Spine and Sport welcomes new physical therapist Bryan Kist to the team. “Bryan has an extensive background in physical therapy and his experience and knowledge make him a great asset to Spine and Sport,” said owner Dr. Jacques Beauchamp.  

Kist worked as a senior physical therapist at New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center from 2002-2007 after earning his Master of Science in physical therapy from New York Medical College. There, he gained experience treating patients with acute conditions including orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery, general medical/surgical, oncology, cardiology, cardio-thoracic surgery, pulmonary rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics and vestibular rehabilitation.  

Kist has completed the competency based certification for vestibular rehabilitation, recognized by the APTA for advanced clinical practice.  Kist helped to develop the outpatient vestibular program at Columbia University Medical Center in New York and worked as their vestibular physical therapist.

Spine and Sport offers physical therapy, personal training and weight management programs. The physical therapists are board certified clinical specialists and/or have advanced certifications in treatment of spinal pathology.  

The business is open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. and has locations in Rincon and Wilmington Island, with Richmond Hill opening Jan. 7.