Meet the Team

Hi, I’m a Physical Therapist and I started my journey with Core Complete in August of 2022. My educational background includes a BS in Health Science from Grand Valley State University and a Master of Physical Therapy from East Carolina University back in 2004. I’ve been serving the community of Portage/Kalamazoo and the surrounding area in the field of outpatient orthopedics ever since.

My passion for the sciences, the intricacies of the human body, and my love for sports led me to this profession. I actually stumbled upon the world of Physical Therapy while dealing with my own sports injuries during my time in high school. The best part of being a Physical Therapist, for me, is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with my clients and assist them in living a more active, pain-free life, surrounded by the people who matter most to them.

I’ve known I was in the right profession from the early days of my career. It’s a profound feeling when a client returns, telling me they’ve achieved their goals. These goals can be diverse, ranging from being able to sleep through the night without pain to returning to their favorite sport or setting a personal record in a half marathon. Every time I help someone reach their goals, I’m reassured that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be, making a positive impact in their lives.

Outside of my professional life, you’ll find me cherishing moments with my wife, Brenda, and our two wonderful kids, Avery and Kellen, not to forget our two dogs, Rey and Journey. Most of my “free time” is spent shuttling the kids to their practices and attending their sporting events. When I’m not the family taxi, you’ll catch me in the kitchen, cooking or grilling up a storm, hitting the golf course, sharing laughs with friends and neighbors, watching college and professional football and baseball, and immersing myself in the world of fantasy sports.