Our Mission Statement & Commitment to you!
Through our study and experience of Human Movement we are committed to help educate the fitness professional who has a desire to improve people’s lives. Our purpose is to transform this knowledge of human movement and professionalism to create a true fitness specialist.

What is MTS

The MTS Certification is the product of 16 years of experience studying the human body in a variety of settings which include Orthopedic, Osteopathic, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, and Health Club. We want to share this enlightening experience with you so you may start your own journey of true learning about the different ways to work with the body. For the first time you will be able to guarantee your client’s success!

By learning the skills and facts of MTS, you will be able to transform your business into a money making machine. Your clients will rave to everyone about the incredible results they receive from you and how you enable them to achieve their desired goals. As an MTS trainer you will be able to help the widest range of clientele. You will be able to address kinetic chain dysfunctions and sports specific injuries. You will be able to create prevention programs for the student athlete to the senior athlete. You will attract top performing athletes you never thought you could properly train. You will receive referrals from orthopedic physicians and physical therapist for pre and post ACL injury, chronic low back pain to more serious orthopedic issues, just to mention a few. Do not be left out of this ever changing world of education and personal training.

It is our work with Gary Gray, PT and Dr. David Tiberio that makes us so confident that this is the future of personal training. These two individuals are the true founders of functional training and rehabilitation and the creators of APPLIED FUNCTIONAL SCIENCE (AFS). We have based their teachings and techniques as the foundation of MTS.With an MTS certification and the right approach and attitude, you will effectively improve the lives of the people who invest and trust in you. We do not over promise and under deliver. As a Movement Training Specialist (MTS) you can help people MOVE BETTER, FEEL BETTER, AND PERFORM BETTER.

Chris Poljacik A.T.C. NSCA-CPT *Movement Specialist

Chris holds a Bachelors degree in Sports Medicine from Castleton State College and is certified as an Athletic Trainer (NATA) and Personal Trainer (NSCA). Chris’s specialty is the study of human movement. An expertise he used to discover physical problems as easily as observing a client’s posture or movement patterns. With his keen understanding of functional biomechanics, Chris is able to assess, rehabilitate and condition clients in of order to give them the physical tools to function properly.

He leads RVC’s Movement Specialist program, whereby he assists a broad of clients ranging from those with athletic injuries, orthopedic issues and people who simply want to live active, pain-free lifestyles. Chris enjoys working with people of all ages and goals, from the knee replacement client to the athlete that wants that competitive edge.

Jennifer Poljacik, ACE, NASM-PES, MTS
Master Trainer & Business Manager

Jen is not new to the fitness industry! Her experience ranges from Personal Training, Group Exercise, Membership Sales and Marketing. Through her successful leadership she has grown the River Valley Club’s personal training program as the number one revenue-producing program in New England. She is not only a Master Personal Trainer, but with a Bachelors Degree in Sports Club Management from Lyndon State College and multiple certifications through NASM, PES, ACE, Madd Dog Athletics and Apex, and is currently the president of NEHRSA. Jen is the ultimate overachiever.

Whether she is leading a group class as a Spinning Instructor or reaching out to her many employees, Jen combines gritty intensity with the ability to bring different personalities together for a single purpose. With over fifteen years in the fitness industry, Jen’s enthusiasm for fitness and gift for creating quality programs is the cornerstone for her success.

Interested? Ready to take the next step in your career? Contact us for more information.