Team Members

USA Sports Therapy Team

Dr. Matthew Cooper Chiropractor | Founder & CEO

Dr. Matthew Cooper, DC, CCSP

Dr. Matthew Cooper received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic University in Atlanta, Georgia. His desire to treat a wide range of conditions lead

Dr. Laurel Carpentar, DC

Dr. Laurel Carpenter’s love of sports propelled her into a career of helping others get back on the field and achieve their ultimate level of

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Dr. Alex Renda, PT, DPT, OCS, MDNC

Alex Renda earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Northwestern University in 2015. He is also a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), which he

Dr. Bixie Lopez-Castro, PT, DPT

Dr. Bixie Lopez-Castro, PT, DPT

Dr. Bixie Lopez-Castro received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from The University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 2019. Since the start of

Dr. Cierra Smith, PT, DPT

Dr. Cierra Smith received her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Prior to her physical therapy

Dr. Edward Esposito, DC

Dr. Edward Esposito has over 25 years of experience in helping his patients improve the quality of their lives. His specialties lie in herniated discs,

Dr. Elliott Grusky, DC

For more than three decades, Dr. Elliott Grusky has made it his mission to educate and empower families to live healthier lives through chiropractic. Dr.

Dr. Eric Centofanti, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician

Dr. Eric Centofanti DC, ATC, CCSP

Dr. Eric Centofanti is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, and a Certified Athletic Trainer. He previously worked with the New

Dr. Eric Havey, PT, DPT, CSCS

Dr. Eric Havey received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from The University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, in 2019. Since graduation, Dr. Havey

Dr. Gustavo Rodriguez MD, APRN

Dr. Gustavo graduated Medical Doctor from University Institute of Medical Sciences, Havana, Cuba in 1998 with the highest honors. He has certification with Florida Board

Dr. Jennifer Gores PT, DPT

Dr. Jenny Gores received her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) from the University of East Carolina in 2017 where she served as class President.

Dr. Jennifer Socarras Garcia, DPT

Dr. Jennifer Socarras Garcia received her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) from the University of Miami, receiving the program’s “Chair’s Award” and the National

Dr. Kevin Mills Physical Therapist | Partner & COO

Dr. Kevin Mills, PT, DPT, OCS

Dr. Mills partnered with USA Sports Therapy in 2016 and is a board-certified specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS). He received his Doctor of Physical

Dr. Mark Blank, Clinic Director

Dr. Mark Blank, PT, DPT

Dr. Mark Blank started his career in Sports Medicine as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in 2008, where he worked with University of Central Florida’s

Dr. Michael Carvajal PT, DPT, CSCS

Dr. Michael Carvajal earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) at Florida International University. Dr. Carvajal was born and raised in Miami and takes pride

Dr. Orlando Capiro, DC

A Miami native, Dr. Orlando Capiro received his Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon where he graduated cum

Dr. Pam Balomenos, DC

Dr. Balomenos received her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon where she graduated cum laude in December of

Dr. Riccardo Tersigni, Chiropractor

Dr. Riccardo Tersigni, DC

Dr. Riccardo Tersigni has over 13 years of experience as a practicing Chiropractor and Clinic Director in the Washington D.C. region. He was the Chiropractor for the

Dr. Spencer Shore PT, DPT, ATC

Dr. Spencer Shore received his Doctorate In Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis Krannert School of Physical Therapy in 2021. While in school Spencer

Dr. Stavros Begetis, DC

Dr. Stavros Begetis graduated Cum Laude from the esteemed University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic in Connecticut, the first chiropractic program based in an already-established

Dr. Stefan Valdes, DPT, SCS, CSCS

Dr. Stefan Valdes received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Miami in 2019. He is a Board-Certified Sports Specialist (SCS) and

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Dr. Travis Kerner, DC

Dr. Travis Kerner is a board-certified chiropractic physician in Florida and Virginia.  He grew up in Richmond, Virginia, and wanted to be in the medical

Dr. Zach Colls, DPT, CSCS

Dr. Zach Colls partnered with USA Sports Medicine in 2022 alongside his business partner. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of Miami