OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide high-quality, service-oriented and evidence-based physical therapy and wellness to improve each individual’s physical health by restoring function to the CORE of the body and empowering each person to achieve optimum wellness of body, mind and spirit.
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Our clinic was founded to create a safe and healing environment where all are welcome! We follow the Golden Rule, treating others as we would want to be treated, and more like how we treat our family. ​We provide one-on-one therapy sessions utilizing highly effective, hands-on techniques, and a holistic approach to treating the entire person for a more complete and lasting effect to return to the pain free and active lifestlye you desire. At our clinic, you won't be handed off to techs or assistants, you won't be bounced between different therapists, and you won't receive treatment from someone treating other patients at the same time. Your care will never be dictated by what an insurance company will pay for and you will get the full attention of your physical therapist for the entire time you are under our team's expert care.
OUR STAFF
Regina Goeke, DPT, PRFS
Physical Therapist
Regina (Gina) joined the Healthy Core team in June of 2022. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Mount Union, where she was a collegiate swimmer and graduated from Gannon University with her Doctorate degree. She utilizes several manual therapies including Integrative Dry Needling and visceral mobilization and in September 2025 added additional specialized care to improve fertility outcomes as a certified Pelvic Rehab Fertility Specialist. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association Pelvic Health Section.
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Gina lives with her husband and son in Kent. She is passionate about pelvic health, providing holistic treatment and spreading awareness about pelvic floor health. Her hobbies include hanging out with her family, hiking, rock climbing, making sourdough bread and bee keeping.
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Julie joined the Healthy Core team in 2016. She brings her experience in medical billing and scheduling along with her smile to greet you on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Julie lives with her husband in Twinsburg and has three adult daughters, including a set of twins. Her hobbies include playing cards (Euchre is her favorite), cooking, traveling, shopping and spending time with family and friends. She has also been in a bowling league with her husband for over 10 years.
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Julie Adams
Office Coordinator
Julie joined the Healthy Core team in 2016 after staying home to raise her family. She is known affectionately as the "Wednesday/Friday Julie" and will be here to greet you when you come in for your appointments on Wednesdays and Fridays!
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Julie lives in Hudson with her husband and has three adult children. She is a grandmother to a beautiful boy, who she watches on her days off from the clinic. Her hobbies include decorating, cooking, entertaining, shopping and spending time with family and friends.
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Julie Easton
Office Assistant
Brian is a retired firefighter/paramedic Lieutenant for the City of Twinsburg after 30+ years of full-time service. He is a member of the Assist 77 Team for Summit County and is passionate about improving nervous system health for safety forces and their families through education. He is the owner and founder of Vagus Rescue, launched in January of 2025.
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His hobbies include painting and decorating, home improvement, golfing and being outdoors. He is on the King's Men ministry and Pre-Cana team at St. Mary parish along with being a VIRTUS facililitator for the Diocese of Cleveland. Brian and Janine have lived in Hudson since 1997, have three grown children and a pet lovebird and labradoodle.
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Brian Laughlin, RLE
Practice Manager
LT, EMT-P, Retired
Janine worked in hospital-based outpatient facilities and wellness centers before starting the practice in 2009. She earned her Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from the Medical College of Ohio through BGSU in 1993 and has specialized in pelvic health since 1999. She has extensive postgraduate education in manual therapy and pelvic health, including visceral mobilization and certifications in Integrative Dry Needling and Soft Tissue Mobilization (STMT, FMT-1). She is passionate about helping others heal and is a presenter on pelvic floor dysfunction and nervous system regulation.
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Her hobbies include learning about the body, hiking, biking, doing Pilates, reading and spending time with family and friends. She is on the Pre-Cana team at St. Mary parish along with being a VIRTUS facilitator for the Diocese of Cleveland.
Janine Laughlin, PT, CIDN
Physical Therapist
Practice Owner/Founder
Wonderful place -- from my first step through the door to the relaxing scent, the calm attitudes, the caring staff. Everyone is super friendly. It was my first experience with dry needling, so I didn't know what to expect. Full assessment before any treatment, with even fuller explanation of what the remedy would be, and I learned my problem stems from pelvis not hip. What a difference it all makes. I left with printed out and very clear exercises , and an ease of well being. Love love this place!!
~Maryanne
Joanna joined the team originally in May of 2022 and returned in January of 2025. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University and graduated from Walsh University with her Doctorate degree. She utilizes several manual therapy techniques including Integrative Dry Needling and visceral mobilization in addition to earning her Pelvic Rehab Fertility Specialist certification in May of 2025. She is the owner and founder of Fertility PT, where she provides customized care to improve fertility outcomes.
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Joanna lives with her husband and daughter in Kent. She is passionate about pelvic health and providing holistic treatment. Her hobbies including traveling, raising chickens, baking cookies and spending time with friends and family.
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Joanna Pavlak, DPT, PRFS
Physical Therapist
Isabella (Bella) joined the team in 2025. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Kent State University and graduated from Walsh University with her Doctorate degree. Bella was an intern at Healthy Core in the fall of 2024 where her passion grew for pelvic health and rehabilitation while developing manual therapy skills. She recently obtained advanced certification in Integrative Dry Needling.
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Bella enjoys dancing, hot yoga, thrift shopping and sewing. She is a former competitive dancer and understands the unique needs of elite athletes. Growing up in a strong Mediterranean household, she also developed a love for baking and spending time with her family.
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Isabella Pete, DPT, CIDN
Physical Therapist
Katheryn (Katie) joined the team in 2025. She graduated from the University of Findlay in 2003 with a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences and a Master's degree in physical therapy. She has worked in several different settings including the outpatient setting and has experience in several manual therapy techniques including Active Release Technique (ART) and Integrative Dry Needling and pelvic floor dysfunctions. She enjoys evaluating individuals and finding ways to help that person return to a pain-free lifestyle!​ She is a Pilates Instructor at Club Pilates, teaching both classes and private training sessions. She has been doing Pilates personally for 20 years and feels it is one of the best ways to facilitate a healthy pelvic floor and keep the body strong and flexible!
Katie lives with her husband and teenage son, who keeps them busy with his many sports. They enjoy spending time together by taking trips, playing games and exploring northeast Ohio. When she's not in the clinic or at the studio, she enjoys riding horses, playing piano and spending time with family.
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