Our coaches and staff are fully certified.
At Hamptons Gymnastics East all of your coaches, staff and teachers have received their certification from the U.S.A. Gymnastics University.
Director - PAUL CESARIO
My fitness journey began in the sixth grade when I was boosted up on a pair of still rings. At that moment, I knew my journey in fitness was going to be exhilarating. While swinging on the rings, I discovered a freedom I had not previously experienced. Every muscle in my body was working in perfect precision. I swiftly took to the rings. I respected every found movement of my anatomy and physiology. As I continued building up strength and flexibility I was able to accomplish routines with ease.
My training lead me to becoming a three time All American Gymnast by the age of 15. My persistent and continuous action in gymnastics had paid off. I truly believe in the attainment of our goals and dreams. Consistent practice and discipline is the formula to success. I graduated in 1991 from Bay Shore High School. I have taken every skill from the teachings of my coach Mr. John Pfieffer.
Mr. Pfieffer taught me how to be disciplined and to persevere. He also taught me how to take care of my muscles. He explained that every man or woman must treat their muscles with respect and take good care of them. Freed the muscles the nutrients they need and keep them flexible and strong. These are the foundations of fitness.
The next phase of my life is about traveling around the globe and I enrolled in the USAF soon after graduation. Fitness is everywhere you go. I have trained with many different people, in many different countries. People are very interesting to me and part of my job is understanding bio-individuality. We all have different genetic blueprints, one size nutritional/exercise regimen does not fit all. I’m a conscious observer, and this keen skill allows me to look at someone, children and adults, and intuitively guide them to what may be resonant for them.
Learning discipline in the U.S.A.F was a good fit for me because of my gymnastics training. Education has always been continual and inspirational. I have never stopped learning or growing. I have been certified by the International Sports Science Association — the most prestigious association in the industry. It was at one of the seminars I met one of the most influential and professional doctors in the world. His name is Dr. Jack Barnathan. I was applied for a mentorship program and got to study with Dr. Barnathan. He became my mentor, and one of the most important sources of information and education in my life. Dr. Barnathan has shared his gift and passion for exercise physiology, fitness, and the human mind. I also got to observe and train with him and his patients, many which were Olympians and celebrities.
I attended the School of Center of Performance and Strength also known as the New York Strength. I attended all classes taught by Dr. Barnathan to achieve one of the highest awards given by the school — the Master Trainer Award.
Furthermore, my education did not stop. I recently graduated from the Nutritional Therapy Association Certification in October of 2008 and received my Nutritional Therapy Practitioners Certificate, and went on to becoming a doctor of homeopathic medicine. For more information on that, visit my website at www.raphaelwholeness.com
I look at the body as a whole, rather than as the sum of its parts. I provide that service for them and teach them how to be disciplined and inspired. Inspiration is everywhere — all one needs to do is open their eyes and find it, taste it. See yourself as already successful. Focus on wellness, and strive for balanced. The most important aspect of fitness is the rest and recovery. Respect your food and body, give thanks, and it will serve you for a long way to come.
College & Certifications;
Hahnemann homeopathy college
Heilkunst homeopathic medical college
Dr. Marx’s college of homotoxicology
Associates in Dynamic physiology, philosophy, and foundational history.
My wellness site; www.raphaelwholeness.com
Gymnastics Coach Certification Level 1-6
Gym-Cert / USA Gymnastics (License 143880)
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Nutritional Therapy Foundation (License 45869)
Master Trainer
New York Strength Inc. (License 78123)
Green Gorilla Organics
Natural Lyceum (License 576940)