Our Team
Hi! We are Shannon and Jackie, owners of Life in Motion Gym and physical therapists.
We saw a gap in the current healthcare system that when our patients were discharged there was not a safe place for them to continue working out and making progress. Then they would come back to us starting at square one.
That’s why we opened our gym! We think it is so important to offer well researched, specialized wellness programs after you are discharged from physical therapy.
We want you to live your best life and stay as independent as possible while enjoying the activities you want to do and spending time with the ones you love.
We have specific experience with neurological conditions like MS, PD, stroke, and amputees, along with the aging population. In addition, we have certifications in medical therapeutic yoga, LoveYourBrain yoga (yoga for people with brain injuries), Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!) classes, and Pilates.
As we have grown, we have added Sarah who has a specialty in the orthopedic populations like issues with the back, knee, hip or shoulders. She also can perform functional movement assessments and screens for various activities like golf or tennis.
We also have Jennifer who is a master at teaching our group classes, and has multiple years of experience working with older adults with strength, balance, and mobility issues.
Jackie McMurray
Co-Owner of Life in Motion Gym
- Over 10 years of experience in neurological and vestibular physical therapy
- Over 6 years as a Professional Yoga Therapist
- Certified as a LoveYourBrain, PainCare, and Accessible Yoga Instructor
- Certified in PWR! and is an MS Partner in Care
- She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and dog!
Shannon Mathis
Co-Owner of Life in Motion Gym
- Over 10 years of experience in neurological and vestibular physical therapy
- Certified Pilates Instructor
- More than 8 years as a Neurological Certified Specialist
- Certified in PWR!
- APTA member for 15 years
- She enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 kids, being active and enjoying the outdoors
Sarah Andrews
Physical Therapist
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh and Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Scranton
- She has practiced as an Orthopedic Physical Therapist for three years
- Trained in performing Functional Movement Assessments
- She enjoys spending time with her husband and friends, hiking, and water skiing
Megan Stein
Physical Therapist
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Mount Union
- Orthopedic physical therapist for over 4 years
- In addition to ortho she has treated a variety of speciality diagnoses including vestibular disorders, neurological disorders, hypermobility, and POTS
Jennifer Fish
Class Instructor and Trainer
- B.S. in Exercise Science from Oregon State University on a full scholarship for gymnastics
- 24 years teaching Silver Sneakers/Senior Fitness and Directing Health & Fitness in Portland and Pittsburgh
- 20 years running competitive & recreational gymnastics in San Diego and Pittsburgh
- She has been married since 1996 with 3 children and enjoys traveling with family
Robin Joyce
Physical Therapist
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Board-Certified in Neurologic Physical Therapy
- Board member Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania (BIAPA)
- Over 25 years in neurologic and vestibular physical therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings
Mary Kay
Physical Therapist
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Certified neurological clinical specialist
- 30 years as a physical therapist working with of experience with neuro-vestibular populations