CJ
VANO
CJ Vano, the founder of EVOLV, is a licensed massage and bodywork therapist (LMBT NC #20485) and certified strength and conditioning specialist (NSCA-CSCS) now serving the Charlotte area. CJ has taken many courses and holds various other certifications, including but not limited to: the Postural Restoration Institute, Reflexive Performance Reset, Pinnacle Performance, and the National Association of Speed and Explosion.
Upon graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Exercise Science, CJ began his career as a strength and conditioning coach working with different branches of the armed forces at varying capacities. In his final position working with active-duty military, CJ served as a lead strength and conditioning coach, during which time he also attended the Northwest Academy of the Healing Arts to become a licensed massage therapist.
At the end of his contract working with active-duty military, CJ decided to move back to his home state to establish EVOLV. With EVOLV, CJ is combining his years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer, and now massage and bodywork therapist, into a total package product for anyone who is trying to take their training, performance, recovery, and quality of life to the next level.
PERSONAL
TRAINING
CJ offers in-person personal and semi-private training at one of the most progressive private training facilities in the Charlotte area. The team at Functional Training Studio will take the client’s current goals, strengths, and weaknesses, and design a plan that exclusively meets their needs. Additionally, a comprehensive biomechanical assessment will be performed to identify any current structural and functional limitations to be considered in their client’s programming.
BODYWORK
MASSAGE
CJ is trained in both manual and non-manual techniques that can aid in restoring favorable joint alignment and muscle and nervous system function for enhanced performance and recovery. CJ primarily offers sports massage therapy, which may also include cupping, scraping, and even red/near-infrared light therapy depending on the client’s wants and needs. Based on the client’s current issues and structural and functional assessments, CJ will create a targeted treatment plan that not only focuses on treatment, but also educating the client on the potential causes and ways to avoid them. CJ will also provide a list of detailed exercises for the client to use following treatment that will help the client maintain relief.