Dr. Brian Mulhall

Dr. Brian Mulhall had a goal of providing a remarkably unique service: A clinic where patients could go for sports injuries and musculoskeletal aches and pains to obtain rapid resolution of their condition (usually 4-6 visits) and most importantly learn how to treat themselves if it ever returns, to reduce their need for future care.

A native Chicagoan, Dr. Mulhall moved to Fort Worth with his wife in 2005 to open Active Spine & Sport Therapy. Just 2 years later, the readers of Competitor Texas magazine voted Active Spine & Sport Therapy as the “Best Place to go for a Sports Injury in Texas for 2007 and again in 2008”.

Dr. Mulhall is certified as an Elite Provider in Active Release Techniques (ART) – an honor shared by under 200 practitioners in the entire country. This is the highest level an ART provider can obtain through study, certification and testing with Dr. Michael Leahy, founder and developer of the technique.

Dr. Mulhall is currently the only practitioner in the U.S. holding certifications in McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy and as an Elite Provider for Active Release Techniques (ART).

Dr. Mulhall received his first Bachelors of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University in Pre-Medical Studies in 1997. He received his second Bachelors of Science degree in Human Biology in 1999 and his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2001 from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois.

After graduation Dr. Mulhall continued his education by obtaining recognition as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Full Body Certified and Elite Provider in Active Release Techniques (ART), Certified in McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT), Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) and Certification in Custom Orthotics Casting and Design.

Dr. Mulhall enjoys spending time distance running and at home with his wife Laurie and young son.

Dr. J. Neil Dukes

Dr. J. Neil Dukes is native to Colorado and grew up in a small ranching community on the Southeastern High Plains. Through his experiences dealing with multiple sports injuries he developed a passion for mastering muscular therapy techniques. Dr. Dukes graduated from University of Northern Colorado in 2000 with a Bachelors of Arts in Kinesiology/Sports and Exercise Science and received his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2005 from Parker Chiropractic College.

Dr. Dukes continued his education following graduation by obtaining recognition as Full Body Certified and an Elite Provider and Instructor for Active Release Techniques (ART). He holds a 98% success rate in resolving ergonomic injuries in 4 treatments or less working as an Elite Provider for ART Corporate Solutions. Dr. Dukes is also certified in Kinesio Taping, Acupuncture and Applied Kinesiology.

Dr. Dukes enjoys traveling with PGA tour players, treating triathletes at Ironman events and instructing for Active Release Techniques (ART). He has been blessed to work with professional and collegiate athletes across the nation, improving sport performance and resolving injuries. Dr. Dukes has personal aspirations of completing his first Ironman triathlon in the next several years.

Dr. Dukes and his family are proud to be a part of the team at Active Spine and Sport Therapy and excited to make their home in Fort Worth. Dr. Dukes and his wife aspire to eventually work together at Active Spine and Sport Therapy, as she holds a complimentary Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from TWU. In his spare time, he enjoys reading up on new techniques in treating soft-tissue injuries and spending time with his wife and three children

Dr. Janson Kemp

Dr. Janson Kemp was an Exercise Physiology major from the University of Utah and received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic in 2008, finishing his National Boards with some of the highest scores in the country in Musculoskeletal Diagnosis, Spinal Anatomy, and Physiotherapy.

Dr. Kemp is working toward his certification in both Active Release Techniques and McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Dr. Kemp also has a background in personal training with Gold’s Gym and as finished 120 post graduate hours in Clinical Neurology with the Carrick Institute.

Dr. Kemp also received a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing as he is currently working on his Masters Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner through Hardin Simmons University and Abilene Christian University to be completed in 2010. His future areas of interest include Pain Management, Family Medicine, Rehabilitation and Nutrition.

Dr. Kemp enjoys music, college football, playing guitar, weight lifting and spending time at home with his wife and young son.

Kevin Frazier

Frazier Fitness & Sports

Kevin Frazier has been a personal trainer for 6 years. He is certified in NASM OPT. He trains individuals for sports performance, body fat and weight loss, strength training and mass building. In addition to these benefits his clients experience improvements in posture, balance and ease in performing daily activities. Kevin enjoys working with young athletes to build strong work habits and a firm base for future gains. Kevin starts with each of his clients as they are and uses accountability and goal setting to reach their desired aspirations.

For more information or to schedule your appointment, please call 817.404.6500

Melanie Rose Pertll

Esalare Pilates

Melanie Rose Pertll attended Texas Christian University from 1996-2000 to achieve her BFA as a ballet major. She began her Stott Pilates training in 2001 at Elements In Motion in Chicago, IL with Vered Arbel, one of the top Instructor trainers in the nation. She completed Essential, Intermediate and Advanced levels on mat, reformer, stability chair, cadellac and barrels. She was also trained on small equipment including flexband, fitness circle, Bosu and foam roller. Melanie also enhanced her knowledge with Stott training courses such as Injury and Special Population, Pre & Post Natal, Pilates for Triathletes and Pilates for Golf. She returned to Texas in 2005 and began training in Fort Worth. She is also a part-time instructor at Texas Christian University teaching the Bodyworks course to Ballet and Modern Dance Majors. In March of 2007 her dreams finally materialized into Esalare, her privately-owned pilates studio located in Fort Worth.

For more information or to schedule your appointment, please call 972.740.3149

Tim Tarpley

Active Sports Massage

Tim Tarpley is a sports massage therapist, competitive triathlete and bodybuilder. Tim attended the Cooper Clinic for personal training, he coaches triathletes and also races Ironman distance triathlons. He is very familiar and can assist you with the everyday aches and pains attributed to extensive exercise. Tim is a graduate from The Texas Massage Institute and specializes in pre/post race, recovery and relaxation massages.

For more information or to schedule your appointment, please call 682.552.7247 or visit www.activesportsmassage.com

Eve Pearson

Nutriworks Comprehensive Nutrition Consulting

Eve Pearson, managing owner of Nutriworks Comprehensive Nutrition Consulting, is a diversely experienced sports nutrition consultant. She instructs and motivates both new and seasoned athletes from their training through their game/race day. Eve serves a versatile client base to help them effectively reach a healthy weight and body fat composition through nutrition.

A former collegiate cheerleader, Eve has also competed as a triathlete and marathoner for the past five years and recently completed Ironman Brazil successfully.

Eve earned a bachelor’s degree in Coordinated Dietetics from Texas Christian University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree to enhance her private practice. She serves on the Executive Board of the Dallas Dietetic Association, as well as its Speaker’s Bureau. Eve is a member of numerous professional organizations including: the American Dietetic Association; Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN); and National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

Eve’s unique experience allows her to offer her clients a customized approach to nutrition through client education, menu planning goal assessment, recommendations and application of techniques.

For more information or to schedule your appointment, please call 817.371.7262 or visit www.nutriworkscnc.com

Parker

Office Mascot

Parker is the office mascot. She is an English Bulldog/Labrador Retriever mix. Parker is at Active Spine & Sport everyday and you can often hear her snoring from Laurie’s office.