Austin chose Physical Therapy as a profession because of a strong desire to better understand the human body and to help people reach their movement goals.  Austin appreciates that each person presents to therapy with a complex puzzle of movement deficits and compensations that we get to unravel while helping them achieve their unique goals.  This process drives Austin to be a lifelong learner to best serve his clients and the physical therapy community.  He values the relationship he gets to build with each client so that he can understand their goals and what an active lifestyle means to them so that he can design the ideal treatment plan to facilitate their success.  

Austin chose to work at CORE Strategies because in his words, "we make patients a priority" and he's able to give his full attention to one patient each session.  CORE Strategies treatment framework also prioritizes movement analysis and Austin feels these techniques enable him to not only solve the immediate pain problem, but also allow him to optimize a client's movement success for years to come by solving the underlying drivers of pain and dysfunction.  The one thing he wishes everyone knew about CORE Strategies physical therapy, is that no two treatment plans are identical even for the same types of conditions.  Your body's movement patterns, injury history, and future demands are unique to you.  For this reason, we don't use generic treatment programs and instead devise a program unique to your body and your needs.  No two treatment plans are identical, even when treating people with the same condition.  

Austin loves working with patients of all ages and a vast array of conditions.  He particularly enjoys working with motivated clients who put in the work and time to reach their goals.  He notes, "the more engaged a client is in the rehabilitation program I've built, the easier it is for me to make minor pivots in the plan to optimize their results.  Therapy is a two-way street and if we both are doing our part, it gets easier to solve complex problems."

Austin grew up in Lenexa, KS. He obtained his undergraduate degree at KU in Lawrence, KS. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from KU Medical Center. Running is a personal passion for Austin and he enjoys working with other runners.  In his spare time, he enjoys lifting weights, hiking, and taking is 2 large dogs on long walks.  Other passions include reading, playing guitar, and working on cars.  Austin is married and lives with his wife and 2 dogs in Overland Park, KS.  

Joe chose Physical Therapy as a profession after observing the impact on a patient's function and their families during a high school career development class.  Right then he knew PT was what he was meant to do, and he's moved forward with a passion for creating impact in the lives of all he serves.  Once he began practicing, he realized, not only does he impact the lives of his client, each client and their journey also has a huge impact on his life.  During his day, he loves educating patients to empower them during their exercises but also in their activities outside the clinic.  He chose CORE Strategies PT for the personalized care we give to each patient during their session and for the awesome colleagues he gets to work with each day who keep him laughing and growing. 

Joe loves the variety of patients he gets to see working at CORE Strategies PT.  He loves working with youth populations, treating balance disorders, and shoulder conditions.  The one thing he wishes everyone knew about the physical therapy is how many other conditions we treat.  Physical therapy is not just for post-operative care.  It does not always include lifting heavy weights.  Rather, a Doctor of Physical Therapy treats a wide array of conditions including orthopedic issues, neurological conditions, balance problems, dizziness, and many more.  No two conditions are treated the same and all programming is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.   

Joe grew up in Apple Valley, MN which is a southern suburb to the Twin Cities much like Overland Park is to KC. He obtained his undergraduate degree at St John's University in Collegeville, MN and earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Creighton University in Omaha, NE.  In his free time, Joe loves getting outside and playing sports.  His current interests include Pickleball, volleyball, disc golf, and golf.  He enjoys staying active, walking, and cross training endeavors to manage his own fitness.   

Ariana chose Physical Therapy as a profession because she loved the idea of using exercise as medicine to optimize function.  She loves being a part of each patient's journey to overcome pain and functional deficits.  She chose to join the CORE Strategies team because we value one-on-one patient care, the overall clinic atmosphere, and for the caliber of our clinical team.  

Ariana grew up in Lansing, KS.  She obtained her undergraduate degree at Pittsburg State University and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Missouri State University.   She is very active in her own life.  She loves to work out, run, and play recreational sports.  When relaxing, you'll find her hanging with her 3 dogs and 1 cat.   

Michelle grew up in Grandview, MO. She graduated from UMKC with her bachelor's degree. She lives in Lee’s Summit with her husband. She enjoys traveling to see her 2 adult children, and her extended family whenever possible. She also enjoys volunteering for the Lee’s Summit North Robotics Team and BSA Scout Troop 220.