At the heart of White Mountain Peak Performance is founder Christopher “CJ” Best, a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and seasoned strength coach with over a decade of experience helping people recover, rebuild, and return to peak performance.
CJ brings a unique perspective to bodywork—rooted in his background in sports performance and corrective exercise. His approach doesn’t just focus on relieving pain—it’s about understanding the entire movement system, correcting dysfunction, and helping you bridge the gap between rehab and athletic potential.
About.
Christopher “CJ” Best
Licensed Massage Therapist | Strength Coach | Performance Specialist
Education & Credentials
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), State of NH
B.S. in Exercise Science, University of Southern Maine
Former Strength & Conditioning Intern, NC State University (Division I)
CJ has provided manual therapy, strength programming, and movement coaching for a wide range of clients—from high school standouts to national-level athletes. His diverse experience includes:
Client Experience
National Champions & Elite Performers
Olympic Weightlifting
Powerlifting
Triathlons
Endurance running
Competitive cycling
Collegiate Athletes (D1, D2, D3)
Women’s Soccer
Gymnastics
Swimming (all distances)
Cross Country
Basketball
Wrestling
Tennis
Golf
High School Athletes & Active Adults
He has helped many young athletes prepare for the next level—and just as many adults return to the activities they love with less pain and better performance.
From Pain to Performance
During his time working at one of New Hampshire’s premier sports medicine clinics, CJ noticed a consistent pattern: clients would come in injured, get relief, but often lack a structured path to return to full function—let alone peak performance. That’s when his passion clicked:
“I wanted to help people through the full spectrum—from in pain, to high performance, and everything in between.”
This philosophy laid the foundation for White Mountain Peak Performance: a place where bodywork and movement-based programming aren’t separate—they’re combined to create real, lasting results.