Dr. Charles Loftis is a renowned specialist who serves as a sports performance therapist for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. His impact on the world's premier basketball league has been significant, bringing distinguished expertise in creating strength and conditioning programs. 

Prior to joining the Trail Blazers, he was the head strength and conditioning coach for the Iowa Wolves, implementing and overseeing the development of a comprehensive player program. In fact, his experience in the sports performance field began with the establishment of XCEL Performance and Fitness, of which he was the founder and head coach. There, Dr. Charles Loftis worked with a wide range of athletes to develop strength and conditioning programs, in addition to working on the prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries. 

His academic background in the field of chemistry and biology gives him a unique perspective on the science behind sports performance and physical therapy. As such, he holds CSCS and RSCC designations from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), which recognize his knowledge and skills in the field. He is also certified in PES (Performance Enhancement Specialist), CES (Corrective Exercise Specialist) and dry needling. 

All in all, Dr. Charles Loftis is a vital member of the NBA community, working directly with both the strength and performance of elite athletes as well as the necessary prevention and rehabilitation of various sports injuries. 

• Head strength and conditioning coach for the Iowa Wolves 
• Founder and head coach at XCEL Performance and Fitness 
• Head performance coach for the Oklahoma Christian University men's basketball team
• Physical Therapist at Mercy 
• Doctor of Physical Therapy from Langston University 
• B.S. in Chemistry and Biology from Langston University