Personal Training Expert (Torch Bearer for 2008 Olympics)
Derrick came to China in 1993 because of an interest in traditional martial arts. Member of the Beijing kickboxing team 1995-1998, China kickboxing team 1998-1999. 2000 joined the fitness industry as a personal trainer. 2001 fitness manager Pinetree Club Shanghai, 2002 manager Wuhan Megafit, 2003 manager Shanghai Megafit, 2004 National Fitness Director Megafit China. 2004 began study Pilates. 2005 left Megafit to concentrate on Pilates and Personal training. 2005 China host for Polestar Pilates also training director for technogym. 2006 opened first Pilates studio in China Synapse Studio. 2007 nominated and selected to be Torch Bearer for 2008 Olympics.

Modifying Pilates Exercises for Special Populations (PT- Special Population)
That would be how do adapt Pilates for clients with muscular-skeletal issues like lower back pain, herniated disc, pregnancy, stenosis etc.

A1-PT2(C) May 1st (Friday) 13:30-15:00

Set up Your Own Exercise Studios K Dos and Donts (Club Management)
Derrick will talk about all types of small exercise studios, with an emphasis on practical problem solving, and sharing some of his experience from operating his own studios in China over the years.

B3-MG5(C) May 2nd (Saturday) 13:30-15:00