Health Blog Category: Midland Sports Rehab
Aliyah Landers-Gonzales, LMT, Massage Therapist
I am a new massage therapist with three months of hands-on experience, bringing a strong academic and clinical foundation to my work. I earned my degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Wayne State University, where I gained valuable experience working in physical therapy offices and alongside the athletic training staff. This background allowed me to develop a deep understanding of human movement, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance, which I now integrate into my massage therapy practice.
Read full blogDr. Emily Molnar
Emily grew up in Midland, MI and went to Midland High School. She went to Grand Valley for undergrad where she studied exercise science with a minor in psychology. She then went to University of Michigan- Flint where she got her doctorate in physical therapy. She has been practicing in outpatient physical therapy since 2020. She has worked with all different types of diagnoses and with enjoys getting people back to what they are passionate about.
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Amy Metiva
Kayla Phillips
I am a recent graduate from Central Michigan University. Prior to being the Athletic Trainer at H.H. Dow High School, I worked with high school and college athletes in the Saginaw County. I am excited to keep getting to know the athletes at Dow High, keep them healthy, and aid in any way possible!
Read full blogTyler Haines
Tyler is a licensed massage therapist, treating out of our Midland location! A graduate of Dorsey College, whether it’s low back aches, migraines, or the stress of being on your feet all day, Tyler is passionate about helping patients feel relief in ways they didn’t know were possible.
One of his favorite techniques combines cupping with massage to create the perfect balance of decompression and compression—ideal for reducing tension and restoring movement.
Outside the clinic, Tyler enjoys video games, spending time with animals, indoor rock climbing, hiking, and trying just about anything at least once!
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Kelly Gross
Kelly Gross is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and stretch therapist and has been with Midland Sports Rehab since October 2021. She received her Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from Macomb Community College in 2003. In her 18+ year career she has worked with several types of clients, including geriatrics, pediatrics, athletes and fall prevention programs. Kelly loves to work with athletes and be able to push them to their full potential, helping them return to full function.
Read full blogSamantha Kukla
Sam grew up in Bay City, shortly after graduating from high school she moved to Colorado. After working and attending school for a little over a year, she returned to the tri-city area to pursue a career in massage therapy. She graduated as a Certified Medical Massage Therapist from the Flint Institute of Massage Therapy in December 2009. She became licensed through the state of Michigan in 2014 and continues to expand her knowledge and education in the massage therapy field, recently receiving her certification in Manual Lymphatic Drain Massage.
Read full blogMary Miller
Wellness Coordinator, Running Technique Specialist, Lead Stretch Specialist and Athletic Trainer
Mary grew up in West Branch, MI and is a graduate of Central Michigan University’s Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Program. She brings 10+ years of professional clinical experience as an Athletic Trainer to Midland Sports Rehab and has been working in the chiropractic and outpatient rehabilitation setting with us since 2016. Mary spent several years as the Head Athletic Trainer in the secondary school setting in the Chicagoland area while also assisting orthopedic physicians in the clinical setting.
Read full blogCourtney Wilson
Courtney is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago. There she earned her Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM). During school she completed over 2500 hours of classroom time, and over 900 hours of clinical work at the Pacific College school clinic. Courtney is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, which includes both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
Read full blogDr. Eric Fridline
Dr. Fridline attained his undergraduate degree in health science from University of Michigan. He then received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Michigan in 2017. Dr. Fridline has been working in the physical therapy field since 2007 and has a strong passion for helping people achieve their goals. He is the highest medical certified Titleist Performance Institute provider in the state of Michigan! He specializes in running technique analysis.
Read full blogKristin Berard
Kristin co-owns Midland and Freeland Sports Rehab with her husband Dr. Jeff. Kristin is the CEO of Midland and Freeland Sports Rehab and works with clients as a Certified Nutrition Specialist, Yoga and Pilates Instructor.
She is available for limited sessions of Personal Training, Yoga and Pilates and consults Bodybuilding clients in her downtime are available. Her passion is coaching individuals to obtain Fat Loss, Muscle building, Pre-Post Natal, as well as working with teens on their fitness and nutrition goals.
Read full blogDr. Jeffrey Berard
Dr. Jeff Berard, is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with over 20 years of experience in private practice. He has a unique skill set that has been developed through working with athletes from all over the globe, allowing him to help the average person suffering from chronic pain. Dr. Berard is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician(CCSP) which is one of the highest certifications a Chiropractic Physician can obtain.
He set out to the Great Lakes Bay area centered his practice in Midland.
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