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…

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Provided by Doctors of Physical Therapy, our clinicians approach each client in a holistic way to cater rehabilitation programming specifically towards you. Our purpose is for you to return to sport and life stronger, pain free, and more efficient than before.

STRENGTH IS A SKILL.

Personal Training in Coral Gables and Pinecrest

At Old Bull Athletics, we blend the worlds of physical therapy and strength and performance training, offering the complete picture of health and wellness. It’s our mission to help you achieve more than you thought possible.

We promote education and compassion, and use strength and movement as ways to prevent the risk of injury and provide next-level, game-changing results. Our priorities are to tune in to our clients’ personal goals, identify strategies to help them achieve success, and guide them to positive physical, mental, and behavioral changes, through one-on-one coaching.

Our Doctors of Physical Therapy, Personal Trainers and Exercise Physiologists are extensively trained to provide the most exceptional services. Whether it’s performance, training, rehabilitation or recovery, you can trust our excellence.

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, Colin wholeheartedly believes in the transformative capabilities that we all possess. As a trainer, he relies on his 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! He specializes in strength development, boxing, athletic performance, mobility and injury prevention, among others. With expert knowledge in kettlebells, barbells, steel mace, and other modalities, he is guaranteed 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.

Any Hughes

Any Hughes

Physical Therapist | Pelvic Health Specialist

Any is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Pelvic Health Specialist and 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. She also specializes in pelvic health, working with women who are pregnant, postpartum or who are experiencing any pelvic floor issues. Any 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. She 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.

 Andy Fortuna

Andy Fortuna

Athletic Trainer

Andy is a passionate professional dedicated to teaching everyday athletes how to overcome pain, unlock athletic performance, and develop mental and physical resilience. With a Masters of Science in Athletic Training from Florida International University in 2018 and a Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Acupuncture and Massage College in 2021. Andy combines his extensive knowledge and expertise in sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, manual therapy, and strength training to facilitate the natural healing and power of the human body through individualized care and coaching.

He specializes in working with athletes who face sports injuries, mobility limitations, movement deficiencies, stress-induced pain, chronic fatigue, and anxiety. Drawing from his personal experience as a collegiate baseball athlete and over 8 years of focused human performance coaching and rehabilitation, Andy possesses a deep understanding of the physical and mental challenges athletes encounter.
Andy’s approach is centered around meeting athletes where they are and teaching them how truly capable they are while equipping them with the necessary tools to live a high-performance life. He believes in establishing lasting relationships and building trust with each athlete, understanding their unique needs, and customizing treatment plans accordingly. Andy leads by example, practicing what he preaches through his own training and performance regimen.

Andy is dedicated to optimizing athletes’ daily lives and performance, focusing on their holistic well-being. When he is not working with his athletes, he loves exploring the great outdoors with his wife, Ana, and daughters, Isla and Cleo.

Alex Diblasi

Alex Diblasi

Lead Performance Specialist | Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Alex is a certified strength and conditioning specialist who has experience working with athletes of all levels. He has trained professional athletes from the NFL and MLB, college athletes from all three divisions, and worked extensively with high school and youth athletes. He also has years of experience training general fitness clients of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a high level athlete looking to improve performance, a young athlete with dreams of playing in college, or a busy parent just looking to get into shape, Alex has you covered. His passion for coaching and training comes from his time as a lifelong football player, where he played collegiately at Carnegie Mellon University, and his desire to have a positive impact on those around him. He is dedicated to creating long and meaningful relationships with the people he trains and strives to improve all aspects of their life and performance. His principle-based approach will meet you where you are at and ensure smart, fun and effective training!

Brandon Richard

Brandon Richard

Physical Therapist

Brandon earned his doctorate in Physical Therapy from Florida International University in 2023. Brandon served in the Army from 2012-2016 where he had his first experience with physical therapy. From there, he became passionate about fitness, especially in the realm of powerlifting and bodybuilding style of training, with about 10 years of his own personal experience. Brandon loves to work with barbell athletes, as well as others who are looking to become more active and take control of their own fitness and health. He believes in a multi-faceted treatment style, including functional movement screening, manual therapy techniques, and utilizing the principles of individualized resistance training for each patient.

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