Phil Swain, MS, CSCS, MEd.
Phil has been in the fitness field since 2001, he’s worked with Physicians, PTs, the Boston Red Sox Team Chiropractor and leaders in the field of functional neurology. Like many trainers around Austin, he’s trained professional athletes, weekend warriors, and those seeking body composition change. As the first and only Z-Health Master Practitioner in Texas, his education involved thousands of hours serving those with functional disorders and pain stemming from disease, injury, and disuse. His credentials are unmatched in Central Texas, yet he maintains learning is a lifelong process. Phil relocated to Austin in 2007 from Boston, MA to pursue a second Masters degree, this time at The University of Texas. While there, Phil authored Strength Training and Nutritional Guidelines for the Texas High School Athletic Association (UIL). He has also written numerous articles for fitness and wellness media publications. In addition to training, he has worked for the Buffalo Bisons and Fort Myers Miracle Professional Baseball Clubs, ESPN, and the Miami University Athletics Department. When he is not working he enjoys training in any movement discipline, martial arts, and spending time with his wife Melissa, and dog Romeo.
Education and Accreditation:
- MS Applied Anatomy and Physiology Boston University
- M.Ed. Sports Management The University of Texas at Austin
- BS Physical Education, Health, and Sports Studies Miami University (OH)
- BS Business Administration Miami University (OH)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer.
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialization.
- National Endurance Sports Trainers Association Post-Rehabilitation Trainer.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
- USA Weightlifting Olympic Club Coach
- Z Health Master Practitioner
- Z Health Master Trainer
- Z Health Master Instructor
- Z Health Essentials of Elite Performance
- Z Health Movement Re-education Specialist
- Z Health Movement Integration Specialist
- Z Health Movement Performance Specialist
- Z Health Exercise Therapy Specialist
- Z Health Speed Specialization
- Z Health Stamina Specialization
- Z Health Next Evolution Specialist
- Z Health Strength and Suppleness Specialization
- Z Health Sustenance and Spirit Specialization
- Z Health Neural Performance Specialist
- Z Health Skill and Style Specialist
Barrett Smith, CSCS
Barrett has moved to Colorado to work with Lion Drive Baseball and is no longer taking appointments in Austin. We wish him the best. Feel free to contact Phil if you previously worked with Barrett.
Education and Accreditation
- BS Exercise Sport Science Texas State University
- National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
- Z Health Essentials of Elite Performance
- Z Health Movement Re-education Specialist
- Z Health Movement Integration Specialist
- Z Health Movement Performance Specialist
- Z Health Exercise Therapy Specialist
- Z Health Neural Performance Specialist
- Z Health Speed Specialization
Romeo Puppy, RKC
Romeo is our resident kissing companion, he is happy to greet you and show you affection no matter how bad your day is going. He loves to play letter ball any time of day and is always willing to show you new ways to fall asleep. One day he aspires to be a therapy dog to those in need.