Staff
Kevin L. Outwater, PT, ATC
Kim Hain, MPT
Megan Saathoff, DPT
Nathan Woollard, MPT, ATC
Kimberly R. Kuhn, MS, ATC
Andrew Robinson, M.Ed, ATC, CSCS
Paul Amendola, ATC, CSCS, TSAC-F
Amy Iberis, ATC
Jeff Rothstein, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, CES, USAW
Mark Stefanik, ATC, NASM-PES
Josh Adams, DPT
Stephen Wacker, ATC, CSCS
Jennifer Cornelius, ATC
Justin McGonacle, MS, ATC
Alec Uttech, ATC
Kaitlyn Tirpak, ATC

Kevin L. Outwater, PT, ATC
Kevin is the founder of The PT Center for Sports Medicine. In 1991, he was driven by the desire to provide personalized attention to each patient, treating the patient as a person not a diagnoses. Over the years, he has surrounded himself with like-minded individuals who believe in his philosophy on how patients should be treated, unlike the norm of healthcare today. He has strong manual skills and utilizes his Athletic Training degree to combine functional exercise with his manual work.
He has over 30 years of orthopedic and sports physical therapy experience, rehabilitating athletes of all levels from: Little League to High School, College, Professional and Olympic as well as geriatric. It doesn't matter if you were hurt at home, on a playing field, golf course, or at work. He cares and wants to help you get back to your daily activities.
Education/ Degrees/ Graduation Year:
- Earned his Physical Therapy degree from Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York, where he graduated with Honors in 1982
- While at Upstate Medical Center, he also received a degree in Athletic Training
- Director, South Hills Sports Medicine Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (1982-1987)
- Executive Director, Northeast Ohio Sports Medicine Institute, now known as Akron General Medical Center's Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy (1987-1991)
- Has been a part-time faculty member at the University of Akron, Department of Sport Science and Wellness
- Ohio Physical Therapy Association, 1987
- American Physical Therapy Association, 1982
- Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, 1987
- National Athletic Trainers Association, 1982
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, 1987
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
- American College of Sports Medicine
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- Post-Surgical Orthopedic Rehab: ACL, Rotator Cuff, Joint Replacement
- Manual Therapy
- Biomechanics Assessment of the Foot and Ankle
- Custom Molded Orthotics
- Temporomandibular Dysfunctions
- Prevention and Rehabilitation of Sports Related Injuries
- Athletic Strength and Conditioning
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- Approved Clinical Instructor, University of Akron

Kimberly R. Kuhn, MS, ATC
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BA, Biology, Kent State University, 1994
- MS, Athletic Training, Ohio University, 1995
- Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, 1994
- National Athletic Trainers Association, 1994
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, 1994
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- ACL Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
- Approved Clinical Instructor, University of Akron
- Pilates and Functional Core Stabilization
- Functional Return to Sport Rehabilitation

Paul Amendola, ATC, CSCS
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS, Athletic Training, Kent State University, 2009
- National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2013
- Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, 2009
- National Athletic Trainers Association, 2009
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, 2009
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Functional Core Stabilization
- Functional Sports Rehabilitation
- ACL Injury Prevention/Rehabilitation
- Sports Performance Enhancement and Personal Fitness
- Tactical (Police, Fire, EMS, Military, etc.) Rehab and Performance

Andrew Robinson, M.Ed, ATC, CSCS
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS, Athletic Training, Mount Union College, 2003
- M.Ed, Exercise Physiology, Cleveland State University, 2007
- Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, 2003
- National Athletic Trainers Association, 2003
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, 2003
- National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2005
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- ATC Student/Volunteer Coordinator
- ACL Injury Prevention/Rehabilitation
- Approved Clinical Instructor, University of Akron
- Functional Core Stabilization
- Running Mechanics and Footwear
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Amy Iberis, ATC
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS, Athletic Training, University of Akron, 1995
- Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, 1995
- National Athletic Trainers Association, 1995
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, 1995
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- Provides Athletic Training Services for Regional and District Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament
- Cybex/Biodex Computerized Testing and Exercise
- Post-operative Rehabilitation of Rotator Cuff and Total Knees
- Patient care coordinator
- Attended Cincinnati Sports Medicine Conference

Wayne Gerrick, ATC
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- Ashland University, 1996-1998
- BA, Athletic Training, Capital University, 1999-2002
- Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, 2002
- National Athletic Trainers Association, 2002
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, 2002
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- Functional Baseball Rehabilitation
- Vestibular/Balance Rehabilitation
- Approved Clinical Instructor, University of Akron
- ACL Injury Prevention/Rehabilitation
- Functional Core Stabilization
- Head Athletic Trainer, Copley High School, 2002-2007

Jeff Rothstein, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, CES, USAW
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS, Exercise Science, University of Dayton, 2006
- MS, Exercise Physiology, University of Pittsburgh, 2007
- National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2007
- USA Weightlifting, 2010
- National Academy of Sports Medicine, 2012
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Certified Sport Performance Coach
- Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Sport Specific Strength and Conditioning
- Golf and Tennis Performance Enhancement Training
- Co-Coordinator for Speed, Agility, and Jump Training Team Camps
- Sports Nutrition
- ACL Injury Screening and Prevention
- General Fitness and Conditioning

Kim Hain, MPT
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS/MS, Physical Therapy, College Misericordia, 1999
- American Physical Therapy Association, 1998
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Sections Member
- International Association for Dance Medicine and Science, 2010
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- ACL, Rotator Cuff, Spinal Fracture Post-operative Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy
- Biomechanical Assessments
- Dance Medicine
- Clinical Coordinator for Continuing Education
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- Attended IADMS Dance Medicine Symposium, 2011
- Attended Cincinnati Sports Medicine Conference
- Attended University of Vermont Sports Medicine Symposium

Nathan Woollard, MPT, ATC
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS, Biology, Athletic Training, Hillsdale College, 2001
- MS, Physical Therapy, Rutgers University/UMDNJ, 2003
- American Physical Therapy Association, 2003
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Section Member
- National Athletic Trainers Association, 2004
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention in athletes
- Functional Prevention and Rehabilitation of baseball-related injuries
- Management and Rehabilitation of the athletic knee
- Post-operative Rehabilitation of ACL Injuries
- Attended Cleveland Indians/Cleveland Clinic Baseball Medicine Seminar
- Approved Clinical Instructor, University of Akron

Megan Saathoff, DPT
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS, Biology, Ohio State University, 2004
- DPT, Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock University, 2008
- American Physical Therapy Association, 2005
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Clinical Rehabilitation of the Spine
- Certified Lymphatic Therapist
- Training to become Certified McKenzie Therapist
- Pre-PT and Volunteer Student Coordinator

Mark Stefanik, ATC, NASM-PES
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS, Exercise Science w/ concentration in Athletic Training, University of Toledo, 2003
- Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, 2005
- National Athletic Trainers Association, 2005
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, 2005
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- Head Athletic Trainer, Copley High School, 2007-present
- Approved Clinical Instructor, University of Akron
- Approved ImPact Concussion Test Administrator/Interpreter
- Performance Enhancement Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Co-Coordinator for Speed, Agility, and Jump Training Team Camps
- Sports Nutrition

Joshua Adams, DPT
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS, Biology & Psychology, Walsh University, 2006
- DPT, Physical Therapy, Walsh University, 2009
- American Physical Therapy Association, 2012
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention in athletes
- Functional Prevention and Rehabilitation of baseball and soccer-related injuries
- Post-operative Rehabilitation of ACL Injuries
- Specializes in manual therapy treatment techniques
- Certified in Integrative Dry Needling

Stephen Wacker, ATC, CSCS
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS, Athletic Training, University of Akron, 2014
- AA, Liberal Arts, Lorain County Community College, 2009
- National Athletic Trainers' Association, 2010
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association, 2010
- Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association, 2010
- National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2017
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- Functional Core Stabilization
- General Fitness and Conditioning
- Provides Athletic Training services for Ellet High School
- ACL Rehab and Injury Prevention

Jennifer Cornelius, ATC
- Athletic Training, Kent State University, 2015
- National Athletic Trainers' Association, 2015
- Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association, 2015
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association, 2015
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- Functional return to sport rehabilitation
- ACL Rehabilitation and injury prevention
- Core stabilization and strengthening
- Neuromuscular control/ Balance training
- Post-operative rehabilitation

Justin McGonacle, MS, ATC
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS, Athletic Training, Kent State University, 2017
- MS, Organizational Leadership (Sport Leadership), Mercyhurst University, 2019
- National Athletic Trainers' Association, 2019
- Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association, 2019
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association, 2019
Professional Sports Experience:
- Chicago Bears Intern Athletic Trainer, Summer 2019
- Erie Commodores FC Head Athletic Trainer, Summer 2018
- Functional return to sport rehabilitation
- ACL Rehabilitation and injury prevention
- Functional Core stabilization
- Sport Performance Enhancement, Preventative Exercise and Personal Fitness
- General Fitness and Conditioning

Alec Uttech, ATC
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS, Athletic Training, Slippery Rock University, 2019
- National Athletic Trainers' Association, 2017
- Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association, 2017
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association, 2017
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- ACL Rehabilitation and injury prevention
- General Strength and Conditioning
- Core stabilization and strengthening
- Sport Specific return to play

Kaitlyn Tirpak, ATC
Education/Degrees/Graduation Year:- BS, Athletic Training, Bowling Green State University, 2018
- National Athletic Trainers' Association, 2019
- Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association, 2019
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association, 2019
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
- ACL Rehabilitation and injury prevention
- Functional Return to Sport Rehabilitation
- Post-operative Rehabilitation
- General Fitness and Conditioning