Elevate Your Physical Well-Being & Recovery

As a physical therapist at SHIFT, Avis diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal conditions through observation of movement patterns, hands-on manual therapy, and individualized prescription of exercises to restore normal mobility and muscle function. Avis is trained in functional dry needling, the Graston technique, and blood flow restriction (BFR) training, among other treatment methods. 

Previously, Avis was a physical therapist treating patients at the Wabash and Kinzie Athletico location. She completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Texas at Southwestern. Avis earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Enterprise with a minor in Psychology from Southern Methodist University. During her senior year at SMU, Avis completed an internship at Exos, a company that focuses on proactive health and performance for elite athletes. It was during her internship that she came to appreciate the value of how a tailored, focused, and comprehensive training and care program can significantly improve an athlete’s performance. 

When she is not at SHIFT, you can find Avis at one of the many fitness studios around the city, walking the lakefront, or looking for the best burger spot in town.

Scott is a physical therapist who strives to provide a full-body, hands-on approach to rehabilitating and preventing injuries. Using various manual therapy techniques and exercise programming, Scott works to restore mobility, strength, and proper movement patterns in his patients. He understands the importance of learning about patients’ unique needs, which allows him to tailor his treatment on an individual level. He empowers his patients by helping them better understand their bodies. A life revolving around sports shaped his passion for physical activity and human movement. Over time, his competitive nature has shifted from baseball to golf.

Through training with the Titleist Performance Institute, he gained a deeper understanding of golf swing mechanics to help patients improve performance and decrease injury. Scott is also certified in dry needling, and his additional training includes the McKenzie Method, Blood Flow Restriction Training, and Spinal Manipulation.

Scott received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin Madison and completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Midwestern University in Downers Grove.

Outside of SHIFT, you can find Scott spending time with family and friends, on the golf course, or cheering on his Wisconsin Badgers and Chicago sports teams.