coach, not being an asshole but could you explain why you think that of mister ray. I'm only asking because years back some old bodybuilder who shall remain nameless said dr c f smith was the strangest guy he ever met. but when asked why won't respond .
"I was trained as a physician, graduating medical school in 1975 and beginning my internship in Pasadena, CA when I first competed in the 1975 MR. AMERICA in Culver City, CA. I went to Pasadena to train with Bill Pearl with the objective to become the first MD to win the Mr. America title and take preventive medicine and fitness into the future. As favorite in 1978, I suffered a severe lumbar disc injury and subsequently entered residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Veterans Administration Hospital in West Los Angeles. I later had a serious car wreck which re-injured the lumbar spine and herniated a C4-C5 disc resulting in a lawsuit, settlement, and formation of a medical management company.
For the past three years I have been heavily involved in remote access technology applications for Practice Based research and community connectivity within the care continuum. It is my belief that ‘ Health Clubs in the future will provide a significant HUB for WellCare versus SickCare…and create sustainable revenues within the emerging healthcare paradigm of the MEDICAL HOME and Accountable Care Organization.
I am currently a Master Trainer Specialist with additional certifications in Diabetes and Functional Training through the Cooper Institute, Dallas, TX. In 1992 I served as Medical Director for Personalized ‘Prescription’ Training at the LA Fitness Flagship location in Anaheim, CA. This was a venture featuring corporate fitness, weight loss programs and physical therapy within the health club setting."