Get to know the Dr's at GOPT!
Name: Dr. Michael Tancini, DPT, PT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1, Pn1
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Personal Motto: Live with Intention, be deliberate and take action to be a little bit better,. Every. Single. Day.
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Whats his story?
Michael grew up in the world of athletics. He played everything from baseball, football, basketball, aggressive inline skating, skateboarding, golf, and much more. He had his share of injuries in which he worked through in order to play. As he went through college baseball and transitioned into competitive "functional-fitness" the one thing he hated most was to see other individuals fail to reach their goals, especially due to pain and physical dysfunction. From that moment he made it his mission to help all individuals achieve their goals through helping them move better and feel better. With teaching others how to move better, they were able to stay healthy, train harder, and achieve their goals. Michael pairs his manual hands on skills with his knowledge and experience in strength and conditioning to help his patients return to doing what they love to do and achieving their goals.
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Education:
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BA in Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT, Campbell University
Advanced Certifications:​
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CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
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OCS - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) - Orthopedic Specialist
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FMT Basic, Rocktape.
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FMT Performance, Rocktape
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FMT Blades - IASTM, Rocktape
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SFMA - Selective Functional Movement Assessment
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FMS - Functional Movement Screen
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Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
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Crossfit Movement and Mobility Trainer: MobilityWOD
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Blood Flow Restriction Training: Owens Recovery Institute
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Structure and Function - Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Sport Performance
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Body Tempering Seminar: Donnie Thompson
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Pose Method® Certified Technique Specialists
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Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certificate in Exercise Nutrition
Athletic History:
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Collegiate Baseball Player 2008-2010
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Crossfit Games Individual Regional Athlete: 2012, 2013, 2014
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Wodapalooza Fitness Festival: 2015 Elite Individual competitor
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Granite Games Team Member: 2015
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Crossfit Games Team Regional Athlete: 2017
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USA Weightlifting American Open Finals: 2018
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USA Weightlifting American Open Finals: 2020
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USA Weightlifting American Open Finals: 2021
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Crossfit Quarterfinals Competitor 2021
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Master Fitness Collective Championship Competitor 2021
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70.3 Ironman Finisher 2022
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USA Weightlifting North American Open Finals: 2022
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USA Weightlifting North American Open Finals: 2023
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70.3 Ironman Finisher 2023
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Name: Dr. Meische Cox
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Personal Motto: We are defined by what can be, not what was and if it scares you it might be worth running towards.
What’s her story?
Meische’s passion for rehab and physical therapy started at the age of 13 when she blew out her knee playing soccer, requiring surgery, and subsequently felt like her world had ended. Over her high school and collegiate career she spent years in physical therapy and witnessed the impact a strong rehab team can have on a person’s physical and personal life. Ultimately, she was able to return to competition after each injury and ended her career as a four year varsity collegiate athlete at Frostburg State University. She graduated from Frostburg State as a Certified Athletic Trainer giving her the opportunity to work with collegiate athletes. She went on to pursue her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University. While pursuing her graduate degree she worked with a local high school, Loweville High. There she implemented and developed their athletic training program and was responsible for all student-athletes. She has specialized as a concussion specialist and has specialized in injury analysis and fit for sport protocols at various clinics. Her path through the physical therapy realm has given her the opportunity to work in various outpatient settings that ranged from sport clinics to sub-acute rehab settings and challenged her in the front of rehabbing all athletes and expanding her definition of athlete. Her most recent adventure was being employed with the United States Air Force at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska where she worked with active-duty members to return to duty and maintain the mission. Her physical therapy journey has lent her the opportunity to work with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and stages of life. Her experiences have allowed her to grow as a clinician and bring a different perspective to rehabilitation.
Her Physical Therapy Motto: We are all athletes, it's a frame of mind and reference. Athlete’s need to return to their best: the highest level of competition whether it be the collegiate level, high school, competition level, weekend warriors, chasing their kids around, work, or an active overall lifestyle or simply just being able to gain movement. Meische’s goal in the rehab of her patient’s is to take every “athlete” and return them to their life’s passion.
Education:
Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training from Frostburg State University - Certified Athletic Trainer
Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University
Advanced Certifications (include fitness and nutrition certifications):​
Dry Needling Certification through IDN
Name: Dr. Cameron Pelletier
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Personal Motto: Change is hard, not impossible. Invest in your health as you would in your wealth.
What’s His story?
Cameron was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina. He graduated from East Carolina University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Supply Chain Management. After working in corporate sales for years, Cameron decided he wanted to make a change. As an athlete he wanted to somehow combine the experience of building relationships as you get in sales with healthcare and performance. Physical therapy was the answer. In 2019 Cameron graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
After graduating, Cameron moved to New Mexico and worked in acute care assisting patients recovering from major surgeries and joint replacements. He then made his way to Puerto Rico where he lived the last 2 years working with a spectrum of injuries in an outpatient orthopedic setting before returning to North Carolina.
Cameron is a movement optimist and believes in the strength and resiliency of the human body. He wants to help individuals combat their pain, manage their stress, and improve their performance in the gym and everyday life. He is aware of how much pain can impact all aspects of life, including mental health, nutrition, sleep, and recovery. Using movement as medicine empowers the person, actively includes them in their recovery journey, and allows the body to make adaptations to build overall capacity. Whether you’re injured, looking to improve your health, or pursuing a personal goal, Cameron wants to be on your team to guide you, support you, and cheer you on.
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy, MUSC, 2019