MEET THE PURSUIT TEAM

Dr. Michael Fabrick was born and raised in Hanover, Pennsylvania and attended Slippery Rock University where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. He then went on to receive his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy in May of 2020. While in school, Dr. Fabrick worked as both the assistant coach and strength and conditioning coach for the SRU Women’s Tennis team. In 2017 he designed both a sports performance and injury prevention program that is still utilized by the tennis team at SRU today. During his final tenure as a Doctoral intern, he trained underneath Todd Ellenbecker, who is one of the world’s leading experts on shoulder rehabilitation and is the Vice President of Medical Services for the ATP World Tour. It was at this time, Dr. Fabrick gained his experience in the rehabilitation of recreational, junior, and elite tennis players.

Upon graduating from school, Dr. Fabrick immediately began working and travelling on the professional tennis tour as a Private Physical Therapist to top American, CiCi Bellis. Here he was tasked with handling all aspects of rehabilitation, match preparation, and physical recovery efforts while training in the States and traveling to tournaments abroad. His expertise lies in treating upper extremity injuries, but also enjoys helping patients with back, hip, or leg pain. He is passionate about connecting with his patients and finding a way to lead them back to full health. Additionally, Dr. Fabrick also has his training in advanced manual therapy techniques and dry needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy in order to further specialize.

In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities like tennis, golf, spikeball, frisbee, disc golf, hiking, and swimming. When he’s not being active, he enjoys the challenge of learning guitar, finding new music, and serving others. He loves being challenged to become better at something new and achieve lofty goals. Most importantly, he is passionate about his faith and serving in his local church and community.

Dr. Trey Martin received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from East Tennessee State University in 2019. Before this, Trey played college baseball at Trevecca University before eventually graduating from Tennessee Tech in 2016. Trey grew up in Clarksville, Tennessee. He has worked with professional athletes from the MLB, NFL, Running, Tri-athlete, and CrossFit worlds, as well as college and high school athletes from all sports. Dr. Martin has also worked, as a Doctoral Intern, at the prestigious Champion PT and Performance under world-renowned sports physical therapists Mike Reinold, Lenny Macrina, Dan Pope, and Dave Tilley. There he learned how to rehabilitate elite athletes and take them to the next level of performance.  Dr. Martin specializes in athlete injuries, shoulder, hip, and back interventions, return to sport programming, and sports performance.  Dr. Martin also has advanced manual therapy and dry needling training with the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.  He also has advanced training in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy that greatly helps improve outcomes after surgery and increase sport performance.

He currently is an Assembly Representative for the East Central District of the FPTA, which in this role, he participates in advocating legislative improvements for physical therapists.  In his free time, he enjoys paddle-boarding, tennis, discovering hole-in-the-wall restaurants with his girlfriend Bailey, traveling, hiking, powerlifting, and writing. Trey believes that there is an athlete in all of us and that you have the power to transform your health through exercise and hands-on treatment. He is passionate about helping his patients perform at their best, live with less pain, and create their healthiest lifestyle.

Dr. Carey Rothschild is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Central Florida.  Dr. Rothschild earned a Bachelor of Health Science in Physical Therapy in 1999 from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Boston University in 2005.  She became board-certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy in 2006 (recertified 2016) and in Sports Physical Therapy in 2012.  In 2018 she completed the course work for the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy.  Her 19 years of clinical practice has been in the areas of orthopedics and sports medicine.  Her research interests include management of running injuries, conditions of the female athlete, and pain neuroscience education.  Dr. Rothschild is an avid runner and triathlete having completed numerous races including the Boston Marathon.

Dr. Christopher Parks was born in Stuart, Florida and grew up in the Orlando area. He attended the University of Central Florida receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science. While at UCF, he worked at the University’s Recreation and Wellness Center as a personal trainer, yoga instructor, and group fitness instructor.

Chris went on to attend Advent Health University for his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. While in grad school he gained several credentials: receiving his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification, his certification in Biomechanics and Human Movement from DBC Fitness in Miami, and completing his 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Greece. Chris has also started his advanced manual therapy training through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.

Dr. Parks has a strong background in functional movement and biomechanics: specializing in sports performance, returning to sport after injury, and treatment of orthopedic injuries. He has worked with hundreds of clients over the years to help them transform their body, recover from injury, eliminate pain, and improve their health.

In his free time, he enjoys being active by playing basketball, doing yoga, going to the beach, and working on his golf game. He also enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and trying out new coffee shops/restaurants.

Dr. Jessica Sparschu was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee and attended the University of Tennessee where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She then went on to attend Belmont University where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

While at Belmont University, she gained several credentials including becoming a Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified Practitioner and an Impact Concussion Management Trained Physical Therapist, along with receiving advanced training in Dry Needling. Dr. Sparschu has started her advanced manual therapy and dry needling training with the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.  Dr. Sparschu has a strong background in biomechanics and orthopedics which allows her to provide the highest level of functional and clinical assessment to direct her skilled treatment.

Jessica spent many years as a competitive dancer, winning numerous region and national titles.  While living in Nashville, she was an instructor at the award-winning SpotLite Dance Studio. Jessica‘s firsthand experience and love for dance resulted in her taking a special interest in dance and performing arts athletes. She stays up to date on the latest research and evidence based treatments, understands dance injuries from the athlete, coach, and sports medicine perspective, and is passionate about helping dancers and other performing arts athletes return to the stage.

In her free time, Jessica enjoys teaching at a local dance studio, spending time outdoors with friends and family, and traveling as much as possible

Pursuit Physical Therapy is committed to providing the best treatment and to exceed expectations throughout your patient experience. We take every measure possible to make sure every patient’s journey towards recovery is an easy one. We are pleased to introduce Sherry Mace, as our Pursuit Concierge Specialist!

Sherry has joined the Pursuit Physical Therapy team to help provide our patients with the very best care and make sure all of our patient’s needs are taken care of. As the Concierge Specialist, Sherry ensures an efficient and smooth patient experience throughout every patient’s journey to full recovery and achieving their goals. Sherry was a small business owner of ”The Field House Sporting Goods Store” and then ”Screenco” in New Albany, Mississippi from 1979 to 1996. She is the mother of 3 sons. Sherry went back to school in 1990 and followed her passion to be a Physical Therapist Assistant and has worked in that field since 1994 graduating in the first class in the state of Mississippi from Itawamba Community College, Fulton Ms. She is now ready for a career change but still desires to serve others with helping customers as Pursuit Concierge Specialist

As Pursuit’s concierge specialist her role will include answering patient’s questions and helping to ensure you receive the best possible care before, during, and after treatment has started. She will also assist with scheduling initial evaluations, treatment sessions, and social media marketing.

We are thrilled to have Sherry join the Pursuit family and feel this will benefit our patients greatly by offering an additional level of support and guidance.