Founders/Instructors

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Kent Keyser graduated from the Cal State University Northridge Physical Therapy Program in 1978. He has worked primarily in sports physical therapy / athletic training and orthopedic manual therapy in the Northwest since 1978. Mr. Keyser continued his post-graduate education with graduate studies in kinesiology, athletic training and anatomy, and earned a Masters of Science degree in Human Anatomy from the University of Oregon. He has taken over 300 continuing education courses and is certified at the advanced level in manipulative therapy through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT), for which he is a BOD/faculty/clinical instructor. Mr. Keyser is also a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist through the APTA, and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT) for 15 years. Mr. Keyser first attended FO I with Gregg Johnson in 1985, has been teaching FO I for the Institute of Physical Art since 1989, and is currently a Primary Instructor. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT) program with IPA.  Presently, Mr. Keyser provides outpatient care at his private practice in Eugene, OR. He previously taught part time at the University of Oregon in the graduate program for Exercise and Movement Sciences, and teaches continuing education courses for several providers. He enjoys camping with his family which now includes four beautiful grandchildren. 

Tim Crunk is owner of Crunk Physical Therapy, PC located in Greenville, SC and co-owner of Crunkeyser, LLC Comprehensive Manual Therapy Seminars.  He has 30 years experience treating a variety of orthopaedic dysfunctions and has been teaching various manual therapy courses across the country for the past 25 years. He serves as board member and examiner for the Functional Manual Therapy™ Certification (CFMT) offered through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA), as site director for American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved residency training programs and also as APTA Fellowship Faculty through the IPA.  Dr. Crunk previously served as an Adjunct Professor for the University of Delaware DPT and Touro College Advanced Masters programs. Dr. Crunk graduated from the University of Delaware with a B.S. degree in Physical Therapy.  Soon after he received his Certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  Dr. Crunk completed his Advanced Masters in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy with an emphasis in Manual Therapy through Touro College School of Health Sciences in Bay Shore, NY and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA.  He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedics (OCS) through the APTA, a Certified Functional Manual Therapist with Distinction (CFMT) through the IPA and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT).  Dr. Crunk is also certified in Functional Dry Needling through Kinecticore.

Dr. Crunk enjoys backpacking and hiking with his family whenever he has a chance.