Intern - Level II of V
New York, New York
646-789-3142
msimpap@gmail.com

Hicham Haouzi — Certified Intern - Level II of V
NY, NY
646-325-4993
hhaouzi@equinoxfitness.com

Elizabeth Smith-Troy — Certified Instructor Level V of V
Fishkill, NY
914-475-8838
ElizabethTroy11@hotmail.com

Susan Bianchi — Certified Instructor Pending Level II of V
NY / Bethlehem, PA
610-751-9150
sbianchi@care2.com

John Kelly — Certified Instructor Level V of V
NY, NY
646-620-3145
john@meridianstretching.com

PENNSYLVANIA

Susan Bianchi — Certified Instructor Pending Level II of V
Bethlehem, PA / NY
610-751-9150
sbianchi@care2.com

TEXAS

Jay Lyons — Certified Instructor Level III of V
Austin, TX
512-913-1331
jay@fullbodystretch.com
www.FullBodyStretch.com

Chris Renfrow — Certified Instructor Level V of V
Austin, TX
renfrcm@yahoo.com

Montserrat Gonzalez — Certified Intern Level III of V
Austin, TX
renfrcm@yahoo.com

Carla McEwan — Certified Intern Level III of V
McKinney, TX
972-658-5277
carlamce@comcast.net

VIRGINIA

Stan Alexander — Certified Intern - Pending Level II of V
Afton, VA (near Charlottesville, VA)
434-760-1607
alexanders@ntelos.com

Daniel Mullins — Certified Intern Pending Level 2 of 5
Richmond, VA
770-617-1568
c_seventy@hotmail.com

Sanctioned Trainers

Steve Sierra              July 2008

Anne Tierney              July 2008

Chris Maher              July 2008

Marcus Riggleman              July 2008