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No matter your goal, our experts push you past ordinary. From playing catch with your dog to catching the winning pass, we’re a team... because everyone deserves a life without limits. THE INTERSECTION OF PERFORMANCE + WELLNESS We believe your body shouldn’t hold you back. We’re dedicated to cutting-edge, performance-based healing, getting the athlete in everyone back in motion. No matter your goal, our experts push you past ordinary. From playing catch with your dog to catching the winning pass, we’re a team... because everyone deserves a life without limits. Schedule an Appointment Dry Needling REFER A FRIEND! Share the joy of performance + wellness with a friend! Refer-a-friend for their first physical therapy evaluation and you will enjoy a one month membership with Sport + Spine! (First time clients only) Click Here JOIN NOW - ONLY $60/mo Our Dry Needling Membership is the best way to make this innovative treatment part of your recovery. Experience dry needling plus your favorite Sport + Spine services — at our most affordable rate. It’s exclusive access to the services you love. Click Here Drew Dischinger Kim Erisman Laura Lund Amy Parkerson-Mitchell Kiley Sutter Samantha Cooper Liz Weidling Melanie Cohavi Mendi Eskew Mandy Peck Megan Dischinger Jamie Woodruff Danielle Sharkey Amy Mahnken Drew Dischinger [javascript protected email address] Instagram EDUCATION Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University Bachelor of Science in Education degree from University of Kansas CERTIFICATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) – through the Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT) grayinstitute.com Certified McKenzie Spine Specialist (Cert. MDT). mckenziemdt.org Sole Support custom insole designer solesupports.com American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member apta.org Nike Golf Performance Specialist powered by the Gray Institute Certified in Functional Dry Needling (Cert FDN) kinetacore.com PERSONAL It was only his junior year in high school when Drew decided to start his own physical therapy clinic. I always knew exactly what I wanted to do,” he said. This intuition was confirmed after major knee and shoulder surgery; his experience as a physical therapy patient launched his drive to build a new, innovative physical therapy clinic. His experience as an athlete fuels his practice as a physical therapist. Drew swam competitively from age six to 26. Drew graduated high school as a first team All-American swimmer and was recruited as a member of the University of Kansas swim team. During his tenure at KU, he achieved many accolades, including first team all Big 12, University school record holder and qualifier for the 2000 Olympic Trial. Following his competitive career, he coached for the Jayhawk Swim Team, Air Force Academy Club Team and Blue Valley North High School swim team. As an athlete, I’ve never been a Michael Phelps,” Drew says. I’ve never been the most talented or the best physically in the pool. But I learned early that how to learn and grow is by watching the best, studying how they do it and being the best technical swimmer possible. That, with my desire to see just how far I could push myself, helped me to be successful in the pool.” Drew attended Creighton University and graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2005. He has practiced as a licensed Physical Therapist in Kansas City since 2005, fulfilling his lifelong dream in 2006 when he opened Sport + Spine. Today, he combines his athletic experience with his physical therapy knowledge at Sport + Spine. I’ve always been able to see movement well,” Drew says, and I’ve always been focused on motion and function.” Since then, he has devoted his time to both the development of Sport + Spine and his professional education. Immediately following school, he received certified as a spine specialist though the McKenzie Institute, became a movement specialist though the Gray Institute and recently became Kansas City’s first Nike Golf Performance Specialist. Drew married Emily in 2005, and they have two daughters, Ella Grace and Ivy Lee. Outside Sport + Spine, Drew loves spending time with his family, swimming, mountain biking and golfing. Kim Erisman [javascript protected email address] Instagram EDUCATION Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Kansas Medical Center Science of Education degree from University of Kansas CERTIFICATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS Certified McKenzie Spine Specialist (Cert. MDT). mckenziemdt.org American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member apta.org Certified in Functional Dry Needling (Cert FDN) kinetacore.com Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) Certified Pilates Instructor Kansas Physical Therapy Association Member PERSONAL When Kim was studying to become a physical therapist, she always wanted to be in an environment like Sport + Spine. She was initially drawn to Sport + Spine due to her background, but she stays for the people she serves, Kim says. It’s a rewarding job, seeing people return to the life they love and athletes making good progress in their sport. It’s fun!” As PT Manager, Kim spends most of her days in patient care and physical therapist management. She also enjoys staying current and educated, supporting Sport + Spine’s modern, functional approach to therapy. At Sport + Spine, we figure out the why, and then get patients up and moving.” Kim is a busy mom of two small (but huge) boys. She loves spending time outside with them, especially splashing around in the pool. She dreams of returning to a normal sleep schedule and training for triathlons. For now, she enjoys the workout of jogging with both of them in the stroller! She loves working with all Sport + Spine patients, but as a result of becoming a mom, Kim says, she enjoys working with patients who are also parents. It’s fun to work with people who have a little more experience in the parenting department!” Laura Lund [javascript protected email address] Instagram EDUCATION Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University rockhurst.edu/academic/pt BS in Exercise Science from University of Kansas CERTIFICATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member ASTYM Certified astym.com Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) – through the Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT) grayinstitute.com PERSONAL Laura is passionate about Sport + Spine’s inventive approach to physical therapy: It’s broadened my eyes. We look at the whole person, so much more than a textbook approach. I’ve always wanted to work in such an innovative environment.” At Sport + Spine, Laura works with patients daily, as well as students participating in their clinical placement at Sport + Spine. A Kansas City native, Laura is a lifelong athlete and is an especially avid volleyball player. She enjoys applying this athleticism to her work at Sport + Spine. A Kansas City native, Laura loves playing sand volleyball and...