Meet the Staff


Wade RinehartDr. Wade Rinehart, PT, DPT

Dr. Rinehart first received his Masters of Physical Therapy in 1999 and is a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. He later returned to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2009 from the same University and graduated with honors with a 4.0 GPA. His undergraduate work was performed at Florida State University where he also graduated with honors and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Fitness/Exercise Physiology. Dr. Rinehart has spent his career in the outpatient orthopedic setting and is skilled and trained in Physical Therapy spinal joint manipulations. He is the areas only Doctor of Physical Therapy who owns his practice and is the Founder of MVP sports Enhancement. His interests include spinal manipulations, headaches, TMJ dysfunction and sports injury and training.

Brett FrankBrett Frank, PT, tDPT

Brett is 1998 graduate of the Florida A&M University School of Physical Therapy and is currently a 2012 Doctoral candidate with the University of South Florida. Brett has spent his 13 year career in the orthopedic and sports rehabilitation field with extensive training in physical therapy spinal manipulations/ mobilizations, as well as golf specific sports enhancement. He honed his evaluation and rehabilitation skills by working with some of the top orthopedic surgeons in the southeast early in his career. Over the last several years, much of Brett’s training has been in the area of manual therapy with a focus on myofascial manipulation as well as physical therapy spinal manipulation/mobilization techniques. He is a highly experienced Physical Therapist having treated a vast number of orthopedic diagnoses, both surgical and non-surgical.

Stephen PeadenStephen Peaden, PT, tDPT

Stephen Peaden is a 2001 graduate with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science from the University of Florida. Stephen is currently a 2012 Doctoral candidate with the University of South Florida. He has spent his career in the outpatient orthopedic setting and is the Clinic Supervisor for the Lynn Haven clinic. Stephen is certified through the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is currently working toward his manual therapy certifications.

 

Rachel GreenDr. Rachel Green, PT, DPT

Dr. Green is a 2008 graduate of the University of South Alabama with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science. Dr. Green was the recipient of the Dean’s Academic Excellence Award from the University of South Alabama. She also received awards for Excellence in Professionalism, Excellence in Pediatrics, and Excellence in Neurological Evaluation. Dr. Green has spent her career in the outpatient orthopedic setting and has received specialized training in spinal mobilizations/manipulations. Her clinical interests include women’s health and pediatrics. Rachel currently directs our Women’s Health program called WHAM-PT, addressing incontinence, pelvic pain and pregnancy-related orthopedic pathologies.

Maggie GrabiecMaggie Garbiec, PTA

Maggie Garbiec is an honor graduate of the 2009 Gulf Coast Physical Therapist Assistant Program with “Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Student Award”. Prior to her career as a PTA, Maggie graduated from Silesian University in Poland with Master of Arts degree majoring in Polish Language and Literature. After graduation, she worked as a teacher and a newspaper editor in her native country. Currently, she is interested in expanding her knowledge and experience in orthopedic therapy techniques, focusing on clinical application of myofascial manipulation. Maggie is an advocate for outdoor physical activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking and boating.

Brent HoltgreweBrent Holtgrewe, BSc., ATC, LAT, PES

Brent 2005 graduate of Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, with a Bachelor’s of Science and Arts Degree in Athletic Training, Biology, Chemistry, and Spanish. Brent is a Board Certified Athletic Trainer from St. Louis, Missouri with extensive knowledge and training in orthopedic assessment, sport specific injuries and rehabilitation, and sports enhancement training. Brent has spent his 11 year career in the orthopedic and sports rehabilitation fields specializing in sports medicine and the development and implementation of sports enhancement programs for high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. To this day Brent is a missouri state highschool record holder for football and a former highschool and collegiate All-American football player. While studying at the collegiate and professional level, Brent was able to develop his strength and conditioning expertise and specialize in speed, agility, and plyometrics across all spectrums of athletics. His experience and time tested training methods have made his MVP sports enhancement programs one of the most sought after Performance Enhancement programs in Northwest Florida.

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Here is one of our total knee patients stretching their knee to get better range of motion.