The Crew
“We care about the process. The day-to-day. How you feel, what you do, and what you want. We care about why it’s easier and less painful to work, play, and live. We care about making our athletes better, and our adults stronger. We care about the science, and we care about the craft. Our passion and knowledge show up everyday in the work we do. Trust us with your goals, and we’ll get you there, together.”
#teamFORTE
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Erik Winberg PT, DPT, CSCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Strength and Conditioning SpecialistUU DPT Class 2019 CSCS Certification (athlete focused training)
Erik focuses on education and treatment. He knows that patients want answers and a plan, not just an exercise or a massage. Erik’s goals for his patients include: getting back on the field, back to work, and back to life without limitations. Erik writes programs for athletes and adults, and is the bridge between rehab and performance for those who need it.
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Julie Winberg
Office Manager, Billing Specialist, Mother of the YEAR.
Coming out of retirement as a teacher Julie decided to take on a new role in life, medical billing. Despite everyone warning her against it, she took it head on and learned everything from scratch. Julie has been a runner, lifter, and fitness enthusiast her whole life.
Her problem solving skills allow her to jump in and wear many hats in our company.
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Seth Richardson
Seth’s internship experience with us this past summer, led to his addition on staff as he pursues his CSCS. Seth has extensive experience in martial arts and combat sports wrestling for Utica Universities team the past three years. Seth uses his experience in CrossFit to help develop advanced workouts for our adult clients. Seth writes programs for athletes and adults, and coaches classes day-to-day. Seth notices the small things, in form and in programming. This goes a long way with the clients who need the dialed in fixes.
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David Winberg
With over 40 years of experience in human resource management, our newest team member brings invaluable expertise gained from a diverse range of professional settings.
Having recently retired, he chose to join us to oversee HR functions, payroll, and team coordination. His seasoned leadership and extensive background enable him to foster a cohesive work environment, ensuring that everyone stays organized and aligned with our goals. His presence strengthens our team’s foundation and enhances our operational efficiency.
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Makayla Arnold, BS, SPT
Makayla joined our team after spending the summer with us during her clinical rotation. This past May, she graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from Utica University and continues her education in the DPT graduate program. During her four years of undergraduate studies at Utica, she was a member of the field hockey team. Her experience as a college athlete and physical therapy student makes her a valuable asset to both athlete training programs and providing quality, patient-centered care. She is passionate about helping individuals reach their goals and looks forward to continuing to grow her skills while supporting our patients and athletes.

