About Us

Edo Zylstra PT, DPT

Founder, Owner

Doctor of Physiotherapy

Background

Dr. Zylstra is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy. He earned his Masters of Physical Therapy at Regis University in 1999 and his Doctorate from Regis in 2012. He worked as a staff physical therapist in a specialty pain and spine injury clinic in the Denver area for several years before establishing a successful outpatient Physical Therapy practice in Brighton, Colorado, in 2005. The family moved to Michigan in 2013. At this time, he opened a part-time cash pay practice in Byron Center, Michigan. As of January 2021, he moved the clinic to Hudsonville where he currently practices.

Profession

Dr. Zylstra founded a physical therapy education company, KinetaCore (now part of Evidence in Motion), in 2006. His desire was to share his Functional Dry Needling© techniques with other therapists who wanted to help their patients return to their daily activities more quickly. From a love of teaching dry needling and advocating for its acceptance across the United States, he currently teaches foundational, clinical, and advanced level courses throughout the US and Canada.

Experience

Dr. Zylstra has over 20 years of experience in orthopedics, pre-/post- surgical care, sports performance, wellness training, chronic pain treatment, and injury prevention. He works with patients of all ages and across all activity levels. From 2014 to 2020, he served as a delegate for the Michigan chapter of the House of Delegates of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), which allowed him the opportunity to serve the profession and statewide patient care by advocating for policy change.

Treatment

Edo evaluates and treats from a whole-body approach. His treatment combines knowledge and understanding of anatomy and function within the context of full body structure, function, and movement patterns. He works to restore compromised mobility, strength, stability, and movement patterning. This is achieved through various manual techniques, active modalities, progressive exercise, and education. Edo also enjoys building a solid rapport with his patients and clients, including clinical problem-solving and watching them progress to the activities and level of function they desire.

Edo never tires of learning new treatment and training techniques, perspectives, and the latest advances in physical therapy. He is excited to treat patients in West Michigan at his new clinic in Hudsonville. When not practicing physical therapy, Edo enjoys spending time at the lake, paddle boarding, reading, hiking, and being with his wife, Christi, and their adult children.

  • Orthopedic Certified Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Faculty, EIM
  • Developed Functional Dry Needling® and teaches the techniques internationally
  • Founder, KinetaCore (now EIM)
  • Owner, Clinician, KinetaCare Physiotherapy
  • Former delegate for the Michigan chapter of the APTA

Consulting / Mentorship

Geared towards other fellow physical therapists, Dr. Zylstra offers consulting and mentorship. He has accumulated over 20 years of practicing physical therapy and over 15 years of teaching courses globally. From this experience, Dr. Zylstra provides counsel to assist colleagues and students in the best treatment techniques and advances.

Tyler Waterway PT, DPT

Co-Owner & CEO

Doctor of Physiotherapy

Background

Dr. Tyler Waterway graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s in kinesiology and went on to earn his doctorate in physical therapy from Missouri State University. He is the co-founder of Tactical Physiotherapy and co-owner of KinetaCare Physiotherapy, where his work is focused on advancing a model of care that identifies and addresses the root causes of pain and dysfunction.

Experience

Dr. Waterway has over nine years of experience in dry needling and has completed advanced training through KinetaCore and Evidence In Motion’s Functional Dry Needling® program.

He specializes in working with athletes of all levels, particularly in gymnastics and high-performance populations. At KinetaCare Physiotherapy, he developed the Injury Risk Profile (IRP), an assessment system designed to identify movement limitations and guide targeted strengthening and injury prevention strategies. He is also the co-developer of the Radiculopathic Model of Orthopedics alongside Dr. Edo Zylstra, contributing to clinical framework development and education within Tactical Physiotherapy. His background includes extensive mentorship in dry needling, manual therapy, movement-based interventions, and experience as a gross anatomy teaching assistant during his graduate training.

Treatment

Dr. Waterway employs a structured, movement-based treatment approach focused on identifying and addressing the mechanical and neurological drivers of pain rather than managing symptoms in isolation. His process begins with detailed assessment and objective reassessment to guide targeted intervention.

Treatment plans are designed to reduce reliance on ongoing care by equipping clients with the tools needed for long-term independence. His approach integrates manual therapy, Functional Dry Needling, Blood Flow Restriction therapy, StemWave, Class IV Cold Laser, and comprehensive movement assessment, alongside guidance in nutrition, sleep, habits, and progressive strengthening. The goal is not only pain reduction but restoration of function and long-term performance.

Today

Born and raised in Holland, Michigan, Dr. Waterway lives in Hudsonville with his wife Ellen and their two daughters. He remains active in strength and endurance training, with a current focus on triathlon preparation.

Dr. Waterway is committed to advancing physiotherapy through system-based clinical models, education, and research-informed practice. Grounded in a Christ-centered conviction, his work is focused on helping individuals move and function with greater freedom while equipping clinicians to deliver more precise and effective care.

Christi Zylstra

Co-Founder

Operations

Background

Christi graduated from Hope College with a bachelor’s degree in English studies and German, and a secondary teaching certificate. She taught in the state of Washington and at South Christian High School where she taught composition and literature to freshmen. She also taught ESL to children and adults in alternative education programs around the Grand Rapids area.

Experience

After teaching for a few years, Christi committed to full-time life at home raising their children. She did some contract writing and photography for a local people and events magazine, taught piano lessons, did web optimization and business writing, homeschooled for a short time, and substitute taught throughout these years. In Colorado, Christi served as Director of Operations for KinetaCore, the physical therapy education company (now Evidence In Motion) they had started in 2006. Once the family moved back to Michigan, Christi worked for iDryNeedle, the dry needling supplies company in which she and Edo maintain part ownership. She now serves as Director of Operations for KinetaCare.

Today

Edo and Christi live in Hudsonville near their three grown children. Together they have opened KinetaCare Physiotherapy, which gives them the chance to once again offer custom physiotherapy solutions for patients and clients looking to improve their overall health and lifestyle. They also enjoy rural living, life at the lake, time outdoors and volunteer work in their local church family.

Dylan Hoogeboom

Director of Operations

Background

Dylan graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in business, specializing in marketing. While building a career in the business world, Dylan discovered a deep passion for the human body, physical wellness, and coaching. This interest led to further education at Grand Rapids Community College, where Dylan studied human movement, personal training, and coaching strategies.

Experience

With a unique combination of business expertise and a deep understanding of physical wellness, Dylan has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between performance, injury prevention, and client-centered coaching. For seven years, Dylan coached kids to adults in wakeboarding and surfing while working at Action Water Sports, refining his ability to instruct, analyze movement, and optimize performance across all skill levels. Through continued education and hands-on experience, Dylan has developed a holistic approach that integrates movement optimization, strength training, and personalized wellness strategies.

Coaching & Treatment Philosophy

Dylan believes in empowering individuals through a movement-based approach, focusing on addressing weaknesses, optimizing performance, and preventing injuries. Whether working with athletes, post-surgical clients, or individuals striving for better health, his coaching technique is built on education, proven results, and scientific research. The goal is not just short-term progress but long-term sustainability, ensuring that clients gain the tools to maintain their results independently.

Today

Originally from Hudsonville, Dylan remains committed to continuous education and innovation in the wellness and coaching space. Passionate about helping others unlock their full potential, he is dedicated to elevating the standard of personal training, rehabilitation strategies, and movement coaching in the community.

Sophia Cerbins

Head Strength/Rehab Coach

Background

Sophia is a certified personal trainer. She studied through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and earned her certification at the beginning of 2025. Before entering the world of personal training, Sophia worked as a welder/fabricator and machine builder at Mission Design and Automation, where she built custom robotic machines.

Experience

Sophia has always had a passion for exercise and nutrition and has been training family and friends for years. In her free time, she loves learning more about human anatomy and how the body functions optimally through movement, strengthening, and nutrition. In high school, she played lacrosse, golf, basketball, and participated in CrossFit, and she also completed sport-specific training through ETS.

Coaching & Treatment Philosophy

Sophia uses a functional movement-based style in her training. She loves working with women who are recovering from injury, surgery, or childbirth—or who simply have the goal of getting stronger—as well as athletes focused on post-injury recovery, injury prevention, and overall strength development. She also works with the older generation to help them recover and maintain healthy, everyday activities, with an emphasis on balance and strength. Sophia is committed to helping her clients and loves learning and working with people of all ages and backgrounds, guiding them toward improved mobility, strength, stability, and more optimal movement patterns.

Today

Recently married, Sophia and Blaze are settling into their home in Zeeland. They love working on their house, staying active, spending time with family and friends, and participating in and volunteering with their church family.

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