I ‘m Steve, the founder of Bader Movement. In my college years, I was an engineering student and part-time musician, two activities that are not exactly highly active. Prior to that, I was not an athlete and my exercise regimen was spotty. By the end of my undergrad studies, I was experiencing regular migraines, more joint pain than a person in their twenties should have, crippling anxiety, depression, and bouts of obsessive-compulsive disorder; something had to change. What started as a journey into meditation and Buddhism soon led to my discovery of yoga. The ensuing positive changes brought on by meditation and movement led me to crave more.
After finishing college, I started a career in the tech field but, in the following decade-plus, I have dedicated my life to learning and practicing as much about human movement as possible. First, in 2016 I finished my 200-hour yoga teacher training and began teaching yoga. Then, in 2019, I started a Master of Science in Kinesiology with a specialization in corrective exercise through A.T. Still University and completed this degree in 2021 with a 4.0 GPA. Shortly after graduating, I became an American College of Sports Medicine registered Exercise Physiologist. Along with starting these studies in 2019, I started an 800-hour yoga therapy certification course through the International Association of Yoga Therapists that I expect to finish in 2023.
Outside of these pieces of training, I have obtained a black belt in Danzan Ryu Jiujitsu and frequently study many different forms of movement. While I may not be an expert at many of these forms, I appreciate the lessons that I have learned from each and can pass these insights on to my clients. Yoga has taught me to hone my awareness, interoception, and the value of relaxation. Bodyweight gymnastics and powerlifting delivered the revelations of leverage and summoning full-body strength. Running and swimming forced me to learn how to fine-tune effort to create efficient motion. Parkour and plyometrics have shown me how to be explosive, agile, and quick Tai Chi, Baguazhang, Gyrotonic, and dance have shown me how to have three-dimensional mobility with gracefulness and elegance. Jiujitsu brought the lessons of staying present, adjusting to failure, and persistence. All martial arts have taught me toughness and problem-solving. Studying anatomy and physiology gave me the schematics of the body and lessons from Ayurveda have shown me how every individual is unique and will need their own movement focus to bring wellness to their lives. The revelations learned from each modality have given me a holistic appreciation of movement and the infinite lessons that can be learned through it.
While working in the engineering and tech fields, I have experienced equipment that often needs to be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer when they break. As an end-user, this can be frustrating as you feel powerless to fix these devices, or worse, have to replace them with another unit. Humans, on the other hand, have been gifted with the ability to heal. After amassing a vast base of knowledge, it is now my goal to spread the benefits of movement to others and help everyone access their innate healing capabilities.
Experience Working With
- Low Back Pain and Spinal Issues
- Knee Pain
- Scoliosis
- Neck Pain
- Hip Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
- Sprained Ankles
- Post Surgery Rehabilitation
- Repetitive Use Conditions
- Migraines
- Chronic Pain
- Breathing Pattern Disorders
- Autoimmune Disease
- Cancer Support
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Impulsiveness
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Trauma
- Grief
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Compulsive Thinking
- Eating Disorders
- Weight Loss
If you don’t see what is ailing you on this list and you believe that movement, breathwork, and meditation will help you, please reach out!