Chad Walding, DPT, SFMA, RKC II, OPEX L1 CHAD EARNED a doctor of physical therapy degree from Hardin-Simmons University. He completed a bachelor of science in business with concentrations in marketing and finance from Trinity University, where he also played baseball. As a physical therapist, he specializes in treating the spine and helping to restore optimal functional movement. Chad is a cofounder of the popular health and wellness blog Paleo Secret. He is the co-owner and director of fitness at Alchemy fitness + flow, a holistic-based gym in Austin, Texas. Chad is a certified Level I Coach with Optimum Performance Training as well as a Level 2 Russian Kettlebell instructor. Chad also holds certifications in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (Level 1), Crossfit (Level 1), Crossfit Olympic Weightlifting, and Crossfit Endurance.