Chris Markey, PT, MOMT (Owner of CPE) graduated from Daemen College with his Bachelors degree in physical therapy in 1989. He later completed a Master of Orthopedic Manual Therapy degree in 1997, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2001. Chris specializes in outpatient orthopedic manual therapy and exercise, sports rehabilitation, and aquatic therapy related to this. He participates in ice hockey, mountain biking, martial arts and tactical shooting. He enjoys spending his time with his wife Laura, daughter Alyson and son Alex, as well as working with the Arizona Sundogs Hockey Club.

Laura Markey, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, CSCS (Owner of CPE) specializes in orthopedic manual therapy and exercise prescriptions. She graduated from Daemen College in Amherst New York in 1989. She completed her Masters degree in Orthopedic Manual therapy in 1993, Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy in 2006 and worked hard to achieve Fellow status with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Her challenges and goals include the creation of “facility(s) of choice for orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy” in the Quad City area. One of her passions is to teach other physical therapists around the country about manual therapy and orthopedic physical therapy. She teaches certification and doctoral programs throughout the United States to other physical therapists, treats patients and manages Center for Physical Excellence. She thrives on seeing others succeed and improve their lives. Laura’s hobbies include running, hiking, camping and furthering her education. Laura and her husband Chris enjoy spending time with each other and their two children Alex and Alyson.

Heidi Edwards, PT, OCS, CSCS graduated with her Master of Physical Therapy degree from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland California in 2004. She has been with Center for Physical Excellence for over three years. During her career with us, she has achieved her Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, First Responder Certification, and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Certification. Creating agility and sport specific training has been a passion of Heidi’s and she was trained and credentialed in the Competitive Athletic Training Zone (CATZ) for Prescott. She enjoys flying, photography, biking and hiking.

Patti Dzenis is from Chicago, IL. She moved to the Quad Cities area after discharge from the United States Navy. While serving for the last 10 years, Patti was a hospital Corpsman in Okinawa, Japan and a Physical Therapy Assistant at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. While in Chicago, she trained with and cared for new recruits and individuals entering special programs such as BUD/S Prep SEAL training and Exploding Ordinance Divers. While serving on active duty and being a full time mother of two, Patti also found time to complete her Physical Therapist Assistant degree in May 2008 and her Bachelor of Science in Sports and Health Science in August 2009. She enjoys working at Center for Physical Excellence, horseback riding, hiking and spending time with her family.

James Maiorana grew up in the heart of sunny Southern California. He has been involved in athletics since the age of 5 starting with baseball, soccer and wrestling. His interest in athletics led him to become involved in competitive soccer, competitive natural bodybuilding, competitive judo and later, back to school at Northern Arizona University, where he used Exercise Science, Physics and Chemistry as the backbone for his Physical Therapy education. James graduted from NAU in 2005 with his doctorate in physical therapy and moved back to California with his wife Juliette so that she could continue her educational career at UCSD.

James has gained experience in inpatient and outpatient therapy, orthopedics, manual therapy, strength and conditioning, biomechanics and various skills associated with industrial rehabilitation. James has an emphasis toward therapeutic exercise, functional based treatments and he appreciates working with functional, goal-driven patients.

Deborah Moon, PT graduated from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, in 1991 with high honors. She has gained much experience in several areas of rehabilitation, including inpatient, outpatient orthopedics and industrial rehab and home health, but is most at home in the orthopedic and manual therapy settings. Deborah would like to become certified in Orthopedic Manual Therapy in the near future. She enjoys assisting patients in achieving their wellness goals. Her hobbies include motorcycling, hiking, horseback riding, and water sports.

Trish Fairbanks is Office Manager at the Center for Physical Excellence. She has worked in Medical Administration for many years, with 16 years of Medical Office Management, and three years at the Center. Trish was born in England, and enjoys travelling, hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family.