Darian Parker, PhD, NSCA-CPT

Dr. Darian Parker is an NSCA-certified personal trainer. He earned his master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. He obtained his Ph.D. in sports education leadership with an emphasis on behavior modification from the University of Nevada–Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV.

Dr. Parker has been in the fitness and wellness business for 19 years. Throughout the course of Dr. Parker’s career, he has served several roles in the fitness and wellness industry. He has worked extensively in both the academic and private club sectors as a director of education for a career college, a general manager of a high-end luxury residential fitness club, and a national director of fitness for a global leisure management company.

Several years ago, Dr. Parker started a live virtual personal training business, where he provides real-time virtual personal training services to many prominent business leaders located all across the United States.

Currently, Dr. Parker is the co-owner of Epic Leisure Management LLC, a spa and a fitness and recreation company that provides services for amenity-based lifestyle facilities. He is also the host of Dr. D’s Social Network, a podcast devoted to genuine, open, and honest conversations with people from all over the world.