
Nelson Chong
Founder of Functional Training Institute
Master Rehabilitation & Functional Training Specialist
Master Coach for Freemotion Rip60 & Rapitfit
Presenter of Rehab Express
Presenter & Creator of Swiss Ball Metabolic Training & Dual Zone Myofascial Release
Inventor of FTI Therapy Balls
Creator of Functional Fitness Feat (F3)
Creator of Functional Training Modules
Creator of Secrets of X-Factor Trainer
Creator of Dumbbell Functional Fusion
Personal Training Since
1999
Specializations
Sports Performance, Sport Injury, Pre & Post-Surgery Rehabilitation, Pre & Post Natal Training, Children, Youth and Senior
Professional Opinion
Functional Training is the movement solution for any bodily dysfunction.
Qualifications
Year 2018
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The Body Aquarium : Lympathic Mojo - Dr. Perry Nickelston
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Precision Nutrition - Dr. Krista Scott - Dixon
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NeuroKinetic Therapy® : The Missing Link Level 1
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ScoliMethod – Jackie Wu (Founder of Strength Therapy)
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Mastering Shoulder Physical Therapy - Wayne Rodgers (Sports Physiotherapist)
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Primal Movement Chains - Dr. Perry
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Nike Super Workshop 2018 Shanghai
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Body Reading Master Class - Thomas Myers (Anatomy Trains)
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Resilience: Taking The Strain & Coming Back Stronger - Thomas Myers (Anatomy Trains)
Year 2017
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Level 1, Myofascial Dry Needling and Cupping – Dr. Jon Marshall (Manual Medicine Australasia)
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Level 2 Myofascial Dry Needling and Electrotherapy - Dr Jon Marshall (Manual Medicine Australia)
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Barefoot Training Specialist Level 1, 2 & 3 – (Dr Emily Sphichal)
Year 2016
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M.A.T Method - Functional Assessment & Treatment+Training (Dr. Stephen King)
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Freemotion Master Coach Summit, Utah
Year 2015
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Lower Back Pain (Professor Stuart Mcgill)
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Total Gym Gravity Foundation & Pilates (Matilde Demarchi)
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Kettlebells Level One + Powerbags Certification (Australian Institute of Kettlebells)
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Barefoot Training Specialist, Barefoot Rehab, Foot Strike & Functional Movement (Dr. Emily Splichal)
Year 2014
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Fundamental Gymnastic Strength (Gymnastic Bodies - Coach Christopher Sommer)
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R.E.H.A.B Fx (Ulrik Larsen)
Year 2013
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Loopz Fitness Functional Performance Certification (Wong Lilin)
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Ido Portal Movement Camp
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Rehab Practitioner Singapore by Sports Physio Wayne Roger
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Ido Portal Weekend Movement X
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Clinical Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) – Joint Mobilisation of the Spine, Low Back and Pelvis
Year 2012
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Parkour Level One Assistant Coach
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Clinical Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) - Neck
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Asia Fitness Convention Pattaya, Functional Trainer (Wayne Rogers)
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EIMS Clinical Fitness Professional Course (Changi General Hospital)
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Certified ViPR Instructor
Year 2011
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Asia Fitness Convention Bangkok
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Trigger Point Performance Therapy - The Ultimate 6 Plus (Cassidy Phillips)
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Coretex Master Trainer (United Lifestyle - Anthony Carey)
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Crosscore War Machine Master Trainer (United Lifestyle - Brendan)
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Airfit Master Trainer (Purmotion - Jorge)
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R.E.H.A.B Trainer Master Class (Ulrik Larsen)
Year 2010
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R.E.H.A.B Trainer Essentials (Ulrik Larsen)
Year 2009
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Functional Training Course (Human Principles)
Year 2008
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Medicine Ball Training and Application (AASFP)
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Flash Fat-Burning Manual (AASFP)
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Hip, Knee and Ankle Pain Prevention (AASFP)
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Ladies Shaping & Toning Skills Workshop (AASFP)
Year 2004
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Advance Personal Trainer Certified (AASFP)
Year 2002
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Certified Trainer of Special Populations (AFPA)
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Yoga Teachers' Training Course Beginners Level (Master Kamal)
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24 Hour Fitness Trainer Fit Pro (24 Hour Fitness)
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Sport Climbing Course Level One
Year 2001
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Reebok Core Training (Reebok University)
Year 2000
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Personal Trainer Certification (AFPA)
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CFC School of Excellence Trainer Certification
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Apex Certified Trainer (Apex Fitness)
Year 2007
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District Fitness Manager (California Fitness Singapore)
Year 1998
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President of Ngee Ann Polytechnic Lifeguard Alumni
Year 1994
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Selected and passed Special Operation Force (Commando)
Year 1992
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Best physical trainee in commando basic military training
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Distinction award in life saving
Year 1991
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Best poser & silver for inter-polytechnic bodybuilding contest
Year 1990
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President and Entertainment Officer of Ngee Ann Lifeguard Corps
Year 1987
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Best Unit Cadet for outstanding performance in NPCC
Clients' Testimonials
Dr Shyamala Thilagaratnam
Beatrice Oliverio
Jacqueline
Shobha
Joanne Pizel
Carol Fusek
Charmaine Lim
Jacky Tan
Vivien Lee
Jen Goh