About The Athlete's Physical Therapist

The Athlete's Physical Therapist is not your typical doctors office. We are located in a state of the art fitness facility. Instead of therabands, we use dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells. The doctors of TAPT are coaches with doctorates. We believe in movement quality, progressive overload, and evidence based treatment.

There are no hot packs here. We expect you to work hard.

Insurance companies will never dictate your plan of care here. Pain, injury, and performance goals are complex in nature, therefore we spend the entire hour of your session with you. Specific and functional exercise, advanced manual therapy techniques, and program modification outside of the clinic will provide the essential support you need for success. The education you will acquire while in the walls of our practice will prepare you for all the activities that make life worth living.

Meet Our Team

  • Genevieve Gyulavary PT, DPT

    Owner and Founder of The Athlete's Physical Therapist

    Genevieve Gyulavary is the founder and owner of The Athlete's Physical Therapist. Genevieve has a Bachelors of the Arts in Journalism from UMASS Amherst and her Bachelors in Interdepartmental Science from American International College. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2016 from American International College.

    Genevieve has been doing CrossFit for a decade and is also the owner of Timberhead CrossFit. Prior to discovering her love of Olympic Weightlifting and barbell cycling, Genevieve was an endurance athlete, running over a dozen half-marathons and two full marathons before hanging up her sneakers. She has a strong conviction that everyone is an athlete, and treats her clients as such.

    • Doctor of Physical Therapy
    • Certified Integrative Dry Needling Practitioner
    • CrossFit Level 2
    • USAW Level 1

  • Krista Clarke PT, DPT

    Staff Physical Therapist

    Krista graduated in 2010 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Clarkson University. After working for a few years in in-network outpatient physical therapy clinics, she found herself looking for more. Krista joined the Army in 2016. Within the Army, she grew as a therapist and found her passion for helping individuals improve across all domains of wellness.

    Krista assisted in the development and implementation of the Holistic Health and Fitness Program to restructure Soldier training programs, prevent injuries, and improve recovery rates. Today, Krista brings these these skills to the clinic when working with clients at The Athletes Physical Therapist. Pain and injury can't be treated in isolation, a provider must look at the whole individual.

    Krista grew up in Maine, enjoying many outdoor sports and even skied on an international level through high school. Her passion for fitness, wellness, and health has been fostered through her career as a physical therapist. She brings this excitement for fitness to her clinical practice everyday.

    • Doctor of Physical Therapy
    • Orthopedic Certified Specialist, OCS
    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CSCS
    • Certified Integrative Dry Needling Practitioner
    • POSE Running Instructor

  • Julianna Lusk PT, DPT

    Staff Physical Therapist

    Julianna (Jules) Lusk grew up in central Pennsylvania where she spent her teenage years on the mat competing as an allstar cheerleader. Jules's love for tumbling based sports sent her to physical therapy a couple of times over the years. These visits ignited her passion for the profession.

    Jules graduated from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln with her Bachelors in Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Sciences. She went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Saint Francis University in 2023. After graduation, Jules moved to Connecticut with her boyfriend, Donovan, and their golden retriever, Goose. Together, they love hiking and exploring the beautiful Connecticut beaches. In her spare time, Jules can be found, paint brush in hand, working on her latest jean jacket or shoe project.

    On her search for a fun way to continue “training like an athlete”, Jules found her way to Timberhead CrossFit and ultimately, the Athlete's PT. She is dedicated to helping athletes stay in the game and avoid the sidelines, driven by her commitment to their health and performance.

    • Doctor of Physical Therapy
    • Certified Dry Needling Practitioner

  • Elise Jackson Dendievel PT, DPT, CSCS

    Staff Physical Therapist

    Elise graduated from Northeastern University with her Bachelors in Rehabilitation Science and a minor in Psychology in 2016. She graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017 and remained in the Boston area for the first 8 years of her career.

    After initially working in a neurological rehab setting, her love and passion for running guided her to the sports performance world. In 2022, she joined the Spaulding National Running Center where she gained specialized experience in gait analysis and rehabbing the injured runner.

    As Elise worked with runners and athletes, she obtained her personal training certification after experiencing how weight lifting enhances performance. With the help of regular strength training, she PR'd in every road running distance with a marathon best of 2:49. Elise has done 9 full marathons and several triathlons, including a full Ironman.

    Elise now lives in Western MA with her husband and energetic dog, Izzy! She continues to be an avid runner and enjoys weight lifting, cycling, and yoga for fun and wellness.

    Grounded in the '24-hour athlete' philosophy and the belief that movement is medicine, Elise helps clients develop lasting performance, resilience, and progress toward their goals.

    • Doctor of Physical Therapy
    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
    • Level 1 Integrative Dry Needle Trained
    • Running Coach Certified through the Road Running Coaches of America Certified (RRCA)