Meet the staff.
Nick Lopez, DPT
Nick graduated from Wheeling Jesuit Universities Doctorate of Physical therapy program in 2015. Nick's interest in physical therapy began in high school when he was a patient rehabbing a torn ACL and dislocated elbow. Nick was a local graduate of Canon McMillan high school where he played football and wrestled. Upon graduating in 2007, Nick attended Shenandoah University studying Biology while also playing one year of football and three years of lacrosse.
Nick continues to enjoy being active and supporting the local high school wrestling programs. He also enjoys working out, rooting for the local Pittsburgh sports teams, and spending time with his family.
You can reach Nick at:
nlopez@aboveandbeyondpts.com
James Love III, PTA
You’ll find yourself talking about sports or music when you’re getting treatment from Jim. He’s an avid sports fan and spends most of his free time watching, playing, or cheering on his kids! In his former life, he was a middle school science teacher while living in Tampa, Fl where he was voted teacher of the year at Bartels Middle School in 2006. Jim graduated in 2014 from CalU after a relocation back to Pittsburgh. He decided on a career change as his love of Kinesiology was fostered while earning his Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University in 2001. Jim has completed the Pittsburgh half marathon 4 times.
You can reach Jim at:
jimlove@aboveandbeyondpts.com
Blaze Kansco, PTA
Blaze Kansco has quickly become a part of our Above and Beyond family! Blaze grew up in Georgia where he spent most of his time on a football field or in a wrestling room. He attended Canon-McMillan high school from 2013 to 2017 where he continued his love for wrestling. He persisted to show his appreciation of the sport after graduating high school by coaching his little brother’s wrestling team in Hermitage, PA. Blaze attended the Community College of Allegheny County, where he graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Blaze’s admiration for this profession stems from his want to help others and to give back to the community. If you can’t find Blaze at the clinic, he’s most likely coaching at one of Canon-McMillan’s wrestling rooms, or spending time with his family and his Golden Retriever Charlie. Blaze’s grandfather has been his biggest inspiration in pursuing his dream of becoming a PTA and helping others to feel their best selves.
You can reach Blaze at:
info@aboveandbeyondpts.com
Dave Germeyer, DPT
Dave is a McMurray native, graduated from Peters Twp in 1993 where he participated in football, wrestling and track. Dave received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Allegheny College in 1997 where he played football and was an RA. He earned his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 1999, and his Doctorate Degree of Physical Therapy in 2010 from Chatham University. Dave married his high school sweetheart, they have three daughters who graduated from Canon McMillon, and has recently become a grandfather. He spends his free time with his family, friends, working out and deepening his faith.
You can reach Dave at:
dgermeyer@aboveandbeyondpts.com
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