ABOUT
Peak Performance Physical Therapy
What is the field of physical therapy?
Physical therapy is defined as a field of rehabilitative health that treats musculoskeletal disorders, injuries, and limitations through hands-on therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education. Physical therapy helps patients regain optimal function and improve movement, strength, range of motion, endurance, and flexibility. Physical therapy can help patients at any stage of their health and recovery journey, from preventive measures and pre-surgery preparation to post-surgery and injury recovery. For more information please visit apta.com or moveforward.com.
About Peak Performance Physical Therapy
At Peak Performance Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to helping individuals in the community move better, feel stronger, and return to the activities they love. Our patient-centered approach focuses on identifying the root cause of pain and movement limitations rather than simply treating symptoms.
Every patient receives a thorough evaluation and an individualized treatment plan designed to meet their specific goals. Whether you're recovering from surgery, healing after an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to improve your balance and mobility, our team is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a welcoming environment.
We believe education is an essential part of the recovery process. By teaching proper movement techniques, strengthening strategies, and injury prevention, we help our patients achieve lasting results and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle long after therapy is complete.
Our Team
A lifetime dream to help people and be dedicated to helping the community has been Mark Wilson’s goal since college. Mark’s goal was accomplished when he, Greg Huffman, and Joe Cvengros started Peak Performance Physical Therapy in Cortland, OH in 2015. The company expanded in August of 2019 after opening a second clinic in North Lima, OH.
Their philosophy starts with quality and compassionate care to optimize the health and wellness of the community. They place a strong emphasis on individualized care that is goal oriented and patient centered. Their expertise and knowledge will help one get back to work, get back on the field, or simply back to daily activities and doing the things they love.
Mark Wilson, Athletic Trainer
Mark Wilson, PT, ATC is a physical therapist and athletic trainer with over 30 years of experience in outpatient physical therapy and athletic training. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University and has been a licensed athletic trainer since 1991. Mark has over 10 years of continuing education on shoulder and knee conditions, including post-surgical rotator cuff and labral tears, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, ACL injuries, patellofemoral syndrome, concussions, and additional orthopedic conditions. Also, Mark is currently the head athletic trainer for Lakeview Local Schools.
Greg Huffman, Physical Therapist
Greg Huffman, PT, is a physical therapist with over 20 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics, ergonomics and home health care. Greg has extensive training in the field of workplace ergonomics and injury prevention. He specializes in manual therapy techniques and ASTYM treatment for soft tissue dysfunction, with a particular interest in spine treatment. Greg’s philosophy starts with injury prevention at the workplace and athletic arenas, maximizing return to work and sport potential after injury, with transition to wellness programs. He is a graduate of Grace College and Cleveland State University.
Joe Cvengros, DPT, CSCS
Joe Cvengros, PT, DPT, CSCS, is a physical therapist with the clinical knowledge and skills to assist individuals in restoring functional mobility and enhancing quality of life through manual skills and therapeutic exercises. Joe graduated from The University of Toledo in 2015 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and is certified in dry needling and cupping. In addition, Joe received his certified strength and conditioning specialist certification in 2014 through the National Strength and Conditioning Association to facilitate athletes, as well as the general population, in achieving their maximum athletic, health, and wellness potential.
Elyse Bryson, PT, DPT, ATC
Elyse Bryson, PT, DPT, ATC is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh’s Athletic Training Program in 2009 where she worked with a variety of the Pitt athletic teams.
She furthered her education obtaining her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia in 2012. Since graduation she has worked in outpatient orthopedic settings treating a variety of sports, work, and accident related injuries, as well as providing rehabilitation after surgery, and injury prevention. Elyse enjoys helping her patients achieve their physical therapy goals and getting back to their active lifestyles. She uses a variety of treatment styles to improve patient function including therapeutic exercises, modalities, manual techniques, Kinesiotaping, and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization/Cupping. Elyse also works with her patients to develop home exercise programs for further success after completion of physical therapy sessions.
Julie Zachar, PTA
Julie Zachar, PTA is a physical therapist assistant with clinical knowledge and skills to treat orthopedics, balance/gait, and restore functional mobility with 7 years experience in outpatient, home health, and aquatic therapy settings. She is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University.
Tori Swipes, PT, DPT, ATC
Tori Swipas PT, DPT, ATC is a physical therapist and certified athletic trainer. She graduated from Miami university in 2019 with her bachelors in kinesiology and athletic training where she worked with a variety of sports teams during her time there. She then graduated in 2022 from the University of Dayton with her doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has experience working with a variety of orthopedic and sport injuries, and has a passion for helping people get back to optimal function in their everyday lives and in sport. She utilizes therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, dry needling, and cupping as needed to help patients achieve their goals.
OUR MISSION
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Peak Performance's mission is to provide patients with the highest quality rehabilitation in a patient friendly, educational environment to allow them to reach their physical health and wellness goals and enhance quality of life.
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