THOMAS LACLAIR, PT, DPT, CSCS
Kristin has been practicing physical therapy for 21 years. She received her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from Grand Valley State University. Prior to attending GVSU, she graduated from Lyman Briggs at Michigan State University with a degree in Physiology with a specialization in health and humanities. Before moving to DeWitt 14 years ago, she worked for Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids specializing in traumatic brain injuries. She enjoys working with young athletes but also loves the variety of patients and diagnoses her job provides. Kristin enjoys working out, walking her dogs, yoga and reading. She loves to spend time with her family and especially enjoys watching her 3 children in their numerous sporting events.
ATHLETIC TRAINERS
STEVE JENKINS, M.Ed, AT, ATC
KATHRYN DAVARN, LMT
Kathy joined PTC in January 2017 as our Licensed Massage Therapist. She did her training at Lansing Community College and has worked as an independent contractor since 1995. Kathy retired in 2009 from Sparrow Hospital after 27 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed 39 years of nursing practice and feels that massage therapy is an extension of her nursing.
“I enjoy helping people feel better!”
EMILY MURDOCH, BA
Emily joined the PTC team in 2018. She graduated from Northwood University with her
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an OPS major. There she was a part of the university’s soccer, cross country, and track teams. Emily gained knowledge of sports medicine and rehabilitation throughout her sports career, sparking a career interest in the subject. Her plans are to continue taking classes and apply to schools to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and help others stay healthy and be able to enjoy the things they love to do. Other interests of hers besides soccer and running, are working out at the gym, reading, enjoying time with her family and friends, and taking care of her dogs.
DANNY TRAN, MS, NASM PES, CPT
Danny joined the PTC team in November 2018 as a physical therapy aide. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State University in 2015, followed by his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in sports performance training, from Concordia University Chicago in 2018. He will be pursuing his Physical Therapy Assistant degree in Fall of 2019. He enjoys an active lifestyle just as much as he enjoys donuts. He has a lot of experience with a variety of populations in various settings such as fitness centers, gyms, training studios, online coaching, and rehabilitation clinics. He believes that an individual’s quality of life can be improved through and with movement.