OUR MISSION
IT'S SIMPLE. TO HELP YOU: FEEL, MOVE AND PERFORM LIKE A CHAMPION.
“IF YOU HAVE A BODY, YOU’RE AN ATHLETE.”
-LEGENDARY COACH BILL BOWERMAN
At Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Waltham, we believe everyone is an athlete at heart — and everyone deserves the same elite-level care trusted by professional sports teams. Whether you’re recovering from injury, training for a sport, or just looking to move better, our mission is to help you restore, optimize, and enhance your performance.
Champion was founded by Dr. Mike Reinold and Lenny Macrina, renowned physical therapists and performance specialists with experience working with top-tier organizations like the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and Dr. James Andrews’ American Sports Medicine Institute.
After years of working with world-class athletes, they saw the need for something better than the traditional physical therapy clinic — and built Champion to fill that gap. Our integrated model of physical therapy, sports performance training, and adult fitness brings the same high-performance care used by elite athletes to the active adults and athletes of Waltham and Greater Boston.
HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT
Traditional physical therapy and fitness models often fall short. Rushed appointments, generic programs, and minimal one-on-one attention don’t deliver the results you deserve. At Champion Physical Therapy and Performance, we do things differently — because you deserve elite-level care tailored to you. Our mission is grounded in three core principles:
1. PROVIDE AN ELITE LEVEL EXPERIENCE
We deliver world-class physical therapy, sports performance training, and adult fitness for driven individuals who want to move, feel, and perform at their best. Our facilities in Waltham and Needham are centers of excellence focused on superior outcomes, client satisfaction, research, and education.
Every client receives a comprehensive assessment, customized plan, and expert coaching to ensure optimal results.
Our programs are built on the latest research, best practices, and cutting-edge tools — and we constantly evolve with the science.
We’re lifelong learners, committed to advancing our knowledge so you can keep advancing your performance.
If you need support beyond our walls, we coordinate care with the best physicians and specialists locally and nationally — ensuring you receive seamless, high-quality support from trusted partners.
2. INDIVIDUALIZED CARE & ATTENTION TO DETAIL
We believe in personalized care — not one-size-fits-all solutions. That’s why every client at Champion receives focused, one-on-one attention.
No rushed sessions. No overbooked calendars. Just the time and expertise you deserve.
Your program is designed specifically for your goals, your body, and your lifestyle.
Our hands-on approach emphasizes quality over quantity, with a focus on delivering real, lasting results.
We prioritize outcomes, culture, and your experience — never just revenue or volume.
3. INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE THERAPY & TRAINING
Our unique model blends physical therapy and performance training into a unified experience. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or pushing to the next level, we’re here for it all.
We guide you through injury recovery with a full plan to return to — and exceed — your prior level of function.
We help you optimize performance not just in the gym, but in your sport and life.
Our integrated team collaborates on your care every step of the way, ensuring consistent communication and aligned goals.
OUR CORE VALUES
At Champion PT and Performance, we pride ourselves in our commitments to our patients, clients, team, and community. Every member of our team is determined to uphold our core values in everything we do.
- Elite Level Experience – We will provide an elite level experience to exceed expectations by focusing on the client experience, satisfaction, and outcomes. We’re not your typical gym and physical therapy clinic.
- Team Approach – We will welcome each patient, client, and staff as a member of our community to help push each other to achieve our goals. That’s what it means to be part of “Team Champion.”
- Bring Your “A” Game – We will always bring our “A” game. We are here to serve our clients with a positive and empathic outlook
- Business Casual – We will have fun at work, but always be professional. Life’s too short to not have a blast every day.
- Continuous Growth – We will never stop learning, sharing what we do, and constantly improving together as a team to better serve our clients
- Lead by Example – We will lead by example by training with a purpose to achieve a healthy and athletic lifestyle, just like our clients
OUR TEAM
PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
MIKE REINOLD
PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, C-PS, TPI
President and Co-Founder
- Waltham
Dr. Reinold, a world-renowned leader in the field of sports medicine, rehabilitation, fitness, and sports performance uses his background in sport biomechanics, movement quality, muscles imbalances, and manual therapy to specialize in all aspects of human performance. After working years of working with Dr. James Andrews at the American Sports Medicine Institute, and leading the medical team as Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist of the Boston Red Sox, he started Champion with Lenny Macrina to provide the same level of care for local athletes. He is also currently the Senior Medical Advisor for the Chicago White Sox and President of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy of the APTA. He has worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players. Dr. Reinold is an active researcher and educator, teaching 100,000’s of fitness and rehabilitation professionals each year through his publications, website, and educational products.
LENNY MACRINA
MSPT, CSCS, C-PS, TPI
Director of Physical Therapy and Co-Founder
- Waltham
Lenny Macrina has been practicing physical therapy for over 2 decades since graduating with his Master’s degree from Boston University. Lenny has previous sat for his board certification as a sports physical therapist by the APTA and is currently a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the NSCA. He participates in clinical research with the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL and has co-authored several current concept papers, book chapters, and research papers while presenting at various national conferences. He firmly believes that the patient comes first, no matter the circumstances. Growing up in Winthrop, MA, Lenny understands the intricacies of the local healthcare system and vows to do everything he can to serve with accountability and render the best care available.
DAVE TILLEY
DPT, SCS, CSCS, C-PS
Performance Physical Therapist
- Waltham
Dave Tilley comes from an extensive gymnastics background, being a former competitive athlete for 18 years and having 12 years of coaching experience. His unique background as a former athlete and current optional level coach gives him a one of a kind approach for the performance and rehabilitation of gymnasts. He has successfully treated some of the most talented high school, collegiate, and junior elite level gymnasts in the country. Along with gymnastics, Dave is also actively involved in the specialized treatment of Olympic Weightlifters and CrossFit athletes.
Along with his clinical work, Dave is also the owner of a company called SHIFT Movement Science, an educational company that helps teach coaches, athletes, and healthcare providers about optimal performance and injury reduction concepts. His current interests include prevention and rehabilitation of extension based spine injuries, shoulder and hip instability, as well as long-term athletic development, mobility training, and motor control.
DAN POPE
DPT, OCS, CSCS, C-PS
Performance Physical Therapist
- Waltham
Dan Pope, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and strength coach and has an enormous passion for fitness, rehabilitation and optimizing human performance. Dan’s background in athletic performance is extensive, leading to his unique knowledge of rehabilitation as it applies to sport. His athletic career began at a very young age but his first major accomplishment was performing as a division 1 pole-vaulter at Rutgers University.
Dan was also a strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer for 6 years prior to beginning his journey into physical therapy and has continued to be a trainer or coach to this date. Given this unique background he has a special talent for helping individuals in the strength and fitness world who need either rehabilitation or tips on optimizing performance.
Dan specializes in treating Crossfit, olympic lifting and strength based athletes. As much as he likes working with athletes, Dan loves working with regular people looking to enjoy their fitness pain free.
MIKE SCADUTO
DPT, TPI, C-PS
Performance Physical Therapist
- Waltham
Mike is a Physical Therapist with a background in baseball and golf sports performance and general fitness personal training. Mike is a former 14-year competitive baseball player and currently is working towards his goal of playing competitive golf at the amateur and club level.
Mike graduated from Northeastern University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a B.S. in Rehabilitation Sciences. While at Northeastern, he worked for 4 years as a certified personal trainer at the university gym and also trained private clients throughout Boston.
Mike was a clinical student at Champion PT during his last semester of graduate school and developed and refined his skills working with youth, high school, college and professional athletes as a student physical therapist.
Mike is committed to continued learning and helping people achieve their physical therapy, fitness, performance and personal goals. He has a strong passion for golf and enjoys helping golfers improve their movement and optimize their performance.
LISA LOWE
DPT, C-PS
Performance Physical Therapist
- Waltham
Lisa is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a background in rowing and overall passion for sport. She loves living an active lifestyle and helping others to do the same.
Lisa has a background in long distance running, triathlons and rowing. She competed in women’s rowing at Ithaca College during her undergraduate years, moved to Boston for Riverside Boat Club’s High Performance program, and currently rows with Community Rowing Inc. within their Para-Rowing. Lisa also volunteers as a member of the PT support for the US Para-National team athletes at CRI.
Lisa has a passion for learning and enjoys working with all levels of athletes to help them reach their goals.
KEVIN COUGHLIN
PT, DPT, ACSM-CPT, C-PS
Performance Physical Therapist
- Waltham
Kevin graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with his doctorate in physical therapy.
Kevin has always enjoyed an active lifestyle. He played basketball and ran cross country in high school, took up CrossFit during college, and recently picked up long distance running. Kevin understands how important being physically active is for both physical and mental health, and so he made it his life’s mission to help people get out of pain and back to the activities they love.
As a physical therapy student, Kevin spent 12 weeks as part of #TeamChampion treating all kinds of athletes, including baseball players, gymnasts, and weekend warriors. As a professional, Kevin has taken advanced courses to help him better evaluate and treat his patients with back and neck pain. Kevin is committed to doing everything in his power to help his patients reach their physical therapy, fitness, and performance goals.
BRENDAN GATES
PT, DPT, CSCS, C-PS, TPI
Performance Physical Therapist
- Needham Center (PEX)
Brendan is a physical therapist with a background in sports performance and fitness training. He is committed to helping people regain their active lifestyles. As a former Division I athlete, he has a unique understanding of the physical and mental challenges that come with injury. Brendan graduated from Duke University with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. During his time at Duke, he worked as a sports medicine assistant for the Duke football team, as well as a private strength and conditioning coach.
Brendan was a clinical student at Champion PT during his last semester of graduate school where he developed his skills working with a wide population of active people, ranging from professional athletes to weekend warriors. As a professional, Brendan has continued to refine his skills working with this active population. He has also served as an adjunct professor in the Northeastern DPT Program.
In addition to his clinical work, he has over 8 years of coaching experience at the high school and club levels, primarily in lacrosse. Brendan is also a recreational long distance runner. Whether working with athletes or everyday active individuals, Brendan takes pride in helping his patients get out of pain and make the transition from rehabilitation to performance.
ANTHONY VIDETTO
DPT, CSCS
Performance Physical Therapist
- Waltham
Anthony graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. During his second clinical rotation in school, he was a student at Champion PT where he was able to develop the skills needed to treat high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. Anthony is committed to helping his patients achieve their athletic, performance, or personal goals. Outside of baseball, he also has a passion for working with ACL rehab.
As a former division 1 baseball player at the University of Massachusetts, Anthony gained a unique perspective for baseball rehabilitation following Tommy John surgery his freshman year. This surgery, followed by over a year of his own rehab, propelled him into the field of physical therapy where he is able to combine his experience as an athlete with the knowledge he gained in school to optimize his patient’s rehab potential.
Anthony enjoys golfing, running, and weightlifting in his own time and is an avid snowboarder in the winter.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACHES
DIWESH POUDYAL
BS, CSCS, USAW, C-PS
Director of Fitness & Strength and Conditioning Coach
Diwesh is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with over 10 years of experience helping athletes improve performance and reduce injury risk. He holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology with a Nutrition minor from UMass Lowell.
Diwesh has worked with athletes across all levels—including MLB, NBA, AUDL, and Olympic medalists—focusing on speed, agility, power, and long-term durability. His expertise and attention to detail have made him a trusted coach for elite and developing athletes alike.
Beyond coaching, Diwesh is passionate about mentoring young fitness professionals and sharing his knowledge to shape the next generation of strength and conditioning leaders.
KELSEY SCANNEVIN
NASM-CPT, NASM-PES
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Kelsey holds a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science and a Master’s in Sports Nutrition for Human Performance from Lasell University, along with NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and Personal Training certifications.
A former collegiate softball player, she launched Lasell’s first Strength & Conditioning class and interned at Babson College and Champion PT & Performance.
Kelsey is a competitive USA Powerlifter training for Nationals. Her mission is to help every client—regardless of background or experience—feel confident, empowered, and capable of reaching their health and performance goals.
MIKE KOZLOWSKI
BS
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Mike is a senior at Endicott College majoring in Exercise Science and is currently working on obtaining his CSCS. While at Endicott, Mike was a member of the Baseball team at Endicott for three years. He currently works with the team on the strength and conditioning side.
Mike previously completed the Strength and Conditioning Internship here at Champion in the fall of 2023. Mike has also completed internships at the YMCA Sports Performance Center in Southington, Connecticut and Professional Physical Therapy in Beverly, Massachusetts. His interests include strength and conditioning for baseball players especially pitchers as well as general strength training for all athletes. He believes that movement quality is the main priority for anyone in the gym and anyone who works out is an athlete.
GREG GENTLE
BS, CSCS
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Greg earned his B.S. in Sport & Movement Science with a concentration in Exercise Science and a minor in Spanish from Salem State University, graduating with honors.
He began training at Champion in 2016, which sparked his passion for strength and conditioning. Greg completed internships at Salem State, 781 EVO, and Champion PT & Performance, gaining experience with athletes at all levels.
A lifelong baseball player, Greg walked on as a relief pitcher for the Salem State Vikings in 2022. Outside the gym, he enjoys art, guitar, movies, golf, and snowboarding
ERIC CUSTADIO
MS, SCCC, CSCS
Strength and Conditioning Coach
With over 10 years of experience, Eric specializes in athletic performance, speed, and power development. He holds dual certifications (SCCC, CSCS) and a Precision Nutrition Level 1 (PN1) certification.
Eric earned his Master’s in Strength & Conditioning from Merrimack College and a B.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology from Fitchburg State, where he captained the Track & Field team.
He has trained athletes at every level—from youth to NFL, Division I, CrossFit Games, and pro basketball—using a science-based approach focused on building strength, speed, and confidence. Prior to Champion, Eric spent 8 years in the private sector and served as a graduate fellow at Harvard, supporting all 42 varsity teams.
Eric combines elite performance training with rehab integration to help clients move, feel, and perform their best.
IZZY ANTONELLI
MS, CSCS, CPT, CES
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Izzy holds a B.S. in Human Physiology from Boston University—where she played varsity softball—and an M.S. in Applied Physiology & Kinesiology from the University of Florida, specializing in Human Performance. She has interned with Harvard University Athletics and MGH Sports Medicine, contributing to softball biomechanics research with Dr. Donna Scarborough.
Izzy is NSCA-CSCS, ACSM-CPT, and NASM-CES certified. She has coached softball athletes ages 8–22 at Wellesley College, Planet Fastpitch, and the Raiders Organization, focusing on pitching, hitting, slapping, and fielding.
Raised in her mom’s personal training studio, Izzy brings lifelong passion for fitness and performance. She’s dedicated to helping athletes grow both on and off the field through science-based training and mentorship.
KYLIE GORGENYI
BS
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Kylie holds a B.S. in Kinesiology with a Coaching concentration and a Nutrition minor from the University of New Hampshire. A former NCAA Division I gymnast, she competed from 2019–2024, earning four NCAA Championship appearances and being named UNH’s 2023 Female Student-Athlete of the Year. She also set the school record on the uneven bars and tied the all-around record.
Kylie completed Champion’s Strength & Conditioning Internship in Fall 2024 and is pursuing her CSCS certification. She’s been training at Champion since 2015 and began working with Coach Diwesh in 2019.
Kylie specializes in strength and conditioning for gymnasts and general athletic development. She’s passionate about helping athletes build strength, movement quality, and confidence to thrive in sport and life.
SHERIDAN BLAHA
BS
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sheridan earned her B.S. in Exercise Science from Lasell University, where she was a standout multi-sport athlete in field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse. She holds Lasell’s record for most goals and points in a single field hockey season and has received national recognition for her athletic performance.
She completed internships at Champion PT & Performance and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, gaining experience in both sports performance and clinical care. Now pursuing a Nursing degree at Northeastern University, Sheridan is passionate about blending clinical knowledge with strength and conditioning.
She believes movement is medicine and that everyone with a body is an athlete—committed to helping people move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
KATHRYN POUDYAL
Director of Operations
Kathryn holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a minor in Fine Arts from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. While in college, she discovered a passion for photography and digital design, which continues to shape her professional journey. After spending two years in the financial industry in Washington state, she joined Champion in 2019. In her current role, Kathryn leads operations, and creative projects. Kathryn uses her background in communications and digital design to help strengthen and support champion’s mission and vision.
OUR FACILITY
Check out our AMAZING 11,000 sqft facility
A State-of-the-Art 11,000 sq ft Facility Designed for Your Success
Private Physical Therapy Area
Extensive Strength & Conditioning Zone with turf, free weights, squat racks, Olympic platforms, and more
Advanced Recovery Tools: Hyperice, Normatec, Compex ESTIM, and BFR training
Functional Training Equipment: TRX, kettlebells, sleds, ropes, sandbags, agility tools
High-Tech Performance Tools: Vald Force plates, Gymaware, 1080 Sprint
- Trackman Technology for pitching and hitting analytics
Turfed Sports Area: Convertible batting cages, pitching mounds, and open team space
High-Ceiling Tunnels (18 ft) for true ball flight in hitting and throwing
Ample On-Site Parking
110 Clematis Ave, Waltham, MA 02453 | Located on the Waltham/Belmont/Watertown line, just minutes from Lexington, Newton, Weston, and more.
