TRAINING

For personal training and small group training services in Coral Gables Coconut Grove greater area, Old Bull Athletics is committed to your results. Whether an elite athlete, weekend warrior, or new to fitness, our holistic approach will help you reach your health and life goals.

CORPORATE WELLNESS

We are proud to collaborate with businesses in the greater Miami area!  Our corporate wellness mission is to help employees and executives achieve an optimal balance between career, self care and life duties…

TESTIMONIALS

Our clients are our greatest asset. They are the reason we are passionate about the value of personal training and recovery! Their success stories show what it means to invest in yourself, get stronger, and exceed your personal goals!

STRENGTH IS A SKILL.

Personal Training in Coral Gables and Pinecrest

Old Bull Athletics specializes in blending personal training and physical therapy for real people in their daily lives. We specialize in next-level, game-changing results and living pain-free. It’s our mission to help you achieve more than you thought possible.

We use strength training, nutritional guidance and recovery to make a customized plan for each client. Additionally, we also offer recovery and physical therapy services to compliment our personal training for those that are in need.

We want to help our clients succeed. Not in the Miami area? We also offer long-distance coaching and strength programs!

Coral Gables Location

169 Majorca Ave, Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Pinecrest Location

8185 SW 117th St Pinecrest, FL 33156

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Frankie Telfort

Frankie Telfort

Owner | Personal Trainer

“Whatever you believe you can or can’t do, you are undoubtedly correct."

Frankie specializes in functional, compound, and whole body integrative movement; speed, agility, and quickness training; high intensity core and circuit training; strength, balance, and stability. He holds certifications with StrongFirst Kettlebells Level 1 and 2, Institute of Motion Mentorship 1 and 2, Precision Nutrition, VIPR, and FMS as well as Pre/Post natal training.

As a coach, Frankie continues to assist young student-athletes as the Defensive Coordinator for Gulliver Preparatory High School, where he serves as a mentor and helps prepare student-athletes for a successful career in collegiate athletics.

Katie Dabrowski

Katie Dabrowski

Head Physical Therapist

Katie is passionate about bridging the gap between strength training, injury rehabilitation, and performance to optimize patient outcomes. Her background is in neuroscience and after working in the research world, she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami in 2019. Katie knew she wanted to change the perception of physical therapy and provide a truly individualized, one-on-one, exceptional level of care to create lasting relationships and trust with each patient. Her focus lies in blending principles of neuroscience, strength and movement, and pain reduction for people of all backgrounds. She works with all patient populations, and in particular works often with strength athletes (CrossFit, Olympic lifting, power lifting), personal trainers and coaches, endurance athletes, and individuals with exercise-induced migraines. With a background in collegiate rowing and over 15 years of her own focused strength training, she is adamant about practicing what she preaches.

Hannah Sadowsky

Hannah Sadowsky

Physical Therapist | Gymnastics Specialist

Hannah is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy who received her degree from Florida International University in 2019. Hannah has joined Old Bull Athletics and Sports Medicine to provide one-on-one individualized therapeutic treatment programs that best fit each client’s rehabilitation and recovery needs. Hannah specializes in (enjoys treating) orthopedic conditions and returns to sport training of all ages. With over 10 years of experience coaching competitive gymnastics, Hannah loves to integrate flexibility, strengthening, balance and beginner to high level skill training into her physical therapy practice.

Colin Mermelstein

Colin Mermelstein

Personal Trainer

Growing up overweight and without confidence, I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative capabilities that we all possess. As a trainer I rely on my lifetime of experience in health and wellness to bring about a plan of action that brings you closer to your goals, regardless of what they are! I specialize in strength development, boxing, athletic performance, mobility and injury prevention, among others. With expert knowledge in kettlebells, barbells, steel mace, and other modalities I guarantee to teach you how to look and feel your best while also crushing your goals in a fun and creative format!

Timothy Alemi

Timothy Alemi

Physical Therapist | Sports Clinical Specialist

Tim earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami in 2016. Since then, Tim has worked relentlessly to become a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist after completing his Sports Residency at Adventist Health in Glendale, CA. Tim’s passion led him to complete a sports residency to gain more experience in the acute management and rehabilitation of athletes. Tim grew up as a multi-sport athlete from childhood through high school and has continued to train as an athlete since then. Over the past 10 years, he has worked with athletes of all ages as a youth baseball instructor, performance coach and sports physical therapist. Tim joined our team with a desire to blend rehab and performance training to help athletes bridge the gap to optimal performance/recovery. He specializes in movement assessment and functional training to allow for a highly individualized plan to return to competition better than ever. Tim is eager to share his expertise to enhance your performance and improve your resilience to prevent injuries in the future.

Caio Muharram

Caio Muharram

Physical Therapist

Caio graduated from the University of Colorado at Anschutz, earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2021. Throughout his youth and up until high school, Caio grew up as a multi-sport athlete, and still takes pride in striving to be the most well-rounded athlete possible. His passion for sport performance, rehabilitation, educating, and empowering others led him to Old Bull Athletics. Caio adopts a multi-focal, top to bottom approach to care, with a focus in functional movement screening, manual therapy techniques, and goal specific performance/rehabilitation training individualized to each patient.

Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy

Physical Therapist

Ryan received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami in 2020. Ryan has had a passion for health and wellness that began following a high school knee injury, where he originally discovered his love for physical therapy. Ryan emphasizes a continuum of wellness that begins with performance and the prevention of injury and spans the distance to rehabilitation following an injury. Creating a resilient and adaptable athlete is something that Ryan believes strongly in, and he emphasizes the ability to be strong and flexible in all planes of motion in order to maximize performance. Ryan has coached football and lacrosse at the youth and high school level, resulting in an acute understanding of the challenges that these athletes, and athletes in similar situations, will face on the playing field.

Mitchell Tanner

Mitchell Tanner

Physical Therapist | Performance Coach

Mitchell earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina, and has an extensive background in sports performance science, as well as strength and conditioning. Bringing over 10 years of coaching experience, Mitchell has worked with athletes at all levels, from middle school to professional athletes. With a background in martial arts at the international level and as a former South Carolina Jr Powerlifting champion, Mitchell walks the walk as an athlete. He has a love for working with high-level athletes, especially combat athletes. Mitchell is dedicated to the optimization of training and recovery to help all athletes in his care do more than they thought possible.

Audrey Lugo

Audrey Lugo

Physical Therapist | Dance Medicine Specialist

Audrey earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. With a dance career spanning from the age of 3 to the pre-professional level, she experienced several dance-related injuries that led to her passion for physical therapy, strength, and performance in the dance world. Audrey is adamant on the importance of every individual experiencing a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs. She specializes in functional training and therapy that incorporates strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. With her extensive background in the unique sports medicine demands of dance, along with her own experience as a high level dancer, Audrey understands the needs of these artist-athletes (and all athletes for that matter) for optimal performance and safe return to their sport. Audrey strives to prioritize injury risk reduction and strength for her clients so they can continue to do what they love and reach their goals.

Any Hughes

Any Hughes

Physical Therapist | Kettlebell Coach

Any is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy as well as a certified Kettlebell Coach. She earned her degree from the University of St. Augustine in 2020. Any has experience with treating orthopedic conditions and return to sport rehabilitation working with athletes of all ages and levels including high school, collegiate and professional as well as the active adult population. As a former athlete, she understands the demands of a sport on your body and the importance of healthy and efficient movement to sustain your lifestyle. She is passionate about empowering her patients through education and movement in order for them to reach their goals and have a better understanding of how to navigate their symptoms. Any believes in an integrated and personalized approach to rehab and incorporates her kettlebell expertise in her plan of care to optimize performance and recovery and ensure long term results.

Connor Nelson

Connor Nelson

Physical Therapist

Connor earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital’s Institute of Health Professions. As a collegiate athlete and strength coach, Connor developed a passion for learning and teaching others about the human body’s resilience and ability to adapt. He utilizes a strong background in strength & conditioning and sports performance along with principles of pain neuroscience to bring a well-rounded treatment approach that is tailored to each patient. After finishing his soccer career, Connor has continued to train and compete, primarily in barbell sports - CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting. He loves to work with these athletes, as well as anyone looking to become more active or return to the activities they love. Connor strives to provide the highest level of care to all patients through his coaching and education, empowering them to exceed their own expectations.

Ellie Perez

Ellie Perez

Personal Trainer | Yoga Instructor

Ellie Perez is a Certified Strength Coach, Personal Trainer, and Yoga Instructor with a BA in Physical Education Sports and Fitness Track. Ellie‘s approach to fitness is rooted in providing intelligent programming tailored to each client’s unique needs and preferences. She is committed to helping her clients achieve their movement goals by incorporating flexibility, strength, and mindfulness into her training programs. Ellie believes in meeting her clients where they are and creating sustainable habits for long-term health and wellness. In addition to strength training, Ellie combines gymnastic skills and her passion for dance to create art in the air as an aerial instructor - teaching classes in stretch, dance, and pole sport. Ellie also works as a research assistant for FIU’s Kinesiology Department, where she focuses on adherence and exercise enjoyment. She is currently working on a publication on stretching enjoyment. With her diverse background in fitness and wellness, Ellie aims to provide an enjoyable, unique, and effective training experience for her clients.

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