Tim working with para olympic client

TIM DEMPSEY, SPECIALIZING IN:
MOVEMENT FOR PERFORMANCE

ABOUT TIM

Tim Dempsey standing on grayscale background

Tim is a highly experienced athletic performance professional with over 4 decades of experience. He has carried a lifelong learning approach to his career and continues to advance his knowledge through continuing education courses on evidence based material to provide the best possible services for his clients.

Tim was a 3 sport athlete in college while serving as an athletic trainer. He is bilingual in Spanish/English and professionally trained in Medical Spanish Interpretation. He is able to offer his services in both English and Spanish. His Spanish was fine tuned while living in Mexico for 6 years.

Tim is still an athlete and continues to exercise in his free time via a variety of modalities and has passed the physically rigorous MovNat certification courses.

 

PRT, DNSET, MCT, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, USAW, USATF

AREAS OF FOCUS

Performance Training

High performance training using a variety of modalities for athletes looking to take their performance to the next level. Particularly for running athletes, sprints through distance.

Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)

Post rehabilitation and high performance training using techniques from the Postural Restoration Institute

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)

Post rehabilitation and high performance training using techniques from the Prague Institute of Rehabilitation

MovNat

Official MovNat classes and individual sessions for those wanting natural movement training

PRI Orthotics

Molding and prescription of PRI orthotics working in conjunction with Dr. Paul Coffin DPM

Virtual Sessions

Most sessions above can also be done via Zoom except PRI Orthotics.

Tim working with a client

If you would like to work with Tim on any of the areas of focus or just start a conversation to help determine what’s best for you, please use the contact form below.

PRESENTATION ENGAGEMENTS 

Below is a list of some of the organizations Tim has been invited to speak with:

In the United States:

  • PRI Annual Symposium at PRI HQ in Lincoln, NE
  • San Francisco 49ers sports Medicine staff
  • San Jose State University graduate students in Athletic Training
  • Blazesports Atlanta
  • United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
  • Santa Clara University kinesiology class
  • Menlo Park and Palo Alto Veterans Affairs

In Mexico (speaking Spanish):

  • Human Athletes, Saltillo
  • MovRehab Clinica de Fisioterapia, Estado de Mexico
  • Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP)
  • Pioneros professional basketball team, Los Mochis
  • Pioneros professional basketball team, Chihuahua
  • Universidad de las Americas, Puebla (UDLAP)
  • Instituto de Estudios Superiores Monterrey, Campus Ciudad de Mexico (ITESM-CCM)
  • Stroiken Training Center, Puebla
  • Universidad Anahuac, Campus Quintana Roo

In Costa Rica (speaking Spanish):

  • 4 hour presentation to the Costa Rica Olympic Committee interdisciplinary Team
  • 2 day athletic performance seminar
  • Virtual presentation to the Universidad Autónoma de Centro America physical education students

PRESENTATION MEDIA

PRI Annual Symposium at PRI HQ in Lincoln, NE

PRI Annual Symposium at PRI HQ in Lincoln, NE

Tim with Costa Rica Olympic Committee Interdisciplinary Staff in front of Costa Olympic Committee Headquarters after his 4 hour presentation to them in July 2023

Tim with Costa Rica Olympic Committee Interdisciplinary Staff in front of Costa Olympic Committee Headquarters after his 4 hour presentation to them in July 2023

Tim with Costa Rica Olympic Committee Interdisciplinary Staff 

TESTIMONIALS

“When I first met Tim, I was a practicing physical therapist in the Bay Area, working at Stanford University Hospital. As a physical therapist who was dissatisfied with the textbook approaches of the profession, I was constantly seeking more information in the form of courses and certifications. It was at a local Postural Restoration Institute course that I met Tim. I was immediately impressed by his knowledge and his willingness to further educate himself beyond the typical requirements of his profession. Not only was he clearly knowledgeable in the art and science of sports performance training, but also sought certifications in MoveNat, PRI, the Prague School, and others. The breadth of his knowledge combined with his experience as a strength and track coach led me to immediately start sending my patients to him after and sometimes even before they would graduate from my rehab care. Every single person I would send to him would come back to me with glowing reviews!

Not only is Tim able to expertly work around and take into account the precautions and limitations of a medically limited client, but he is also able to connect with his clients to extract exactly how to best motivate and challenge them while gaining their trust and respect. The ability to balance being a non-threatening, kind, and caring person while still challenging a client to push themselves is a hard thing to do, but Tim does it with ease.

Not only do I know this from my experience of sending clients to him, but I also know this from personal experience. When I started to compete at a higher level of triathlon, I started working with Tim as my running trainer and coach. I immediately noticed improvements in my speed, clocking my best run time splits in my triathlon career. Getting to experience his coaching style firsthand solidified my belief in him as a world-class coach.”

Will Waterman, PT, DPT, PRC, OCS, COMT, CSCS

“I have personally worked with Tim Dempsey and can attest to his skills and knowledge in PRI, speed and strength training. Tim’s expertise in PRI allowed me to realign my structural composition, reverse my injuries, and improve my overall physical performance. He also provided me with invaluable guidance in speed training on the track to improve my efficiency in the speed related sports of Bobsledding while I was a member of the U.S. Bobsled National Team. Tim’s attention to detail and personalized workout plans specifically targeted my sport-specific muscle groups and were instrumental in my given sport. I highly recommend Tim Dempsey for his specialization in maximizing performance in speed, power, and strength-related sports.”

Andreas Drbal

“Working with Tim has saved, extended, and enhanced my volleyball career. As an amputee having competed at the Division I level and 16 years of Paralympic volleyball, I have many repetitive injuries. Tim has helped me maintain a healthy body while also allowing me to compete at the top of my game- helping me to win tournament MVP in Tokyo at the age of 35. The PRI work with Tim is necessary for me to continue to excel at such a high level at my age. I am truly grateful to work with him as he is a diligent listener, and cares about my success on and off the court.”

Katie Holloway Bridge
2x Paralympic Gold Medalist, USA Sit Volleyball

SCHEDULE

You can find Tim at Bayfront Fitness or Competitive Edge, please contact either to find out about how to schedule time with Tim or use the “Contact Form” below. 

BAYFRONT FITNESS

1011 Douglas Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063

(650) 826-8054

* Limited availability at this location

COMPETITIVE EDGE

1375 Blossom Hill Rd #33, San Jose, CA 95118

(408) 784-7167

CONTACT

Use the contact form to get in touch with Tim and start the conversation with improving your performance and movement.