David’s clinical experience lies in the orthopedic setting ranging from patients with total knee replacements and rotator cuff repairs to weekend warriors and athletes. He incorporates manual therapy, corrective exercises, and neuromuscular re-education to help his clients tackle chronic pain. Instead of administering palliative solutions to the site of symptoms, David seeks to address the root causes. He has an online presence (@DoctorDPK), which he uses to help the wider community pursue biomechanically-balanced lives.
David participated as an athlete at Peak Performance Project under Dr. Marcus Elliot, a Harvard-trained physician applying sports science in the care of professional athletes. He is a former baseball player and powerlifting competitor with a 0.385 batting average for UCLA’s club baseball team and 600-pound competition deadlift. He understands the crucial role physical therapy plays in performance, as he has personal experience rehabbing a fractured tibia. David now frequents rock climbing gyms and finds himself getting lost on runs with his dog on new terrains.
Austin is author of the #1 Bestselling book, The Winning Wellness Method. With over a decade of experience in healthcare, Austin has dedicated his career to helping people lose weight, overcome pain, and regain their fitness, especially after an injury. He first discovered his passion for health and fitness in 2011, when he earned his personal training certification through the American Council on Exercise. He has since expanded his expertise as a certified strength and conditioning coach, blending movement, nutrition, and wellness to guide his clients to healthier, happier lives. Austin believes in holistic care, focusing on how the right foods and environments can help the body heal itself. He has extensive experience treating orthopedic conditions, such as shoulder, knee, back, and hip pain, as well as post-operative rehabilitation for surgeries like rotator cuff repairs and joint replacements.
Beyond his professional life, Austin loves cooking, traveling, exploring new places, spending time with his family, and staying active.
