Board of Director

IPTFA Board of Director

International Personal Trainers & Fitness Academy's diverse board of directors is composed of distinguished leaders in the sports and fitness industry who advise, govern and oversee policy and direction of the organization. This prominent panel provides valuable insight and collective expertise to support the organization's mission and needs, and assists with the leadership and general promotion of IPTFA. These individuals share IPTFA's dedication to the country's health and well-being, and commitment to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise.


DR. MARK SLAVIN

HONORARY PRESIDENT

The world's first ancestor tutor who proposed the concept of personal training, many of the thinking patterns of personal education sports courses today come from RTS. Dr. Mark Slavin graduated from the National College of Chiropractic with a doctorate in Chiropractic. He later practiced as a chiropractor. After years of clinical work, Mark joined the NASM in 1991 as the education director of the personal trainer course. Joined RTS in 2000 as an international course director and lecturer, responsible for courses outside the United States, including Europe, Canada, South America, Africa and Asian countries. He is currently the international director of the RTS resistance training specialist certification course. In addition to RTS education courses, Dr Mark will bring a much-needed perspective to the work we do at the academy, establishing strong strategic partnerships with companies and industry organisations across global markets.

HS REX WONG

CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the IPTFA, managing more than 20 regional businesses of the IPTFA Group, be responsible for Training, Technology, Vendors, Operations and Marketing. As the largest physical fitness training institution and sports content provider in Asia, in addition to assisting students in further studies, employment, and entrepreneurship, it also provides sports companies with different business opportunities, provides professional consultation, and discovers potential partners.

 

Since 2011, it has been appointed by the Employees Retraining Board (ERB) as a technical consultant for the education and sports industry to ensure that relevant courses are more closely related to the market pulse and industry needs from a professional perspective. At the same time, he is also the president of the Hong Kong Fitness Professionals Association (HKFPA), establishing professional and professional connections for professionals in the industry, promoting the employment of fitness practitioners and protecting their rights and benefits.

 

President of Hong Kong District of Physical Culture Association (PCA-HK), Vice President of Dongguan Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (DGBA), Secretary General of Hong Kong Bodybuilding and Sports Fitness Association, dedicated to promoting bodybuilding and fitness

VISHVAS RAO

CHAVICE CHAIR

  • WBPF & ABBF International Judge
  • Head Coach of Indian Body Builders Federation
  • Chairman of IPTFA-India
  • Secretary General of U.P. Bodybuilding & Fitness Association.
  • Chairman-Selection committee-IBBF.B.COM(HONS),PGDBM,DCPSM
  • BPEd (Bachelor of Physical Education)
  • BCOM (HONS) Post Graduate in Business Management
  • Power games & nutrition Certificate

SANJEEWA RATHNAYAKE

TREASURER

  • Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree including Health Psychology (University of Kelaniya)
  • National Diploma in Human Resources Management (IPM)
  • Diploma in Psychology (American College of Higher Studies)
  • Diploma in Fitness and Nutrition (Lanka Institute of Fitness & Nutrition)
  • Physical Fitness Trainer NVQ Level 04
  • Advanced Diploma in Counseling Psychology (American College of Higher Studies)
  • Body Building Coach and Grade ‘A’ judge of Sri Lanka Body Building and Fitness Federation

HUSSAIN ZINAN

SECRETARY

  • Master in Personal Training (Premier Training International Liverpool, United Kingdom)
  • Diploma in Personal Training(Premier Training International Liverpool, United Kingdom)
  • Resisted Movement Training (Premier Training International Liverpool, United Kingdom)
  • Exercise to Music Teacher (Premier Training International Liverpool, United Kingdom)
  • CEO & Head Trainer of Total Fitness Group Puv Ltd
  • Director of IPTFA Maldives

MICHAEL SEAN HALL

  • The State University of New York at Buffalo, Novice Coach
  • Executive Director of Augusta Rowing Club,
  • Fu Jian Province Rowing Team, CHINA Women’s Head Coach
  • Men’s Head Coach of San Diego State University
  • 2008 National Champions, W4x
  • 2005 National Games Silver Medal, W8+
  • 2004 US National Team, LM4x Coach
  • 2004 Banyoles World Championships, 4th (highest finish from 1998 to present) 

PROF LUO DONGMEI

Publication:

  • Professor of Beijing Sports University
  • Sports Anatomy Department of BSU Director
  • Multicenter study of carpal bone density measured by norland DXA scanners to assess skeletal maturation in Chinese boys and girls JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH 2003,18: S413-S413 Suppl. 2 SEP. The third author
  • Associations between α-actinins-3 gene polymorphism and athletic performance XXIX FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine, 2006 The second author.
  • RESEARCH ON THE EFFECT OF FITNESS EXERCISE WITH THE SOFT EQUIPMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Scientific Committee Secretariat of 2008 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport 2008 First author.

JANSEN ONGKO

  • Chief Executive Officer, Asosiasi Pelatih Kebugaran Indonesia
  • Chief Executive Officer, Garuda Sport Institute
  • Chief Executive Officer, Lagizi Indonesia
  • Country Director of IPTFA Indonesia

SANJEET SHRESTHA

  • Director of Fitness Nepal Pty. Ltd
  • Director of IPTFA Nepal
  • Founder/Editor in Chief: Fitness Nepal Magazine
  • Software Engineering Lecturer, Nagarjuna College, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • IT Lecturer, Intensive College, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Bachelor in Computer Science, University of Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines
  • Elite Personal Trainer: Certificate IV: Fitness Network, Sydney, Australia

Jack Ma

Chief Executive Officer, IPTFA CHINA

  • Bachelor Degree in International Marketing (PSU-USA)
  • Advanced Diploma in Business Administration(SBP-UK)
  • Fellow Member - Society of Business Practitioners UK
  • Life Member - The Hong Kong Recreation Management Association
  • Advisor - Chartered Management Association (Education)
  • Advisor - Society of Business Practitioners UK (HK Branch)
  • Consultant of Hong Kong Fitness Professionals Association

ALEX CHONG

  • Director of IPTFA Macau
  • Diploma in Personal Trainer (IPTFA)
  • IPTFA Gold Elite Professional Personal Trainer Certificate
  • Head Coach of Macau Bodybuilding & Fitness Association 2007-2012
  • The senior personal trainer of the Physical Fitness Gym (Macau)
  • 65 kg Champion of Macao Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in 1997 and 1999
  • 65 kg Champion of The Hong Kong Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in 2002
  • 65 kg Champion of the First Asian Chinese Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in 2004
  • 70 kg Champion of the First East Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in 2005
  • Champion of the Macao Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in 2005
  • 65 kg Champion of the 40th Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in 2005
  • 65 kg Champion of the Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in Doha Asian Game 2006
  • 9th Place in 70 kg of Czech World Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in 2006
  • Silver Medal in 70 kg of Asian Bodybuilding And Fitness Championships 2008r

Shelly

  • International Personal Trainer & Fitness Academy (IPTFA)
    • Director of Education & Training
    • Lecturer
  • ADIDAS TAIWAN – Guest Lecturer
  • Health & Exercise Association ROC.
  • Nirvana Yoga 200 hours Yoga Alliance 
  • YIN Yoga 50 hours Yoga Alliance 
  • HOT Yoga 20 hours Yoga Teacher
  • YOGA FIT L1 Yoga Instructor Certificate
  • BALLETON STANDING FLOW 
  • Elderly Health Promotion Certificate by Department of Health, Taipei City Government
  • Grade B Instructor of Health & Exercise Association ROC
  • STOTT Pilates Matwork、Pilates Peformer、JOHNNY-G-SPINNING  Spinning、Ubound、X55
  • FISAF  Group Aerobic Instructor 
  • Resistance Training Specialist
  • International Health and Fitness Institute IHFI Certified Personal Trainer、Certified Back Care Exercise Trainer
  • Speedo Aqua Aerobics Teacher、 AFAA APIC、
  • CPR Emergency Education Center designated by the Department of Health
  • Les Mills’Combat、 Balance、Pump、 Qualified teaching teacher

MOHSIN AHMED

  • President of ICompete Natural Pakistan
  • Country Director of IPTFA Pakistan
  • Bachelor of business administration (University of Karachi)