Clinical & Performance Faculty/MD • DPT • CSCS

Multidisciplinary Care. Engineered for Athletic Output.

Our team bridges clinical sports medicine, orthopedic physical therapy, and high-performance conditioning under one synchronized diagnostic protocol.

Dr. Marcus Vance - Director of Sports Medicine
MD, CAQSM, RMSK14+ YRS EXP
Director of Sports Medicine

Dr. Marcus Vance

Biomechanical Diagnostic Ultrasound & Orthopedic Optimization

Fellowship-trained sports medicine physician specializing in non-operative musculoskeletal therapeutics, dynamic ultrasound-guided interventions, and return-to-play protocol design for high-load athletes.

"Precision diagnosis precedes performance resilience. We repair the tissue while safeguarding kinetic output."

#Joint Kinematics#Regenerative Therapy#Overload Pathology
Elena Rostova - Lead Sports Physical Therapist
DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS11+ YRS EXP
Lead Sports Physical Therapist

Elena Rostova

High-Velocity Lower Extremity Rehabilitation

Former collegiate track clinician delivering evidence-based neuromuscular rehabilitation, 3D gait breakdown, and specialized post-operative ligament reconstruction recovery curves.

"Rehabilitation is not just healing tissue; it is re-engineering mechanical movement under intense athletic stress."

#ACL Return-to-Sport#Force Vectoring#Gait Telemetry
Darius Sterling - Head of Strength & Conditioning
MS, CSCS*D, RSCC, FMS-212+ YRS EXP
Head of Strength & Conditioning

Darius Sterling

Kinetic Rate of Force Development & Power Profiling

Specializes in linear and multi-directional force vector generation, metabolic buffering capacity, and diagnostic force plate testing across competitive athletes.

"Power is meaningless without stability. Every watt produced must transfer cleanly through the kinetic chain."

#RFD Diagnostics#Olympic Barbell Loading#Neuromuscular Potentiation
Dr. Alistair Chen - Clinical Physical Therapist
DPT, FAAOMPT, CMPT9+ YRS EXP
Clinical Physical Therapist

Dr. Alistair Chen

Spinal Biomechanics & Overhead Throwing Mechanics

Fellowship-trained manual orthopedic therapist dedicated to scapulohumeral rhythm correction, spine stability under load, and complex peripheral nerve dynamics.

"Micro-instabilities in the core manifest as major performance losses at the distal limb."

#Rotator Cuff Deceleration#Spinal Mechanics#Dry Needling
Sloane Mitchell - Director of Performance Nutrition
MS, RD, CSSD, LDN8+ YRS EXP
Director of Performance Nutrition

Sloane Mitchell

Metabolic Threshold Fueling & Inflammation Mitigation

Clinical sports dietitian crafting biological fueling protocols, glycogen depletion remediation, biomarker-guided supplementation, and accelerated tissue repair regimens.

"Cellular nutrition is the biological substrate that fuels mechanical training and powers physiological repair."

#Biomarker Profiling#Metabolic Flux#Tissue Repair Nutrition
Jordan Alvarez - Senior Athletic Trainer & Recovery Lead
MS, LAT, ATC, CES10+ YRS EXP
Senior Athletic Trainer & Recovery Lead

Jordan Alvarez

Acute On-Field Triage & Photobiomodulation Recovery

Coordinates Athlemed's dedicated diagnostic recovery lab, integrating pneumatic compression, cryotherapy chambers, and localized photobiomodulation for training fatigue reset.

"Systemic recovery capacity dictates the upper ceiling of training volume and athletic adaptation."

#Cryo Recovery#Autonomic Regulation#Active Movement Resets

Integrated Physician-to-Coach Pipeline

Every member at Athlemed undergoes synchronized onboarding where diagnostics from sports medicine physicians directly inform the training loads programmed by strength coaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear information regarding clinical direct access, insurance reimbursement protocols, diagnostic biomechanical assessments, and athlete membership models.

No referral is required for initial physical therapy evaluations and performance training under Direct Access laws. If your individualized clinical plan requires specialized medical oversight or advanced imaging, our in-house sports medicine team collaborates directly with your primary care provider or specialist.

Unlisted Inquiries?
Speak directly with a physical therapist or conditioning director regarding your case.
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