Meet the Staff: |
Jason J. Gauvin, PT • Gary E. Johnson, LAT, ATC
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Jason J. Gauvin, PT, MS, LAT, ATC, SCS, CSCS
Jason J. Gauvin, PT, MS, LAT, ATC, SCS, CSCS is the owner and President of Athletic Advantage, Inc. Sports Physical Therapy & Performance Development Center. He was a former senior level II sports physical therapist at Duke University Sports Medicine Physical Therapy in Durham, North Carolina. Jason currently is responsible for day to day operations of Athletic Advantage, Inc. specifically daily patient care, including community, high school, collegiate and professional athletes. Jason specializes in the treatment of orthopedic and sports injuries to the knee, shoulder and ankle, including the prevention of athletic injuries. Mr. Gauvin is active in lecturing nationally on topics related to orthopedic and sports physical therapy and has published a case study, numerous articles, and contributed to several textbooks in the area of sports physical therapy.
Jason received his Master's of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Springfield College. He completed a sports physical therapy fellowship at Duke University Sports Medicine Physical Therapy in 2000. He is certified as a Sports Certified Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists and has his certification as both an athletic trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is the former Director of Rehabilitation for the department of Athletics at Stanford University. Jason recently completed a two consecutive terms as the chairman of the knee special interest group of the Sports Physical Therapy Section of the APTA.
Furthermore, Jason has become a TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute. This new certification allows him to analyze your golf swing biomechanics while identifying physical restrictions that may be limiting your golf game.
Gary E. Johnson, LAT, ATC
Gary E. Johnson, LAT, ATC is an athletic trainer and physical therapy aide at Athletic Advantage, Inc. Sports Physical Therapy & Performance Development Center. Gary is responsible for developing group exercise sessions and managing the monthly fitness program, a voluntary gym-like membership for patients and clients who want to work out in the comforts of a caring facility with immediate access to physical therapy and athletic training.
In May 2007 Gary graduated from North Carolina Central University (Go Eagles!) with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Athletic Training. Gary strove for, and achieved, scholastic excellence during his undergraduate years with the NCCU Eagles, while balancing academics, internships and employment.
As a Fitness Instructor at UNC Wellness Center, Mr. Johnson provided therapeutic exercises for debilitated members and supervised the Fitness Floor. Gary is no stranger to top quality care, having received the recognition of "Delivery of Outstanding Service Star Performance" for professionalism and keeping with the highest standards of the UNC Healthcare System.
Mr. Johnson's growing career includes membership in the NATA (National Athletic Training Association) and AAHPERD (American Alliance of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance).
M. Irish Thompson, PT, MSPT, PES, CES
M. Irish Thompson, PT, MSPT is a staff physical therapist at Athletic Advantage, Inc. Sports Physical Therapy and Performance Development Center. Irish is responsible for daily patient care and has experience working with patients of all ages and athletic backgrounds. Irish enjoys treating all musculoskeletal injuries, especially those involving the spine, shoulder and lower extremities.
For the first 2-1/2 years of his career, Mr. Thompson practiced outpatient orthopedic physical therapy at Athletico, Ltd., located in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to his skill and knowledge of orthopedic physical therapy, Irish continued his education in a four-course series involving diagnosis and treatment of spine-related conditions with the McKenzie Back Institute. Mr. Thompson enjoys his role in educating patients and new therapists in orthopedic rehabilitation, and has been credentialed as a clinical instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Irish received his Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree in 2005 from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology before attending physical therapy graduate school in Philadelphia.
Mr. Thompson has also recently become certified as a Performance Enhancement Specialist as well as a Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Christopher J. Kosobucki, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS
Christopher J. Kosobucki, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS, is a staff physical therapist at Athletic Advantage, Inc. Sports Physical Therapy and Performance Development Center. Chris received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University in May 2004. Chris completed his undergraduate studies at James Madison University in May 2001, where he received a B.S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science.
Upon completion of his education, Chris began his career working in a private outpatient orthopedic clinic in Chapel Hill, where he was able to continue developing his skills in general outpatient orthopedic/sport medicine physical therapy. He also became proficient in custom orthotics fit and fabrication for a variety of orthopedic conditions and further developed his manual therapy skills with respect to spine, shoulder, foot/ankle, knee, and hip pathologies. Chris developed a strong presence with local Chapel Hill athletic groups, including high school baseball and cross country/track programs, as well as acted as a liaison for clients of a local running shoe store.
In 2005, Chris became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In 2007, he became a board certified specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) by the APTA, a credential held by less than 4% of all licensed therapists in the U.S. In 2008, Chris completed his certified Clinical Instructor certification through the APTA. In April 2010, Chris completed all educational requirements and became recognized as a Maitland Australian Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT). The Maitland Approach is a world-renowned, highly effective, gentle approach to the management of neuromuskuloskeletal conditions. As of this time, with this distinction, Chris is one of less than 1% of physical therapists practicing in the U.S. and fewer than 20 therapists in North Carolina.
Emily K. Williams
Emily Williams is a physical therapy aide at Athletic Advantage, Inc. Sports Physical Therapy & Performance Development Center. Emily is responsible for assisting in patient care directed by the physical therapists.
Emily achieved her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2005 and was a member of the UT Women's Rugby club team throughout her collegiate career. Upon graduation, Emily gained work experience as a physical therapy aide at Southeastern Fitness & Rehabilitation in Asheville, NC. Since moving to Durham in May 2008, she has worked as an aide in the rehab departments of Hillcrest Convalescent Center and Durham Regional Hospital. She is happy to be a part of the Athletic Advantage, Inc. team and excited to meet and work with new patients.