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Doug Allen
Doug is a licensed physical therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer. A UCF graduate, he received his master’s degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. He has worked with the NFL and Cirque Du Soleil, and he himself is an endurance athlete.
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Alison Burnham
Ali is a licensed physical therapist who graduated from the University of Florida before earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at UCF. A recreational runner, she completed her first half-marathon in 2019 and looks forward to helping other runners achieve their goals.
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Chris Dennis
Chris has been a licensed physical therapist since 2002. He earned his master’s in physical therapy at the University of South Florida and holds certifications in Athletic Therapy, Strength and Conditioning, Functional Movement Screening and special golf and tennis programs.
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David Garcia
David has been a licensed physical therapist for seven years. He received his Doctorate from Andrews University and completed a residency program to become a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. His primary goal is to get athletes back to the sport they love.
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Sidney Gaston
Sidney received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Indiana University in 2018. She is a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and is certified in specialized golf and baseball programs. Sidney played four years of Division I soccer at Bowling Green State University in Ohio and enjoys spending time with her family and staying active by playing recreational soccer and beach volleyball.
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Leigh Harris
Leigh has been a licensed physical therapist for 22 years, working in orthopedics and sports medicine. She received her bachelor’s degree from UCF and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University. She has a passion for running, wellness and clinical quality.
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Kenny Palmer
Dr. Kenny Palmer is a board-certified sports clinical specialist and licensed physical therapist. He completed a Sports Residency at the University of Florida and also worked as one of the clinicians with UF Health's Running Medicine Clinic. He holds multiple certifications related to strength and conditioning, has worked with college and professional athletes, and is motivated by getting people back to the activities they love.
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Julian Richards
Julian received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami. He is a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has always lived an active lifestyle and encourages his patients to do the same.
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Sam Singleton
Sam received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He is a board-certified orthopedic and sports clinical specialist. As a former collegiate sprinter that has suffered numerous injuries, he has developed a passion for treating all athletes, especially the runner and helping them achieve their goals and return to the sport they love.
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