Brian was drawn to the physical therapy profession through a childhood incident. Having grown up heavily involved in athletics, he sustained an anterior cruciate ligament tear while playing high school football. He had surgery and subsequent rehabilitation.

He is certified in Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Trigger Point Try Needling, and is Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT-Spine) through the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM-US).

Originally from Canton, IL, Brian relocated to southern Arizona at an early age and went on to attend the University of Arizona where he earned his Bachelor of Health Sciences with a major in physiology and psychology, followed by his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University. He is motivated by the success of his patients as they progress in their individualized therapeutic plan.

When he is not working, Brian enjoys hiking, cycling, basketball, football and cheering on the Arizona Wildcats. He enjoys spending item with his wife Joy, son Caleb and daughter Addison.

Carolyn knew at an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare but was unsure which avenue to take. It was her background in dance combined with her interest in the different sequences of movements of the human body that sparked her interest in physical therapy.

Carolyn enjoys spending time with her patients and getting to know their personal stories. Her positive attitude and approach allows her patients to feel comfortable during their time at the clinic.

Throughout her career, Carolyn became increasingly passionate about helping patients improve the quality of their movement, particularly with balance, proprioception and gait training. She is trained in LSVT BIG and is a PWR! Certified Therapist. Along with her many skills, she’s also certified in the use of Trigger Point Dry Needling.

Aside from work, Carolyn loves to sing and make music. Since 2008, she has been a member of the Arizona Repertory Singers and enjoys playing piano and singing with friends. She also enjoys exploring parks and trails here in Tucson, and she loves spending time with her husband Jason and their two children, Nathan and Andrea.

Originally from Princeton, Massachusetts, Lauren moved to Scottsdale in 2006. She completed her undergrad with honors at the University of Arizona in 2013 and then went on to attend NAU for graduate school. Lauren chose physical therapy because she enjoys helping people get back to the things they love to do. She has a particular interest in vestibular patients and plans to further her education in this area.

In her free time, you can find her hiking, running, sailing (where there’s water), spending times with friends, and exploring Tucson and neighboring cities.

Janelle is a musician who decided to become a physical therapist in order to assist others in improving their quality of life. Originally from Phoenix, she was raised by two doctors who instilled in her a love of helping people. She attended the University of Arizona where she earned a Bachelor of Music and also participated in the Pride of Arizona marching band. She continued her education and received her Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has been working in Tucson since 2014 helping patients recover from brain injury, accidents, and strokes. Janelle has always had a love for hand therapy and was thrilled to join the ProActive Physical Therapy team. Even though she changed from Music to Physical Therapy, her love of music has stayed strong. She participates in several music groups in Tucson during the year. In her free time she enjoys playing the horn, rollerblading, quilting, and watching hockey.

Cyndi’s interest in physical therapy developed when she received physical therapy following a softball injury. Her past experience allows her to be compassionate and dedicated to the details of excellent patient care.

Cyndi is native to Tucson and played college softball for the University of Arizona. Outside of the clinic, she loves to spend time with her husband, daughter and close friends. She enjoys camping, sports, and on occasion giving softball lessons.

Sandra was born and raised in Tucson, where she attended the University of Arizona. During her undergraduate education, she worked as a student athletic training technician in the sports medicine department for Arizona Athletics, which sparked her interest in sports medicine and physical therapy. In 2015, she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health. With her gained interest and pre-medical background, she was determined to pursue a career in physical therapy. She loves spending time with friends and family, playing golf, watching professional baseball, attending U of A sporting events and loves to travel, especially to her second home, Las Vegas, NV.