Dr. Justin Meiser, DPT, PES
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Justin earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his graduate degree from Saint Francis University where he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy.
He has practiced in both outpatient and inpatient physical therapy settings giving him a vast understanding of the various phases of rehabilitation. He takes pride in helping people achieve their goals so that they can live their life without physical limitations. His frustration with the current systems and limitations causing his patients to be underserved is what caused him to create Breakaway Performance Therapy.
He wanted to give people the opportunity to experience physical therapy on their terms, not somebody sitting at a desk in Chicago deciding what is best for them. He also feels that athletes and active people are often overlooked by physical therapy because they may not be approved by their insurance to receive physical therapy thus discouraging them from getting the help they need. His movement expertise has helped many active people return to the activities that they love.
He has recently completed his performance enhancement specialist certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) to better serve his athletes and active patients. He has also completed various other orthopedic and sport related courses over his career to better serve his patients.
He enjoys spending time with his family, working out, kayaking, fishing, hunting, sprint car racing. His passion for helping people comes from his own determination to maintain a healthy lifestyle and encouraging others to do the same.
Kelly Shea, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kelly has worked in the health field since 2008 in different various rehab settings ranging from skilled nursing facilities, in-patient acute rehab to out-patient orthopedics. Specializing in out-patient orthopedic rehab with emphasis placed on proper body mechanics, motor and functional control and joint mechanics, Kelly strives on improving overall life capabilities with less pain and increased ease. Kelly loves to interact with her clients to ensure that their visits are enjoyable, stress-free and comfortable.
Kelly grew up in inner-city Pittsburgh and moved to Altoona in October of 2010. She never looked back after falling in love with the small town because of the friendlier atmosphere and close-knit community. She pursued her Physical Therapist Assistance degree at Mount Aloysius and graduated in 2014. Since then she has loved working in various settings to gain experience and knowledge about the different aspects of Physical Therapy.
Kelly loves to hunt, fish, garden and basically anything outdoor related. She can spend hours in her garden pulling weeds or just admiring all of the flowers growing. Kelly has two kids that she loves to spend time with coloring, tickling and watching movies. Kelly and her kids enjoy looking for cool bugs outside and flying kites. She loves to cook at home and experiment with homemade spices and seasonings. Kelly’s dream is to build a life for her kids where they can enjoy every day and not worry about the little things in life.
