About
Meet Manuel
Born in Peru. Working globally via Zoom. Specializing in corrective exercise for spinal disc challenges.
Manuel Galup
Founder & Head Coach Correct Body Flow
Most injury recovery programs follow the same flawed script: rest, get weaker, then maybe, years later, get stronger.
I rejected that script entirely.
The system treats your body like a machine that needs to be shut down for repairs. But what if that assumption is wrong, and it's the reason your recovery has stalled?
About
Meet Manuel
Born in Peru. Working globally via Zoom. Specializing in corrective exercise for spinal disc challenges.
Manuel Galup
Founder & Head Coach Correct Body Flow
Most injury recovery programs follow the same flawed script: rest, get weaker, then maybe, years later, get stronger.
I rejected that script entirely.
The system treats your body like a machine that needs to be shut down for repairs. But what if that assumption is wrong, and it's the reason your recovery has stalled?
About
Meet Manuel
Born in Peru. Working globally via Zoom. Specializing in corrective exercise for spinal disc challenges.
Manuel Galup
Founder & Head Coach Correct Body Flow
Most injury recovery programs follow the same flawed script: rest, get weaker, then maybe, years later, get stronger.
I rejected that script entirely.
The system treats your body like a machine that needs to be shut down for repairs. But what if that assumption is wrong, and it's the reason your recovery has stalled?
The Turning Point
During a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu throw, I fell and landed hard on my shoulder. Electricity shot from my neck through my entire body. What followed wasn't a single injury. It was a cascade.
The scans showed nothing broken, but I knew my spine had shifted. Neck pain first, then upper back. My hands started going numb. Then hip pain emerged. Lower back followed. My body had shifted in a fundamental way, and like dominoes, each compensatory pattern triggered the next. The system was collapsing, one region at a time.
I did what everyone does: I trusted the professionals. Chiropractors. Acupuncturists. Massage therapists. Physical therapy. Orthopedic specialists. Each promised results. Each followed their standard protocols. None delivered lasting change.
The treatments weren't wrong, they just weren't right for me. The protocols were generic. The approach was reactive. The goal was always the same: reduce pain by reducing activity. Get weaker, then hopefully get stronger later.
But I didn’t want to get weaker. I wasn’t willing to lose what I’d built.
The Turning Point
During a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu throw, I fell and landed hard on my shoulder. Electricity shot from my neck through my entire body. What followed wasn't a single injury. It was a cascade.
The scans showed nothing broken, but I knew my spine had shifted. Neck pain first, then upper back. My hands started going numb. Then hip pain emerged. Lower back followed. My body had shifted in a fundamental way, and like dominoes, each compensatory pattern triggered the next. The system was collapsing, one region at a time.
I did what everyone does: I trusted the professionals. Chiropractors. Acupuncturists. Massage therapists. Physical therapy. Orthopedic specialists. Each promised results. Each followed their standard protocols. None delivered lasting change.
The treatments weren't wrong, they just weren't right for me. The protocols were generic. The approach was reactive. The goal was always the same: reduce pain by reducing activity. Get weaker, then hopefully get stronger later.
But I didn’t want to get weaker. I wasn’t willing to lose what I’d built.
The Art of Seeing
Before I found movement, I studied art. When traditional therapy failed, I had something most people don't: I could see what others missed.
I spent years learning to see, not just look, but truly observe. How to analyze the human figure. How to recognize subtle shifts in alignment and weight distribution. How to be obsessively precise.
I dropped out before finishing. But the training never left me.
I could recognize patterns in movement that compound into dysfunction. I understood precision not just as a concept, but as a practiced skill.
So I became my own experiment.
I became obsessive about understanding movement systems. Not just reading biomechanics research, but testing every theory in practice, on myself first, then on clients. I needed to know not just what worked, but why it worked.
The Art of Seeing
Before I found movement, I studied art. When traditional therapy failed, I had something most people don't: I could see what others missed.
I spent years learning to see, not just look, but truly observe. How to analyze the human figure. How to recognize subtle shifts in alignment and weight distribution. How to be obsessively precise.
I dropped out before finishing. But the training never left me.
I could recognize patterns in movement that compound into dysfunction. I understood precision not just as a concept, but as a practiced skill.
So I became my own experiment.
I became obsessive about understanding movement systems. Not just reading biomechanics research, but testing every theory in practice, on myself first, then on clients. I needed to know not just what worked, but why it worked.
The System
The body doesn't need rest to heal, it needs precise stress. Not random exercise. Not generic protocols. But carefully calibrated movement.
I spent years testing every approach I could find. Not theoretically, practically. On myself. With real pain. Real limitations. Real consequences if I got it wrong.
Most approaches failed immediately. Some showed promise but couldn't sustain. A few worked, but I couldn't explain why.
Then patterns emerged. Not from textbooks or certifications (though I pursued those too, eleven in total, from Personal Training to Exercise Therapy). The patterns came from observation. From relentless testing. From refusing to accept "good enough."
The body can get stronger while fixing itself. But only if you understand which biomechanical elements need rebalancing.
The System
The body doesn't need rest to heal, it needs precise stress. Not random exercise. Not generic protocols. But carefully calibrated movement.
I spent years testing every approach I could find. Not theoretically, practically. On myself. With real pain. Real limitations. Real consequences if I got it wrong.
Most approaches failed immediately. Some showed promise but couldn't sustain. A few worked, but I couldn't explain why.
Then patterns emerged. Not from textbooks or certifications (though I pursued those too, eleven in total, from Personal Training to Exercise Therapy). The patterns came from observation. From relentless testing. From refusing to accept "good enough."
The body can get stronger while fixing itself. But only if you understand which biomechanical elements need rebalancing.
Today
Today, I specialize in corrective exercise for people dealing with spinal disc challenges.
Herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, and chronic pain that traditional treatment hasn’t resolved.
While complex spinal issues are my primary focus, the same biomechanical rebalancing principles restore function across shoulders, hips, knees, and full-body movement patterns. I work globally via Zoom (a practice I perfected during the pandemic) because visual screening and real-time correction transcend physical location.
Today
Today, I specialize in corrective exercise for people dealing with spinal disc challenges.
Herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, and chronic pain that traditional treatment hasn’t resolved.
While complex spinal issues are my primary focus, the same biomechanical rebalancing principles restore function across shoulders, hips, knees, and full-body movement patterns. I work globally via Zoom (a practice I perfected during the pandemic) because visual screening and real-time correction transcend physical location.
Formal Training
Supporting, Not Defining, My Work
Certification
Description
Certified Personal Trainer
Foundation in exercise science and program design
Certified Personal Trainer
Foundation in exercise science and program design
Certified Personal Trainer
Foundation in exercise science and program design
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Identifying and resolving movement dysfunction
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Identifying and resolving movement dysfunction
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Identifying and resolving movement dysfunction
Exercise Therapist
Therapeutic exercise application for chronic conditions
Exercise Therapist
Therapeutic exercise application for chronic conditions
Exercise Therapist
Therapeutic exercise application for chronic conditions
Transformation Specialist
Motivational interviewing, behavior change, and long-term adherence strategies
Transformation Specialist
Motivational interviewing, behavior change, and long-term adherence strategies
Transformation Specialist
Motivational interviewing, behavior change, and long-term adherence strategies
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Performance optimization and progressive loading
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Performance optimization and progressive loading
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Performance optimization and progressive loading
Yoga Instructor
Mind-body integration and breath mechanics
Yoga Instructor
Mind-body integration and breath mechanics
Yoga Instructor
Mind-body integration and breath mechanics
Pilates Instructor
Core stability and precision control
Pilates Instructor
Core stability and precision control
Pilates Instructor
Core stability and precision control
Exercise Recovery Specialist
Recovery physiology, overtraining prevention, and restoration protocols
Exercise Recovery Specialist
Recovery physiology, overtraining prevention, and restoration protocols
Exercise Recovery Specialist
Recovery physiology, overtraining prevention, and restoration protocols
Performance Enhancement Coach
Athletic development and biomechanical efficiency
Performance Enhancement Coach
Athletic development and biomechanical efficiency
Performance Enhancement Coach
Athletic development and biomechanical efficiency
Glute Specialist
Lower body mechanics and posterior chain function
Glute Specialist
Lower body mechanics and posterior chain function
Glute Specialist
Lower body mechanics and posterior chain function
Certified Nutritionist
Metabolic support and nutritional optimization
Certified Nutritionist
Metabolic support and nutritional optimization
Certified Nutritionist
Metabolic support and nutritional optimization
Your transformation starts here
This is where it begins — reach out, share your goals, and we’ll help you find the best path forward.
Manuel Galup
Founder & Head Coach, CBF
Contact us
Your transformation starts here
This is where it begins — reach out, share your goals, and we’ll help you find the best path forward.
Manuel Galup
Founder & Head Coach, CBF
Contact us
Your transformation starts here
This is where it begins — reach out, share your goals, and we’ll help you find the best path forward.
Manuel Galup
Founder & Head Coach, CBF
Contact us