The Platform Team
The Platform, is truly a husband and wife owned business, built by two Arizona natives.
Dan and Hailey attended Physical Therapy School together and both realized they had a joint dream of opening a sports performance and athletic rehab facility.
Now, the team is growing and attracting talent in areas of Client Relations, Media Relations, Strength Coaches, Personal Trainers, and Physical Therapists.
Dr. Hailey Kaus, PT, DPT, ATC/L, Co-Owner
Dr. Hailey is a physical therapist and athletic trainer who specializes in treating gymnasts and dancers. Hailey is a former gymnast, cheerleader and dancer, as well as gymnastics coach herself. She loves working with these types of athletes as she understands the frustration of being injured and the importance of working with a medical provider who understands your sport.
Dr. Hailey opened The Platform in January of 2024 with her husband, Dr. Dan, with the goal of creating a space where athletes can come to recover from an injury, transition back to sport and train at an elite level to improve their sport performance.
Dr. Hailey is also a tumbling and acro dance teacher at Bender Performing Arts and is the USA Gymnastics Junior Acrobatic Medical Lead, working with USA Gymnastics on the national and global level.
Dr. Daniel Maggio, PT, DPT, CSCS, Co-Owner
Dr. Dan is a physical therapist, sport performance coach and personal trainer. He specializes in working with field and court-sport athletes and active adults who enjoy strength training and barbell training. He is a former collegiate rugby player and grew up playing baseball and basketball. Dr. Dan has been passionate about weight training for the past 20 years and loves helping others find their confidence through strength.
Dr. Dan opened The Platform with his wife, Hailey, in January of 2024 to create a space and culture where athletes can get stronger, rehab faster and improve their performance for sport. He is also passionate about create a safe and welcoming space where adults can learn barbell training to get strong and invest in long-term health first.
Dr. Tyler Centner, PT, DPT
Dr. Tyler is a physical therapist who specializes in treating basketball players and field and court based athletes. As a former collegiate basketball player, he understands the physical and mental demands of training, injuries and the return to sport process. He focuses on building resilient, high-performing athletes, not just treating their pain. He helps athletes get stronger and return to play with confidence.
Dr. Tyler earned his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science where he also played basketball in Iowa and his doctorate in physical therapy from Northern Arizona University. If you are looking to jump higher, perform without pain, and be resilient on the court, Dr. Tyler is the physical therapist for you.
Coach Renée Ruchala, CPT, CSCS
Renée Ruchala is our Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Renée earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Grand Canyon University in 2023. She was a sports performance intern at the University of Utah, Arizona State University, and Grand Canyon University. She worked alongside collegiate strength and conditioning coaches with both men’s and women’s Olympic sports teams in the weight room. In addition to sports performance, Renée is also a professional dancer with the Arizona Rattlers Indoor Football Team.
Renée is passionate about helping any athlete, but especially dancers, gymnasts and cheerleaders, reach their true potential in their sport by gaining strength, power and flexibility. She has seen that most athletes don't lift weights until they reach college level, which is a huge limitation. Renée has found that with proper training, athletes of any age who strength train will out perform their peers. If you're interested in having your athlete work with Renée, please reach out as she is always happy to answer any questions you may have and set up a time to discuss your athlete's goals.
Emiree Lewis, Client Relations and Social Media Management
Emiree is who you will find at the front office answering the phones, assisting with scheduling, running the social media and helping make the facility run smoothly. Formerly, Emiree was a veterinary technician however found her love in administrative work. If you need a question answered, help with scheduling or need to set up a group class, Emiree is always happy to be of assistance. Make sure to say hello to her, as she is always kind and loves meeting new clients.
Gabby Labenz, Clinical Assistant
Gabby is a clinical assistant at The Platform. She is attending Northern Arizona University in the Fall with aspirations of one day getting her doctorate in physical therapy. She can be found helping with strength classes, youth personal training and patient care with our physical therapists. She is a former soccer player and loves helping athletes enjoy the training and physical therapy experience.
Makayla Reed, Clinical Assistant
Makayla is our clinical assistant at The Platform. She can be found helping with strength classes, youth personal training and patient care with our physical therapists. She is a former soccer player and runner and enjoys strength training.
Emiree Lewis
Client relations and media team
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We assist youth athletes and active adults in enhancing fitness, regaining strength, and overcoming pain for optimal performance and wellness.
Monday-Thursday: 7a-8p
Friday:7-6pm
Saturday: 7-4pm
Contact Us
Hours:
8996 W. Union Hills Dr. Suite 107, Peoria, AZ, 85382
Location
office@theplatformpt.com
Fax: 602-580-0520
Call/Text: 602-361-0487