Marc Berbary MSc.
Sports Coach & Performance Specialist
Marc Berbary is a certified sports coach and performance specialist with a strong academic background in sports science and high-level athletic experience. He focuses on helping individuals improve performance, prevent injuries, and build long-term physical capacity through structured and science-based training.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sports Sciences from Université Antonine, Lebanon and a Master's degree in Sports Science (STAPS - EOPS) from Amiens, France, specializing in training optimization and performance development. Marc is also an experienced volleyball player, having represented the Lebanese U18 National Team and currently competing in the 1st Division.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports Sciences - Université Antonine, Lebanon
- Master's Degree in Sports Science (STAPS - EOPS) - Amiens, France
Role at Active Health Clinic
Marc leads the clinic's personal physical training and adapted physical activity services. He works as part of the clinic's multidisciplinary team, alongside physiotherapists Tracy Makhoul DPT, Charbel Nakhle MSc, and Rolando Al Helou, and the clinic's physicians, so that every training program fits the patient's medical picture, from the first assessment to the final progression.
Professional Approach
Marc Berbary delivers structured and individualized training programs based on scientific principles and field experience. His approach emphasizes movement quality, progressive load management, and long-term performance development: building the right exercise, at the right dose, progressed at the right pace.
With a combined background in sports science and high-level competition, Marc is committed to helping clients improve performance, reduce injury risk, and build sustainable physical capacity through efficient and personalized training.
Adapted Physical Activity Specialization
Marc is specialized in adapted physical activities: tailoring training for individuals with specific needs, limitations, or health conditions. At the clinic this covers people living with chronic conditions such as back pain, joint pain, or obesity, people returning to activity after injury or rehabilitation, and older adults working against sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and fall risk. Programs are built from a clinical assessment and reviewed with the medical team as capacity improves.
Who He Works With
- Beginners starting structured exercise for the first time
- Patients transitioning from physiotherapy back to full activity
- People living with chronic conditions who need safe, supervised training
- Older adults building strength, balance, and confidence
- Competitive athletes working on performance and injury prevention
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a sports scientist and a gym trainer?
A sports scientist holds a university degree in exercise and sports science. Marc Berbary holds a Bachelor's in Sports Sciences from Université Antonine, Lebanon, and a Master's in Sports Science (STAPS - EOPS) from Amiens, France. Programs are built on clinical assessment, exercise physiology, and progressive load management rather than generic fitness templates.
Does Marc work with people who have medical conditions?
Yes. Marc is specialized in adapted physical activities and works as part of Active Health Clinic's multidisciplinary team. Training for patients with chronic conditions, post-rehabilitation needs, or age-related limitations is designed and reviewed in coordination with the clinic's physiotherapists and physicians.
How do training sessions at the clinic work?
Sessions are one-on-one in the clinic's private training room on Independence Street, Achrafieh, Beirut. Every program starts with an assessment of strength, mobility, balance, and medical history, and the plan is adjusted regularly as you progress.
How can I book a session with Marc Berbary?
You can book by phone (+961 1 336376), WhatsApp (+961 81 763210), or through the contact form on the website. The clinic is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm, and Saturday, 9 am to 12 pm.