Dr. Kareem Samhouri
Dr. Kareem Samhouri is the president and owner of Global Fitness LLC. Through his company people are able to realize complete wellness, as they serve nutrition, massage, physical therapy, and personal training. Dr. K is a graduate of the University of Miami Doctor of Physical Therapy program and has earned a bachelor's of science from the Pennsylvania State University in Kinesiology. Additionally, Dr. K is a licensed physical therapist, holds a Health and Fitness Specialist certification from the internationally recognized American College of Sports Medicine, and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association.
Dr. K has worked in some of the best hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, outpatient physical therapy services, and elite performance gyms in the United States. He has taught personal trainers and physical therapists alike in their roles as one, united front in the best interest of the patient/client. Dr. K has spent his career surrounding himself with only the best in his field and intends to provide you with the best patient and client care available.
Dr. K has trained countless clients in the fitness industry, while mentoring and teaching other fitness professionals at the same time. He speaks regularly to corporations and individuals on improving well-being at the workplace. He is a dynamic and interesting speaker. Most recently, Dr. K has realized the necessity of bridging the gap between physical therapy and personal training. He has been recognized on many occasions as the expert in creating this bridge.
Dr. K is the creator of the following fitness & rehabilitation implementation systems, demonstrating his undying will to enhance wellness around the world without economical or geographical boundaries:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr. K has implemented a 'Train-the-Trainer Global Fitness Certification' process, under which each personal trainer in the Global Fitness Family is required to pass the most rigorous and demanding hands-on certification process available. Each potential fitness professional seeking to become part of the Global Fitness Family is required to train Dr. K a minimum of 6 sessions, during which advanced knowledge and application of knowledge are tested to the fullest. Additionally, all fitness professionals gaining this certification are tested on the knowledge they have studied during his first-ever Fitness Video Course series that is comprised of 12 presentations with video and voice over, detailing all of his most successful methods in improving as a fitness professional.
Dr. K is also an avid supporter of many charities and associations. He regularly endorses and donates to the following organizations: American Diabetes Association (ADA), Women's Fund, Phlare Magazine (for corporate women), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), MS Society, Philadelphia Expo to combat Childhood Obesity, Miami-Dade Children with Disabilities, the Foundation for Physical, the Special Olympics, and the ParaOlympics.