Personal Training
Dr. Darryl I. Jackson, D.C., C.S.T
Darryl has been a practitioner and instructor of the Martial Arts since 1971. It was then that he was first introduced to Eastern concepts of fitness, health, and holistic training.
The holistic approach to neurology, bodily functions, biomechanics, joint alignment, and health, inspired Darryl to receive his Doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1985. Since then, Darryl has taken hundreds of hours of Post Graduate Education courses ranging from techniques and research on Spinal and Extremity Rehabilitation to Functional Health and Core Concepts of Fitness.
In 1994, Darryl received his Strength Training Certification from The Health and Fitness Institute at Hayward State University under the Directorship of Donald A. Chu, R.P.T., Ph.D. (America's foremost authority on Plyometrics, World Renowned Author, Lecturer, Coach, and Physical Therapist).
Due to his education and holistic approach to health and fitness, Darryl always educates his clients on the importance of improving; strength, core stability, flexibility, functional awareness, proprioception, and muscle imbalances. He has worked extensively with the "over 40" population to improve the quality of their lives by helping to alleviate chronic pain issues, as well as, preventing acute injuries.
Since 1996 Darryl has also been the Fitness Director and Master Personal Trainer for a prestigious health club in San Francisco. Over the years he has trained a countless number of trainers from around the country who have come to the Bay Area seeking a career in fitness. Darryl has evolved the image of fitness training from bodybuilding concepts to revolutionary concepts of Functional Integrated Training. Director, educator, consultant, and lecturer, Darryl is known as "The Trainer of Trainers" amongst his colleagues. He works with Universities and State Colleges managing a mentoring program for personal trainers. His trainers are well known for being the best in San Francisco, and many have gone on to become Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, A.R.T. Specialists, Acupuncturists, and other health related professionals.
Darryl has known David Clement, PT (Owner of Albany Physical Therapy) since 1992. When the need for a personal trainer arose, it was clear that Darryl would be a natural match. He adds a unique perspective that will further enhance the continued success of Albany PT.
Darryl is available for 1 hour personal training sessions, Monday through Friday 10 am - 1 pm, by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment, call him directly at (510) 418-7388.
Darryl's Testimonials
"Darryl Jackson is by far the most impressive and effective specialized personal trainer I have ever met. His vast knowledge of body mechanics enables him to quickly assess and connect the dots to physical ailments that affect my well being and fitness. No other trainers I have worked with have been as deliberate and efficient in their approach. Nor have I ever felt more safe, as Darryl has been able to successfully guide me and keep me moving as we worked through prior injuries. I'm so grateful to be his client and I trust him immensely"
-----Nancy
"When I first started working with Darryl, I could hardly walk up and down stairs due to a leg injury. A year and a half later I am in the best shape of my life. I do things that I never could imagine doing and it keeps getting better and better. As a trainer and a doctor there is NO ONE comparable to Darryl. He is constantly changing my routine to keep it interesting and actually makes me laugh as well. Working out used to be a chore and I would hurt after my favorite activities. Now, I never get bored and I actuallly look forward to very session and pain is no longer in the equation. Darryl is a true professional, and I would recommend him to anyone."
-----Maya