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ALL ABOUT RACE DAY EDUCATION + PERFORMANCE

  • CORE VALUES EDUCATION

  • Deliver high-quality online and LIVE CE courses.

  • Provide an easy to follow platform for learning.

  • Foster learning and communication through social media.

  • Assist healthcare professionals in meeting their state CE requirements without sacrificing time away from family.

  • Provide cost-effective CE courses      

  • CORE VALUES PERFORMANCE REHABILITATION

  • Help individuals, runners, cyclists, and triathletes achieve their goals and perform at their highest level.

  • Establish meaningful relationships with our athletes/patients

  • Improve overall movement patterns and guide our athletes/patients to get back to what they enjoy most. 

  • Create a friendly, God-centered environment in which to learn and train.

  • Participate in philanthropic activities.

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YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Jonathan Gallas, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, CSCS

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Jon is currently practicing as a physical therapist at ORS Physical Therapy in Belvidere, IL. He continues to enjoy running, cycling, and watching his kids play sports. His accomplishments include:

PhD in Physical Therapy

Associate Professor Bowling Green State University

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Cert DN. spine, upper/lower quarter
FMS certified

Certified Stryd Running Coach

Certified Gold Level Bike Fitter

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Arron Buck, PT, DPT

Arron Buck grew up in Rockford, IL, where he still resides today with his favorite girl Wynnie, his dog.  His passion for sports, particularly baseball, fueled his drive to pursue a career in physical therapy.  A left knee injury from his time as a catcher motivated him to explore the field of PT, ultimately leading him to his passion.  He completed both his undergraduate and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degrees at Carroll University, where he also played baseball.

Arron completed the Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN) course in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022, further enhancing his expertise.  With his personal sports experience and comprehensive education, he is committed to helping individuals recover and perform at their best.

Erin Thomas, PT, DPT

Erin Thomas is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at OrthoIllinois, where she has been helping patients improve their mobility and quality of life since 2019.  She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA, before completing her DPT at Northern Illinois University.  In 2021, she further enhanced her expertise by becoming certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN).  Outside of her professional work, Erin is a proud mother to two young children, Eyla (3) and Rutledge[Rutt] (6 months), and enjoys spending time with her husband and family.  She has a special interest in continuing education in manual therapy treatments and potentially pelvic floor therapy.  She is deeply passionate about combining her education and experience to provide compassionate, personalized care to her patients.  




Jonathan Gallas, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, CSCS

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YOUR PERFORMANCE COACH

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