Yao Zheng, MS, ATC, LMT is a clinical-based Sports Performance and Manual Therapy Specialist focusing on sports recovery, movement restoration, and performance-driven care. With formal training in athletic training and kinesiology, Yao has worked with Division I, professional, Olympic, NFL, and NBA athletes across multiple levels of competition.
Driven by a deep commitment to manual therapy, he has trained under world-renowned clinicians, championship-level instructors, and global leaders in the field, and has competed extensively within the United States while earning award-winning recognition at international competitions.
His approach integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine and Nuad Thai with Western sports medicine and movement science to help athletes reduce pain, improve movement efficiency, and return to training with confidence. His professional interests include sports injury rehabilitation, movement optimization, barbell-based training, and long-term athletic performance, informed by his personal involvement in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and strength training.
Degrees:
Master of Science In Kinesiology, Health & Physical Education, University of North Georgia
B.S. Athletic Training, University of North Florida
Credentials:
Licensed and Certified Athletic Trainer
Licensed Massage Therapist MA 94716
USAPL Club Coach
NASM Certified Personal Trainer/ Corrective Exercise Specialist/ Performance Enhancement Specialist/ Golf Fitness Specialist
Barbell Rehab Certified Practitioner
RAD Mobility Level 2/ Golf Mobility Specialist
RockTape FMT Mobility Specialist/ RockBlades/ RockPods
Myofascial Decompression Level 2
American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Dry Needling DN-1, DN-2
Living Sabai Master level Thai Massage practitioner