Dav entered into the fitness world in 1992 as a certified personal fitness trainer. He began his study of Pilates exercise techniques also in 1992 while in Los Angeles, California with Kim Lee. His interest in the movement sciences and rehabilitation led him to pursue a Master of Science Degree in Physiotherapy, which he received from the University of Miami in 1998.

Since then Dav has worked in a variety of fitness and rehabilitation settings, including Orthopedic Physiotherapy clinics, fitness centres, health clubs and with the Miami City Ballet. As a Principal Instructor with Polestar Education, known internationally for it‚s Pilates-evolved rehabilitation and fitness curriculum and certification, Dav conducts Pilates teacher training workshops and seminars locally and nationally. Most recently, Dav has worked in Denver, Colorado as the Pilates Program Director for HealthSouth and then for the Athletic Club at Denver Place.

His Pilates experience includes teaching group Reformer and Mat classes, private and semi-private lessons utilizing all the Studio equipment, as well as Pilates-based rehabilitation and post-rehabilitation.

Dav is now based in Sydney Australia