OUR TEAM
Dr. Ron Pavkovich, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, Cert DN, Cert. SMT, CDNMT
Dr. Ron Pavkovich is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. The AAOMPT is the premier association in America that promotes advanced orthopedic manual therapy techniques, and as such requires strenuous evidenced-based training to provide healthcare professionals with the skills to achieve fast and positive outcomes for patients.
He is among the most elite manual therapy-based PT’s in the country by having this advanced training. Dr. Pavkovich specializes in evidenced-based exercise and manual therapy interventions in his family-owned clinic in Lexington, KY, and employs the manual therapy skills obtained through his extensive training to allow him to provide the best in therapeutic care.
Dr. Pavkovich was appointed to the Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy by Gov. Matt Bevin in January 2018, and was considered the “go-to” for dry needling based questions for which the Board was consulted during his tenure there. From this position, he was asked to be on the Federal State Board of Physical Therapy’s 2020 taskforce on dry needling and contributed with a host of exceptional clinicians to further the clarification and direction of dry needling for Physical Therapists. Dr. Pavkovich was a senior Fellowship faculty instructor in Dry Needling and Differential Diagnosis for one of the largest Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowships in the nations for several years for one of the largest Fellowship companies in the nation. He has lectured, trained, and certified providers, including MD, PA-C, DC, Acupuncturists, and PT in the civilian realm and for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and US Army Rangers for the military’s Special Operations command in dry needling and joint mobilization techniques across the nation. Dr. Pavkovich has published and co-authored four case reports/ series and interventional papers in in peer-reviewed journals in on the topic of dry needling for various conditions and has been a peer reviewer for the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.
Dr. Pavkovich is trained in performing, interpreting, and reporting on musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging (MSKUS) of the spine and extremities , which has given him the unique ability to image various painful conditions in house with dry needing to look deep at needle placement for safety development, which translates into his course teachings. Dr. Pavkovich and his wife own Advantage Orthopedic Performance & Training in Lexington, KY.
EDUCATION:
Bellarmine University 2006: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Murray State University 1998: Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)
FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy – 2015
CERTIFICATIONS/ TRAINING
Workwell Systems – 2009
Functional Capacity Evaluation/ Pre Work Screen/ Functional Job Analysis Certified
Certified Dry Needling Specialist 2014: Integrative Dry Needling:
Certified Dry Needling Specialist 2012: Dry Needling Institute/ AAMT
Dry Needling Training 2018: Myopain Seminars
MSK Ultrasound Imaging Trained: MSK Masters, Dr. Randy Moore, 2018
Certified Spinal Manipulation Therapist 2014: Spinal Manipulation Institute
Mulligan Concept Mobilization-With Movement
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
2007 – Present
American Physical Therapy Association
2007 – Present
Kentucky Physical Therapy Association
2014 – Present
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
2018-2021
Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy: Appointed Member
Dr. Estee Saylor-Pavkovich, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, Cert DN, Cert. SMT, CDNMT, CF-L1 Trainer
Dr. Estee Saylor-Pavkovich, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert SMT, CDNMT, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. The AAOMPT is the premier association in the United States that promotes advanced orthopedic manual therapy techniques requiring strenuous evidenced-based training in clinical manual therapy to provide the patient/ client with the most advanced techniques aimed at improving function and quality of life. She and her husband are two of only a handful of PT’s to have this extremely specialized training, making them the best in their field.
Dr. Saylor-Pavkovich is a former high level bodybuilding & figure competitor at the state and national level, and is an NPC (National Physique Committee) state level judge. She has multiple top competitive placing’s, and divisional and overall wins, making her expertise in the areas of fitness, posing, nutrition, and prevention/ rehabilitation of injuries associated with athletic competition among the most elite in the state of Kentucky. She has also incorporated evidenced-based personal fitness training activities into her therapy practice, making her one of the most sought-after personal fitness coaches in central Kentucky. In 2017 She earned her Crossfit Level 1 Trainer certification. Her tireless pursuit of excellence in the field of orthopedic Physical Therapy and exercise/ nutrition has helped her to rise as one of the elite PT’s and competition preparation judges in the nation.
Dr. Saylor-Pavkovich is trained in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging techniques through MSK Masters. She holds dry needling certifications and training from AOPT Seminars, which is owned and taught by her and her husband, the Dry Needling Institute, Integrative Dry Needling, and Myopain Seminars, Inc. and is certified in spinal and extremity manipulation.
Dr. Saylor-Pavkovich and her husband purchased Advantage Physical Therapy in October of 2012, and changed the name to “Advantage Orthopedic Performance & Training” to better reflect the level of specialization that AOPT Therapists operate at. They have since risen in the ranks to two of the most respected Physical Therapists in the state of Kentucky. She believes non-surgical management of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions is key in returning you back to a healthy lifestyle. She has a specialty interest in shoulder, knee, and ankle conditions, along with personal fitness training aimed at prevention of disease and injury. She is a specialist in the preparation of athletes for competition, and for improving the general fitness of anyone who has an interest in exercise and nutrition to improve their quality of life.
Dr. Saylor-Pavkovich and her husband are the proud parents of twins and triplets, and attend Southland Christian Church. They have lived in Lexington for over 12 years and are honored to be able to provide the best in care to region.
EDUCATION
University of Kentucky – 2010
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Louisville – 2002
Masters of Physical Therapy
Eastern Kentucky University – 2000
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship Trained – 2016
CERTIFICATIONS
Workwell Systems – 2009
Functional Capacity Evaluation/ Pre Work Screen/ Functional Job Analysis Certified
Certified Dry Needling Specialist – 2012
Certified Dry Needling Specialist – 2014
Integrative Dry Needling ConceptCertified Dry Needling Specialist – 2014
Integrative Dry Needling Concept
Dry Needling trained
Myopain Seminars, 2018
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging Trained
MSK Masters, Dr. Randy Moore, 2018
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
2002 – Present
American Physical Therapy Association
2002 – Present
Kentucky Physical Therapy Association
2015 – Present
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
2001 – Present
National Physique Committee
Susan Vice, CPC
Susan Vice, CPC is the billing manager for Advantage Orthopedic Performance & Training. She has been a certified professional coder since 2001, a certified compliance professional since 2003, and has been with Advantage since 2014. Susie earned her degree in Accounting from Maysville Community College and attended coding school from Professional Healthcare Institute of America in Louisville KY. She has 20 plus years experience in medical billing, specifically tailored to physical therapy billing. Susie is from Mt. Sterling, KY and is a true asset to the “AOPT” family! Any of your billing questions or concerns will be expeditiously and warmly handled by Susie and the staff of Advantage.