Dr. Darren Rodia

PT, MS, DPT

CEO/Owner

Dr. Rodia has been an entrepreneur for nearly two decades. As the Chief Executive Officer of Kinetic, his role includes strategic planning, calibration of initiatives, and maximizing the valuation.

Dr. Rodia’s prior roles include:

• Serving as a consultant for physical therapists endeavoring to start their own businesses
• Consulting with businesses seeking growth or facing insolvency
• Guest lecturing at local universities on various business topics
• Serving on several APTA/PPS committees and writing press releases for the PT Private Practice community

Dr. Rodia’s favorite quote is: “It’s not how hard you hit, but how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.”

Dr. Cyndi Hill

PT, DPT

Vice President of Operations

Dr. Hill has been a physical therapist since 2009. In her current Kinetic role, she supports the day to day operations, from human resources to patient billing. She works with Kinetic’s management team to expand their product line and make movement accessible to all clientele. She also collaborates with fellow PT practice owners nationwide to share successes and challenges in moving their profession forward.

Dr. Hill is most passionate about treating patients with pelvic health needs, especially pre/post pregnancy or for male patients.

Dr. Hill grew up in a Navy family and lived overseas for much of her early life. It’s where she developed her love for Italian food, being near the ocean, and traveling. She’s participated in triathlons and half marathons; it’s a love/hate relationship.

Dr. Matt Schildknecht

PT, DPT

Vice President of Business Development

Dr. Schildknecht has over 17 years of experience working and treating in outpatient physical therapy settings with a focus on orthopedic sports medicine. He also has over 12 years of experience in sales, marketing, and networking.

As VP of Business Development, Dr. Schildknecht’s responsibilities include overseeing the performance of Kinetic’s nine locations through supervision of the Clinic Directors at each office. Additionally, he is responsible for the global marketing initiatives of Kinetic, including driving market and sales growth, increasing brand awareness and recognition, exploring and cultivating partnership opportunities, and advancing the vision and scope of Kinetic’s entire product line.

Dr. Schildknecht has three children: Sydney, Samantha, and Leo. They all play various sports, including basketball, football, baseball, soccer, and lacrosse. He’s never happier than when he is either coaching or watching them play.

Dr. Gabe Kresge

PT, DPT

Vice President of Product Development

Dr. Kresge completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy training in 2016. As VP of Product Development, he specializes in orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation. Dr. Kresge’s current role is to innovate, develop, and manage all products and services provided at Kinetic. 

Prior to his current position, Dr. Kresge held the role of Clinic Director at Kinetic’s West Chester and Eagleview outpatient clinics. 

In his free time, he enjoys powerlifting.

Dr. Jason Elvin

PT, DPT, OCS

Vice President of Clinical Development

Dr. Elvin has been a physical therapist for over a decade. In his current role, he oversees Kinetic’s clinical product and development, as well as new PT recruitment and mentorship. He is a residency-trained board certified orthopedic clinical specialist, and his expertise includes manual therapy and lower back pain. 

Dr. Elvin is married to his wife Melissa and is a proud girl dad to Logan, Sloane, and Declynn. He loves country music, weightlifting, reading, and gardening.

Dr. Elvin’s favorite quote is: “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”

Beth Donnellan

Director of Operations

Beth has been part of the Kinetic team for a decade. As Director of Operations, she manages the day to day operations for all of Kinetic’s clinics, including HR responsibilities. 

She has been married for 27 years and, with her husband by her side, has raised three children. Fun fact – Beth has the ability to communicate and talk to anybody. She also adds that one of the best decisions she made in life was to accept a position with Kinetic.

Beth’s favorite quote is: “Those who mind don’t matter and those that matter don’t mind.” – Winne the Pooh

Sheri Gardner

MS

Director of Integrative Alliances

Leveraging her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Sheri’s current role includes integrating marketing platforms, building and advancing relational alliances, and enhancing communication canvases through mutual wellness visions. She believes redefining movement health is a collective conversation that brings communities, organizations, and businesses together to advance new models for better living, wellness, and sustainable healthy lifestyles. 

Sheri’s background focuses on relational development and the arts for healthcare advancement. 

Sheri is the Founder of WoolPower, a non-profit whose mission is to unite communities. She has also worked with museums and galleries that are nationally and internationally recognized to launch exhibitions related to a range of health topics.

Sheri enjoys knitting and combing used bookstores. 

Her favorite quote is: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Picasso

Julia Smith

Creative Strategy Coordinator

Julia is a 2023 graduate of Cabrini University with a Bachelor of Arts in Design Management. At Kinetic, Julia develops innovative marketing and design solutions that ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints. By blending creativity with strategic thinking, Julia crafts compelling digital and print deliverables for social media, email marketing and customized collateral that target movement health lifestyles.

Beyond her professional life, Julia enjoys outdoor walks with her dog Dudley, spending time with animals, summertime and she also has a sweet tooth for baking desserts.

Julia’s favorite quote is “Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms” – George Eliot

Dr. Angelo Labrinakos

PT, MS, DPT, LAT, ATC

Director of Athletic Training/Partner

Dr. Angelo Labrinakos has over 19 years of experience in outpatient physical therapy with a specialization in orthopedic sports medicine. In addition, he has accumulated 27 years as a licensed Athletic Trainer, during which he has mentored both student and newly graduated Athletic Trainers.

In his current role as Director of Athletic Training at Kinetic, Dr. Labrinakos oversees the medical coverage for athletic events and practices at local schools and organizations. His leadership ensures that athletes receive high-quality care, focusing on injury prevention, effective rehabilitation, and a successful return to play. He is deeply committed to advancing the Athletic Training profession and works closely with Kinetic’s dedicated team to provide comprehensive care to athletes of all levels.

Dr. Labrinakos is married to his wife, Laura, and is the proud father of Katelyn and Mady. Their family is completed by their two dogs, Max and Milo. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, spending time at the beach, and passionately supporting his Philadelphia sports teams.

Dr. Labrinakos’ favorite quote: “What we do for ourselves dies with us; what we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” – Albert Pine