Instructors & Trainers

Darren Joffs, MPT Graduated in 1997 from Mount St. Mary’s College with a Master of Physical Therapy degree. His Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science was earned in 1995 at Brigham Young University. He is currently working on his Ph.D. at the University of the Cumberlands in their Department of Education. His primary setting has been geriatric, working in both California and Washington facilities, also practicing in UCLA outpatient program. He is responsible for creating a therapy setting that utilizes heavy resistance strength training via Aegis Therapies - Freedom Through Function Nautilus Program, cardiopulmonary focus with Nustep and assessment of vitals and use of the Modified Borg Scale, use of the LiteGait environment to address balance, posture and gait, and a Pilates Reformer and Wall Tower with emphasis on Joseph Pilates’ 6 Principles. To further improve movement from restrictions he utilizes manual therapy (Maitland) and principles from The Center for Integrative Manual Therapy. In addition, he combines cognitive awareness and challenges to address issues arising from Dementia/Parkinson-based balance deficits. He has been a regional trainer for Mobility Research since 2008 and does training sessions throughout the Pacific Northwest.