DR. ERIK GREGERSEN
l PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
l BOARD CERTIFIED
ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST
EMAIL erik@evolv-pt.com
l
PHONE (314) 283-4459
BrewCity CrossFit
1539 W St Paul Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Dr. Gregersen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 1995. Upon graduation, Erik served as an Army Officer for four years before working in operations management as well as several sales and marketing positions.
Erik returned to school and graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Concordia University of Wisconsin in 2011. While in school he also worked part time as a CrossFit Trainer/Coach as well as becoming a Certified Level 1 CrossFit Trainer. He has remained active in CrossFit since beginning in 2007. Upon graduation Erik completed a year-long orthopedic manual therapy and sports medicine internship. He has also earned his Board Certification as an Orthopedic Specialist (OCS), is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and has an advanced certification in Functional Dry Needling. Additionally, Erik has earned the prestigious honor of becoming a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists. He completed this rigorous program (that less than 1% of physical therapists complete) in approximately three years. This is the highest level of clinical education that a physical therapist can attain.
Erik is integrally involved in the profession striving to better himself as well as acting in the role of a mentor. He is an active member of the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Wisconsin Chapter (WPTA) where he serves as the Academic Liaison Committee Co-Chair. He also serves in numerous roles as a mentor within the WPTA and Froedtert Health. Additionally, Erik teaches continuing education courses for other physical therapists throughout the state and region.
Erik has a passion for evidenced based hands-on physical therapy integrating individualized exercise prescription to treat the spectrum of orthopedic conditions. "As a life-long work out junky and weekend warrior I enjoy treating individuals from all backgrounds to provide the best recovery possible as well as achieve their performance and athletic goals."
DR. MATT PALUCHNIAK
l PT, DPT, OCS
l BOARD CERTIFIED
ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST
Evolv Physical Therapy & Performance - Grafton
1930 Wisconsin Ave
Suite 031
Grafton, WI 53024
Dr. Matt Paluchniak attended Concordia University Wisconsin, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2012 and then his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015. During his time at Concordia, he had the chance to compete and work clinically with college athletes. Matt played all four years of his undergraduate studies on the Men’s Basketball team and was named co-captain for his last two seasons. While in school, he was able to work with many of the Concordia athletic teams and several area high school teams in an athletic training role.
After graduate school, Matt pursued additional professional education and training to become a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist through an extensive 18-month physical therapy Orthopedic Residency program with Evidence in Motion. Through this program, Matt was able to hone his manual therapy skills and clinical decision making to help his clients at the highest level. Placing a high value on evidence-based practice, hands-on manual techniques and prescribed exercise, Matt has pursued additional training and education through several specialized courses to advance his skills, including dry needling.
When he's not in the clinic, Matt enjoys doing CrossFit with his wife, Sam, and spending time with their sons, Cal and Griffin.
“I love working with an active population that desires to get more out of their body. I work with clients to find out what their body needs and then push them to find out how they can excel even more.”