Postgraduate studies PhD-Health & Human Performance, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

• Postgraduate studies DPT-Doctor of Physical Therapy, SOUTH COLLEGE-ATLANTA

• Master of Science in Kinesiology, California University of Pennsylvania

• Master of Science in HEALTH Sciences, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

• Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, Northern Illinois University

• Associates of Science, Kishwaukee College; where he played collegiate basketball before commissioning in the US Army.

• Postgraduate Studies DC-Chiropractic Medicine

• Postgraduate Studies PhD-Exercise Physiology
  

  License & Certifications

• Licensed Massage Therapist MT#118681

• Licensed Massage Therapy instructor MI#4423

• Active Release Techniques Certified Provider

• Functional and Kinetic Therapy with Rehab Cert. Provider

• Fascial Stretch Therapy Certified Provider

• RockTape Certified Provider

• Cupping Therapy, IASTM, & Orthopedic Massage

• NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

• NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)

• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

• Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)

• OMT training Diploma in medical acupuncture & dry needling

• Cupping Massage Therapy

• Myofascial Release

• Neuromuscular Therapy

• Deep Tissue Massage & Orthopedic Massage

• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching (PNF)

• Blood Flow Restriction Training Theory & Application-Jim Stray-Gundersen, M.D.

Rammell C. Nwaokai, MS, MSHS, LMT, MTI, CSCS, is a human performance specialist, Army Medical Service Officer, and researcher with expertise in sports medicine, injury prevention, and performance optimization. He earned a Master of Science in Kinesiology from PennWest California University, a Master of Science in Human Performance from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Northern Illinois University, and an Associate of Science from Kishwaukee College, where he played collegiate basketball before commissioning into the U.S. Army.

Rammell's evidence-based approach to soft tissue treatment and performance rehabilitation has established collaborative relationships with healthcare providers nationwide. He graduated with honors from Parker University as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Massage Therapy Instructor (MTI), reflecting his commitment to lifelong learning and multidisciplinary care.

His doctoral research at Rocky Mountain University focused on injury epidemiology, neuromuscular performance, recovery science, and injury risk reduction. He served as the Active Release Techniques (ART) provider for the Dallas Cowboys and worked in Southern Methodist University's Sports Medicine Department (2016–2022), treating athletes across multiple sports.

An accomplished runner and triathlete, Rammell completed a U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine rotation at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, where he helped evaluate and treat elite Olympic athletes.

He also serves as a Medical Service Corps Officer (MAJ) in the U.S. Army Reserve. Rammell holds advanced certifications including Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Active Release Techniques (ART), Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation (FAKTR), Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST), and NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES). His mission is to integrate the latest research with clinical expertise to help athletes and active individuals recover faster, perform at their highest level, and use exercise as medicine for lifelong health.