Dave is from Elkins, WV where he grew up playing soccer, baseball, and basketball. His love for sports led him to West Virginia University where he earned his Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Physiology and became a certified Athletic Trainer. He then completed his Master of Education in Sports Medicine at the University of Virginia while completing a graduate assistantship at Virginia Military Institute. He continued to work as an athletic trainer for the football and wrestling teams at VMI for 4 years. In 2000 he moved to Norfolk, Virginia to pursue his career in physical therapy. At Old Dominion University, he earned his Master of Physical Therapy degree, and met his wife Kristy. He and Kristy traveled the country, working in outpatient orthopedic clinics in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Washington D.C., Arizona, California, and Hawaii. They fell in love with Sarasota, FL, and decided to settle here in 2008.
 

Dave specializes in evaluating and treating the foot and ankle. He has also participated in continuing education courses to advance his manual skills for treating the spine.
Dave is an avid sports fan. His hobbies include weight training, running, and traveling to see his five siblings. He enjoys all outdoor activities including hiking, camping, cycling, and going to the beach.