MEET THE TEAM
BRIDGE R&P
OWNER & CEO
KYLE MACMILLAN, PT, DPT
MY PASSION IS HELPING PEOPLE UNLOCK THEIR BEST SELF
I strive to support my clients’ return to adventure, enhance their athletic performance, reduce injury risk, and bounce back faster from aches, pains, and soreness. All without having to rely on excessive medications or surgery.
Like many of my clients, I am an avid runner, traveler, and go-getter. I do not like being slowed down by pain or weakness. I studied Kinesiology at Miami University and received my Doctorate in Physical Therapy at The Ohio State University. I also participated in countless hours of self-study to learn how to help people ease pain, recover faster, and live the longest most fruitful life possible.
As a double PK (pastor’s kid), I appreciate the unique gifts we are granted which are best expressed when we have a healthy body, mind, and spirit.
This carries over into how I care for each of my clients. Instead of stopping at the bare minimum and leaving patients susceptible to future injuries and discomfort, Bridge R&P takes a custom approach.
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALTIES:
1. Dry Needling Structure & Function Full Body
2. Active Release Technique Full Body and Diagnosis
3. SFMA Level 1
4.Pre-Script Corrective Exercise/Biomechanics Certification
5. Specialist in Running Analysis Injury Prevention/Recovery & Return to Sport Rehab
6. Specialist in Injury Prevention/Recovery & Return to Sport Rehab
7. Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ohio State University
LEAD PERFORMANCE COACH
COLIN MACMILLAN, MS
YOUR PHYSICAL CAPACITY IS THE KEY THAT UNLOCKS MANY OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST TREASURES
One of the most important gifts you can give your future self is the ability to perform the activities that bring you the most joy and satisfaction – without physical impediment. With consistent physical and mental challenges, we allow ourselves to live wholly in our bodies to pursue the activities that bring us joy. As a performance specialist, I strive to advance those working toward peak human performance and those seeking to break physical and mental barriers.
I grew up in Bay Village, participating in swimming, soccer, triathlon, and track and field. I’ve trained and coached various populations and skill levels, from community youth and wounded veterans to elite high school and collegiate athletes at Spire Institute & Academy. At Denison University, I was a member of the 2019 NCAA swimming championship team. The same year, I committed to triathlon, and for the past three years, I have qualified for Team USA Age Group World Championship teams, allowing me to travel abroad and compete. As a trainer & coach, educator, and athlete, I seek to meet people where they are in their fitness journey and support them in reaching their goals.
Bachelor of Arts in Health, Exercise, & Sports Studies - Denison University -
Sport & Exercise Science - Bangor University, UK - Study Abroad -
Master of Science in Exercise Science - Cleveland State University -
SSDC, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach
SPECIALTIES:
1. Sports Performance
2. Youth Development
3. Triathlon Strength Training
4. Skill Acquisition
5. Mobility & Restorative Function
6. Swimming Dryland
7. Endurance Event Preparation
TRAINING & ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE:
1. Performance Coach at Spire Institute & Academy
2. Health & Human Performance Graduate Assistant at Cleveland State
3. Health, Exercise, and Sports Studies Fellow at Denison University
4. Team USA Age Group Triathlon & Aquathlon
5. NCAA Swimming Champion
6. High School & Collegiate Swimming All-American
7. 1st Team Greater Cleveland Soccer
PERFORMANCE
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
EMILY SOLTES, PT, DPT
I SPENT A LOT OF TIME IN PT MYSELF, AND IT IGNITED A PASSION IN ME TO HELP SOMEDAY OTHERS GET BACK INTO THEIR SPORT/HOBBY WITHOUT PAIN OR LIMITATIONS SLOWING THEM DOWN
I grew up as a competitive soccer player and played at the collegiate level at Northern Kentucky University, experiencing many injuries (3 ACL surgeries, to be exact) throughout my career. I spent a lot of time in PT and it ignited a passion in me to someday help others get back into their sport/hobby without pain or limitations slowing them down.
I graduated with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Cleveland State University in 2023. I’ve had 3 full-time clinical rotations in the outpatient orthopedic setting, two in sport-specific clinics helping athletes and active people get back to the sports/activities that they love. I have a passion for working with athletes and those with performance-driven goals, which makes BridgeR&P the perfect fit.
In my spare time, I enjoy running, hiking (especially in the mountains), and traveling. I love exploring the world from my own two feet and believe our bodies are capable of big and great things – especially when we put the effort into taking care of them!
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALTIES:
1. Dry Needling Structure Body: IDN Certification
2. Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Cleveland State University
3. 2 Full-time clinical rotations in the sport-specific clinics
4. Full-time clinical rotations in the outpatient orthopedic setting
SPECIALTIES:
1. Sports orthopedics
2. Soccer players
3. Runners
4. Gym-based athletes
I SEEK TO HELP OTHERS WITH THEIR CURRENT FITNESS GOALS, WHILE ALSO HELPING THEM INVEST IN THEIR LONG-TERM PHYSICAL WELL-BEING.
I grew up in Michigan, playing competitive soccer at many different skill levels. I participated in the Olympic Development Program for many years before playing at the collegiate level at the University of Detroit Mercy. After many injuries (a sprained MCL, a torn meniscus, and an ACL tear) I learned the importance of proper training, strengthening, and recovery exercise, and with that came a new passion of wanting to help others do the same. After my time at Detroit Mercy, this new passion led me to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at DePaul University. I had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on internship at Bridge, which helped me apply classroom lessons to real-world scenarios.
I strive to provide an individualized approach to fitness in order to best support people on their own fitness journeys. Through my own experiences and from others around me, I have found that our bodies are far more resilient and capable than we think they are.
PERFORMANCE COACH
STEPHANIE MANIACI
