Staff
Travis Neff, PT, ATC, CSCS (Owner)
E-mail: travis@boostkc.com
Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Biography: Travis has 13 years of experience providing physical therapy, rehabilitation, athletic training and sports performance training. He started BOOST in 2008 out of his desire to provide the finest physical therapy and sports performance service in the KC metro.Travis is the former Head Athletic Trainer and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Kansas City Brigade (2006-2008), Rehabilitation consultant for the Kansas City Wizards (2004-2006), Interned for the Kansas City Chiefs (2003), and student athletic trainer for the University of Missouri-Columbia (2000-2003). Travis and his wife Misty are proud parents of 3 children, Isaac (6) and Hayley (4) and Sydney (1).
Ryan Johnson, PT, DPT, CSMT
E-mail: ryan@boostkc.com
Physical Therapist
Biography: Ryan received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from Southwest Baptist University in December of 2000 and graduated from Missouri Western State University in 1998 with a BS in Biology. Ryan completed his post-professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Kansas in 2009. Ryan is a Certified Spinal Manual Therapist (CSMT) from the International Spine and Pain Institute (www.ispinstitute.com), attaining this certification in July of 2010. Clinical interests include treating spinal related conditions, aquatics, working with athletes and sports-minded individuals, pain management, and educating/mentoring students and therapists. Recreational interests include playing golf, weight training, and coaching high school football.
Chris Maguire, DPT
E-mail: chris@boostkc.com
Physical Therapist
Biography: Chris is a native of Kansas City and graduate of Rockhurst University’s Doctoral Physical Therapy program. Prior to PT school, Chris attended Southwestern College where he was a two time all conference performer in football and won seven conference championships in track. In his free time he enjoys running, working out, and spending time with his wife Lindsay and there dog Ozzy. Chris brings an extensive background in sports and enjoys helping others overcome injuries and watching them return to the top of their game.
Zach Koelling, PT
E-mail: zkoelling@boostkc.com
Physical Therapist
Biography: Zach graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2007. Zach attended Oak Park High School and was an accomplished wrestler. He is newly married to Nicki Koelling and has a dog named Tetlee. He joined BOOST November 2009.
Gary Eichenberger, DPT
E-mail: gary@boostkc.com
Physical Therapist
Biography: Gary graduated from Iowa State University with Bachelor of Science in Human Health and Performance and went on to obtained his doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University. Prior to Iowa State he played collegiate football as a defensive back at Waldorf College. He joined Boost in June 2010.
Gini Fite, PTA, ATC, BS
E-mail: gini@boostkc.com
Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Athletic Trainer
Biography: Bio Coming Soon
Greg Huff, MS
E-mail: gregboostkc.com
Sports Performance Director
Biography: Greg received his master’s degree from KU in Exercise Physiology, after earning a BS in Exercise Science from UCM. Greg specializes in Sports Performance, Functional Strength Training, Nutrition, and Sport Specific Training. He has worked all over the United States including Rochester, MN, Scottsdale, AZ, and Alanta, GA. He has experience working with children as young as 6 years old up to professional athletes. Greg and his wife are proud parents of daughter named Addison Ruth (1).
Alphonso Hodge, BS
E-mail: alphonso@boostkc.com
Sports Performance Site Manager, Lee’s Summit
Biography: Alphonso holds a BS in Exercise Science from the University of Miami-Ohio where he was a four year letterman in football, 1st team All MAC as a defensive back, 5th round pick of the NFL 2005 Draft, former NFL player with the KC Chiefs, NY Jets and Cleveland Gladiators of the AFL. Currently plays for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Alphonso’s pro career and experience has given him the opportunity to participate in sports performance programming across the nation. Specializes in football skills, strength training and SAQ training.
Bryan Tunison, BS
E-mail: bryan@boostkc.com
Sports Performance Site Manager, Independence
Biography: Bryan was born and raised in Lee’s Summit. Graduated from O’Hara High School, x2 All-State Soccer Player, I also wrestled in high school. Went on to play soccer at Avila University here in Kansas City. Earned my BS in Sports Science and Human Performance. In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer, cycling and playing the occasional round of golf when I am not hanging out with my girlfriend, Megan and our dog Brinkley.
Drake Pollard
E-mail: drake@boostkc.com
Sports Performance Site Manager, Liberty
Biography: Drake attended the University of Central Missouri, graduating with BS in Kinesiology and Corporate Fitness. He was apart of the UCM Fighting Mule football team for 5 years, playing free safety and wide receiver. He graduated high school from Excelsior Springs. Drake specializes in Sports Performance Training, Sport Specific training, and Team training.
Ryan Ruble
E-mail: ryan@boostkc.com
Sports Performance Trainer
Biography: Ryan is an engineering student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Prior to attending UMKC he played Division 1 soccer at the University of Memphis. He was a student athlete at the University of Memphis from 2007-2010, and was a member of the All-Conference CUSA team. He graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 2007. He was an All-State 400m runner in Track, as well as All-State in soccer.
Kayla Hamblen
E-mail: kayla@boostkc.com
Sports Performance Trainer
Biography: Kayla is a full-time student at Rockhurst University. She is majoring in Exercise Science and then plans to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She attended Raytown High school where she lettered four years in Varsity Softball and Student Council. She played competitive softball for 10 years.
Kurtis Jones, BS
E-mail: kurtis@boostkc.com
Business Manager
Biography: Kurtis graduated from Missouri Western State University with a BS in Business Marketing in 2006. Kurtis and his wife Holly have been married for 4 years. He joined Boost in June 2010.
Brook Gray
E-mail: brook@boostkc.com
Administrative Assistant
Biography: Brook was pleased to join the Boost team in January 2011. She attended Mid America Nazarene University after graduating from Lee’s Summit High School. She has been married to her husband Shawn for twelve years. They have two sons named Ashton and Landon. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing volleyball and softball whenever possible, reading and knitting. Brook and her husband also invest their time and hearts developing a new church in the area. She is glad to be a part of a team who truly care about patients improving and athletes becoming stronger.
Kim Beasley
E-mail: kim@boostkc.com
Administrative Assistant
Biography: Kim Beasley is a Pittsburg State University graduate, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She is a certified group fitness instructor, and actively leads outdoor boot camps in Kearney, Missouri for her recently established business, Project Fitness North. Kim and her husband Bryan are the parents of three daughters, Emily, Bryanna, and Madelyn.
Megan Newland
E-mail: megan@boostkc.com
Certifications Coming Soon
Biography: Megan graduated from Park University with Bachelors in Business. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and coaching for a local soccer club.
