Shepherdsville

Luke is the center director. He obtained a doctorate of physical therapy in 2018 from the University of Kentucky and an undergraduate degree in exercise science in 2015 from the University of Louisville. While at the University of Louisville, he was a member of the football team. Luke is certified in dry needling and enjoys treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions. He enjoys physical activity, recreational sports, reading and spending time with friends and family.

Nathan is from Louisville and graduated from Fairdale High School. He received his bachelor of science in exercise science/sports medicine from Campbellsville University in 2009, where he played baseball, threw javelin and worked in the athletic training room. Nathan graduated with his doctorate of physical therapy from Bellarmine University in 2019. His clinical interests include orthopaedic, manual therapy and vestibular rehabilitation, as well as treatment of the spine and shoulder. Nathan has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 2016 and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) since 2018. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife, son and dog, reading, watching sports (mostly UK), mountain biking and hiking.

Allison is from Maysville, KY. She graduated from Morehead State University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and University of Kentucky in 2019 with a doctorate of physical therapy. She is also a graduate of the Cincinnati VA Medical Center & University of Cincinnati Residency in Geriatric Physical Therapy program and will take the geriatric certified specialist exam in 2021. She has clinical experience in skilled nursing, inpatient care, geriatric wellness and outpatient care. Allison’s clinical interests include geriatrics, orthopedics, fall prevention and patients with memory loss. She has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2016 and APTA Geriatrics since 2019. She enjoys running, outdoor activities, watching sports and spending time with friends and family.

Nicole is a native of Shepherdsville and a proud graduate of Bullitt Central High School. In 2009, she earned her associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Jefferson Community and Technical College. Having joined our KORT team in 2009, Nicole spent her first five years after graduation as an inpatient therapist and transitioned to outpatient therapy in 2014. Nicole’s clinical interests include orthopedics and geriatrics. Nicole and her fiancé James are proud parents of their 3 year old daughter and newborn son. In their spare time they enjoy spending time outdoors with their two children and two dogs.