About

About DB Strength
DB Strength was created to provide fitness and wellness education and resources to help you achieve your goals. It was developed by Doug Balzarini; who is currently the Operations Director, a personal trainer, and a strength coach at Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA.

DOUG BALZARINI – FOUNDER
Doug has been in the fitness industry for the past 12 years. He is originally from Massachusetts where he earned his undergraduate degree in exercise physiology and had his first personal training job. He moved to San Diego in 2000 and worked for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 5 years before starting his career at Fitness Quest 10 as a personal trainer and strength coach. He’s been here ever since and has worked with clients of all ages and abilities.

Since being in San Diego he has completed some graduate work in Biomechanics at San Diego State University, competed in multiple grappling tournaments, and has earned the following certifications:

• MMA Conditioning Coach certification;
• ACE Personal Trainer certification;
• NSCA-CSCS certification;
• Spinning certification;
• GRAVITY Instructor Training;
• TRX Instructor Training;
• FMS (Functional Movement Screen) Training;
• CPR/AED instructor status

Appearances – He has been featured in 9 fitness DVDs, appeared in multiple fitness manuals and magazines, and has written numerous articles on various fitness and wellness topics.

Fitness Quest 10
Director of Operations – He oversees all aspects of corporate wellness programming; from initial contact to completion of the event, workshop, or contract.

Personal Trainer – He works with clients of all ages and abilities; educating them towards a healthier lifestyle through exercise, proper nutrition, and a positive mindset.

Strength & Conditioning Coach - FQ10 has allowed Doug to work with a number of athletes; from youngsters learning basic movement patterns and body awareness to professional players in the NFL, MLB, Bellator, WEC, and UFC. Currently, he trains many professional fighters based out of ‘Alliance Training Center’ in Chula Vista, CA. Current list of fighters includes:

• Brandon Vera
• Kerry Vera
• Dominick Cruz
• Phil Davis
• Alexander Gustafsson
• Danny Martinez
• Rolando Perez
• Shannon Gugerty
• Wilson Reis
• Sami Aziz
• Omar De La Cruz
• Eric Uresk
• Juan Ramos

DR JENN REINER – D.C. & A.R.T. Specialist
Dr. Jennifer Reiner is the chiropractor for Water and Sports Physical Therapy, the University of California San Diego, and Fitness Quest 10.  She obtained a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Florida and went on to pursue a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West.  As a member of the Palmer West Sports Council, Dr. Reiner focused her studies on sports injuries and rehabilitation.

Currently, she is the official chiropractor for the University of California San Diego, providing care to a variety of sports including swimming, soccer, volleyball, track and field, tennis, and basketball.  Dr. Reiner utilizes gentle chiropractic adjustments to restore aberrant movement to joints of the spine and extremities when indicated.  She is also a certified Active Release (ART) provider for upper extremity, lower extremity, and spinal conditions.  Active Release is a patented soft tissue, movement based treatment that targets adhesions found in the muscle, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.  Dr. Reiner is a certified K-Laser specialist utilizing Class IV laser therapy to accelerate tissue healing, decrease edema, and provide pain relief.

As a part of the Water and Sports Physical Therapy rehabilitation team, Dr. Reiner believes in body work, corrective exercise, and patient education to provide an all encompassing approach to musculoskeletal injuries.

Dr. Reiner is a provider for most insurance.  Please schedule your appointment through Water and Sports Physical Therapy at (858)-488-3597.  Discounts available for senior, military and students.