Chuck has practiced physical therapy since 1973, graduating from the University of Iowa. He is the Administrator and a co-owner of the Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Centers. In addition to licensure as a Physical Therapist, he has been certified by the American Physical Therapy Association in one of its clinical specialty areas as a Sports Certified Specialist. He continues to treat patients in the clinic as well as providing oversight and guidance for the operation of our six locations. Sons Joel and Jeff have followed in their father's footsteps and are both Physical Therapists as well being co-owners of the Sports Medicine Centers. Joel is Clinic Manager at our clinic in Charlevoix and Jeff at the Petoskey West location off Lake Grove Road. Like so many others in northern Michigan, Chuck enjoys the surroundings by sailing, kayaking, skiing and hiking.

Jeff Smith, DPT, PT, OCS Jeff Smith, PT, is a physical therapist who holds his doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) from St. Ambrose University in 2000, and is board certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association.  Areas of clinical expertise:  Gait Analysis; Foot and Ankle Biomechanics and Orthotic Fabrication and Application.  Other areas of clinic interest:  Pain Neuroscience Education in the Management of Chronic Pain; Total Knee Replacement Rehabilitation, Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation; Low Back Pain Rehabilitation and Sports Rehabilitation.  Jeff lives in Petoskey, MI with his wife and two sons.  He holds a 'D' level license through USSF and is a travel soccer coach for the Petoskey Youth Soccer Association (U14 boys).  Jeff is also a CrossFit Level-1 Trainer at CrossFit Petoskey.  Jeff enjoys kayaking, hiking, and fishing in his spare time.  

Sandy Sparrow PT, CSCS, CAPP-OB Sandy earned a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan in 1992.  She completed her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2002 while working in Ann Arbor.  She relocated to Northern Michigan in 2005 and began working for Sports Med at that time.  Sandy has a special interest in women’s health in the prenatal and postpartum period and obtained her Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy in Postpartum through the APTA in 2013.  In addition to treating women’s health, Sandy provides rehabilitation for orthopedic, post-surgical and sports-related diagnoses. She also serves as the company’s Clinical Coordinator of Clinical Education for PT and PTA students.  

Patty Schmoldt AT, PTA, CSCS Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Patty earned her Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Degree from Central Michigan University in 1993 and her Physical Therapist Assistant Degree from Kent State University in 2013.  She began her career as an Athletic Trainer in South East Michigan before joining the Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Team in 2001.  Patty worked as the Athletic Trainer for Petoskey High School for several years, while also, providing clinical physical therapy services, before transitioning to her current full-time clinical position. Patty provides rehabilitation services for all ages, with expertise in sports-related injury rehabilitation, as well as, post-surgical conditions of the ankle, knee, and shoulder. Patty is also our Athletic Training Coordinator supervising athletic trainers at three area high schools.  

Carly Tahtinen, PTA Carly joined the Sports Med family immediately after earning her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Finlandia University, in Hancock, MI in July of 2017. She also holds a Bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University in Psychology and Sociology. Carly’s bright smile and caring demeanor is her signature to great patient care. Carly is a native of Petoskey and enjoys skiing, biking, golfing, and gardening.  

Nicole Daily, CMT, Physical Therapy Aide Nicole is a lifelong resident of Northern Michigan. She graduated from Harbor Spring High School and started working for Sports Medicine Center in 2001. Nicole is a Certified Massage Therapist, specializing in medical-massage. In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and enjoying all that Northern Michigan has to offer.  

Nicole Heckman, Physical Therapy Aide Nicole brings a bright enthusiasm to the west clinic.  She is a sophomore studying at Michigan State University with all her course on-line this semester which allows her to help with patient care at Sports Med.  Nicole plans to continue her education and seek a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.  She enjoys playing many sports, skiing, biking, boating, and playing with her two dogs, Shanti and Zahra.

Micheline joined our team in March of 2002 with more than two decades of experience as an Office Manager in both the manufacturing and banking industries. Currently she has logged over 30 years of expertise in Billing, Accounting, and Human Resources as she continues to develop and oversee our systems in these departments. She has also served as a member of the Board of Directors since 2004. Born in Toronto, Canada and raised on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea, she was very proud to become a citizen of the United States in 1993. Micheline enjoys hiking, painting, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.

Molly is a native of Boyne City and graduated from Boyne City High School in 2006.  She attended North Central Michigan College where she received her Associate of Arts degree in 2008 and continued her education at Grand Valley State University to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science in April 2011.  In her spare time, she enjoys baking, crafting, and spending time with her family and friends.

Leah is a relatively new transplant to the Petoskey, MI area, moving here in the summer of 2017. She is, however, a native Michigander growing up in Grand Rapids before spending time living in both Chicago, IL and Wilmington, DE. She has filled various support roles here at NMSMC before finding her home in the billing office. When not behind her desk, Leah enjoys riding her bike, spending time with friends, and crafting.

Connie is a native of Stamford, Connecticut and is a graduate of Stamford Catholic High School and the Berkeley Secretarial School in White Plains, New York. Connie's two children are both graduates of Petoskey High School. Christopher is a graduate of Michigan Tech University and is now working for a Internet security company as a senior engineer analyst. Michelle is a graduate of Lake Superior State University and is working in Petoskey at 4 Winds Credit Union. Connie and her husband, Bob, live in Petoskey.

Margaret joined the Sports Medicine Center team in November 1999. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with a major in Marketing, from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. Margaret heads the marketing responsibilities for Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Centers. She enjoys community volunteering and completed the Leadership Little Traverse program in 2005. Margaret and her husband, Peter, and their son, John, moved to Petoskey to enjoy the great outdoors of northern Michigan.