Robert Forster’s career in Santa Monica spans 9 Olympic Games. Bob is a graduate of the University of New York at Stony Brook, and co-author of two books: Healthy Running Step by Step and The Complete Waterpower Workout Book. His elite athletes have captured 60 Olympic Medals, Wimbledon, Grand Slam, Wrestling, NBA, and MMA World Champion titles. He made history in Rio with Gold Medalists: Allyson Felix, whose crutches to Olympic Gold journey made her the most decorated USA sprinter of all time, and with Helen Maroulis, the first USA women to win Olympic Gold in Wrestling. When a student asked what inspires him most Bob replied, “The miraculous human body, and safe effective fitness programs for everyone!”

PT MASTER PHYSICAL THERAPIST / DIRECTOR OF WATER REHABILITATION Ron grew up in Santa Monica. He worked with Bob Forster as an aide during the 1984 Olympics. After attending Santa Monica City College, Loyola Marymount (on a music scholarship), and UC Santa Cruz (where he fostered his love of bicycling, big trees, and massage) , he went to Cal State Long Beach for Physical Therapy school and began his career as a licensed physical therapist in 1990. He’s worked in various communities in Maine, South Carolina, and California, including: Seal Beach, Long Beach, and Oakland.He has been working with Forster Physical Therapy since 1996 developing experience over many thousands of physical therapy visits, honing his skills as a manual therapist and teacher of efficient movement.He has been a part of the PHASE IV team since it’s inception and has been an integral part of developing many of the PHASE IV scientific health and performance programs, programs he’s utilized himself as an avid recreational athlete in a variety of sports.

EXERCISE AND REHAB SPECIALIST Brian is a graduate of Pima Medical Institute in Seattle, Washington. After graduating in 2010 Brian joined the Forster Physical Therapy and Phase IV team of practitioners. Brian is an avid cyclist and adventure sport enthusiast.