Our Instructors
United States
Steven Capobianco
DC, DACRB, CCSP, CSCS
Medical Director, RockTape
Dr. Capobianco holds a B.A. and M.A. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in addition to a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. Steve is a practicing sports chiropractor, currently holding a Diplomate in Rehab from the ACA, in addition he is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, and a Performance Enhancement Specialists from the NASM. He is a certified in Active Release and Graston Technique provider that allows him to treat a myriad of musculoskeletal injuries using a combination of hand and tool release therapy. read more…
Ethan M. Kreiswirth
PhD, ATC
Master Instructor, RockTape
Dr. Kreiswirth received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from California State University, Dominguez Hills. He has earned his PhD in Athletic Training from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Athletic Training. His current research is, The Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Injuries among Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighters.
Stuart Wilson
MS, PT
Master Instructor, RockTape
Stu is a teacher, a physical therapist, and a human movement junkie. Stuart began his PT career on the Big Island of Hawaii where he worked with all levels of athletes and orthopedic patients. Stuart owned and operated Champion Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy clinic in Denver, CO. Champion specialized in sport-specific analysis and treatment that utilized a biomechanical, manual and functional medicine approach to problem solving. Stu is currently a Director at Panther Physical Therapy and Sports Performance in Colorado where he continues to treat many athletes and patients of all levels. read more…
Tony Mikla
Master Instructor, RockTape
DPT, MSPT, CSCS
Tony Mikla is a sports physical therapist and performance coach. His practice is dedicated to the improvement of his clients’ performance in life and on the field. Dr. Mikla speaks and teaches nationally on sports physical therapy and is active in research having published multiple papers in international journals. He previously served as the Physical Therapy Manager at the world renowned EXOS in Phoenix, AZ, working with best athletes in the world. He is adjunct faculty in PT at Sacramento State University and Northern AZ University.
Brett Sanders
M.S., OTR/L, CEAS
Brett Sanders, OT has a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from Springfield College. Brett has been an occupational therapist for 20 years and has treated in a variety of settings ranging from operating rooms to manufacturing floors. He began his career as a staff therapist treating hands, burns and providing acute care at St. Agnes Medical Center in Philadelphia.
Perry Nickelston
DC, FMS, SFMA, NKT
Master Instructor, RockTape
Dr. Nickelston, is a Chiropractic Physician specializing in Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, Metabolic Fitness Nutrition and Movement Assessment. He is an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical and trigger point soft tissue therapy combined with deep tissue laser treatment. Perry is a member of the Board of Directors and Medical Staff Advisor for American Institute for Medical Laser Application, a governing body for laser therapy education and also the Chief Medical Officer of LiteCure, LLC, a leading Class 4 deep tissue laser therapy company.
Abby Perone
DC, CES, CF-L1
Dr. Perone is an athlete, a practicing sports clinician, and a teacher. Dr. Perone received her B.A. in English Literature and Psychology from Western State University of Colorado and her B.S.in Human Anatomy and Doctorate in Chiropractic from Parker University in Dallas, TX.
Danny Porcelli
DC
Dr. Porcelli attended Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas Texas where he obtained a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine and a B.S. in Health and Wellness. Prior to attending Parker he received a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, Orlando.
C. Shante Cofield
PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1
Dr. C. Shanté Cofield, aka The Movement Maestro, is a former Division I athlete with a passion for movement surpassed only by her passion for learning. Shanté graduated from Georgetown University and then continued her educational pursuits at New York University, graduating with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
Tim Simansky
DC, DACBSP, CSCS
Dr. Simansky is a graduate of University of Scranton. He received his doctorate from New York Chiropractic College and became a Diplomat of the American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians through Palmer South College. Additionally, Tim is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Joe LaVacca
PT, DPT
Joe is a Physical Therapist and Functional Strength Coach, whom also holds the title of Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, in addition to numerous other movement certifications including FMS/SFMA, and FRC/Kinstretch. All of which have helped shaped Joe’s unique view on movement. Born and raised on Staten Island, NY, Joe made his way up to CT for graduate school where he graduated from Sacred Heart University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science.
Meghan Helwig
DPT, PT
Meghan Helwig, Doctor of Physical Therapy, is an expert in manual therapy maintaining a Full Body Certification in Active Release Techniques (ART) and Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) Level 3. She is also a Level 3 Titleist Performance Institute Medical and Fitness provider.
Reid Nelles
DC
Dr. Reid is a chiropractor whose passion is to restore and improve qualities of movement of not just the athletic population, but anyone he sees. Reid earned his Bachelor of Science from University of Minnesota – Duluth where he then followed his passion onto Northwestern Health Sciences University to pursue a Doctorate in Chiropractic. While attending Northwestern, Reid was fortunate to be chosen for the Medical Staffing of the World Sport Games in Lignano, Italy which kick started his infatuation with sports chiropractic. The day immediately after graduating Reid packed up his wife and dog in a car and moved down to Golden, Colorado. It was there that Dr. Reid was able to hone is experience and gain even more knowledge of movement patterns, corrective exercises, hands-on techniques, and so much more within the athlete population.
Jon Mulholland
DC, CCSP, CSCS
Dr. Mulholland is a sports chiropractor and strength coach who has helped athletes of all levels with injury recovery and performance enhancement. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Ithaca College in 1996, and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2000. Additionally, he has post-graduate certifications as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP) and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
Jennifer Hutton
PT, DPT
Jennifer Hutton became interested in physical therapy at young age, when her youngest cousin was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. As he began treatments, Jennifer spent time observing him in different therapies, and subsequently determined that she would work with children in a similar capacity. She graduated from Loma Linda University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008, and moved back to her hometown Nashville, TN.
Aaron Crouch
DPT, ATC, CSCS
Aaron Crouch is a Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as a Strong First SFG Level 1 Instructor. As a former NCAA Division I baseball player he understands the value in achieving and maintaining optimal movement for his clients.
Adam Wolf
PT, LMT, FAFS
Adam is owner and director of 360 Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL specializing in Applied Biomechanics. Adam is a Fellow of Applied Functional Science (Gray Institute), a provider of Active Release Technique (ART), and a master trainer for rehab & reconditioning for ViPR. His expertise lies in combining manual therapy with three-dimensional movement to address the underlying causes of pain*. Adam presents to fitness & rehabilitation professionals internationally.
Milica McDowell
MSPT, DPT
Milica McDowell, MS, DPT specializes in orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation. She is a certified by the ACSM as a Health Fitness Specialist.
Mitch Hauschildt
MA, ATC, CSCS
Mitch serves as the Prevention, Rehab, and Physical Performance Coordinator at Missouri State University making him the leading expert on staff in the areas of injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Jimmy Yuan
DC
Dr. Jimmy Yuan is Chiropractic Physician with a fellowship in medical acupuncture that practices at Warrior Restoration in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Courtney Conley
DC
Dr. Conley graduated Magna Cum Laude from the National University of Health Sciences with a Doctorate in Chiropractic in 2003. She also holds a B.S in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Maryland. Dr. Conley currently owns and operates Total Health Solutions in Golden, Colorado where she has put together a team of skilled professionals to treat the weekend warrior to the ultra distance athlete. They are currently working on a second location within the CrossFit community.
John Campione
DC, CSCS, CES
Dr. Campione is a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician. He is a graduate of the National University of Health Sciences receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2010. John received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from the West Virginia University School of Medicine.
Evan Hauger
DPT, CSCS, SFG I
Evan Hauger is a sports physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is also a Strong First Certified Level 1 instructor. Growing up, Evan was a multi-sport athlete, and went on to play baseball at Shasta College. Through multiple personal injuries related to his athletic career, Evan realized that he has a passion for improving the way people move and enhancing their performance in sport and life.
Lori Frederic
CSCS, CMT
Lori is the owner and lead consultant for Balance Biomechanics based in Littleton, CO specializing in injury proofing employees in high hazard industries to prevent costly musculoskeletal injuries by optimizing human movement in any environment.
Russel Dunning
MPT, SFG ll
Russell Dunning is a sports physical therapist and strength coach. He comes from a Martial Art and Strength Athlete background. After his academic years, which includes a Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering and Physical Therapy, he pursued becoming a StrongFirstKettlebell Instructor to compliment his Sport Medicine Physical Therapy focus.
Jennifer Hauser
MPT
Jennifer is a Physical Therapist with 19 years of experience and the Manager of eleven clinics for Select Physical Therapy. She has achieved success in the treatment of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic injuries, Sports Medicine, and Back Pain during Pregnancy with her manual therapy skills, taping and functional treatment philosophies. She recently opened Select’s newest clinic inside Crucible CrossFit in Jacksonville, FL and works extensively with CrossFit athletes.
Mike Stella
MA, ATC, PES, CES
Mike Stella is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Performance Enhancement Specialist who is dedicated to helping all athletes and people overcome injuries and functional limitations. Mike has rehabilitated and reconditioned athletes from a variety of levels and sports, not only helping them return to competition, but also increasing their resilience to future injury. Mike utilizes a potent combination of Manual Therapy techniques and corrective exercise that work to identify and eliminate the underlying causes of injury, while educating athletes on best practices in training and recovery.
Jessica Hill
DPT, PT, MSPT, CSCS
Dr. Hill completed her professional training at Simmons College where she earned her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy and her Clinical Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy in 2002. She is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association, certified Specialized Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) level 1 practitioner, certified Functional Movement Screen (FMS) level 1 practitioner, and a certified Functional Movement Techniques provider through RockTape.
Stacey Thomas
LMT, SFMA, FMS, NKT CF-L2
Stacey has been dedicated to human movement and athletic performance since 1997, and licensed as a Sports Massage Therapist since 2005.
Beth Rizer
DC
Dr. Beth Rizer is a fun energetic movement junkie originally from Austin, Texas. Beth earned her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and Psychology from Texas A&M University and a Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Western States. She then followed her passion for helping people and earned a doctorate at University of Western States in Portland, Oregon.
Steve Agocs
DC
Dr. Steve Agocs is a chiropractor with special interest in pain* neurology and movement. Steve has been teaching postgraduate seminars for RockTape since 2013 and is an associate professor at Cleveland University – Kansas City.
Canada
Brad Norris
Me.Ed, D.Ac
Brad Norris is a kinesiologist / exercise physiologist and strength coach. He earned a Master’s Degree with a specialist in exercise science and biomechanics from East Tennessee State University. He is also a former member of the Canadian National Bobsleigh Team and Canadian Track and Field program.
Julia Mitchell
PT MScPT, BA HKin (Hons)
Julia is a Physiotherapist from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is a proud Xaverian, receiving a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Kinetics from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, before going on to complete a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2008. While completing her physiotherapy degree, she travelled to Glasgow, Scotland to learn from private and public sector physiotherapists during clinical placements.
Justin Tan
DC
Justin studied Biological Sciences at University of Calgary and Health Sciences at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia prior to receiving a Doctorate in Chiropractic (D.C.) Graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic California West campus, he received the Palmer West Clinical Excellence and Virgil V. Strang Chiropractic Philosophy awards.
Priscilla Belisle
DC
As a Chiropractor, Priscilla has always been attracted to sports and the biomechanics of these disciplines. While a student, she joined the sports therapist teams at the university and college volleyball area.With over 10 years of experience in swimming, she has expanded her practice in triathlon, cycling, running, crossfit and weightlifting. She completed in 2017 a postdoctoral certificate in sports chiropractic at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières.