Staff
Michael Pepin, DC, CCSP, ICSC, CSCS, USAWL2
Director of Sports Performance/Head Sports Physician
Dr. Pepin is a December 2009 graduate of the Northeast College of Health Science (formerly known as NYCC). After obtaining his doctoral degree, Dr. Pepin furthered his education in sports by earning Board Certification as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, as well as the International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) through the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic. Dr. Pepin has also acquired his CSCS® through the NSCA and holds a Level 2 Advance Sports Performance Coach certification through USA Weightlifting. He is on staff as an Adjunct Professor at Rhode Island College where he teaches strength and conditioning. Along with all the allocades mentioned, Dr. Pepin has presented in seminars for the NSCA, USA Rock Climbing, and USA gymnastics, discussing management and rehabilitation of sport-specific injuries, performance enhancement, and Olympic weightlifting. Dr. Pepin specializes in athletes training for Krav Maga, MMA, BJJ, Mauy Thai, Olympic lifting, power lifting, gymnastics and rock climbing; however, regardless of the sport or activity, he aspires to educate his patients with respect to proper biomechanics to prevent injury and promote more efficient and effective movement patterns.
Cristin Chiaverini, CSCS
Strength and Conditioning Specialist & Muscle Therapist
Cristin is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She graduated from Rhode Island College with a degree in Wellness and Exercise Science and a minor in coaching. She completed her senior internship at CSPI and came on staff in August 2020. Growing up, Cristin competed in various travel softball teams and went on to play for Rhode Island College. Her experience in sports and physical activity has guided her to help others reach their physical goals, including 3 years of college preparatory softball coaching. Cristin is extremely passionate in helping her athletes achieve their goals, along with assisting in improving health and wellness through individualized exercise prescription.