Our Staff

1990 graduate of Andrew University in Berrien Springs, MI, Sherry has practiced in out-patient orthopedic rehabilitation clinics in Southeastern Michigan for over 20 years. She has also served as an adjunct faculty member for Macomb Community College since 1993, instructing courses in Orthopedic Treatment Techniques and Kinesiology for physical therapist assistants. She is an orthopedic certified specialist and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. She was recently added to the staff of the Army Baylor Physical Therapy Program, consulting with Doctoral PT Residents and physical therapists serving at West Point Military Academy and Camp Lejeune.

In 1998, she founded the Michigan Institute for Human Performance (MIHP), a consulting and training company specializing in injury prevention, sport-specific conditioning and orthopedic rehabilitation. In 2005, she developed TriPLAYnar Technology, the methodology of the MIHP Think Tank that is now the basis for the MoveWell Pain-Free Corporate Solution, MIHP’s corporate consulting division. She has served as a consultant to USA Michigan Volleyball and the Detroit Vipers Hockey Organization and is featured on the PBS Shows Zonya’s Health Bites and Get Up and Get Out. She also is a corporate partner with the Health Alliance Plan (HAP).

Sherry is known by her students, peers and seminar participants as a thought leader in biomechanics through her insightful methods in orthopedic rehabilitation, injury prevention and sports-specific conditioning. She is prolific in her ideas of innovative techniques and has captured them in workbooks, video and articles that she produces to support her practice and teachings.

Nicole is a 2005 graduate of the Oakland University Physical Therapy Doctoral Program. Prior to graduating, she completed three clinical rotations in orthopedic rehabilitation, including a rotation at the MIHP Headquarters.

Since joining the MIHP team, she has hit the ground running, contributing her talents and knowledge to helping orthopedic patients reach their rehabilitation goals and improve their daily function. Her strong organizational and problem-solving skills are a great addition to the MIHP Think Tank.

Carol is a 2004 graduate of the Macomb Community College physical therapist assistant program. She is also a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

Carol is also the program director for MoveWell®, delivering seminars and organizing screenings for corporations in the Metro Detroit area. Her clinical background combined with 12 years experience in developing fitness programs and leading group exercise classes for the YMCA, adds depth to the MIHP Think Tank.

Joel is a 2016 graduate of Macomb Community College Physical Therapist Assistant program and is continuing his education at Western University to become a Physician Assistant. Utilizing experience coaching high school football, you will find him managing the MIHP Gym as he corrects movement patterns and advances exercise programs. Joel is also a speaker and Movement Training Specialist for our corporate MoveWell program.