Aaron is our founder here at MoveWell Mobile. Aaron is a physical therapist by trade with a passion for all things strength & conditioning. After growing up in Madison, AL, Aaron moved to the campus of Birmingham-Southern College in 2009 and after 4 years and a stint as a two-sport athlete, he decided to move across town to get his doctorate in physical therapy at UAB. Outside of fitness, Aaron's favorite hobbies are traveling, walking his dog, looking at real estate, and being on the water - hard to beat the lakes around here! Aaron started MoveWell to lead a shift in healthcare - a shift from a reactive model that tends to wait until people are sick and injured to a proactive model that catches dysfunction and promotes health and wellness. Aaron's mission is to bring convenience and individualization to rehab and fitness to help others live longer, healthier lives.
Dakota Hooper first joined MoveWell Mobile as a physical therapist back in 2022, and doubles as an olympic lifting coach at Wheelhouse Academy. After being raised in Baker, FL, Dakota received his bachelors, doctorate and completed his physical therapy sports residency with a focus on Olympic Weightlifting while in Montgomery. Dakota also played football at Huntingdon College and majored in Athletic Training.
Dakota now lives in Vestavia Hills with his two dogs, Zeus and Taz. He still considers himself an athlete through competing in Olympic Weightlifting and multiple "intramural" sports including flag football, kickball, and beach volleyball. Dakota's ultimate goal is to blend his expertise in weightlifting and physical therapy to help individuals reach their fitness goals and improve the longevity of his community.
Patrick has been a licensed massage therapist since 2010, specializing in sports and clinical massage with a focus on recovery, resilience, and long-term health. He has worked with collegiate athletes, competitive runners, and everyday fitness enthusiasts—helping them move well, train smart, and stay out of pain. At MoveWell, Patrick blends proven recovery techniques with a whole-body approach, combining tools like cupping, scraping, and stretching with an understanding of how stress and lifestyle affect the body. Clients know him for his ability to relieve pain and restore function, while creating a space where they feel supported, recharged, and ready to perform in sport and in life.
Mel’s introduction to physical therapy came as a patient, after an on-field injury in her freshman year of college left her with a dislocated shoulder, a need for surgery, and a lengthy run with PT to help get her back on the softball field. After experiencing the impact a PT can have on a client firsthand, she knew that’s what she wanted to do. Mel believes the greatest asset an individual has is their fitness and that movement is medicine, which is why she uses her knowledge and experience as a physical therapist and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer to help her clients achieve their goals. While Mel enjoys helping all individuals, she is especially passionate about working with the pregnant/postpartum population.
Cindy Went to school at Mount st Joseph in Cincinnati, OH. She moved to Birmingham after Physical Therapy school and has been in practice for 25 years. She has a great wealth of experience in orthopedic sports medicine. She has done additional training in TMJ conditions, dry needling, and she is a menopause coaching specialist. Her mission is to help women in the perimenopause and menopause stage of life live their best possible life and achieve vitality. She currently lives in the Mountain Brook area with her husband and daughter.
Win is a dedicated physical therapist with five years of experience in outpatient orthopedics, where he helps active adults move better, recover faster, and stay performing at their best. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Samford University and a bachelor's degree from Mississippi College. Originally from Prattville, Alabama, Win combines a strong clinical foundation with a performance-first mindset. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), he seamlessly integrates rehab with strength and performance training. When he's not working with clients, you'll find Win traveling with his wife, Carla, jumping into a good workout, hunting down tacos and margaritas, or working on his latest home renovation.
