Cathy is originally from Petoskey and graduated from Central Michigan University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She is a Board-Certified Specialist in Geriatrics Physical Therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association. Cathy has over 15 years of experience as a physical therapist treating patients with various musculoskeletal dysfunction including total joint replacement, rotator cuff repair, neck and back pain. In addition, Cathy specializes in the rehabilitation of balance deficits. She has completed extensive work in the identification and management of clients with balance deficits and developed our Frail 2 Fit Balance Rehabilitation Program. Cathy enjoys biking, hiking, cross country skiing with her twin girls, son and husband.

Jacob joined our team in March 2026 after earning his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from St. Ambrose University. Originally from Springfield, Illinois, Jacob has long been connected to northern Michigan, having spent many memorable visits here with his grandfather growing up. Jacob brings an energetic and welcoming personality to the clinic. His big smile and contagious laugh can often be heard as he enjoys building strong relationships with his patients and helping them achieve their goals. Outside the clinic, Jacob embraces the northern Michigan lifestyle. You’ll often find him on the ski slopes, at the hockey rink, or exploring local hiking trails while taking in everything the area has to offer.

Candie graduated from the Physical Therapy Assistant Program at Macomb Community College. She joined the National Guard at seventeen and served for two years.  She moved to Central Lake 2010 and lives with her boyfriend and their 2 children. In what little spare time she has, she enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and introducing her children to the outdoors.

Jesse grew up in Ellsworth, MI and then headed north to attend Lake Superior State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training.  Jesse continued his education at Kent State University and earned is Physical Therapist Assistance degree. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the clinic as he has spent time at the Core Institute in Novi, MI.  Jesse and his wife, Jenice, have two young children, Addilynn and Nolan, and enjoy getting to know all that northern Michigan has to offer.

Oliva was born and raised in Northern Michigan. She currently live in Boyne City with her husband and dog. Olivia bring her talents of customer care from previously working as a pharmacy tech for 7 years and now looks forward to helping patients achieve their physical goals. She enjoys spending as much time a possible with family, at the beach, hiking with her dog and reading.

Janice grew up in Boyne City.  After many years living elsewhere, she was anxiously looking forward to moving back to this area. She has four adult children and is a happy grandma to three!  In her spare time, she loves to get outside and go on long walks out in nature.  Janice finds pleasure in finding all the overlooked treasures to photograph and taking walks along the lakeshore looking for rocks.