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Meet the Team That Puts You First

We're not just physical therapists - we're your partners in getting back to what you love. Our team combines expert clinical skills with genuine care for your goals, concerns, and the life you want to live. Every session is about you, your progress, and your success.

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Why We Do What We Do

More Than Movement was born from a simple belief: everyone deserves to feel strong, capable, and free in their body. We've seen too many people get shuffled through crowded clinics where they're treated like just another number.

That's not how healing works.

We believe in the power of truly listening to your story, your concerns, and your goals. We believe in taking the time to understand not just what hurts, but why it hurts and how to prevent it from happening again. Most importantly, we believe in empowering you with the knowledge and confidence to maintain your progress long after our sessions end.This is more than physical therapy.

This is about giving you back control over your body and your life.

Our Values

What Drives Us Every Day

EMPATHY

We see the person behind the pain and meet you exactly where you are in your journey.

EMPOWERMENT

We guide you toward lasting independence and confidence in your movement and recovery.

CONNECTION

We build real relationships and foster trust through genuine 1-on-1 care and attention.

Meet the team

Meet the physical therapists who are dedicated to helping you move better and live pain-free.

Nick Perugini
Nick Perugini
Owner | Physical Therapist & Performance Coach

Raised by coaches, I learned that coaching is more than a job - it’s a way of guiding people through tough moments.

That belief shaped my path, from working with elite athletes to helping people overcome decades of pain. The worst part of pain isn’t the pain. It’s losing what makes you feel like you.

My mission is to help you reclaim movement, identity, and joy. This is More Than Movement.

Corey Richards
Corey Richards
Physical Therapist & Performance Coach

A Philly sports fan and former college lacrosse player, I found my calling in PT after three ACL tears.

I studied Biology at Dickinson and earned my DPT from Arcadia. Before PT school, I coached athletes of all levels. When I’m not helping clients move pain-free, I’m reading at my local coffee shop or dreaming of my future dog.

Fun fact: I once got lost in a corn maze for 3 hours and was rescued by a farmer on a tractor.

Kelly Brown
Kelly Brown
Performance Coach

A Philly native, Kelly brings extensive coaching experience in both group fitness and 1-on-1 training.

Her passion for helping others feel strong and capable fuels her work every day. Whether designing strength circuits or celebrating someone's first push-up, Kelly brings energy, compassion, and belief in sustainable progress. She's a firm believer that movement should be fun and empowering - not punishment.

Fun fact about Kelly: She once auditioned for a reality cooking show... and burned the rice in round one.

Kris Bittel
Kris Bittel
Performance Coach

A Connecticut native turned Penn State grad, I found my passion for fitness through swimming, coaching, and the gym.

I’m NASM-certified and studying for my CSCS, committed to helping clients become the best version of themselves. I love training, cooking creative meals, and crushing games of Catan.

Fun fact: My contract includes a clause—I refuse to wear shorts longer than a 5-inch inseam.

Malti McKinnon
Malti McKinnon
Physical Therapist & Performance Coach

From rural PA to Philly, I built my path through kinesiology, personal training, and a DPT from Temple.

I love helping people thrive through movement. Off the clock, I lift weights, backpack, cook, and play ultimate frisbee at a national level.


Fun fact: I was homeschooled until 7th grade—and yes, I turned out just fine.

Ian Dietrich
Ian Dietrich
Physical Therapist & Performance Coach

I grew up in Coatesville, PA and studied kinesiology at Penn State before earning my DPT from Arcadia.

I’m also a CSCS with 5+ years of coaching experience. When I’m not training clients or competing in professional ultimate frisbee, I’m skiing, reading, or strength training.

Fun fact: I had a pig named Clarabell who learned to open soup cans, so we had to childproof the kitchen.

Andrew Hawk
Andrew Hawk
Physical Therapist

Andrew hails from the Lehigh Valley with personal and professional endurance experience.

After competing in cross country at Lynchburg, he completed his DPT at DeSales University. His competitive running background informs his rehab approach - he understands athletes and helps people return stronger.

Fun fact: He remembers every split time from his college 5Ks... even years later.

Christian Rodgers
Christian Rodgers
Performance Coach &
Student Physical Therapist

Christian grew up in Bucks County and graduated from Temple with a Kinesiology degree.

A lifelong athlete, he blends strength training and endurance running into well-rounded coaching.

Currently pursuing his DPT, Christian brings evidence-based approaches to help unlock performance and overcome injuries.

Fun fact: He once ran a mile every hour for 24 straight hours—voluntarily.

Val Mertin
Val Mertin
Director of Operations

Born and raised in Delco, Val first came to MTM as a client with chronic neck and back pain.

After experiencing quality care firsthand, she joined the team. Now she's the organizational glue—managing intakes, scheduling, and ensuring every new face feels like family.

With sharp attention to detail and warmth, she makes the experience seamless.

Fun fact: She has a spreadsheet ranking every Wawa hoagie she's ever eaten.

Want to join the team?

The More Than Movement team is rapidly expanding and also looking for passionate professionals to help our community thrive. Email us your resume and a cover letter and we will reach out to you soon.

Real Stories from Real People

“I would recommend anyone who has or is recovering from an injury to reach out to the More Than Movement team. Because of the team and their efforts, I am in overall better shape than I was prior to my injury.”
Donovan Stuard
"It's hard to put into words the impact that More Than Movement is making on the fitness/rehab world. Nick & his team are some of the kindest, most knowledgeable coaches and physical therapists in the industry - so much so that we refer our clients exclusively to this facility (one of our coaches is even a client). Their level of care, respect, and expertise is unparalleled."
Strength Haüs
"Nick’s coaching has been invaluable, I’m extremely grateful to him and MTM! Anytime I hear someone complain about a sports injury, I'll chime in to say "You've gotta check out MTM, it'll be a life changing experience!"
Stephanie Grau
"Ian is my main physical therapist and 10/10 would recommend. His plan is so personalized and intentional, and I'm finally feeling like I might not have to be someone at 33 managing chronic knee and shoulder issues and can get back into the shape I want to be in and probably better shape than I've ever been. He's taught me how to work out properly. Him and the MTM crew have been a life changer and I'm very thankful for them!"
Jim Kantner
"The team at More than Movement are the best. I signed up for their MVP program in preparation of my first half marathon. Not only did they keep me super strong during training, I really enjoyed the process getting there. I learned so many useful strength training tools that I will take with me. Love these guys!!"
Shealyn Kilroy
"Meeting Nick was AMAZING. He listened to my concerns and designed a program to tailor my recovery/strength-training needs. We worked on the moves together and I now go into the studio twice a week doing a workout that is supervised. I am SO grateful to have found MTM and I look forward to going each week!"
Auggy Augs
"I have been having recurring back issues for almost 10 years. Malti McKinnon listened to my concerns, and built a program that gave me the physical AND mental tools to continue my fitness journey without the constant fear of injury I’ve been carrying. I cannot recommend this place enough."
Colin Kane
"Initially, I was doing 1:1 sessions twice a week with Corey. I can't say enough good things about him and the program he tailored for me. After a month of 1:1, I moved on to their hybrid model twice a week with Morgan, Malti, and Nick. Again, can't say enough good things about all these folks! I could rant and rave about how much I love MTM. If you need PT and training, look no further."
Josh Soldiers
"The best place to recover from an injury. I had been suffering with a painful injury that was keeping me from working out for a long time. Malti was my physical therapist and I highly recommend her, she was absolutely wonderful."
K. Car.

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