Derick Carter

Derick is a graduate of the 2016 Feldenkrais Baltimore Training Program. His passion for exercise and movement comes from his pursuit of inner peace, health, well-being, and heart-centered happiness. Through his own personal journey, Derick has experienced that movement can be a reflection of the love, joy, and peace inside of us. Derick is a former certified Muscle Activation Technique specialist and NASM certified personal trainer. He also previously taught Tai Chi and various other movement arts. He currently works as a performance and well-being advisor to World Athletica and as a well-being practitioner and has a small private practice where he supports people in balancing performance, personal development, and well-being through the integration of their heart and movement. Derick previously served as a well-being officer for a technology company where he developed programs, training, and resources enabling leaders and staff to embody well-being individually and collectively. Derick also sits on the Board of Directors of Heart Based Institute, leading the non-profit’s Program and Training initiatives. He also volunteers as a trained meditation guide for the Open Heart for Everyone program which supports people in experiencing the peace and calmness of their spiritual heart.