Meet the founder: Christina Ricketts Personal Mission is to bring out the warrior in others
"I have a desire for others to experience VICTORY in the midst of defeat, trials, and injury/illness in the same way I have. I have dealt with physical and mental obstacles and want to share tools on how to overcome them.
Who is my inspiration of the name Mighty Warrior? The answer is Gideon. Gideon actually means "Mighty Warrior". He is a character in the Bible who was a judge over Israel. He saw hard things happening and God told him to rise up and do something about it. I see a lot of people in pain and that struggle with defeat everyday. Most people think it is normal to be in pain all of the time or they get use to the pain. It is a "I'm just trying to survive" mentality, when we are really made to THRIVE. I believe I am called to give tools to others to physically, mentally, and spiritually to experience VICTORY and equip others to do the same!"
Christina doing a foot exam on an individual during the total body and movement analysis
Christina evaluating shoulder posture and palpating for any tender points during total body and movement analysis
Christina on an easy
run on the beautiful rolling hills in Ohio
Psalm 45:3 Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice;let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.
Dear Warrior, We were created to do great things, but sometimes limited by our mindset. What are your limitations, how can you overcome them? Is your sword, confidence, peace, hope., etc? Let us arise and conquer any fear, because fear only paralyzes us and keeps us from moving forward. You are an overcomer! Thank you, Christina Ricketts
Professional:
Licensed Athletic Trainer (through the Texas Department of Health and Human Services)
Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC-Board of Certification)
Certified Myoskeletal Alignment Therapist in Posture and Pain through Erik Dalton's Freedom from Pain Institute
Bachelor’s degree in Strength & Conditioning from the University of Findlay, Ohio
Master’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of Findlay
Instructor at Baylor University(Taught 2 sections of Fitness and Theory and 1 section of Weight Control)
Organizations:
BNI(Business Networking International) Team Involution, Waco
Athletics Achievements:
Placed 1st in 6 hour mountain bike race and received fastest lap in the 24 hours in the Canyon Event on June 1st, 2014
Placed 3rd in TMBRA series in 2013(Texas Mountain Biking series) in CAT-2 after 2 crashes during the season
Member of Bicycles Outback Racing team in Waco, Texas
Qualified for Boston Marathon in 2008
National Qualifying member of Cross Country in 2006 at the University of Findlay
GLIAC All-Academic Team in Women's Outdoor Track & Field in college
GLIAC All-Academic Team in Women's Indoor Track and Field in college
Christina Ricketts mountain biking at Mellow Johnnie's classic (just finishing a climb)
Christina Ricketts mountain biking at Cameron Park at a group ride
Events
Regional Speed Skating Meet at Skate Country in Waco, Texas
Nick Florence Football Camp in Waco, Texas
USTA Boys' & Girls' 16 Southwest Zone Team Championships Waco, Texas July 3-7, 2014
Continuing Education
Myokinematic Dysfunction
Functional Rehabilitation and Prevention of Common Running Injuries
Neutral Alignment in the Cervical Spine During
Acute Injury Management
Strategies for Implementing Appropriate Temperature Assessment Methods in the Collegiate and High School Settings
The relation between the visual system and motor performance
Manual Therapy Techniques: Theories underlying the Technique
The Pitching Athlete: Assessment of Mechanics
Athletic Training in the Performing Arts
Concussion management: Balance, Neurocognitive, and Sideline Testing
Understanding and Managing Cervical
Spine Injuries in Athletes
Management of Overhead Athletes with Shoulder Instability
Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder: Static and Dynamic Restraint Mechanisms
Biomechanical Considerations for Rehabilitation of the Throwing Athlete
Developing Rehabilitation Strategies: Application of the “Kinetic Chain Concept” through the Entire Rehabilitation Process
The Young Athlete: Variations, Transitions, and Risks
Recognition, Treatment, and Prevention of Hip Injuries
Differential Diagnosis and Surgical Management of the Hip
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation of the hip
Screening and Prevention program of the hip
Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Athletic Trainer-Tuina Techniques
Concussion: Neurocognitive Considerations
Lower Extremity Rehabilitation:Maximizing results with limited resources
The industrial athlete: The Auto Industry Revisited
Complicated Case Studies of the Upper Extremity
Complicated Case Studies of the Lower Extremity
Athletic Energy Deficit: Physiological and Nutritional Considerations
From the Lab to the Athletic Training Room: Assessing Sports Nutrition and Hydration
Dietary Supplements and Drug use
Application of Kinesiotaping
Non-Cardiac Chest Pain in Athletes
At-Risk Health Behaviors in Collegiate Athletes
Basic Radiology
Female Athlete Triad
Herbs and Athletes
Leading a trail run at Colorado Bend State Park
A WARRIOR is.....Courageous Strong Focused Confident Enduring Victorious