We help you get strong to live the active life you want.
Star North is a partnership between coaches Fabian Cabrera and Jacqueline Kook and includes a vetted network of physical therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and chiropractors to address your holistic needs.
Our coaching helps you set a foundation of mindful movement for long-term strength, sports performance, and resilience.
Utilizing our backgrounds in post-rehab care, competitive athletic performance, food science and Eastern medicine, we create individualized strength training programs to help you beyond the gym.
EXERCISE Is A TOOL TO make everything else in your life physically easier, whether it be playing a sport professionally or playing with Your grandchildren.
Regardless of your obstacles or to-do lists, we believe exercise can be your North Star, allowing forward progress. Let us show you how to keep focus and maintain an anchor in your life.
Fabian Cabrera
I coach working professionals and athletes in NYC to find balanced strength so they can be more competitive, find greater longevity, and stay active through injuries and road blocks. With me, you will stay motivated to train consistently and enjoy all the benefits that come with your dedication. My own training and Exercise Science continuing education is a pillar for me and empowers my coaching. I’m a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Nutrition Coach, and former Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete. I stay true to my scope of practice and evidence based practices in Exercise Science, as well as have a network of sports medicine clinicians I trust and enjoy working with.
Certifications:
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
FMS Level 2
Strong First Level 1 Hardstyle Kettlebell Instructor
Precision Nutrition Coach Level 1
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
Jacqueline Kook
I’m a New York State licensed acupuncturist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Starting in group fitness boot camp classes and pilates, I found that I most loved working 1-on-1 to help clients achieve their goals. With a background in modern dance, distance running, and martial arts (Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), I’m excited to help others feel strong, stay active, and be curious about new endeavors.
My acupuncture training is in 3 styles: Traditional Chinese Medicine, a Japanese style known as KM, and Sports Acupuncture. I bring a deep knowledge in sports medicine, pain relief and recovery from both western and eastern training to help my clients deepen their relationship with their bodies and expand their physical activity. My job is to help you graciously challenge yourself, to enjoy it, and to stay committed to it.
Licenses and Certifications:
New York State Licensed Acupuncturist
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
Strong First Level 2 Hardstyle Kettlebell Instructor
About Our Name
Our name, Star North, is a nod to many things that we love. First, it is an ode to our home, the creative hotbed of Harlem, in the north of Manhattan. It is also a reference to Frederick Douglas’ paper, North Star, and the man who dedicated his life to helping others find freedom. And finally it is part of Chinese medicine, relating to Heart/Mind also called the Shen. We like to think that we are bringing creativity, freedom and a connection between the body and mind to our clients.