Our Team

Dr. Collin Elkins

PT, DPT, RPT

Dr. Collin holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Wayne State University. He has experience treating orthopedic conditions and sports-related injuries. Dr. Collin is also proficient with implementing exercise programs throughout various stages of healing. He is certified in functional dry needling, muscle energy techniques and taping applications for clinical use. Dr. Collin also utilizes techniques such as hawk grips and suction cupping to improve myofascial mobility and restore usual function.

Aimee Baker

PT, RPT

Aimee is a Physical Therapist with over 30 years of experience. She has worked in many different environments and worn many different hats during her career. Aimee has extensive training in John Barnes’ Myofascial Release techniques and Craniosacral Therapy. She was excited to join the RPT Clinic team as she felt the robot complemented her techniques and provided optimal results in the treatment of her patients.

Dr. Ahmad Alaiwat

DPT, OMPT, RPT

Dr. Ahmad holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is well versed in the Mckenzie Method for spinal extension exercises. He has completed extensive work in orthopedic manual physical therapy, and has experience treating various orthopedic conditions and sports-related injuries. He is certified in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy and Robotic Precision Therapy.

Benjamin Blankenship

CNMT, RPT

Benjamin is the founder of RPT Clinic, which has been operating in Michigan for more than a decade. Benjamin is a Neuromuscular Therapist and studied under the originator of robotic muscular therapy in conjunction with USF. As a student athlete, Benjamin developed a severe lumbar nerve impingement. After being told it would require surgery, he sought out robotic therapy. The therapy was highly successful. This experience ignited his passion for RPT’s non-invasive and therapeutic value.