ABOUT THE DOCTOR | Chapel Hill NC| Ground To Overhead Physical Therapy

Get to know the Dr's at GOPT!

Name: Dr. Michael Tancini, DPT, PT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1, Pn1

Personal Motto: Live with Intention, be deliberate and take action to be a little bit better,. Every. Single. Day.

Whats his story?

Michael grew up in the world of athletics. He played everything from baseball, football, basketball, aggressive inline skating, skateboarding, golf, and much more. He had his share of injuries in which he worked through in order to play. As he went through college baseball and transitioned into competitive "functional-fitness" the one thing he hated most was to see other individuals fail to reach their goals, especially due to pain and physical dysfunction. From that moment he made it his mission to help all individuals achieve their goals through helping them move better and feel better. With teaching others how to move better, they were able to stay healthy, train harder, and achieve their goals. Michael pairs his manual hands on skills with his knowledge and experience in strength and conditioning to help his patients return to doing what they love to do and achieving their goals.

Education:

BA in Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT, Campbell University

Advanced Certifications:

CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
OCS - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) - Orthopedic Specialist
FMT Basic, Rocktape.
FMT Performance, Rocktape
FMT Blades - IASTM, Rocktape
SFMA - Selective Functional Movement Assessment
FMS - Functional Movement Screen
Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
Crossfit Movement and Mobility Trainer: MobilityWOD
Blood Flow Restriction Training: Owens Recovery Institute
Structure and Function - Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Sport Performance
Body Tempering Seminar: Donnie Thompson
Pose Method® Certified Technique Specialists
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certificate in Exercise Nutrition
Barbell Rehab Olympic Weightlifting
Barbell Rehab: Unique Considerations for the Female Barbell Athlete

Athletic History:

Collegiate Baseball Player 2008-2010
Crossfit Games Individual Regional Athlete: 2012, 2013, 2014
Wodapalooza Fitness Festival: 2015 Elite Individual competitor
Granite Games Team Member: 2015
Crossfit Games Team Regional Athlete: 2017
USA Weightlifting American Open Finals: 2018
USA Weightlifting American Open Finals: 2020
USA Weightlifting American Open Finals: 2021
Crossfit Quarterfinals Competitor 2021
Master Fitness Collective Championship Competitor 2021
70.3 Ironman Finisher 2022
USA Weightlifting North American Open Finals: 2022
USA Weightlifting North American Open Finals: 2023
70.3 Ironman Finisher 2023

Name: Ethan Foy, PT, DPT, CF-L1

Personal Motto: It doesn’t matter how slow you go, just don’t stop.

What’s his story?

Ethan is from Chapel Hill, NC. He played baseball and ice hockey growing up, starting sport performance training at age 11. Through this, he developed an appreciation for hard work and physical fitness beyond what is needed for sport. Throughout his undergraduate studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, he knew he wanted to work in a profession that allowed him to help others, but was unsure what career path he should take. His experience working as a personal trainer and functional fitness instructor fostered an interest in helping others use movement to improve overall function and reach their goals. He found physical therapy to be the perfect avenue to apply his professional knowledge with his background as an athlete and coach and passion for physical fitness. With the clinical skills gained in school, Ethan focuses on promoting healing, optimizing movement, and improving performance. Ethan believes in a holistic and collaborative approach to care and harnessing the strengths of each patient in order to achieve the best outcomes possible.

Education:

BS in Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Advanced Certifications (include fitness and nutrition certifications):

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Dry Needling - Institute of Clinical Excellence