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Todd Warner, PT, CHT, Cert. MDT
Owner/CEO

  1. Graduated from WVU with honors in 1993.
  2. Staff Therapist, Lead Hand Therapist, and Assistant Manager at CAMC Sports Medicine (1992-2000).
  3. Director of Therapies at Montgomery General Hospital sports Medicine and Hand Center (2000-2003).
  4. Obtained National hand Therapy Certification to become one of the only 11 "Certified Hand Therapists" in West Virginia (2000).
  5. Achieved a >99% patient satisfaction rating with hundreds of surveys at multiple facilities over the past 10 years.
  6. All facilities under which he had an administrative position showed remarkable growth regarding patient visits.
  7. Attended and organized 41 hand and orthopedic conferences while at CAMC.
  8. Achieved 100% excellent results and obtained all goals over a 6-year period on annual performance reviews while at CAMC.
  9. Developed multiple treatment protocols which are presently in use at various facilities.
  10. Attended hundreds of continued education courses on multiple joints of the body.
  11. Opened Dynamic Physical Therapy & Hand Center in Charleston, WV, just off the 35th Street Bridge in Kanawha City in October of 2003.
  12. Voted as Best "Physical Therapist" in the Kanawha Valley 2004 (Charleston Newspapers Reader's Poll).
  13. Owner of Dynamic Physical Therapy & Hand Center, which won "Best Physical Therapy" in the Kanawha Valley 2005 and 2006 (Charleston Newspapers Reader's Poll).

Jill Coulter OTR/L
  1. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s of
    Occupational Therapy from West Virginia University in
    1999.
  2. Worked as lead occupational therapist/hand therapist at
    Teays Physical Therapy Center from 2000-2005 where she
    helped establish treatment protocols, home programs,
    and marketing materials.
  3. Presented a continuing education seminar on carpal tunnel syndrome to West Virginia’s Workers
    Compensation claim managers in 2002.
  4. Participated in Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours by presenting on community benefits of occupational therapy in 2002.
  5. Participated in providing physicals to middle and high school athletes with local primary care physicians annually from 2000-2005.
  6. Obtained National Hand Therapy Certification to become a “Certified Hand Therapist” in 2004.
  7. Served as fieldwork supervisor for occupational therapy students from 2000-2005.
  8. Received certification as a “Fitter of Orthotics” from American Board of
    Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics in 2005
  9. Assisted in teaching a course in custom splint fabrications for occupational therapy students in 2007.
  10. Has attended several postgraduate training courses related to upper extremity rehab and splinting including the Annual Philadelphia Surgery and Rehab of the Hand Meeting in 2001 and 2002 and the American Society of Hand Therapists Annual Meeting in 2011.
  11. Joined the staff of Dynamic Physical Therapy and Hand Center as Director of Hand Therapy in June 2011.
Alicia Platz, PT

  1. Graduated Cum Laude from West Virginia University in 1990.
  2. Staff Physical Therapist at CAMC Medical Rehabilitation Center
    1990-1992.
  3. Staff Physical Therapist at CAMC Sports Medicine Center 1992-1995.
  4. Served as Clinical Instructor for WVU School of Physical Therapy 1990-1995. Alicia Platz, PT
  5. Served Charleston area acute care, skilled nursing facilities and out-patient clinics providing physical therapy services to orthopedic, neurological, and medically involved patients 1996-present.
  6. Acute Care Physical Therapist at Thomas Memorial Hospital 2009-2010.
  7. Provided evaluation and treatment to area athletes through involvement in various clinical settings in Kanawha, Fayette, and Boone counties.
  8. Developed and implemented Aquatic Therapy programs for CAMC Medical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Centers.
  9. Lectured in Aquatic Therapy interventions emphasizing pediatrics at Timberline Resort.
  10. Provided multiple educational sessions to the area MS Support Group.
  11. Lectured on PT interventions to several Breast Cancer Support Groups.
  12. Completed educational advancement courses including, but not limited to, ataxia, joint replacements, aging and cognition, foot and ankle complex, advancements in shoulder surgery and rehabilitation, diabetes, autism, carpal tunnel, osteopenia, neuropathy, and pain management.
  13. Completed comprehensive training in vestibular rehabilitation.
  14. Served as Family Ministry Director at area church 2002-2007.
  15. Joined the staff of Dynamic Physical Therapy & Hand Center, LLC in July 2010.
  16. Dynamic Physical Therapy & Hand Center voted “Best Physical Therapy” in Kanawha Valley 2004-2010.
Laura Clarity, DPT
  1. Graduated with honors from Clemson University in 1998.
  2. Graduated with high honors with a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2005.
  3. Outpatient staff physical therapist at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, SC in 2006.
  4. Outpatient staff and aquatic physical therapist for Premier Physical Therapy in Charleston, SC from 2006-2007.
  5. Outpatient staff physical therapist for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Laura Clarity, DPT Charleston, SC from 2007-2010. As well as on sports medicine and spine clinic teams with MUSC.
  6. Volunteered with the CARES Clinic for unfunded patients as supervisor for physical therapy students from 2009-2010.
  7. Provided evaluations and treatment for athletes from middle school to professional levels from 2005-present.
  8. Lectured on running injuries and prevention to running group for Cooper River Bridge Run in 2008.
  9. Completed educational advancement courses including, but not limited to, vestibular rehab, shoulder rehab specific to sports injuries, sports symposiums, spine manual therapy mobilizations and techniques, and muscle energy techniques.
  10. Participated in providing physicals to middle and high school athletes with local physicians in 2011.
  11. Joined the staff of Dynamic Physical Therapy & Hand Center in June 2011.

Tim Davis
Patient Representative
Physical Therapy Assistant

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Sarah Hovis, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Craig Hansel, ATC, CSCS
Vice President of Operations
  1. Graduated University of South Carolina at Aiken B.S. Exercise Science with a concentration in Athletic Training (2001).
  2. Became Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2001.
  3. Active Fitness Center, Manager, Oak Hill, WV (2001-2002).
  4. West Virginia University, Strength and Conditioning, Volunteer Assistant (2003-2004).
  5. HEALTHSOUTH Regional Rehabilatation Hospital, Exercise Specialist, worked in-patient, out-patient and aquatic rehabilitation (2003-2007).
  6. Became Certified through the National Athletic Trainers Association as a Certified Athletic Trainer (2004).
  7. Joined Dynamic Physical Therapy and Hand Center (June 2007)
  8. University of Charleston, Adjunct Professor (Spring 2008)
  9. Graston Technique, Practitioner (2008)
  10. Completed McKenzie Institute International training of Parts A, B, and C.
  11. Performs outreach athletic coverage to Charleston Catholic High School and the University of Charleston.
Derek Raynes, MS, ATC, PES Certified Athletic Trainer
  1. Graduated South Charleston High School 1998.
  2. Graduated University of Charleston, B.S. Athletic Training 2002.
  3. Obtained most clinical hours in his graduating class.
  4. Assistant Athletic Trainer, West Virginia State University 2004-2006.
  5. Hosted WVIAC Tournament 2004.
  6. Hosted NCAA Regional Baseball Tournament 2004-2005.
  7. Joined Dynamic Physical Therapy and Hand Center 2007.
  8. Graduate Assistant California University of Pennsylvania 2010.
  9. Graduated Cal. PA with M.S. with Honors 2010.
  10. Completed Originial Research
  11. Became Certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist 2010.
  12. Provides outreach coverage to Nitro High School
  13. Completed Graston Technique Certification 2011.
Cory Rueckert, ATC
  1. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Charleston with a B.S. in Athletic Training in 2011.
    Awarded Joseph Beckett Award for Outstanding Clinical Practitioner in Athletic Training.
  2. Awarded Carl Cavert Award for Outstanding Scholar in Athletic Training.
  3. Currently pursuing Masters in Rehabilitation Sciences from California University of Pennsylvania.
  4. Became a Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer in May 2011.
  5. Provides outreach coverage to St. Albans High School.
  6. Joined Dynamic Physical Therapy and Hand Center July 2011.
Taylor Brammer, LMT
Massage Therapist

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Kimberly Warner
Vice-President of Public Relations
Amanda Boyd
Receptionist/front desk
Jessica Kestner
Vice President of Administration/Office Manager