About Us | Physical Therapy in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa

Our Founders

The Beginning

EW Motion Therapy was founded by Mike Eskridge and Ethan White, two physical therapists who recognized that care begins with understanding the individual.

From that belief came a simple commitment: empathy, expertise, and a plan built around you, so you can move better, feel better, and live stronger.

Their work became our mission: to teach, empower, and transform our clients by becoming the trusted voice for their health and wellness needs. Our mission is fueled by a deeper purpose: every individual deserves a professional who cares as deeply about their health and well-being as they do.

From Olympians to grandparents, it has always been about understanding each person's journey deeply enough to change not just their outcome, but how they move, perform, and live for years to come.

Our Practice

Where We Are Today

What started in two small rooms has grown into six clinic locations across Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, serving clients at every stage of life. Along the way, the work has always been the same: find people who understand why our mission and purpose matter, develop them into clinicians and instructors who deliver it well, and build a practice where individualized care is not a differentiator but a standard.

That care takes shape through three core offerings: Physical Therapy, Clinical Pilates, and Personal Training, each designed around the person in front of the practitioner.

Our Vision

Where We Are Going

EW has always been building toward something larger, a responsibility to extend the impact of what we know works. Through our EW University, we are developing the next generation of clinicians, instructors, and movement professionals. New partnerships are opening doors to communities we have yet to serve, and digital platforms represent the next step in extending our care, education, and guidance beyond our walls to those who cannot step inside our clinics.

What we’ve built isn’t meant to remain in one place. The standard does not change, but access will.

Our Founders

The Beginning

EW Motion Therapy was founded by Mike Eskridge and Ethan White—two physical therapists who recognized that care begins with understanding the individual.

From that belief came a simple commitment: empathy, expertise, and a plan built around you, so you can move better, feel better, and live stronger.

Their work became our mission: to teach, empower, and transform our clients by becoming the trusted voice for their health and wellness needs. Our mission is fueled by a deeper purpose: every individual deserves a professional who cares as deeply about their health and well-being as they do.

From Olympians to grandparents, it has always been about understanding each person's journey deeply enough to change not just their outcome, but how they move, perform, and live for years to come.

Our Practice

Where We Are Today

What started in two small rooms has grown into six clinic locations across Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, serving clients at every stage of life. Along the way, the work has always been the same: find people who understand why our mission and purpose matter, develop them into clinicians and instructors who deliver it well, and build a practice where individualized care is not a differentiator but a standard.

That care takes shape through three core offerings: physical therapy, Clinical Pilates, and personal training, each designed around the person in front of the practitioner.

Our Vision

Where We Are Going

EW has always been building toward something larger, a responsibility to extend the impact of what we know works. Through our EW University, we are developing the next generation of clinicians, instructors, and movement professionals. New partnerships are opening doors to communities we have yet to serve, and digital platforms represent the next step—extending our care, education, and guidance beyond our walls to those who cannot step inside our clinics.

What we’ve built isn’t meant to remain in one place. The standard does not change, but access will.

Physical therapist providing manual therapy to an older adult patient in a clinic setting.

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Mission

Mission

To Teach, Empower, and Transform our clients by becoming the trusted voice for their health, wellness, and physical therapy needs.

Physical therapist assisting an older adult with balance training exercise in a clinic.

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Purpose

Purpose

We believe you deserve a team that cares as much about your health and well-being as you do. Now more than ever, that kind of care matters: focused attention, expert execution, and genuine empathy at every step.

Physical therapist guiding a patient through resistance band exercise in a rehabilitation clinic.

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Vision

Vision

EW is built to scale the impact of what works by developing the next generation, expanding into new communities, and extending our reach beyond our walls so more people can access a higher standard of care.

Leaders Committed to Your Success

Our clinic directors and leadership team provide expert oversight and hands-on care across all EW Motion Therapy locations. By combining clinical excellence with compassionate leadership, they ensure every client is met with the highest standards of therapy and patient experience.

EW Motion Therapy Founder Mike Eskridge

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Mike Eskridge, PT, MSPT 1958-2023, Founding PartnerMike Eskridge is honored as a founding partner of EW Motion Therapy. His legacy continues to inspire our mission for healing, wellness, and community.

Mike Eskridge, PT, MSPT 1958-2023, Founding Partner

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Ethan White, PT, MSPT CEO and Founding Partner

Ethan White is the CEO and founding partner of EW Motion Therapy, blending leadership with ongoing patient care at the Homewood clinic.

Ethan White, PT, MSPT CEO and Founding Partner

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Ethan White, PT, MSPT CEO and Founding Partner

Ethan White is the CEO and founding partner of EW Motion Therapy, blending leadership with ongoing patient care at the Homewood clinic.

Ethan White, PT, MSPT CEO and Founding Partner

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Jon Delk, PT, MSPT COO and Partner

Jon Delk is the COO and partner who oversees operations and strategy while continuing to treat patients in orthopedics and sports rehab.

Jon Delk, PT, MSPT COO and Partner

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Chris Brandt, PT, DPT Director of Marketing

Chris Brandt is the Director of Marketing and a Certified Dry Needling Specialist, integrating patient care with leadership in program development.

Chris Brandt, PT, DPT Director of Marketing

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Marika Sanchez Business Office Director

Marika Sanchez is the Business Office Director, leading billing, compliance, and staff training to enhance the patient experience.

Marika Sanchez Business Office Director

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Amanda Krumrie, PT, DPT Director of Homewood // Director of Professional Development

Amanda Krumrie is the Clinical Director of EW Motion Therapy Homewood and Director of EW U, combining patient care with leadership in clinical education and mentorship.

Amanda Krumrie, PT, DPT Director of Homewood // Director of Professional Development

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Amanda Krumrie, PT, DPT Director of Homewood // Director of Professional Development

Amanda Krumrie is the Clinical Director of EW Motion Therapy Homewood and Director of EW U, combining patient care with leadership in clinical education and mentorship.

Amanda Krumrie, PT, DPT Director of Homewood // Director of Professional Development

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Ben Bullard, PT, DPT Director of Meadowbrook

Ben Bullard is the Clinic Director of EW Motion Therapy Meadowbrook/280, a licensed physical therapist (DPT) certified in dry needling and LSVT Big, focused on helping clients meet movement and fitness goals.

Ben Bullard, PT, DPT Director of Meadowbrook

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Kevin Coleman, PT, DPT Director of Tuscaloosa

Kevin Coleman is the Clinical Director of EW Motion Therapy Tuscaloosa and a licensed physical therapist (DPT) committed to improving mobility, function, and performance for clients.

Kevin Coleman, PT, DPT Director of Tuscaloosa

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Becca Lee, PT, DPT Director of Trussville

Becca Lee is the Clinical Director of EW Motion Therapy Trussville and a licensed physical therapist (DPT) who also serves as an EW Yoga Instructor, dedicated to guiding safe, personalized movement for clients in Trussville.

Becca Lee, PT, DPT Director of Trussville

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Scott Sall, PT, MSPT Director of Hoover

Scott Sall is the Clinical Director of EW Motion Therapy Hoover, a licensed physical therapist (MSPT) and Certified Dry Needling Specialist passionate about helping people move better, feel better, and live better.

Scott Sall, PT, MSPT Director of Hoover

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Skylar Griffin, PT, DPT Director of Liberty Park

Skylar Griffin is the Director at EW Motion Therapy Liberty Park, a licensed physical therapist (DPT) specializing in obstetric health, Pilates, manual therapy, and dance.

Skylar Griffin, PT, DPT Director of Liberty Park

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Jesse Douglas, CPT Director of EW Personal TrainingJesse Douglas is the Director of EW Personal Training, dedicated to applying functional exercise programming that promotes stability, mobility, and lasting vitality.

Jesse Douglas, CPT Director of EW Personal Training

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Kareth Dow Ferguson, PT, DPT Director of EW Women's Health

Kareth Dow Ferguson is the Director of EW Women's Health, integrating manual therapy, Pilates, and CoreAlign to help clients move, feel, and live better.

Kareth Dow Ferguson, PT, DPT Director of EW Women's Health

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Maribeth Butts Director of SalesMaribeth Butts functions as the strategic provider liaison for EW Motion Therapy, partnering with physicians and patient coordinators to streamline the physical therapy referral process.

Maribeth Butts Director of Sales

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Noelle Salls Director of Video ProductionNoelle Salls is the Director of Video Production at EW Motion Therapy, bringing her teammates' stories to life through video in a way that elevates everyone around her.

Noelle Salls Director of Video Production

Founders

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Laura Laurati CEO, Managing DirectorRead full bio

Laura Laurati CEO, Managing Director

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Jeff Lee CTO, Head of CodingRead full bio

Jeff Lee CTO, Head of Coding

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Sandra Torres Software EngineerRead full bio

Sandra Torres Software Engineer