ABOUT
Dynamic Principles
Dynamic Principles provides science-based, practical continuing education for healthcare and movement professionals that is rooted in a biopsychosocial framework. Our mission is to help the world-wide healthcare system to re-conceptualize their understanding of pain and movement through current science, while navigating the complexities of helping a whole person. Our vision is to inspire hope and promote growth for providers, their clients and their patients alike.
Leonard Van Gelder
Owner / Lead Instructor
Leonard Van Gelder is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, therapeutic pain specialist, spinal manual therapist, and strength and conditioning specialist. He has been involved in the movement and rehabilitation field for over 15 years. During this time, he has studied, published research, and presented at regional and international conferences on the science of stretching, strength and conditioning, and therapeutic pain science interventions. He has explored a diverse spectrum of manual therapy and movement approaches, and emphasizes a biopsychosocial approach to manual therapy, movement, and education in his practice. He owns and practices clinically at Dynamic Movement and Recovery (DMR) in Grand Rapids, MI.
David J. Schwarz
Director of Operations / Instructor
David J. Schwarz has education and experience in physical therapy, massage therapy, and administration. As a multifaceted professional he has over 9 years of healthcare experience in multiple service settings and capacities with a passion for facilitating healthy aging, caring for persons with persisting conditions, improving quality of life for people with physical and mental health issues, and utilizing manual therapy techniques for recovery and functional improvements. He has been involved in multiple areas of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association including the MPTA Oncology Rehab SIG and the MPTA Pain SIG. He practices clinically at Dynamic Movement and Recovery (DMR) in Grand Rapids, MI.