Dr. Brandon Cruz is the founder of Pursue PT & IOSMT. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Temple University and continued his postgraduate work at UMDNJ, now Rutgers University, where he went on to graduate with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. Continuing his pursuit of excellence, Dr. Cruz pursued a residency program to sharpen and fine-tune his orthopedic skills at Temple University’s highly respected Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program. Dr. Cruz has obtained an elite distinction holding dual board certifications in Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation (OCS), (SCS) putting him in the top 1% of all practitioners in the country. Brandon  completed his fellowship training in Orthopedic Manual Therapy at Regis University. He is the only therapist in NJ with Dual Board Certifications and Fellowship Trained.  During his time at Temple, Dr. Cruz was fortunate enough to work side-by-side with the university’s top physical therapists and strength coaches to help facilitate rehab programs for their Division 1 athletes. Another experience to note is his time spent at the University of Florida’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute. It was here where Dr. Cruz had the opportunity to work with rising NFL, NBA, and MLB prospects.

Dr. Cruz is published in the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy and has presented at American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (AAOMPT) on the treatment of chronic low back pain. Brandon is also an active member and advocate for the APTA sports, orthopedic sections, and (AAOMPT) and on the committee for the Early Profession SIG (EPSIG) for AAOMPT. Additionally, Brandon is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certified in Integrative Dry Needling. 

Dr. Cruz is an adjunct professor at Rutgers University’s physical therapy program as well as APTA-Certified clinical instructor via APTA. Brandon has dedicated him self to mentoring and helping PT's progress themselves.

Dr. Boyd received his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree through Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 2013. Dr. Boyd continued his education through an Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency through Temple University in 2014. Upon completion of his residency Dr.Boyd achieved the honor of becoming a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).

Dr. Boyd's areas of clinical interest include evidence based medicine, sports manual physical therapy including mobilization and manipulations, rehabilitation of adolescents and athletes, injury prevention, pain science, and becoming direct access provider to his patients. Dr. Boyd has been an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 2011 and is a clinical instructor and mentor for local doctoral physical therapy students and residents. Dr. Boyd also is an adjunct professor at Rowan and Stockton University In 2017, Dr. Boyd achieved double-board certification in physical therapy and earned his Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) certification.

In December 2017, Dr. Boyd created Trifecta Therapeutics: Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation Center in Glassboro, NJ in order to better provide the South Jersey community with the best sports physical therapy and performance. At Trifecta Dr. Boyd emphasizes connecting with his clients through the most innovative ways, applying the most evidence based examination and treatments techniques and delivering individualized care to everyone.

He is currently undergoing fellowship training at the Institute of Athlete Regeneration for Sports and Orthopedics Manual Therapy and upon completion will be the only PT in NJ that is dual-board certified and fellowship trained in sports manual therapy.

Kyle Feldman graduated from Shenandoah University in 2011 with a pre-physical therapy degree which transitioned to the completion of his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2014. As a student physical therapist he traveled with the university to Haiti, Nicaragua, and Ghana to perform and teach physical therapy. He completed a year long residency through UVA/Virginia Orthopedic Manual Therapy Institute (VOMPTI) and became a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in 2016. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He completed a year long post-doctoral Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago with an emphasis on chronic pain and manipulations. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (FAAOMPT). Kyle is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He is the Global Affairs Chair of the Physical Therapy Day of Service (PTDOS) campaign. 

He is involved in all aspects of the PT world from teaching in a DPT program, practicing in the outpatient setting, practicing in the home health setting, volunteering at a free health clinic, assisting with PT Day of Service, attending and lecturing at top conferences across the country, and educating/practicing across the world. Kyle enjoys spending time with his wife Olivia and dog Huxley. His hobbies include football, baseball, golf, hiking, brewing beer, and cooking.

Steven Kinney PT, DPT is a physical therapist currently working at Indiana University Health in Bloomington, IN.

He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. He has helped develop the Indiana Pain Special Interest Group for APTA Indiana, and now currently serves as chair of the Special Interest Group. Steven has practiced in outpatient, subacute rehab, inpatient rehab, and acute care hospital settings with diverse patient populations. These include experiences volunteering as a physical therapist locally and abroad. He provides educational offerings for students and clinicians that incorporate his diverse clinical experiences within an evidence-based framework at the state and national level.

Dr. Christopher Carroll  received his bachelor of science degree in health science from Lock Haven University in 2012 and his DPT from Widener University in 2014. He immediately began his clinical career at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia in July 2014. Dr. Carroll currently serves as a senior physical therapist on the Brain Injury Unit. Chris has the unique distinction and  is Double Board Certification in Neurology, NCS, and Orthopedics, OCS. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification from the NSCA. He currently serves as adjunct facility at Widener University and Drexel University giving lectures on teaching functional mobility skills, exercise prescription, and manual therapy intervention to patients who have had neurologic injury. In his free time, Dr. Carroll enjoys strength training, yoga, and rock climbing.

Dr. Bryan Tachibana, Doctor of Physical Therapy, earned his degree at MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2017.  Afterwards, Bryan finished his Orthopedic Residency and his Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy at Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, FL in 2020.  Currently he has passions in orthopedics and sports, but also with sharing knowledge and skill within other fields of physical therapy such as neurology, geriatrics, and pediatrics.  Bryan sits as the current interim President for the Early Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG) for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). 

Dr. Joseph Biland is the Director of Rehabilitation at Hackensack Meridian Health: Mountainside Medical Center where oversees the rehab needs of all patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings.  He continues to both treat patients and mentor clinicians while maintaining an active role in the development of DPT students. 

He also teaches as an Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapy program at Seton Hall University’s School of Health and Medical Sciences where he assists in the instruction of courses in management of orthopaedic conditions.

In 2011, Dr. Biland achieved the distinction of Certified Integrated Manual Therapist through Great Lakes Seminars and in 2012 he earned the distinction of Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist by ABPTS.  Dr. Biland was awarded Fellowship in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2016 after completing Fellowship training at Regis University.

In order to continue to reach clinicians striving to further their knowledge in the aren of musculoskeletal assessment and treatment, Dr. Biland founded Advancing Practice Physical Therapy and Consulting, LLC in 2018.  With the belief that the best never rest, and that “advanced practice” isn’t the end of the road, Dr. Biland creates courses designed to challenge therapists to further their manual therapy skills as well as their assessment and clinical reasoning skills