Julia Andriotis is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over a decade of clinical experience and a specialization in running rehabilitation. Originally from Arkansas, she moved to Kansas City in late 2024 and is thrilled to bring her passion for helping runners stay strong, healthy, and injury-free to the local community.

Certified through runDNA and trained in dry needling, Julia combines evidence-based practice with a personal love for running and racing. She believes in treating the runner, not just the injury, with a strong emphasis on strength training as a key component of long-term performance and resilience.

Julia fell in love with running during the early days of the pandemic when gyms shut down and the trails became her outlet. Since then, she’s run multiple half marathons as well as completed her first full marathon, so she knows what it takes to train for every one of those 26.2 miles. She has become deeply connected to the running community through local run clubs in Kansas City. Outside the clinic, you’ll likely find her hiking, biking, or backpacking - activities she shares with her fiancé, whom she met on a trail.

She’s excited to work with Kansas City runners of all levels, from first-time 5Kers to seasoned marathoners, helping them move better, train smarter, and enjoy the journey.

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Dr. Jason Gearhart is the owner and founder of Vital Six Physical Therapy and Performance. Dr. Gearhart received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology. In 2014, he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he was an assistant for outpatient orthopedic testing and diagnosis to graduate students. He then went on to complete a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopedic Physical Therapy at the #1 ranked physical therapy school in the United States - Washington University St. Louis.

Dr. Gearhart also has advanced manual therapy training with the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. and is considered an expert in orthopedic physical therapy.

Dr. Gearhart’s special interests include the treatment of shoulder, hip, and low back pain, spinal disorders, sports injuries, manual therapy, tennis-related injuries, running injuries, and solving complex patient cases that have failed other treatment approaches. He prides himself on getting his patients better faster, by using the most current evidence-based interventions, and doing what is best for the patient’s goals.

His core belief is that it is not about the physician, the physical therapist, or the insurance company: it is about what is truly best for the patient. Dr. Gearhart resides in Kansas City, MO, and enjoys promoting a healthy lifestyle, exercising, tennis, playing tennis, reading, and spending time with his better half Sarah and dog Remy.

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Dr. Emily is a dedicated and compassionate physical therapist whose passion lies in helping others restore their mobility, regain independence, and do what they love, pain-free. With a deep-rooted commitment to improving the lives of her patients, she has built a reputation for providing exceptional care.

Dr. Emily holds a Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Movement Science and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Missouri State University in 2021. Since graduating, she has taken numerous hands-on continuing education courses to ensure that she can effectively treat her patients backed by the latest research.

Throughout her career, Dr. Emily has gained invaluable experience working with patients of all ages and backgrounds. Whether treating athletes recovering from sports injuries or elderly individuals seeking to enhance their quality of life, she approaches each case with empathy, expertise, and a personalized treatment plan tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

Dr. Emily resides in Kansas City, MO with her better half, Matt, and their dog Brodie. She loves to run, hike, play pickleball, go to the movies, explore breweries, and go to concerts.

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