Kevin Calvey PT, DPT
Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Joseph's University and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Arcadia University. He began his career with the University of Pennsylvania in 2004, and has enjoyed treating patients in the Middletown, Delaware community since 2007.
Kevin has specialized certifications and training in spine care, manual therapy, dry needling, the McKenzie Method, Litecure Laser Therapy, Kinesio Taping techniques and worker's compensation cases. He focuses on the entire person for all injuries, and places high importance on educating his patients to prevent future injuries.
A married father of four boys, Kevin founded Thrive Physical Therapy in 2018 to fulfill his dream of running his own clinic and treating patients like members of his own family.
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Our Team
Cameron Dixon PT, DPT Physical Therapist
Cameron received his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science at the University of Delaware and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Arcadia University. He has a passion for healthcare that continues to grow each day. He enjoys treating patients from diverse backgrounds and loves to make connections with all who he meets. He takes a patient first approach to ensure each patient is heard and gets comprehensive treatment for injuries.
Christy Cantara PT, DPT Physical Therapist
Christy empowers her patients in their healing journey by utilizing health and wellness coaching in addition to her PT practice. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Neumann University in 2007 after graduating from University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in biology and psychology with an emphasis in neuroscience. Applying her philosophy of life long learning to this foundation informs her ability to assist others in lasting behavior change. Christy aims to meet each unique individual where they are in their health and wellness and to partner with them as a guide as they identify and enhance their strengths.
Rachel Follman PT, DPT Physical Therapist
Rachel originally joined the Thrive family years ago as a Rehab Tech before going to pursue her Doctorate. She has since returned equipped with the knowledge, abilities, and experience necessary to ensure each patient receives comprehensive care for their injuries. Rachel earned her Undergraduate Degrees in both Exercise Science and Psychology from Salisbury University, and went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from Stockton University.
Tina Dix PT, DPT, CMTPT Physical Therapist
Tina earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree at Widener University and has been licensed in Delaware for over 10 years working in the outpatient setting. Tina gained valuable experience in treating post-operative, neurological, worker’s compensation, automotive, and sports related injuries.
Tina continued her education and received her level 3 certification in trigger point dry needling. She prides herself on her ability to treat patients with chronic pain to improve their lifestyle and well-being and is an advocate for women's health.
Jess Santiago, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Jess partners with our physical therapists to provide physical therapy services, implement selected components of treatment and make modifications in selected interventions, either to progress the patient as directed, or to ensure safety and comfort. Jess is a highly-respected PTA who has worked in Middletown for the last 20 years. She also holds the role of clinic director at Thrive!
Andrew Cho, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Andrew is a physical therapy assistant with over 16 years of experience working in an outpatient orthopedic setting as well as in a school setting working with children with special needs. He graduated top of his class and is very knowledgeable in treating various conditions. He is passionate about patient education, good health, and exercise. Andrew uses a variety of manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain and to improve his patients’ overall wellbeing. Putting words into action, Andrew also participates in a variety of fitness based competitions.
Brian Brown, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Brian is a physical therapy assistant who interned at the University of Maryland as well as MedStar Health. A graduate of both Del Tech and Chesapeake College, Brian joined the Thrive team to pursue his passion of helping others.
Marisa Boker, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Marisa is a physical therapy assistant who earned her degree from Del Tech. She loves getting to know each patient and helping them reach their specific goals to improve their daily living. Marisa enjoys being outside with her kids and going to the beach, and is passionate about helping patients return to the activities they enjoy as well.
Joey Rojas, Stretch Coach
Jose "Joey" Rojas is a dedicated stretch coach who holds a kinesiology degree from Penn State University. With a passion for helping others reach their fitness and mobility goals, Joey specializes in developing customized programs that improve flexibility and enhance overall performance. In addition to his professional background, Joey is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing the piano. He is excited to bring his expertise to Thrive and looks forward to making a positive impact on clients' lives.
Chrissy Lee, Office Manager
Chrissy is responsible for ensuring each and every Thrive patient has the best experience possible. From getting you an appointment that works with your schedule, to explaining your insurance or out-of-pocket costs, she is your dependable patient care representative. Chrissy also graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from Wilmington University.
Eric Schulte, Billing & Operations Coordinatior
Eric assists with Billing and Front Office coordination, as well as a variety of other Back Office-related tasks. Eric loves being involved in all aspects of Thrive, and is ready to assist you with all your billing, insurance, and scheduling needs. Eric also graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from University of Delaware.