About us

At SportsLab, we believe everyone deserves to move like an athlete—regardless of age, experience, or background. Our team blends compassionate care with objective data to help you recover, train, and perform with purpose. With clinical rehab, training and fitness classes, and sports science services under one roof, we connect human care with measurable progress to support your long-term health and athletic potential. We assess where you are, teach you what matters, and support your progress every step of the way.

meet our team

Experts in Training & Rehabilitation

Practitioners and Coaches

Matt Walsh

Physical Therapist

Jake Stout

Physical Therapist

Taylor Eckel

Physical Therapist

Evan Price

Physical Therapist

Zach Shaver

Physical Therapist

Josh Harper

Director of Sports Performance

Gigi Payne

Private Trainer, S&C Coach

Jesse Dammann

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Kate Aas

Strength Coach 

Laura Owen

Massage Therapist

Georgia Fountas

Massage Therapist

Jim Anderson

Massage Therapist

Lisa Mae Osborn

Acupuncturist

Leo, General Manager

Administration

Henry, Finance and Operations

Administration

Jerod, Director of Sports Medicine, DO, FAAPMR, RMSK

Owner

Milo, Admin & Marketing

Administration

Our Associates

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Matt Walsh

Physical Therapist

Matt is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (Regence), and First Choice.

Matt Walsh is an Australian-trained physiotherapist with 37 years of clinical experience in sports and orthopedic PT.

Jake Stout

Physical Therapist

Jake is In Network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (All plans Including Regence) First Choice, Aetna, and Medicare. We are actively adding more plans to our network.

Taylor Eckel

Physical Therapist

Taylor is in network with most of the following plans: 

Aetna
Regence/BCBS
First Choice
MODA (Connexus, Synergy and Affinity groups)
Medicare

Evan Price

Physical Therapy

Evan’s home is Vancouver WA, having moved here from southern Ohio in 2017. After attending Ohio Northern University to receive his Bachelors in Exercise Physiology he continued his DPT education at the University of Dayton.

Zach Shaver

Physical Therapist

Zach is In Network with  most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, Aetna, and Medicare and will be adding more plans soon! All insurances can be billed Out of Network.

Zach is passionate about helping active individuals—from weekend warriors to professional athletes—get back to doing what they love, stronger and more resilient than before.
His approach goes beyond treating pain. Zach takes time to understand each person’s goals, story, and performance demands, then builds a plan grounded in evidence-based practice and real-world application. Whether it’s returning to competition after injury, rebuilding strength after surgery, or unlocking new levels of performance, he helps people bridge the gap between rehab and full return to sport.
Zach completed his Sports Physical Therapy Residency with Providence, where he worked closely with collegiate and professional athletes—including members of the Portland Thorns—and served as a teaching assistant in Pacific University’s orthopedic lab. He has presented at conferences on topics such as hip rehabilitation and athlete return-to-play strategies and has a special interest in post-operative rehabilitation, particularly ACL recovery, as well as working with rock climbers.
At his core, Zach is driven by curiosity and collaboration—combining science, technology, and individualized care to help people move better, perform better, and feel their best.

Josh Harper

Director of Sports Performance

Josh comes to Portland from Eugene, Oregon, where he has been working as a strength and conditioning coach with University of Oregon Football team. He has a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science and also attended the University of Oregon, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Physiology.

Gigi Payne

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Gigi grew up in the Bay Area with a passion for sport and the outdoors. In her 15 years of coaching she has worked with a variety of athletes, both professional and recreational, across a wide range of disciplines. She utilizes a fun and functional approach to help individuals build strength and resilience in an upbeat environment. Her favorite activities include strength training, rock climbing, camping, hiking, biking, snowboarding, reading, and cooking.

Click the link above to schedule a 45 minute in-person consult with Gigi at SportsLab, or email her at coachgpayne@gmail.com to inquire about private training!

Jesse Dammann

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Jesse is a national-level Olympic Weightlifter born and raised in Portland. The background he brings from various technical sports generously lends itself to helping a broad population achieve their goals.

Kate Aas

Strength Coach 

Kate grew up here in Portland, Oregon. She has always had a passion for sports, where she grew up playing lacrosse, basketball, and soccer. Kate studied human physiology at the University of Oregon and took part in a sports performance internship where she worked mainly with Oregon football.

Laura Owen

Massage Therapist

I am a licensed massage therapist with a decade of experience in sports and orthopedic massage. After my retirement as a professional dancer in New York City, I took advantage of New York’s stimulating environment and graduated from Hunter College of the City University of New York, studying biology and chemistry.

Georgia Fountas

Massage Therapist

Georgia has been doing massage since 1999 and has been licensed in 5 states. She became a Portland transplant in 2012, moving on a whim, and lived here for 10 years. She recently returned to Portland after moving back to the northeast for 3 years. Throughout her career, she’s worked in the medical/sports massage industries and has worked with people of all ages and abilities. She’s taught and developed curriculum for massage schools on the east coast. She loves a good challenge, working on those chronic annoyances bodies seem to love to hold onto. Georgia has a Bachelors of Science degree in Applied Health and Fitness for Special Populations, from the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and has worked as an ACSM CPT

Jim Anderson

Massage Therapist

My journey to the field of massage started with sports and recovering from competitions, events and training. I have been fascinated with expediting recovery from all types of sports and outdoor activities through massage treatments.

Lisa Mae Osborn

Acupuncturist

I’m Lisa Mae, I use she/her pronouns and identify as a queer, white-reading, able-bodied, middle class, education-privileged, menopausal, cisgender woman living with chronic pain and autoimmune illness.

Leo, General Manager

Leo Donlea is a Portland Pilot alum, graduating with a BS in Biology in 2021 and an MBA in 2023. With a passion for sustainable excellence, Leo has a keen interest in what takes an individual, team, or organization to the next level.

Henry, Finance and Operations

Henry Mong is a middle-distance runner and coach. His love for the sport started at Franklin High School where he won multiple state titles. Henry attended Boise State on a full Track and Field scholarship where he completed a BS in Psychology and a certificate in Sport Coaching and represented the school on the national stage.

Jerod, Director of Sports Medicine, DO, FAAPMR, RMSK

Jerod Cottrill is a sports medicine physician who has practiced in Portland for over 20 years, and continues to practice at Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery. He did his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago/Northwestern University followed by a fellowship in interventional spine and sports medicine at the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch. 

Sam, Admin & Marketing

Sam was born and raised in Wilsonville Oregon. She attended Wilsonville High school and is now finishing up her 5th and final year at the University of Portland. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree last winter and is pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration.

Nicole Detling

Mental Performance Coach

Dr. Nicole Detling, CMPC has been working with coaches, athletes, businesses, and performers since 1998. A highly sought-after keynote speaker, she has been to 2 Olympic and 1 Paralympic Games as part of Team USA. She has worked with professional athletes in every major sport and several minor sports. Her list of accomplishments is quite impressive. Click below to learn more.

Marisa Michael, Real Nutrition LLC

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Marisa Michael helps athletes and active people achieve better health and performance through nutrition. She works with teen, collegiate, recreational, and pro athletes to help them optimize nutrition and gain an edge.