Chuck Smith, Physical Therapist and Owner

Chuck has practiced physical therapy since 1973, and moved to Petoskey in 1987. He is the owner and administrator of the Sports Medicine Centers. In addition, to licensure in Physical Therapy, he has been certified by the American Physical Therapy Association in one of its clinical specialty areas as a Sports Certified Specialist.  He continues to treat patients in the clinic, particularly in the area of temporomandibular dysfunction.  Chuck's wife, Barb, is a Registered Nurse in Endoscopy at Northern Michigan Hospital. Their sons, Joel and Jeff, have followed in their father's footsteps and are Physical Therapists as well. Joel is practicing at the office in Charlevoix and Jeff in the Petoskey location. Their daughter, Jenny graduated from the Nursing program at Grand Valley State University in 2005. Like many who live in this area, Chuck loves to enjoy the surroundings by sailing, kayaking, skiing and hiking.

Kim Volker, Physical Therapist

Kim is originally from Harbor Springs and graduated from Harbor Springs High SChool in 1998.  She graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Education and Health Promotion.  She most recently obtained her Master of Science degree in physical therapy also from Central Michigan University.  Kim met Jeff, her husband, while in the PT program and they are both now staff members.  Kim and Jeff are making their home in Harbor Springs with the black lab, Emmet.

Julie Slifka, Certified Athletic Trainer

Julie graduated from Central Michigan University's Sports medicine program in 2001 after completing an internship here at NMSMC.  Originally from the Detroit area, she decided to move north and join the staff of NMSMC in Harbor Springs.  She spends part of her time working at the clinic and the other as Harbor Springs High School's certified athletic trainer.  In her spare time she enjoys traveling, sports and boating.