About Exerclinic Performance Training

Exerclinic Performance Training integrates evidence-based training and programming strategies to optimize performance and reduce injury risk in order to help you operate at your best.

Exerclinic Performance Training offers private, one-on-one remote and in-person exercise training coaching and programming by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) & Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Each individual engages in a thorough initial assessment consisting of various discussions, visual and/or hands-on assessments based on necessity, and creation of an effective, individual-specific treatment plan to assist the individual in achieving their particular goals and to maximize function.

Exerclinic Performance Training exists to actively serve you with personalized, evidence-based, quality one-on-one service in order to help you move better, feel better, and perform better.

Learn more about the services we offer by heading over to the “Services” tab of the website. On that page, you’ll learn more about what specific services we offer and how we provide them through our 5-step process (Arrange, Assess, Approach, Assist, and Audit).

Browse our social media pages including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to see client testimonials and to learn more about Exerclinic Performance Training LLC! (Links to our social media accounts can be found on the top and bottom of this website.)

About The Owner: Dr. Sean Kishel, PT, DPT, CSCS

Dr. Sean Kishel was born and raised in East Aurora, NY - a small town outside of Buffalo, NY.

In regards to athletics, Dr. Sean Kishel is a former competitive soccer athlete that played throughout middle school, high school, and college. Sean was Captain of the East Aurora High School soccer team as a Senior in 2014.

Dr. Sean Kishel graduated from East Aurora High School in 2014 and attended The State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY at Buffalo) for both undergraduate and graduate school. As an undergraduate student, he studied Exercise Science and Nutrition while simultaneously serving as an undergraduate teaching assistant and an undergraduate research assistant as well. As a graduate student, Dr. Sean Kishel studied physical therapy and graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in May 2021. Dr. Sean Kishel is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In addition, Dr. Sean Kishel is a certified Precision Nutrition Level 1 Nutrition Coach (PN1). Sean is also actively pursuing additional continuing education courses and certifications due to his passion to continue learning in order to better serve his clients.

Sean’s interest in becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach (PN1) emerged from benefiting from rehabilitation from a licensed physical therapist following several sports-related injuries as a competitive soccer athlete throughout middle school and high school. Dr. Sean Kishel utilized rehabilitation-based interventions provided by him from a licensed physical therapist and was also able to begin engaging in an assortment of general fitness programs. The thoroughness and comprehensiveness of combined rehabilitation and performance-related care allowed Dr. Sean Kishel to not only enhance his performance in athletic pursuits, but to also improve his body’s overall functional capacity for a wide variety of activities encountered throughout daily life.

Growing up, Sean didn’t exercise nor he did have any knowledge on nutrition or appreciation for proper food intake. Sean certainly did not have a healthy diet. He impulsively ate whatever he wanted whenever he wanted.

Throughout high school, Sean weighed approximately 150 pounds (at 5'11”) and did not exercise consistently (outside of organized sports). Although he was an athlete, he didn’t acknowledge the importance and assortment of benefits that proper exercise, nutrition, and rehabilitation-based interventions provided.

Sean’s profound passion and interest in exercise, nutrition, and rehabilitation arose in his early college years while living on campus after entering the local fitness center at college. Sean gradually became consistent in attending and engaging in various workouts throughout each week with minimal knowledge on reasoning and rationale behind his sessions; however, he kept showing up. As the months progressed, Sean dedicated increasing amounts of effort, time, attention, and focus into advancing his knowledge both inside and outside the college classroom in topics related to fitness, exercise, and nutrition. Eventually, Sean switched his major from Pharmacology & Toxicology to Exercise Science (with additional sought-after courses in nutrition). Eventually, Sean combined his interest in fitness, awareness of physical therapy services from past experiences, and his academic interests in human anatomy, physiology, exercise science, biomechanics, and more in order to pursue graduate-level studies as a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at The University at Buffalo.

As a graduate student, Sean developed a clinical skillset to not only provide quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to a wide variety of patients and conditions, but to also blend this advanced skillset into carefully designing meticulous, patient-specific general exercise and sport-specific programming.

Sean is exceptionally passionate about collectively synthesizing and carefully implementing his knowledge and passion for exercise science, anatomy, physiology, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, and other related topics as appropriate in order to best serve his community and beyond. Sean’s aim is to assist people in becoming better versions of themselves by helping them move better and feel better while educating them along the way.

In his free time, Dr. Sean Kishel enjoys actively seeking out and participating in a wide assortment of continuing education courses as a healthcare professional in order to continue refining his cognitive and hands-on skills along with actively engaging in powerlifting and bodybuilding, snowboarding, hiking, traveling, golf, soccer, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Sean Kishel is beyond excited to work with you and assist you in reaching your goals effectively and efficiently! Reach out today!

What Is A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)?

“Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education.

Physical therapists diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to people at the end of life. Many patients have injuries, disabilities, or other health conditions that need treatment. But PTs also care for people who simply want to become healthier and to prevent future problems.

Physical therapists examine each person and then develops a treatment plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Physical therapists can have a profound effect on people’s lives. They help people achieve fitness goals, regain or maintain their independence, and lead active lives.”

[Source: https://www.apta.org/your-career/careers-in-physical-therapy/becoming-a-pt]

What Is A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)?

“Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists® (CSCS®) are professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance.

They conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention.

Recognizing that their area of expertise is separate and distinct, CSCSs consult with and refer athletes to other professionals when appropriate.”

[Source: https://www.nsca.com/certification/certification-overview/]