FORMAL EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

  University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 1983

• Specialization and graduate study: Biomechanics (Norman Campus)

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Physical Therapist, Oklahoma, 1983 – 2022 (emeritus)

• Licensed Physical Therapist, California, 1987 – 2020

• Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine, 10/89

• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, 6/91

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise

• IDEA Foundation Certified Personal Trainer 1992 (this would later become ACE)

BUSINESS, CONSULTATION, & PRACTICE 

• Co-Owner, Contraction Tools, LLC (specialized strength equipment design) – 2014-present

• Owner, Purvis Properties, LLC (commercial real estate investment) – 2001-present

• Founder, RTS® – Resistance Training Specialist® Programs – 1996-present

• Owner, Focus On Fitness® (personal training & rehabilitation) – 1987-present

• President and Director of Rehabilitation, Focus Rehab, PC – 1990-2011

• Biomechanics and Design Consultant, Nautilus, Inc. 1999-2009

• Infomercial Host, Instructional Manual Author, Instructional DVD Writer & Presenter, Design Consultant, Bowflex, Inc. – 1995-2009

• Co-owner, Artisan Construction, LLC – 2003-2004

• Co-owner, Focus On Fitness Productions – 1994-1999

• Consultant, Cybex International, Inc – 1995-1999

• Head Trainer & Biomechanics Course Developer/Presenter, National Academy of Sports Medicine – 1989-1999

• Partner, Performance Enhancement Products, Inc. 1991-1993

• Director of Physical Medicine, Meridian Occupational Health Center (OKC, OK) – 1984-1986 and 1988-1990

• Director of Physical Therapy, Southland Physical Therapy and Pain Management (Northridge, CA) – 1987-1987

• Staff Therapist, Oklahoma Memorial Hospital – 1983-1984

EQUIPMENT DESIGN CONSULTATION

• Nautilus, Inc. 1999-2009

• Bowflex, Inc. 1995-2009

• NASA Planetary and Earth Sciences Laboratory Houston, TX, 2001

• CYBEX International Inc. 1995-1999

ADVISORY BOARDS (Past)

• Nautilus Institute

• Resist-A-BallÒ

• National Academy of Sports Medicine

• Equinox Fitness Clubs

• Body By Jake Licensing

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARDS (Past)

• Exercise for Men Only Magazine, Chelo Publishing

• Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness, Chelo Publishing

• Men’s Exercise Magazine, Chelo Publishing

• Rehabilitation Today magazine

• NASM Journal of Personal Training

• The Professional’s Journal of Sports Fitness

AWARDS

• Named one of the “Top 55 Personal Trainers in the Country” as well as “...the personal training guru who changed resistance training…” by Vogue Magazine, 1995

• NASM Medal of Recognition for Contributions to the Betterment of Sports Medicine Sciences, 1990

• NPC Oklahoma Bodybuilding Champion – Overall, 1985

• AAU Mr. Oklahoma – Novice Tall Winner, 1983