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Andrew Takata
I am a certified athletic trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist, rehabilitation practitioner, and sports nutritionist. I'm the founder of HNL Movement, a comprehensive company that helps people to optimize their performance and improve the overall quality of their life. I focus on a multidisciplinary approach blending sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and sports nutrition strategies. I am also a Ph.D. student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa studying Kinesiology and Biomechanics.