Our physical therapists and performance coaches are highly trained, fully committed, and passionate about helping people become—and stay—active for life.
Go and love someone exactly as they are. And then watch how quickly they transform into the greatest, truest version of themselves. When one feels seen and appreciated in their own essence, one is instantly empowered.”—Wes Angelozzi
Meredith Bricker
Energetic Performance Specialist dedicated to transforming lives and helping her clients move safer, smarter, and stronger every day.
Motivation
Inspired by her own experiences in dance and performance, Meredith combines her passion for teaching with an enthusiasm for movement based health and wellness. Whether in a 1-on-1 Redcord session or small group Pilates training, she loves to take her clients deep into the technique and guide them into exceptional outcomes. She has a gift for establishing strong relationships based on trust and compassion. Her clients feel the heart and soul she brings to every Activcore session.
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do”—Eleanor Roosevelt
Deanna Companion
A passionate Performance Specialist and Movement Expert dedicated to helping each individual to empower themselves to be Active for Life!
Motivation
Deanna feels extremely blessed to have a job where each day, she can teach and inspire people to be the best of themselves through movement. Using different fitness modalities, such as Pilates, Redcord, Kettlebells, or hands on Thai Yoga Massage stretches, she tailors every session to fit each person’s needs, strengths, and goals. Her mantra... “Tough Love”.
I would like to know everything about the mind body connection NOW but I am content to spend the next 60 or so years working towards that goal.”
Blake Dalton
Blake is an Activcore perfomance specialist trained in Pilates, Redcord, Kettlebells and ropes, and enjoys teaching in both private and group sessions.
Motivation
Blake is thrilled to be surrounded by high caliber individuals searching deeper into the integration of mind and body. Blakes journey is rooted in decades of professional modern dance and martial arts and draws upon these origins to help make good hard work more accessible and fun for everyone.
It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.”—Leonardo da Vinci
Natalie Jordan
Natalie considers it a compliment when clients tell her she’s “evil” during their workout. (“In the right tone, of course” she clarifies). Natalie was drawn to Pilates personally as a solution to her back pain. “It worked, and I’ve been sold ever since,” she says. As an instructor, she loves watching clients getting stronger and achieving more—this is what inspired her to become a teacher.
Motivation
Natalie hails from a diverse professional and educational background, with a BS from Wake Forest in Mathematical Economics, and a full-time job working for Kaiser Permanente. She’s also passionate about working with philanthropic causes, specifically organizations that help children, and those that help women find a safe haven when leaving abusive relationships. Outside of Activcore, Natalie can be found playing the flute, or going to plays, art exhibits, or concerts. She also collects animation art and fine art and describes herself as “a total science fiction geek.”
My own prescription for health is less paperwork and more running barefoot through the grass”—Leslie Grimutter
Beth Kemper
A pelvic therapy specialist focused on instilling hope, compassion, results and resources to help clients return to a fulfilling life of activity and wellness.
Motivation
Beth has been specializing in pelvic physical therapy for over 20 years treating all forms of pelvic pain, prolapse, urinary/bowel dysfunction, sexual dysfunction and abdominal issues. Her treatment approach is eclectic, using multiple forms of therapy combined with the client-specific goals. Incorporating Redcord Neurac into pelvic-related care has transformed the efficiency and completeness of recovery for her clients and Activcore provides an opportunity for complete transition from rehabilitation into full function.
Happiness is not ready made. It comes from your actions”
Michelle Master
A dedicated professional that is committed to helping clients become the best possible version of themselves.
Motivation
Michelle was looking for a team that was united in their vision. With her international experience in marketing, Michelle wanted to experience quality relationships with the people she works with. She found that Activcore was the place where she could fulfill her passion for helping clients reach their goals.
My philosophy on good nutrition, exercise, health and wellness: Do the first two to achieve the last two.”
Nancy Nesbitt
As a Performance Specialist, Nancy has a passion for helping clients achieve their fitness goals. A well-rounded and educated fitness instructor, Nancy has completed certifications in Pilates, Redcord, personal training, yoga, group fitness, and other exercise modalities.
Motivation
Nancy finds that the most rewarding part about teaching is watching her students' physical and mental transformations through exercise. Especially the "aha" moments when they shift from just moving to really “getting it”.
All my life, all my conscious energies, have been dedicated to the most noble cause in the world—the liberation of the human mind and spirit—beginning with my own.”—Maya Angelou
Danielle Reid
An inspiring leader who has cultivated a highly trained, talented team of movement experts founded on a culture of engagement and excellence.
Motivation
Danielle has served as Studio Lotus' owner and chief of operations for the past 14 years. As Atlanta's most established Pilates studio, Studio Lotus has developed a loyal following of clients since 2000. Always striving to innovate, the studio introduced Redcord Active in 2009. She has been committed to cultivating authentic leadership; crafting clear, intentional language to communicate powerfully; and maximizing her team’s strengths by providing opportunities for autonomy, mastery and purpose. Studio Lotus and Activcore joined forces this year and are unified by a shared mission to help clients become their most exceptional selves. With Activcore, Danielle brings her diverse experience and education to help transform not only clients’ lives, but an entire industry.
Be the change you want to see in the world”
Nikhil Samuel
A renaissance man who has a passion for Physical Therapy and helping change the face of performance and PT by providing an excellent service experience.
Motivation
Nikhil has trained as a Physical Therapist in London and graduated in 2017. A true globe trotter he completed his undergraduate at Syracuse, and has lived throughout Australia and Africa. A modern renaissance man who loves to train MMA and work with education based charities internationally. When he is not studying voice at Juilliard he is busy creating sweet treats for his cafe one day. Nikhil is committed to providing excellence and a client centered approach with Activcore, understanding the importance of an integrative team, for a better approach to physical therapy and performance.
You should walk your dog twice a day, even if you don't have one.”
Skylar Thompson
A movement enthusiast devoted to helping others feel better in their bodies.
Motivation
Building upon her desire to find balance and centering within her own workouts and lifestyle, discovering Pilates, then Redcord, has enhanced her passion to share with others.
Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.”—Lao Tzu
Scott Wilson
A movement expert committed to inspiring and educating others on their path to mightiness.
Motivation
Scott feels strongly that the ability to express one's self through physical exertion is a gift that should not be wasted. He strives to instill and foster this value in others, finding fulfillment and purpose in positively influencing the lives of others. As the Director of Performance for Activcore, Scott is determined to helping as many as possible move as much as possible for as long as possible.
I’m committed to going the extra mile and utilizing the most up-to-date strategies to achieve optimal outcomes.”
Edward Foresman
A committed, research-based practitioner dedicated to alleviating pain and improving quality of life.
Motivation
After being mentored by exemplary practitioners for several years, Ed has a strong ethical commitment to providing the best possible solutions to clinical problems. He finds working with Activcore to be the greatest setting to provide the utmost potential for clients as well as clinicians.
You miss 100% of the shots you never take.” —Wayne Gretzky
Dean Hasse
An entrepreneur committed to finding a better way to solve musculoskeletal problems and help patients and providers achieve their full potential.
Motivation
I have been driven by a passion to provide patients and providers with the best possible experience and outcomes as it relates to musculoskeletal injuries. I truly believe that we can make a difference in the lives of our patients by helping them overcome their current deficits and reach to achieve progress they never thought possible. Declining insurance reimbursements and general chaos in our healthcare system all but dashed these hopes. Finding Activcore has renewed my faith that we can achieve these goals for our patients and providers.
Better is always better.”
Tyler Joyce
My main purpose is to help PT’s learn from my mistakes and to create a better work/life balance.
Motivation
My motivation will never stop until Activcore truly transforms our profession into being known as the pioneers of bringing back one on one quality care and that PT’s are known as being the experts in movement.
I take great pleasure in improving quality of life through improving quality of movement.”
Jason Goncalves
A passionate clinician focused on helping his client’s return to an active lifestyle.
Motivation
Jason was determined to find a physical therapy practice that gave his client’s the time and attention he always knew they deserved. During his final clinical rotation, he was exposed to the 1-to-1 treatment model and has not looked back since.
You only live once; but if you do it right, once is enough.”
Daniel Tribby
A passionate clinician and business owner driven by the desire to help others feel whole in their personal and professional lives.
Motivation
During my 9 years as a healthcare provider for the largest orthopaedic company in the southeast, I began to realize the world of physical therapy was taking on a quantity over quality persona. Patients deserved more than being a number and a time slot. Developing other ways to focus on the quality of patient care and total rehabilitation following injuries has become the goal and mission of my professional venture. Activcore has truly revived my spirit and love for physical therapy and fueled my desire to aid in total recovery that our clients deserve.
Excuses are easy to give, results are hard to earn. I will always be present to help you grow and learn.”
Leif Baumbach
A physical therapist in constant pursuit of one goal - to return all clients to their active lifestyles with minimal pain and dysfunction.
Motivation
Leif is a physical therapist who strives to place the client and their goals above all else. His thirst for cutting edge clinical knowledge comes in close second. Activcore was the obvious choice for him to provide comprehensive, goal-oriented, 1-on-1 treatment to all of his clients. With his viral positive attitude and good-hearted humor he brings to the clinic everyday, clients and colleagues are big fans of this Nordic gem.
You only have one body, I’m here to show you how to make the most out of it and how take care of it.”
Bryan Carestia
A physical therapist committed to alleviating pain and improving movement to live a happy, active and pain-free lifestyle.
Motivation
Bryan is determined to never stop learning so he can continue to refine and perfect his practice to give his patients the best possible outcomes. Being able to work with someone 1 on 1 for a full hour has allowed for this to happen, and he has seen many more happy clients as a result.
Move well. Feel well. Be well.”
Rhonda Dodge
An experienced, relational, physical therapist, providing customized treatment to achieve the clients goals and maximize function to acheive a painfree lifestyle.
Motivation
Rhonda has always been motivated to serve others on their path to wellness. With over 20 years of experience, she has had the benefit of collaborating with many peers who are equally committed to excellence in physical therapy, and customer service. She believes that establishing a trusting, relationship with her clients, of all ages and stages, is the foundation for building a strong treatment plan and to helping them achieve their goals. She utilzes a combination of manual and exercise based treatment customized to her clients specific needs and goals.
Invest time and energy into your body and it will pay you back with longevity.”
Bryan Lynd
A compassionate therapist who is energized by helping people live a more active lifestyle, reduce injury, and perform at their best!
Motivation
Bryan enjoys working with a diverse clientele, unified by one common theme-an unrelenting desire to be physically active! He is motivated by helping golfers feel their very best while practicing and playing. He uses his experience as a player and a medical professional to guide his treatment practices. Recently, he has had the opportunity to work alongside some of the industries best, including mentoring by Dr. Greg Rose who advises members on the PGA Tour. Using the model established by the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), he believes that the best results are achieved when a team of medical, fitness, and golf professionals work together.
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
–Helen Keller
Nick Holm
A science and biomechanics fanatic with a strong commitment to provide the most innovative and effective treatment options to his clients.
Motivation
Nick fell in love with physical therapy after a string of sports injuries in high school and college. An eternal optimist, he recognized his passion for guiding and encouraging other people to live their most active lives without settling for anything less than what makes them truly happy. Nick believes that trust and dependability are fundamental to achieving optimal outcomes, and he strives to treat each client as if they were a member of his own family.
I am committed to guiding you on your journey towards recovery.”
Amanda Holmes
A science-based clinician who is focused on active care to help patients get out of pain and confidently back to life.
Motivation
Amanda has always been dedicated to building connections with her patients, and working with them to reach their personal goals. She believes in utilizing the most up-to-date research to build treatment plans for patients with pelvic floor, vestibular, and orthopedic conditions. She is passionate about providing quality, 1 on 1, individualized care, and has found that working with Activcore allows her to shape each session to the patient's needs.
Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.”
Adrienne Jensen
A dedicated clinician with a passion for serving others, solving problems, meeting needs, and striving for excellence.
Motivation
Adrienne has always been interested in wellness, athletics and education with lifelong goals of using her skills to make a difference in the lives of others. She started her career as a PE teacher coach and personal training, but soon decided to become a PT. Adrienne quickly learned that delivering quality care is nearly impossible in a typical setting. Being a part of Activcore is where she is now able to provide the best care to her clients and pursue her passion and purpose.
Adversity causes some men to break, and others to break records.”
Nick Passe
A compassionate therapist who is committed to helping each client become their best self.
Motivation
Physical therapy was a necessity for Nick when shoulder surgery kept him off the football field. This quickly sparked an interest that blossomed into a career. However, it became a passion for him when he was introduced to Activcore and the Redcord suspension system. Being able to work individually and intensively with each client allows Nick to tailor each therapy session to meet their needs and help them achieve their goals, whether that means chasing a personal record or chasing after your grandchildren.
Change happens through movement and movement heals.”
–Joespeh Pilates
Wendy Adams
A compassionate coach dedicated to helping people become their most active self.
Motivation
Wendy has always had a passion for movement. Her career began as a ballet dancer then turned Pilates instructor. Along the way, she personally dealt with chronic illness and injury. She is determined to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness in order to live life to the fullest. She wants to help others achieve their goals in life through teaching healthy movement and exercise.
Continually improving yourself is important, but having the patience to honor your progress is key.”
Giuliana Grossi
An ambitious professional who's motivated by meeting new people and helping them find their best selves.
Motivation
Giuliana was looking for a passionate team to join where she could use her skills to encourage others and do things a little differently. She quickly found her place at Activcore as a Client Engagement Leader. The Activcore Way appealed to her because it places the highest value on the relationships developed with each client and she believes that recovering from an injury, or improving your health, is not simply a physical challenge, but a mental one as well. Giuliana’s motivation is to keep you motivated, especially on the harder days.
Active health is your wealth!”
Amy Hoffman
A passionate health and wellness enthusiast driven by the desire to lead a healthy world.
Motivation
Amy is a strong advocate for reversing the status quo by putting the client experience above everything else. Activcore’s quality over quantity methodology is in complete alignment with Amy’s core beliefs of what a physical therapy experience should be. Amy is dedicated to serving you on your active for life journey, and promises to support, motivate and educate you every step of the way!
Every person has a story that needs to be heard.”
Alison Kraus
A professional encourager whose purpose is to provide compassion and service to the people I work with.
Motivation
Alison chose to be a Client Engagement Leader because of the high value placed on compassion and excellent service at Activcore. Alison believes that being able to truly know and value each client is absolutely key to their success. Everyone has a story and also a dream. Alison is passionate about helping our clients achive their Active for Life Goals. Her passion is to truly know, value, and encourage every person she works with.
Shine like the whole universe is yours.”
–Rumi
Jessica Marcely
Driven and passionate. Loves engaging with and helping people acheive their goals.
Motivation
Jessica is passionate about helping others realize their full potential. She has an undying dedication to customer service and takes joy in knowing that she made a positive impact in anothers journey. She believes in physical and spiritual health as a means for ultimate happiness.
We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
–Walt Disney
Maili Romero
Dedicated to making each persons journey truly memorable by providing exceptional service.
Motivation
Maili is a world traveler. With her cultured experiences she became extremely passionate about transforming the lives of others in any way she could. She believes every person has a personal story of growth to share and is truly motivated by others experiences. She has found helping people in the medical field is most impactful and with Activcore she is grateful to be allotted more time with clients to share stories, grow together, and be their compassionate guide along their journey to moving safer, smarter, and stronger.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.”
–Henry Ford
Ashlea Lytle
A passionate physical therapist who guides and motivates patients to reach their personal goals for them to become active for life.
Motivation
Ashlea’s passion for helping her patients achieve their goals is only surpassed by her drive and knowledge as a skilled Physical Therapist. She began in athletics at a young age always striving to be her best. Whether it was on the volleyball court, the baseball diamond, or collegiate rowing, Ashlea has pushed to surpass all expectations. This commitment has only grown with her career in Physical Therapy. She enjoys getting to know and understand her clients, in a focused one-on-one setting, helping them to attain and surpass their goals. Ashlea loves working in Physical Therapy and her belief in her patients is contagious. Activcore affords her the ability to develop personalized treatments, structured around results, ensuring each clients needs and goals are met at the highest level.
A ship is always safe at shore, but that's not what it's built for.”
Bri McCormick
A physical therapist who strives to improve the quality of life of every client and build empowerment within each individual.
Motivation
After practicing for several years, Bri was excited to find Activcore as it embodies what she considers should be commonplace values in healthcare. It puts quality of care above everything else. She has a passion for outreach, education, and prevention in health and wellness.
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
Clay Pokallus
An evidence based clinician who strives for exceptional outcomes from his clients as well as himself.
Motivation
After searching for ways to continually progress and improve his treatment methods and patient satisfaction, Clay was able to find Activcore. He found that Activcore compliments his skills and quality of care, as well as allowing him time to get to know his clients and fully understand their goals and current limitations. Clay is able to individualize treatments for client specific needs and understands symptoms and limitations can change on a daily basis.
Determination is doing what needs to be done even when you don't feel like doing it.”
Breanne Stockall
Dedicated to helping and encouraging others to be the best they can be.
Motivation
Breanne grew up in an extremely active family. Although her parents have undergone extensive physical therapy from sports injuries, they still run marathons and play competitive sports. With this influence, Breanne has always believed that you can be active for life. As Breanne began her collegiate lacrosse career, she saw many teammates taken from the game due to injuries and some never returned to playing because the recovery process was too overwhelming. Seeing the physical and mental struggle that people go through and the fear they won’t be able to fully recover inspired Breanne to join Activcore. Activcore has given her the opportunity to help people recover and reach their fullest potential because an injury should not stop you from living life to the fullest and remaining active for life.
If you’re not making someone else's life better, then you’re wasting your time. Your life will become better by making other lives better.”
–Will Smith
Therese Phebus
Enthusiastic and dedicated to helping people stay happy, healthy, and live an active life.
Motivation
Sometimes a job is just a job. But sometimes a job gives you a chance to do something worthwhile. With Activcore, I have a chance to make life better - more healthy and active - for our clients. And that is definitely worthwhile.
Join the Team
If you’re a trained, experienced professional with a burning desire to help us re-invent physical therapy and performance, let’s talk.
We’re always on the lookout for physical therapists, performance coaches, and client engagement leaders who can make the Activcore team even stronger.