About Us
Our company name Portal is adapted from the mathematician and scientist Eric Weinstein who describes the portal as a transformational doorway through which one can access his or her higher self. Our hope is to be the portal that helps you move through your pain to access your potential and get back to pursuing your life to the fullest. Human growth and development is a process that, at times, involves hurdles and injuries; oftentimes a catalyst is needed to jumpstart the journey toward healing and recovery. We pride ourselves in being that catalyst and providing you with the tools to take control of your pain so that you can achieve your physical goals and experience a more fulfilling life. Health and wellness extends beyond exercise and involves a variety of factors that all play a role in making you feel good and move well. Our goal is to help you address those areas and maximize your function so that you can get back to enjoying the life you love.
Meet the Therapists
Tyler
A native of Chesapeake, Tyler attended Old Dominion & Norfolk State University playing football for the Monarchs & Spartans, ultimately graduating from NSU in 2016 with his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. He returned to ODU to pursue his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree finishing in 2020 and is now a licensed physical therapist through the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. Tyler is passionate about orthopedics and has completed post-graduate coursework to become certified in Dry Needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Outside of work Tyler enjoys playing sports, surfing, snowboarding, & anything active with Taylor and their sons, Peyton and Emmett.
Taylor
Taylor earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech in 2016. She went on to complete the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Old Dominion University in 2020 and became a licensed physical therapist through the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. Since finishing school, she has completed post-graduate coursework in pelvic health, becoming a Pregnancy/Postpartum Certified Exercise Specialist, and plans to continue her education in treatments for a variety of orthopedic and pelvic issues. In her free time, Taylor enjoys Crossfit, going to the beach, and spending time with Tyler and their boys, Peyton and Emmett.