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Oscar De La Hoya
"The Golden Boy of Boxing"
Judy Sheppard-Missett
Founder of Jazzercise
Ronnie Coleman
8x Mr. Olympia Champion
What Our Clients Say
Years of triathlon training and countless international airline flights each take a toll on your body in their own unique way. The philosophy that Anthony Carey promotes and practices can erase years of misuse. The simple, structured exercises Anthony provides for me have personally made a big difference.
Jeff Jacobs
Former President of Global Development for Qualcomm
I have sent many friends and associates to Function First, and the result has been lots of happy, pain-free bodies. I'm grateful to have found this wonderful program, which has helped me stay healthy and strong.
Judi Sheppard Missett
Jazzercise Founder and CEO
For decades orthopedists and neurosurgeons told me I’d simply have to put up with my bad back. Anthony Carey told me otherwise. I’ve been living pain free ever since.
Parvez Mahmood, M.D., F.A.C.S
Dear Anthony, YOU SAVED MY LIFE and this letter is to thank you and show you all the things that I have been able to do this summer. Due to my four bulging disks, I began the year unable to get out of bed without extreme pain. I had trouble walking and could not take care of myself or my family. Fortunately, I was referred to you and within a few weeks of starting your program, my pain was gone, and I began to have hope that I could function normally again. Thanks to you, I am pain-free and walking up mountains!!!
Cindy Outlaw
Life for an NFL player mostly consists of a daily routine that combines performance enhancement training with pain management rehabilitation. My 11-year career in the NFL gave me access to some of the country's highest profile, cutting edge trainers and rehabilitation experts. But ironically, it took a career ending neck injury to knock me out of the NFL before I landed in Anthony Carey's clinic at Function First. It was there that I was exposed to the most comprehensive corrective exercises program I had ever experienced. Anthony's unique approach to promote the proper function of the whole body in order to support and heal the problematic area delivered the results that made me a lifetime believer. Because of all my injuries and surgeries over the years, I continue to utilize the Function First way to train and heal my body every day. I only wish I would have landed in Anthony's clinic earlier in my career.
Erik Kramer
Former N.F.L. Quarterback
Before I found Function First, I began to believe that working out was always going to be painful and started to wonder why I even bothered. After my first session I saw improvement …. I was surprised to find that I was not only feeling less pain when working out but was also feeling great throughout my day. Thanks to the unique guidance of Function First I am not only stronger and feeling less pain, I am also now more focused and productive in the office and growing my business more than ever before
Evan Harris
Function First has totally reversed my day-to-day life. Life is Good! I now workout 5 days a week, surf, and do the things I used to do. I even entered the MCRD Challenge. So my life is back to what it used to be 9 years ago. What I like best about Function First are the trainers. They are knowledgeable, professional, creative, and fun. They show an interest in me and my success. I believe this to be the most motivating aspect in a trainer client relationship. I coached for many years and the one thing I saw repeatedly in successful coaches was their ability to convey they cared for the people they coached. It changes the whole atmosphere of a coaching environment. This is why Function First is a comfortable place to be.
Frank Barry
I am a Marine of 18 years with 3 lumbar surgeries that have not turned out well. I have tried everything to rehab my back on my own, but have not had results just poor technique. I went to Function First as a last ditch effort, in hopes that someone could help me out. Anthony Carey did just that, in the first, 2 hour assessment I gained more knowledge and exercise tips then anytime post surgery. I never would have guessed what the mind and body does to compensate for discomfort or how to get passed it. Anthony Carey knows what he is doing and knows how to explain it so that one can understand it as well. Semper Fidelis.
Fransico V.
Dear Anthony, I want to thank you for saving my “Trip of a Lifetime.” I called you with crippling back pain on December 10th asking if you could see me. You made time for me and I pulled myself into the car to get to your office. I walked in hunched over because I was in so much pain. I needed to get right before my flight to Rwanda on the 16th. We planned a vacation to see family and friends in Rwanda and to do some trekking to see the mountain gorillas. You took the time to bring me though several exercise and I was walking straight with less pain when I left your office. I did the exercises in the planes and airports over the 13,000 mile trip spanning 30+ hours. We ended up hiking over 8 miles up and down a volcano in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park to spend some time with the Hirwa family of 20+ gorillas. I did it pain free and walking tall on Dec 27th due to your expertise. I’m not the best at selfies but here’s one of me and three gorillas in the background. Thank you for what you do!
Dennis Santopietro
The Function First philosophy has literally changed the way I view strength, mobility, nutrition, and recovery as key factors in my fitness journey. I have gained an understanding of why I was experiencing low back and knee pain, and what I needed to do about it. To say that I have learned a lot from the trainers at Function First is an understatement.
Josie Hall
We all have the capacity to make positive changes to how our bodies function and feels. Anthony will walk you through the simple steps of seeing where help is needed and what you can do about it. It’s your body - and for the most part - you are in charge of it.
Morrissey
Multiplatinum Recording Artist
After two car accidents, a work injury, and scoliosis, I thought I was doomed to live with pain for the rest of my life - until I went in to see Anthony Carey. He really worked with me on a plan that was tailored for my body. I noticed pain relief after only ONE session. I've had incredible results with Function First.
Jeanette Kadow
I love Function First and cannot say enough about this place! I went from being an asymmetrical mess with knee pain and tightness in my hips to being the fittest and most confident I have ever been in my life. I've improved my strength and agility, and most importantly, I've eliminated all the pain that had been holding me back from becoming a runner. With his help, I finished my first half marathon last year and I'm well on my way to slaughtering even more personal goals.
Amanda Lawson
With simple exercises, I am able to be pain free. This puts me in the position of being proactive about my health and not dependent on pain medications or surgeries. I can honestly say that Function First and their amazing work has allowed me to continue with my passion of dance and movement. I am forever grateful.
Susan Shofner
Jazzercise Instructor
On February 16, 2011, I herniated a disc in my spine and later could not play basketball or even run for 7 months. I tried everything I could medically, including traditional physical therapy to fix my back, but it wasn’t until I did a session with Anthony Carey that I found hope and ultimately success. His unconventional approach to rehab combined with his biomechanical expertise CURED my back. I am now PAIN FREE! I don't know what I would have done without Function First!
Eric Brown
I've had the good fortune to have learned of Anthony Carey's talents to help control pain. He has helped me with exercise routines for back pain utilizing the "One To One" Video Program. The process of sending in videos to Anthony and receiving a personalized exercise program to follow is easy and extremely productive. Having access to his skills while living quite far from his facility is a wonderful option.
F.R., MD