Occupational Therapist
Grand Blanc Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Saginaw Valley State University: Master of Science
in Occupational Therapy, 2021
My treatment philosophy is to focus on having my treatment client-centered and holistic.
Kristina began working at Advanced Physical Therapy Center in 2022. She is an Occupational Therapist who specializes in hand therapy. She loves being active, spending time with her family and friends, and cuddling with her dog, Sandy Cheeks.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Clarkston Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Michigan- Flint 2008
Bachelor's of Health Science, Grand Valley State University- 2003
Sharice strives to treat all patients like they are my family. Treatment sessions are patient-centered that include hands-on care and a treatment plan that revolves around the patient's goals to improve their overall function.
Sharice has been a Physical Therapist for over 17 years and has been a part of the Advanced PT team for much of that time. Sharice always wanted to be a Physical Therapist from a very young age. She underwent emergency surgery at the age of nine years old that resulted in her having severe weakness. She received physical therapy for months in order to regain her mobility and ability to walk. Her physical therapist helped her through one of the toughest times in her life and she never forgot it. She has dedicated her life to being a blessing to others through physical therapy and serving at her church and in the community. Sharice was born and raised in Detroit, MI and moved to Lake Orion in 2012. Sharice is married and have two wonderful children. She enjoys spending her non-work hours with her family watching movies, playing games, dancing, and traveling.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Athletic Trainer
Flint Clinic Director
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy, University of Michigan, 2010
Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training, North Dakota State University, 1993
Michael’s philosophy when working with his patients is to have fun. He believes if a patient is working hard and having fun at the same time, they tend to progress faster. Michael says, “I love seeing patients return to the activities they love, whether it is playing hockey again, playing with their kids, getting back to work, or returning to their roles in their family.”
As an Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist, Michael has seen and treated his fair share of sports-related injuries. He specializes in spinal cord injuries and working with amputees. Michael is a certified brain injury specialist and has taken many continuing education courses on manual therapy. He is also trained to administer functional capacity evaluations, vestibular rehabilitation and functional dry needling. During his time at Advanced PT, Michael has become a trusted Therapist to dancers and gymnasts as well.
Michael grew up in north central Minnesota and graduated high school in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He, currently, resides in Grand Blanc, Michigan with his beautiful wife and two daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, skiing, hiking, and cycling. He is the Physical Therapist for the Flint City Bucks and Flint AFC soccer teams.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hartland Clinic Director
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Physical Therapist Assistant Degree, Baker College
B.S. Kinesiology, Michigan State University
Justin’s treatment philosophy begins with improving range of motion, as adequate mobility is essential for proper joint mechanics, pain reduction, and efficient movement patterns. Once sufficient range is established, therapy shifts to focus on stability, training the neuromuscular system to control movement, maintain joint alignment, and support functional tasks. With mobility and stability in place, strengthening becomes the final emphasis, allowing patients to build power, endurance, and resilience without compensatory patterns. This progression ensures strength is developed on a solid foundation, reducing risk of reinjury and supporting long-term functional independence.
Justin lives in Milford with his wife, son and dog. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing and hiking. He will participate in just about any recreational activity for fun. Justin has a special interest in treating golfers, athletes, and orthopedic post-surgical patients. He believes that getting someone to smile or laugh can be one of the best forms of healing. Justin is engaging with his patients and wants them to understand the "why" behind their exercises, so individuals are able to progress and sustain their exercise program after therapy has been completed.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Clio Clinic Director
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy Aug 2017 University of Michigan- Flint
Bachelors in Health Science May 2014 University
of Michigan- Flint
An individualized, holistic approach, empowering patients to regain function by addressing the root cause of issues, not just symptoms, through tailored exercises, manual therapy, and education, recognizing each person's innate healing capacity and focusing on movement as medicine to achieve personal goals, rather than a one-size-fits-all model
Prior to starting his career in physical therapy, Kraig played several sports, including baseball for Mott Community College. He enjoys spending time with his 3 sons, Kaden, Jaxton, and Korbin who keep him and his wife, Jenn, very busy. His leisure time is spent playing golf, baseball, and many outdoor activities.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Clarkston Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Bachelors of Kinesiology with Health Promotion Minor, Michigan State University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Oakland University
Mackenzie practices individualized, evidence-based care.
Mackenzie is a licensed Physical Therapist who loves to help patients reduce pain, restore function, and return to the activities they enjoy most. She uses an individualized, evidence-based approach to care, emphasizing movement quality, strength, and injury prevention. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys hiking, camping, and practicing Pilates.
Physical Therapist
Certified Athletic Trainer
Hartland Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Bachelors of Heath Science with a concentration of Physical therapy from U of M-Flint 2019
Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, 1998
Master of Science in Athletic Training, West Virginia University, 1996
Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training,
Ithaca College, 1994
When Kristy is working with her patients, she likes to look at “the big picture” and takes special notice of the patients’ posture and core, which she finds correlates to most injuries. She also likes to create a fun environment and atmosphere.
Kristy Colt, PT, MSPT, ATC graduated from Ithaca College with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training in 1994 and obtained her Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training from West Virginia University in 1996. After a couple years of working with athletes and their injuries and having suffered an injury herself during her years as a soccer player for Ithaca College, Kristy decided to pursue a career in physical therapy. Kristy went on to receive a Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from University of Indianapolis in 1998. Kristy's post graduate experience includes trigger point functional dry needling certification and extensive manual therapy courses. She has spent a number of years working adjacent to a large group of orthopedic surgeons treating post-surgical conditions. While her background is in sports medicine, her interests also include postpartum, prenatal, and post-mastectomy-related conditions. Her treatment philosophy includes improving posture and core with most conditions.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Flint Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctorate of Physical therapy, University of Michigan-Flint (2020)
Bachelor’s of Science in Health Sciences, minor in
Public Health, University of Michigan-Flint (2015)
Cody believes in trying to make physical therapy fun and engaging while catering to each individual’s unique needs. He wants to make sure his patients understand why they’re doing what they’re doing and cares about getting patients back to doing the things that they love.
Cody grew up in Eaton Rapids, Michigan before moving to Flint to pursue his education in Physical Therapy at the University of Michigan-Flint and has lived in the area since 2010. When he isn’t helping patients reach their goals, he enjoys spending time with his wife, watching movies, taking his dogs for walks, playing soccer, and spending time outside. He plays soccer and coaches soccer at the youth level in the community. He loves taking time to help others and loves getting the opportunity to do so as a physical therapist.
Occupational Therapist
Director of Advanced Hand Rehab
Fenton Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Masters in Occupational Therapy, Baker College (2013)
Bachelor's Degree, Central Michigan University (2009)
Building strong relationships with patients is a top priority. People come into our facility hurting, and eager to get better. By building a strong relationship, it's easy to determine personalized goals and develop a functional treatment plan that will get them back to doing what they love. Renae tries her best to make the experience educational, providing all the information she can to the patient as well as making the process fun and something people will look forward to attending each visit.
Renae enjoys spending time in the water with husband and their two young boys, being active outside, and spending time with her dog. Renae and her family enjoy taking walks, playing sports, and spending time with friends and family.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Davison Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Occupational Therapist
Clio Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Masters of Occupational Therapy, 2020 at Baker College of Flint
OTA, received in 1996 at Mott Community College
Treat your patients like how you would want your family to be treated.
Christina loves to help people to get better after injuries. She loves to read, do crafts (diamond art and scrapbooking). She loves spending time with her grandkids (5). She likes to go kayaking, tubing, go to concerts, redwing games and rock hunting.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Clio Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Michigan (2022)
Bachelor's of Kinesiology, Michigan State University (2016)
Aaron tailors his rehab approach based on his patient’s goals and prior level of function. He works with patients with all levels of fitness and adjusts their programs to fit their needs. He finds it rewarding when patients are able to return to function and FUN with less pain.
Aaron Enjoys all outdoor activities which include golfing, hunting, boating and fishing. Aaron grew up playing many sports, with his favorite being Ice Hockey. He enjoys working with all types of patients from athletes to Geriatrics and treats a wide range of conditions from Neuro to orthopedic.
Physical Therapist
Certified Hand Therapist
Director of Clinic Operations
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Michigan-Flint, 1989
My philosophy is to find common ground with my patients to help identify workplace needs as well as recreational interests to provide individualized care, ensuring the best outcome for the patient’s condition. To this end, I am skilled at providing education and strategies to adapt to changing symptoms and conditions.
Shelley has been a therapist since 1989, spending over 3 decades with Advanced Physical Therapy Center. Shelley was in our Clio location for 27 years, moving to her current position of Area Vice President in 2020. Shelley has a special interest in rehabilitation of the upper extremity and has been a certified hand therapist since 2005. She values the relationships created by meeting and helping patients in the community. Connecting with and healing grandparents, children, and grandchildren in the same families in the Clio community for nearly three decades has been her honor and joy. In her free time, Shelley enjoys spending time with her family and pets, gardening, reading and participating in nearly any outdoor activity.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Waterford & Clarkston Clinic Director
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Associates of Applied Science received July 2014 from Baker College Flint
Jill's treatment philosophy is to practice using motivational interviewing, and to treat patients in a way that addresses their concerns, and goals that are important to them. She likes to engage the patients while they are in the clinic, and always looks forward to working towards the things that are
important to them!
Jill moved to Michigan from Ohio in 2012 to obtain her degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant, and started working for Advanced Physical Therapy Center after graduating in July of 2014. She married her high school sweetheart, Brandon, in August of 2019. They have 2 Labrador Retrievers, Molly and Barrett, who they enjoy spoiling, taking for swims in the ample lakes of Waterford, and walks around their neighborhood. Jill is a die-hard Ohio State fan, and enjoys friendly rivalry banter with her co-workers and patients. She enjoys traveling to Ohio regularly to spend time with her family at dirt tracks in the summer to watch her Dad and sister, Kelsey race, or just being anywhere her family is. She is affectionately known as "Aunt J" by her niece, and nephews, which she states is her favorite title, and biggest honor.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Clio Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Michigan-Flint, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Michigan-Flint, 2016
“My treatment philosophy utilizes a patient-specific approach to implement an individualized care plan to help my patients achieve their goals. I also educate my patients to provide them with the knowledge and skills to reduce the risk of further injury and to manage their condition.”
Joseph enjoys being active and spending time out in nature. He grew up playing soccer, as well as running cross country and track. He has completed 4 marathons, including the Boston Marathon. He also enjoys hiking, cycling, traveling, listening to music, and spending time with his family and friends.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Davison Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Grand Valley State University 2022
Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training - Aquinas College 2019
I focus on providing my patients with personalized programs that are specific to their needs and concerns. I believe that the most powerful tool I have as a therapist is education, teaching my patients how to make well informed decisions that will help them progress towards their goals.
Alex grew up in Southern Michigan as one of five siblings before completing his undergraduate and post graduate education in the West Michigan area. He lives with his wife and two dogs. During his time outside of work he enjoys anything that keeps him outside including hiking with his wife/dogs, training for his next marathon or golfing.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Fenton Clinic Director
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017, University of Michigan Flint, 2017
Michigan State University in 2012 Go Green!
The patient’s goals, values, and lifestyle are important for me to focus on. My goals always include function and making physical therapy fun and enjoyable!
Stephanie Jarrett, PT, DPT has been a part of the Advanced Physical Therapy Center, now part of the Phoenix Physical Therapy family, team since 2012. She started her career in healthcare as a physical therapy aide at our Clio clinic. Her cousin, who is a pediatric physical therapist, convinced Stephanie to shadow her at work for a day, and the rest, as they say, is history. Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Typically, you can find us outside either playing in the snow and sledding or on the water swimming and kayaking.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Goodrich Clinic Director
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Associates in Applied Science from Mott Community College in 2001
Skilled hands-on treatment combined with clinical reasoning and patient-centered care leads to optimal movement, function, and recovery. The body is an integrated system where impairments in mobility, strength, and motor control can contribute to pain and dysfunction. Joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, and nerve glide/neural tension techniques are used to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve tissue extensibility to prepare the body for active movement. The ultimate goal is to help patients understand their condition, regain confidence in movement, and develop strategies to prevent recurrence and maintain function.
Amy James, LPTA has been a member of the Advanced Physical Therapy Center team since 2018 and serves as the Clinic Director for Advanced PT - Goodrich. She came to Advanced PT with 17 years of experience in the outpatient orthopedic field, with over a decade of those years in a management role. She began her physical therapy career in 1998 as an aide, an experience which fueled her passion to help others. Amy is highly skilled in Manual Therapy, Injury Prevention, Return to Sports/Job Progression and Kinesio Taping. She has training in Aquatic Therapy, Graston Technique, Muscle Energy Technique, Myofascial Decompression/Cup Therapy and Blood Flow Restriction Training. Amy also shares her expertise outside of the clinic, by volunteering her time teaching a monthly exercise and balance training class at the local senior center and hosting community events.
Amy lives in Davison with her husband and 3 beautiful daughters who are all active in organized sports, hunting, and a variety of outdoor activities. They also love to spend time with their black lab mix rescue. Amy is an active church member and enjoys watching and traveling to different cities to watch her daughters play on their different competitive travel sports teams.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Grand Blanc Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
DPT, University of Michigan Flint 2015
MBA, Santa Clara University 1995
BA, University of California Irvine 1989
Amy was treated with pelvic floor physical therapy in 2012 to correct pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence she suffered since the birth of her second child in 2002. Having successful pelvic floor therapy guides her practice today, the knowledge that this therapy is powerful, life-changing, and easy, that it really only takes is consistency.
Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Amy spent eighteen years in the marketing field. During that time, some life-changing events occurred including having two children (who are adults now), losing their father to cancer in 2007, and losing her job in the marketing. This forced her to “look at life” and pursue a new career. With her family’s support, she was able to go to graduate school and address some of her personal health problems. Amy had a uterine prolapse or pelvic organ prolapse (POP) that she developed after the birth of her daughter in 2004. Amy attended pelvic floor physical therapy in 2012 that corrected her prolapse and the urinary incontinence that had come with it. Amy now specializes in women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy and credits her personal experience and knowledge with being so successful treating pelvic floor conditions such as prolapse, incontinence, pain, and constipation. Amy shares, “Pelvic floor therapy can address many conditions that many people are unaware of such as pain in abdomen or pelvic area, scar tissue management, and bladder and bowel problems, pain with intercourse.” Amy is originally from Cupertino (Silicon Valley), California and moved to Michigan in 1999. Now remarried, she lives in Fenton.
Physical Therapist
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Practitioner
Waterford Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Oakland University:
Masters of Physical Therapy (2004)
Bachelor of Science in Health Science (2002)
Sarah is a strong believer in looking at the whole person when treating her PT patients. She incorporates evidence-based medicine while also using her 21 years of clinical experience to develop the best possible treatment plan which yields the best possible outcomes. Sarah will always take the patients' goals into consideration when developing the most appropriate treatment plan. She takes great pride in the positive rapport she develops with her patients, along with the good treatment outcomes.
Sarah has been working with patients who suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction for over 20 years. She obtained her certification in pelvic floor rehabilitation in 2015 and was recertified in 2025. This professional distinction signifies that she is an expert in pelvic health rehabilitation and has passed rigorous testing to demonstrate her expertise. When not at work, Sarah enjoys being as active as she can. Whether it be snow skiing, waterskiing, hiking or biking, kayaking or paddle boarding, rock climbing or just going to the gym. She loves to travel on occasion as well and hopes to make it to most of the United Sates National Parks in her lifetime. Sarah drags her husband, kids, and dogs on as many of these adventures as she can.
Physical Therapist
Flint Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctor of Healthcare Adminstration, Virginia University of Lynchburg, 2022
Master of Physical Therapy, University of
Michigan-Flint, 1997
Bachelor's of Health Science, University of
Michigan-Flint, 1995
Dellisa’s treatment philosophy is to treat all patients how you would want you or a family member treated. Approach all patients with care, concern, dignity, and understanding.
Dellisa has been practicing physical therapy for 28 years. She has treated various conditions but takes a personal interest in all conditions related to auto immune disorders. Having been diagnosed at the age of 26 with SLE, she has made it a personal goal to teach, show and encourage patients with autoimmune disorders to stay active and independent through movement and education.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Goodrich Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctor of Physical Therapy, U of M-Flint (2003)
BS Health Science, U of M-Flint (2001)
BS Biology, U of M-Flint (1999)
I believe in a patient-centered and evidence-based approach that includes hands-on care, exercise that revolves around patient goals, and education to assist patients in lasting wellness and self-management of symptoms. I have a passion for guiding patients to regain independence and improve their overall quality of life.
Heather has been practicing physical therapy for 23 years with an emphasis in outpatient orthopedics. She has been with Advanced Physical Therapy in the Goodrich clinic since 2020. Heather enjoys spending time with her husband of 21 years and cheering on her two children alongside the soccer field, running track, or basketball court.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Grand Blanc Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree-University of Michigan-Flint
Health Sciences Degree-University of Michigan-Flint
Biomedical Science Degree-Central Michigan University
I believe treatment should be customized to the individual with each session designed to help the patient return to their functional goals.
Prior to becoming a Physical Therapist, I was working as an Emergency Medical Technician in Genesee County. I made the jump to physical therapy because I wanted to help people regain function and return to the activities they enjoy doing.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Davison Clinic Director
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Michigan-Flint (2005)
Create an individualized plan of care for each patient.
Kasey’s clinical focus has been on treating sports-related injuries and conditions, and she loves helping athletes get back to playing their game. She has a special interest in pre– and post-operative rehabilitation for joint replacements and vestibular rehabilitation for the inner ear and balance. She has attended several continuing education courses concentrated in sports medicine and manual therapy. Her additional training includes kinesiology taping and exercise. Kasey is originally from Otisville and now lives in Davison with her husband, their son and their daughter. When she is not busy treating patients, she enjoys spending time with family, playing golf with her husband and watching her son and daughter’s sporting events.
Physical Therapist
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Flint Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Masters Degree in Physical Therapy,University of Michigan Flint, 1995
When it comes to patient care, Cathy Sikora, MPT, CLTLANA is known to go the extra mile. Because of the extraordinary care she provides to her patients, many of them request her services and recommend her to their friends and family. Cathy joined Advanced Physical Therapy Center in 1994 as an aide. Shortly after, in 1995, she received her master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Michigan-Flint. Since 2005, most of Cathy’s focus has been on the treatment of lymphedema, which is a build-up of lymph fluid within the extremities causing abnormal swelling. She is one of the only clinicians in the area to hold a certification from the Lymphedema Association of North America. Cathy has become known for her excellent care of patients with cancer-related lymphedema. Cathy also holds a certification in MedX Cervical and Lumbar Testing and Strengthening. She is a well-rounded therapist with years of experience and training and says, “my hands are where my strength is.” She has taken several continuing education courses to ensure that she is learning the latest treatments for her patients. Some of those include Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Technique, the Mulligan Concept, Strain/Counter-strain, DiMaggio Strategic Orthopedics of the Spine, CranioSacral Therapy, temporomandibular joint disorder therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, Graston Technique, Kinesiology Taping and most recently, Myofascial Decompression, or cup therapy. Cathy is originally from Flint and now lives in Grand Blanc with her son. Cathy practices out of our Flint clinic.
Physical Therapist
Clarkston Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Master of Science: Physical Therapy June 1998
Bachelor of Science: Health Sciences December 1996
Jennifer’s treatment philosophy centers around reducing pain, restoring movement and improving function by identifying the root cause. Her treatment approach consists of various manual interventions, developing a tailored exercise program, education in self-management of symptoms, and promoting lifestyle changes for long-term wellness. She enjoys watching her patients become life-long managers of their health and wellness.
Jennifer began working at Advanced Physical Therapy Center in July of 2022 and has been practicing orthopedic physical therapy for 27 years. She takes pride in building strong bonds with patients as well as her peers based on trust, empathy, clear communication, and shared goals. She has lived in Waterford for 26 years and is married to Mark and has two adult children, Andrew and Natalie. Her fur family consists of a dog, 2 cats, a rabbit, guinea pig and a parrot. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her animals and has taken an interest in speech therapy as she is teaching her parrot how to talk and interact with the family. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to concerts, gardening, and playing pickleball.
Occupational Therapist
Flint Clinic
Continuing Education and Special Interests:
Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy, Huntington University
Bachelors Degree in Health sciences with a concentration in Holistic Medicine, Oakland University
I like to tailor each patient's therapy to them. Everyone is different and their therapy should reflect what is important to them. I also want everyone to be comfortable coming to therapy if someone is not comfortable then they cannot truly heal.
Emily is a very compassionate and caring therapist. She enjoys working with her patients and helping them achieve their goals. In her off time she enjoys reading, traveling, arts and crafts, and spending time with her Husband and two cats.
Physical Therapist
Clio, MI clinic
Continuing Education and Special Interests:
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Michigan–Flint, 2025
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan–Flint, 2022
Associate of Occupational Studies in Massage
Therapy, IntelliTec Medical Institute – 2010
My treatment philosophy focuses on restoring movement and function through individualized, evidence-based care. I strive to help patients achieve lasting strength, mobility, and confidence in their daily lives.
In addition to being a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Melanie is also a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 15 years of experience in therapeutic bodywork and client-centered care. She is experienced in treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions. Melanie’s interest in physical therapy grew from her experience as a massage therapist, where she developed a passion for helping people relieve pain and move better. In her free time, she loves being outdoors, playing guitar, and staying active in the gym. Traveling and trying new foods are some of her favorite ways to experience different cultures.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Flint Clinic
Continuing Education and Special Interests:
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Grand Blanc Clinic Director
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
University of Michigan-Flint, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2009
University of Michigan-Flint, B.S in Human
Biology, 2005
I follow the golden rule and treat every patient as if they were a member of my own family. I believe everyone deserves respect and compassion.
I knew I wanted a career where I could make a meaningful difference and help people fully enjoy life. Through my work, I am able to help patients regain function, whether that means learning how to wash their hair again or improving balance to safely pick an object up from the floor.
Megan Walker joined the APTC team in 2009 and currently serves as the Grand Blanc Clinic Director. In addition to her leadership responsibilities, she continues to treat patients, maintaining a strong hands-on role in patient care.
Originally from Swartz Creek, Megan now resides in Grand Blanc with her husband and their son, who is active in soccer. They enjoy spending time with their dog, Zeke, a boxer. In her free time, Megan stays active in the community and enjoys reading, scrapbooking, attending sporting events, and going to concerts.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Waterford Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Oakland University,
2010
BS in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Michigan
State University, 2007
Jen believes that effective physical therapy begins with truly understanding each individual. Her treatment philosophy is centered on personalized care, recognizing that no two patients, bodies, or recovery journeys are the same. She takes time to listen, assess, and collaborate with patients to develop treatment plans that align with their goals, values, and daily demands.
Jen integrates skilled manual therapy with evidence-based movement and exercise to restore mobility, reduce pain, and support optimal function. She emphasizes meaningful, functional outcomes—helping patients return to the activities that matter most in their lives, whether that’s work, sport, or everyday movement.
Compassion is at the core of her practice. Jen creates a supportive, respectful environment where patients feel heard, empowered, and confident throughout their rehabilitation process. Her goal is not only recovery, but long-term resilience, independence, and quality of life.
Jen Welsman is a licensed physical therapist with over 15 years of experience in outpatient orthopedic care, with specialized expertise in limb loss and oncology rehabilitation. She works closely with individuals navigating complex diagnoses, helping them regain strength, mobility, and confidence throughout every stage of recovery. Jen is known for her patient-centered, evidence-based approach and her ability to tailor treatment plans to each person’s goals, challenges, and lifestyle. She also enjoys mentoring and working with physical therapy students from various universities, valuing the opportunity to support professional growth and the future of the field.
Outside of the clinic, Jen values balance and connection. She enjoys practicing yoga, spending time with her children and family, and being outdoors with her dog—interests that reflect her belief in whole-person health and sustainable movement.
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Davison Clinic
Continuing Education & Special Interests:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy from U of M-Flint (2022)
Bachelors of Heath Science with a concentration of Physical therapy from U of M-Flint (2019)
Gavin uses evidence-based treatment methods to help treat patient’s primary complaints. Keeps an open dialogue with the patient to maintain patient tolerance to ensure best possible outcome.
Gavin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy that has worked for Advanced since 2022. Gavin has a wife and son at home and enjoys spending his time with his family, especially taking his son ice skating. Hockey is Gavin’s favorite sport and even played college hockey at the University of Michigan-Flint for 5 years and is trying to pass that love of the sport down to his son. Gavin’s favorite time of the year is Christmas time and favorite season is winter. He also spends a lot of his free time outside whether that is just taking walks with his family, playing with his son, or doing projects around the house.
