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.

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.

Experience

Dr. Waterway is a lead instructor in Functional Dry Needling for Evidence in Motion, with over nine years of dry needling experience. He specializes in treating athletes of all levels, particularly in gymnastics. At KinetaCare Physiotherapy, he developed the Injury Risk Profile (IRP), an assessment tool designed to pinpoint athletes’ weakest areas and create tailored strengthening programs. His background includes extensive training and mentorship in Functional Dry Needling, manual therapy, movement-based interventions, exposure to a wide range of therapy modalities, and a role as a gross anatomy teaching assistant during his graduate studies, which ignited his passion for teaching.

Treatment

Dr. Waterway employs a movement-based treatment approach, focusing on addressing the root causes of pain rather than merely alleviating symptoms. His methods begin with a thorough identification of the root causes of pain, followed by educating clients on necessary interventions and providing personalized treatment plans. These plans are designed not only to manage pain but also to empower clients to maintain their progress independently, reducing the need for continual appointments. His comprehensive approach extends beyond physical treatment to include guidance on nutrition, habits, sleep, and strengthening—all aimed at supporting clients throughout their entire healing journey. The ultimate goal is not just pain relief but a transformative change in life quality. His treatment modalities include manual therapy, Functional Dry Needling, Blood Flow Restriction therapy, StemWave, Class IV Cold Laser, functional movement assessments, and step-by-step support on your journey.

Today

Born and raised in Holland, Michigan, Dr. Waterway and his wife Ellen, along with their daughter, have recently settled into their home in Hudsonville. The Waterway family is active, ready to participate in any sport or recreational activity, with a recent focus on strength and endurance activities such as triathlon training.

Dr. Waterway is committed to continuously advancing his knowledge and skills to elevate the standard of physical therapy in West Michigan and beyond, and is currently engaged in various research-based projects to enhance the physiotherapy experience for both clients and practitioners.

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.