DJ grew up as a multi-sport athlete and developed a love for weightlifting and performance training from a young age. He worked as a personal trainer in college while studying exercise science and eventually obtaining a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from San Diego State University. After several internships in the sports/performance physical therapy settings at Rehab United and with the former Padres PT at The Training Room, he gained a unique perspective into movement analysis and corrective exercise that has allowed him to help clients of all backgrounds get rid of their aches and pains, and back to the sports, hobbies, or activities they love.