Champion PTP at PEX

Champion PTP is one of the best physical therapy and performance facilities in New England. Under the stewardship of President and co-founder Mike Reinold and Director of Physical Therapy and co-founder Lenny Macrina, Champion PTP has become the go-to for elite physical therapists in the area and has a thriving internship program that attracts professionals from all over the United States.

Aside from running Champion PTP, Mike Reinold is also the Senior Medical Advisor for the Chicago White Sox. He has been published in Baseball Health Network, Men’s Health, Boston Globe, and Boston Herald, to name a few. He frequently presents at some of the most prestigious seminars in the country, and is truly one of the leading figures in the health and fitness industry.

Lenny Macrina, a board certified sports physical therapist by the APTA and a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the NSCA, participates in clinical research with the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL and has been published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, the North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, the Sports Health journal, and many more.

Currently, Champion PTP is based out of Waltham, where they are bursting at the seams and looking for an intelligent way to grow their business. Considering that they already service many clients in our area (Needham, Newton, Dedham, Wellesley, Natick, etc.) it only makes sense for us to team up with them. With Champion PTP as our in-house physical therapy service, and Paul Hagerty as our in-house acupuncturist, we will have the best dynamic duo in Massachusetts for all of your rehab, prehab & soft tissue management needs.

Champion’s Elite Performance Physical Therapy Team members to be providing services at PEX Needham.

BRENDAN GATES

Performance Physical Therapist PT, DPT, CSCS, C-PS, TPI

Brendan is a physical therapist with a background in sports performance and fitness training. He is committed to helping people regain their active lifestyles. As a former Division I athlete, he has a unique understanding of the physical and mental challenges that come with injury. Brendan graduated from Duke University in 2021 with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. During his time at Duke, he worked as a sports medicine assistant for the Duke football team, as well as a private strength and conditioning coach.

Brendan was a clinical student at Champion PT during his last semester of graduate school where he developed his skills working with a wide population of active people, ranging from professional athletes to weekend warriors. As a professional, Brendan has continued to refine his skills working with this active population. He has also served as an adjunct professor in the Northeastern DPT Program.

In addition to his clinical work, he has over 8 years of coaching experience at the high school and club levels, primarily in lacrosse. Brendan is also a recreational long distance runner. Whether working with athletes or everyday active individuals, Brendan takes pride in helping his patients get out of pain and make the transition from rehabilitation to performance.

JUSTIN CORMIER

Performance Physical Therapist PT, DPT

Justin graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2022 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy as well as his B.S. in Exercise Physiology in 2019. During his undergraduate degree, Justin completed his clinical internship at Champion where he worked alongside the strength and conditioning staff. He enjoyed the environment here so much, he became part of #TeamChampion as a part-time strength & conditioning coach, which he continued through all of his graduate studies. He has spent time working with people of all age ranges including youth groups, adult fitness, collegiate athletes, and weekend warriors.

Working in both the strength & conditioning and physical therapy settings, Justin found great curiosity in finding effective ways to rehabilitate people’s injuries while simultaneously working towards their personal health and fitness goals. Justin enjoys working with all populations and has a strong passion for learning, as he is committed to providing the best individualized care for his patients.

JUSTIN CORMIER

Performance Physical Therapist PT, DPT

Justin graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2022 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy as well as his B.S. in Exercise Physiology in 2019. During his undergraduate degree, Justin completed his clinical internship at Champion where he worked alongside the strength and conditioning staff. He enjoyed the environment here so much, he became part of #TeamChampion as a part-time strength & conditioning coach, which he continued through all of his graduate studies. He has spent time working with people of all age ranges including youth groups, adult fitness, collegiate athletes, and weekend warriors.

Working in both the strength & conditioning and physical therapy settings, Justin found great curiosity in finding effective ways to rehabilitate people’s injuries while simultaneously working towards their personal health and fitness goals. Justin enjoys working with all populations and has a strong passion for learning, as he is committed to providing the best individualized care for his patients.

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