OUR TEAM

Hannah DePaul has a passion for helping people with active lifestyles achieve their goals, improve performance, and return to the activities and sports they enjoy. Her treatment philosophy focuses on using the appropriate exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques, trigger-point dry needling, running gait analysis, and education on load management to address impairments and restore pain-free movement. Hannah became a Sports Certified Specialist in 2016. Hannah received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University in 2013, and was a proud member of Duke’s Triathlon Club. She went to University of Michigan for undergrad, studying movement science and was a member of the varsity swim team. She competed in the 2008 Olympic Trials. After swimming, Hannah developed a passion for triathlons, and has completed the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2013 and 2017. Currently, she enjoys distance running and wants to see what she is capable of in the marathon, and get into trail running. Outside of the clinic Hannah enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and lab. She enjoys being outside, including running, hiking, biking to get ice cream, and she loves going up north to her happy place in Glen Arbor, Michigan.

Daryl graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Michigan, which included a clinical rotation with Adams Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy. Daryl, who is a former professional hockey player is originally from Canada. He came to the U.S. at age 19 to attend Western Michigan University and join its NCAA Division 1 Ice Hockey team. After graduating from Western Michigan with a B.S. in Exercise Science, Daryl decided to pursue his dream of playing professional hockey and competed for five years in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) and Central Hockey League (CHL). Daryl also had an extensive roller hockey career, winning multiple national and world championships. Daryl enjoys working with patients of all ages and educating them on what they can do to get back to the activities and sports that they love. He utilizes various hands-on/manual therapy techniques, as well as functional dry needling, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, and proper exercise prescription to restore normal and pain-free movement. His experience as a professional athlete has played an important role in his ability to understand the needs of high level athletes looking to improve their performance and help them stay healthy in their day-to-day grind. Daryl Currently resides in South Lyon with his wife, two sons, and Bernese Mountain dog Maisy. He is currently coaching youth hockey and plays in the local Tier-1 Men’s league.

We are excited to have Dave on the ASMPT team. Having grown up playing football, baseball and hockey, he maintains an active lifestyle with weightlifting and enjoys helping people maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dave graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan. He utilizes an approach including manual therapy, functional dry needling and strength training to return athletes from injury and to reach their full potential. Dave joins Adams Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy after working 6 years for the University of Michigan Sports Medicine Department as a clinician. He has experience working with several shoulder, elbow, knee and hip injuries, post-operative care and return-to-sport conditioning. He is passionate and has experience working with baseball athletes returning from injury and to improve their overall performance. He has previously worked with a former associate team physician for the Detroit Tigers, treating many high level shoulder and elbow injuries. He recently completed a certification as a pitching coach to further serve this population. Dave currently resides in Berkley with his wife, son and their old english bulldog Marv.

Eric is a former U.S. Army Veteran who recently received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Michigan. He enjoys combining biomechanics, manual therapy and functional exercise prescription when working with athletes and other patient populations.

Prior to attending U of M’s DPT program he completed post baccalaureate studies in integrative physiology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. While there, Eric obtained a sports medicine internship with CU Athletics where he was afforded the opportunity to work with the varsity football team as well as other PAC-12/ world-class athletes who attended CU. He also worked for a year as a professional fitness trainer in the greater Denver area.

He graduated with a B.A. in Criminology from Eastern Michigan University in 2010. Up until college Eric competed in several sports but primarily focused on swimming, hockey and football. While at EMU he was a member of the Army ROTC Raider Team and competed in various ruck march and orienteering events throughout the country. After graduating he entered the Army as a Commissioned Officer and was stationed primarily in Fort Carson, CO.

His experience and knowledge from the military and as a former competitive athlete bring a unique skill set to the ASMPT team and will help span into the realm of Tactical Athletes. Making him proficient in helping military, fire and rescue, law enforcement, protective services, and other emergency personnel to improve performance, promote wellness, and decrease injury risk.

He continues to be passionate about health and fitness and regularly enjoys weightlifting, hiking, skiing, mountain biking and swimming. Eric lives in Howell with his wife and they are currently expecting their first child.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, Endurance athlete and coach, Aaron has been a member of the Adams team since 2019. Prior to completing the two-year Physical Therapist Assistant program at Macomb Community College, Aaron competed throughout the U.S. and Canada as an elite triathlete from 2005-2013 and has coached youth and adult athletes and competitive teams for fifteen years.

While studying exercise physiology at Michigan State University, Aaron ran one year for the Spartans before turning his full attention back to triathlon, where, as a coach and athlete, he helped lead the MSU triathlon team to a pair of top-5 team finishes at the Collegiate National Championship.

Since 2006, Aaron's athletes have represented at the Ironman World Championship, Boston Marathon, numerous high school track and cross country state championships, and qualified for ITU triathlon and duathlon world championships of all distances.

Over the past several months, Aaron completed his remaining prerequisite courses for PT school and will be applying this spring to the 2022 cohort of the University of Findlay’s PTA to DPT bridge program, a nearly three year doctoral program that will allow Aaron to continue to work at Adams throughout the majority of his academic journey toward becoming a PT.

Aaron has a particular knack for soft tissue mobilization and biomechanics and offers sports massage, gait analysis, and coaching consultation in addition to physical therapy care.

Look for Aaron to return to the local endurance racing scene in the near future!

Madeline is thrilled to be one of the newest members of the ASMPT Team! As a former soccer player and avid runner with 10 years of experience in the running industry, Madeline has developed a passion for providing exceptional, quality care to all ages. She strives to help people establish, maintain and enhance their active lifestyles.

While working towards her B.S in Kinesiology at Michigan State, she worked at run specialty stores (Playmakers and Gazelle Sports) and conducted Good Form Running gait analysis. In pursuit of her passion for physical therapy, she went back to school for her A.A.S in Physical Therapy Assistant. She gained one year of inpatient experience in Grand Rapids prior to relocating to Royal Oak to join the ASMPT Team, and could not be more excited to be back working in the sports medicine setting.

When Madeline is not helping her patients in the clinic you can find her running, cycling and spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Heather graduated from Concordia University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science in May 2018. While earning her degree, she played collegiate soccer and tennis for the Cardinals. Graduation didn’t stop her from continuing her passion in sports and fitness.

Heather is still active and loves playing sports competitively and also for fun. She plays on an adult soccer league in Detroit. She also completed her first half marathon in 2019. In Heather’s free time, she enjoys snowboarding, biking, & weekends up north.

Prior to working at Adams Sport Medicine, Heather worked at Hantz Financial where she gained experience in finance. Heather looks forward to continuing to grow and learn at ASMPT.

Shane Patterson is currently finishing a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science at Wayne State University with plans to graduate this spring. Shane is continuing his education this Fall at Oakland University where he will be beginning Oakland’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Shane spent most of his life in New Hudson, Michigan, where he attended South Lyon East High School. There he played for the Varsity Football and Wrestling teams. In football, he earned the team's Most Valuable Player Award and was named to the South East Michigan All-Area Team and the All-KLAA Conference Team. He has continued his passion for athletics after high school as he is a member of an adult men’s hockey league in Farmington Hills and plays flag football and basketball throughout the year. Shane plans to get married in May to his fiancé Colleen and they will begin their lives together living in Royal Oak, Michigan. In Shane’s free time, he likes cooking, hiking, playing board games, and spending time with family and friends.

More info coming soon!