KINETIC

Dr. Christopher Coppins

PT, DPT

Clinic Director

Dr. Coppins has been with Kinetic since 2015 and completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy training in 2020 at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. He helped open our Elverson location and is now the clinic director of our Chester Springs and Eagleview locations.

Dr. Chris has helped many individuals with vestibular rehabilitation, including vertigo, concussion, dizziness, and balance issues. He also treats patients with TMD who have jaw pain, pain with eating, and difficulty opening their mouths. He enjoys working with sports related injuries and getting players back to their sport safely.

Outside of work, Dr. Coppins and his wife have 2 daughters. He is an avid golfer, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He and his family enjoy swimming, gardening, and tending to their chickens. Dr. Coppins also plays ice hockey and coaches youth ice hockey in West Chester.

Dr. Christopher Sands

PT, DPT, OCS, MS, CNPT

Staff Physical Therapist | Kinetic Education SCCE

Dr. Sands completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy training from the University of Delaware in 2023, and his Orthopedic Residency training from Temple University in 2024. As a life-long athlete himself, Dr. Sands loves treating patients within the realm of sports & orthopedics. Using his background in collegiate athletics while on Penn State’s Men’s Gymnastics team, he is able to bring his experience and commonalities to assist the rehab of individuals have a passion for their sport or lifestyle. 

Dr. Sands specializes in knee rehab (ACL & meniscus pathologies, tendinopathies, etc), shoulder rehab (rotator cuff injuries, labral pathology, & post-operative care), and sports injuries.

In his free time, he loves adventure sports like climbing & trail running as well as strolling around downtown West Chester! 

Dr. Courtney Hanscom

PT, DPT

Staff Physical Therapist

Dr. Hanscom has been a physical therapist since 2019. Her objective is to work with patients to develop plans of care that achieve their personal goals. She believes that the meaningful relationships that therapists and patients develop while working together give physical therapy a unique place in the medical field, and this is one of her favorite aspects of working in PT.

Dr. Hanscom has spent most of her career working with individuals who have neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke, ataxia, and cerebral palsy. She continually helps her patients build strength and confidence.

Dr. Hanscom is a trained pelvic floor therapist, working with individuals with incontinence, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, and prolapse. She enjoys working with pregnant and post-partum women, and she is trained as a Pregnancy and Post-Partum Correct Exercise Specialist through Core Exercise Solutions and is also certified through the Herman and Wallace Institute for Pelvic Health Rehab.

She’s also a certified Professional Bike Fitter and USA Triathlon Level 1 coach.

One of her goals is to ride her bike or finish a triathlon in all 50 states.

Anthony Mitchell

USAPLCC

Director of Training

Anthony Mitchell completed his Bachelor in Exercise Science Degree in 2020. As Director of Training, he oversees and manages Kinetic’s training programs to ensure that quality, science-based programming and the highest level of coaching are offered.

Specializing in strength, conditioning, and biomechanics, Anthony’s PT experience has allowed him to demonstrate and teach exercise techniques correctly, including progressing or regressing properly. He instills confidence and creates an understanding of exercise in individuals and groups.

Outside of prioritizing time with his family, loved ones, and pooches, Anthony tries to be in the outdoors as much as possible. This includes all kinds of recreational sports, hiking, and traveling around the country. If he’s not outside or at work, he’s likely at home eating and watching any Philadelphia-based sports teams! Anthony is also a USA Powerlifting Club coach.

Amit Parehk

CF-L1 Trainer

Kinetic Train Performance Coach

Amit’s fitness journey began as a teenage athlete in high school playing soccer and conquering cross-country tracks. Later in the army, fitness became more than just a choice, it became a way of life, instilling discipline, and determination within Amit. But his passion for movement didn’t stop there. From center stage as a lead dancer in a Broadway play to discovering the transformative power of CrossFit in 2011, Amit has been on a relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries and unlocking potential. Balancing a 9 to 5 grind as a Business Intelligence/Business Analyst and coaching part time, Amit became a certified CrossFit Trainer, driven by a deeply personal mission to help others achieve the seemingly impossible through movement. In 2023, Amit pushed his boundaries again by training for a Men’s Physique Competition and winning 3rd place in two categories and 2nd in another.

Currently, Amit is Kinetic’s performance coach for the Pennsylvania Huntsmen Hockey team, guiding athletes to become stronger, faster, and more agile in the Gym. In the near future, Amit plans to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES).

Beyond the gym, you’ll find Amit cherishing moments with his family, grooving to his favorite tunes, honing his woodworking skills, and relentlessly training for upcoming Men’s Physique competitions.

Jahmair Rider

Sports Performance Coach

Jahmair received his Bachelors in Exercise Science with a minor in coaching from West Chester University. As a Sports Performance Coach, Jahmair works to optimize his athlete’s physical and mental capabilities along with helping them reach their full potential and achieve success in their respective sports.

As a college football player, Jahmair brings that understanding of what it takes to be a collegiate athlete to his training regimes.

In his spare time, Jahmair enjoys bowling. He tries to bowl at least once a week with friends and is the proud owner of his own bowling ball – no more rentals!

Bonnie Nicholas

NASM Certified

Mobility Specialist

As a NASM certified performance coach, Bonnie works with youth to guide them in training to ensure safe progress and to level up in their sport.

In her free time, Bonnie enjoys being in nature with her family and teaching her 3 young children how to cook. Her favorite quote is from Hippocrates – “All disease begins in the gut”.

Laurel Archer

LMT

Massage Specialist

Laurel has been a valued member of the Kinetic team since 2018 and proudly graduated from The Wellness Institute of Chester County in 2024. Her journey to becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist started long before her formal education—she fondly recalls walking on her dad’s back as a child to help ease his pain. Even then, she was a massage therapist in the making!

Passionate about the profound effects massage therapy has on the body’s systems, Laurel specializes in Swedish massage, deep tissue therapy, myofascial release, and cupping. She is dedicated to helping her clients find relief, restore balance, and achieve overall wellness through personalized care and intentional touch.

When not working with clients, Laurel continues to expand her knowledge of massage techniques and the ever-evolving science of the human body. Her commitment to helping others feel their best is at the heart of everything she does.