Our Team in West Lake Hills, Texas

The team at CORE Therapy & Pilates consists of a diverse group of professionals specializing in physical therapy, Pilates, and GYROTONIC® methods. The team's approach combines manual therapy with mind-body awareness exercises, utilizing Pilates and GYROTONIC® equipment. They aim to provide holistic care that empowers individuals to improve their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Here's a brief overview of the team members:

Stephen C. Dunn: Co-Owner, Physical Therapist, Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher, Certified GYROTONIC® Instructor.
Dr. “Andy” Chin-Hueng Tseng: Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Manual Therapy Certified (MTC), Dry Needling Practitioner, Myofascial Cupping Practitioner, Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified GYROTONIC® Instructor, Certified GYROKINESIS® Instructor, Animal Flow Instructor.

Pilates Team

Dr. Daniel Masters PT, DPT: Physical Therapist, Dry Needling Practitioner, Myofascial Cupping Practitioner, Pilates Trained.
Michelle Dryer: Pilates Instructor.

Services

The team offers a wide range of services, including physical therapy, Pilates training, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® training, Dry Needling , Myofascial Cupping, Animal Flow, and specialized GYROTONIC® equipment training. They are dedicated to facilitating movement journeys for all bodies, whether it's for competitive athletes, weekend warriors, or individuals with compromised or injured bodies.

Our Team Approach

Overall, the team at CORE Therapy & Pilates is well-equipped and passionate about providing comprehensive care to help people in West Lake Hills and Austin stay active, fit, and move away from pain pills and surgery towards a healthy lifestyle.

Address and Hours

The CORE Therapy & Pilates clinic is located at 3534 Bee Caves Rd Ste. 110, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, and operates during the following hours:

Monday - Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 12 PM
Sunday: Closed

Physical Therapy Team

Stephen C. Dunn
Co-Owner
Physical Therapist
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher
Certified GYROTONIC® Instructor

Dr. “Andy” Chin-Hueng Tseng
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Manual Therapy Certified
Dry Needling Practitioner
Myofascial Cupping Practitioner
Certified Pilates Instructor
GYROTONIC® Instructor
GYROTONER® Instructor
GYROKINESIS® Instructor
Animal Flow Instructor

Pilates and GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Team

Angela Patini
Pilates Instructor

Michelle Dryer

Pilates Instructor

Stephen C. Dunn, MPT, COMT, PMA®-CPT

Co-Owner/Physical Therapist
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher
Certified GYROTONIC® Instructor

Stephen graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy in 1998 from LSUMC in New Orleans. Immediately interested in hands on therapy, he began to study with known manual therapist Brian Mulligan and became certified in the Maitland Australian Approach in 2003. Stephen completed a comprehensive Pilates training in Santa Monica at retroFit Pilates in 2002 and is Certified through The Pilates Method Alliance. The combined treatment of manual therapy with mind body awareness exercises using Pilates concepts was the start of his whole body treatment approach. Stephen then began to study the fascial system when he moved to Austin, TX in 2004.

This lead to training with Alan Weismantle and his Functional Manual Therapy

Approach and studying Myofascial Release with John Barnes. Stephen completed his level 1 GYROTONIC® certification in 2009 becoming the first Physical Therapist in Texas certified in the GYROTONIC® method. In 2011, Stephen and Cheryl started the Pilates Teacher Training Program offered at CORE. Since 2012, they have had the opportunity to present the work of Joseph Pilates to the Physical Therapy schools at both Texas State and The University of St Augustine-Austin.

Now Stephen pulls from both a traditional and alternative mindset for an eclectic and innovative approach to physical therapy. Treatment consist of manual therapy (myofascial release, joint mobilization & manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy, craniosacral therapy, traction, and neurodynamics) with mind body exercises utilizing Pilates and GYROTONIC® equipment. Stephen and his wife, Cheryl, opened CORE Therapy & Pilates in May, 2005. Stephen enjoy's hiking, sports and live music. They have 2 boy's and are members of Westlake United Methodist Church.

"I opened my business after 3 years of working at the typical 'PT mill' with juggling 3 to 5 patients an hour. So my clinic is now based on NOT being the typical and the first step is spending time with each patient. So I chose to offer one on one, hour long appointments to address reaching the goals of each individual. This allows me to learn about the body on each visit in a continuous assessment and treatment progressive approach. With the home release program and awareness training, I teach patients to empower themselves to improve."

Your Favorite???

Place: The mountains!
Restaurant: Jaques-Imos (NOLA), Uchiko (ATX)
Food: Cajun
Vacation: Colorado, Lake Tahoe, Mammoth
City: NOLA
TV show: 24
Film: The Usual Suspects
Singer/Group: JJ Cale, Widespread Panic
Celebrity: Willie, Shaq
Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad (that changed everything for me)
Sports: LSU Football and Baseball
Team: LSU
Hobbies: Live music and I Try to keep up with my kids!

Dr. “Andy” Chin-Hueng Tseng, PT, DPT, MOT, OTR/L, MTC

Co-Owner, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher
Certified GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Instructor
GYROTONIC® Master Trainer

Dr. Andy, originally from Taiwan, moved to the U.S. in 2014 to further his study as a physical therapist. He graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL in 2017 with his Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy degrees. He practiced in outpatient orthopedics as a PT for 2 years in NYC before moving to Austin and joining CORE.

He is passionate about providing a holistic approach to help people in Austin stay active and fit. He has a special interest in helping musicians perform more freely and comfortably. To better serve his patients, he acquired his manual therapy certification

(MTC) through USAHS in 2018, Comprehensive Pilates and pre-/post-natal training through Core Pilates NYC in 2019, and GYROTONIC® training in 2021. He is currently in the process of becoming a certified hand therapist.

Dr. Andy experienced a total change in his posture, body awareness, and health by practicing Pilates and GYROTONIC® methods, and he loves to help his clients experience the same. Andy has also become more athletic since starting doing Pilates. He enjoys paddle boarding, playing tennis, surfing, and snow skiing.

Andrea Westermann

Certified GYROTONIC® Instructor

Certified JUMP STRETCH BOARD®, GYROTONER® Instructor

Stott Pilates & Balanced Body Pilates Instructor

"I am here to facilitate your movement journey. Both Pilates and The Gyrotonic Method offer low-impact, functioning motions for ALL bodies.

Be it the competitive athlete, "weekend warrior", everyday enthusiast or a body that's been compromised or injured.

Through movement, we regain a sense of our true selves not only physically but mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

It is my honor to guide you either in group classes or individual sessions or both."

Your Favorite???

Hobbies/Interests- too many to mention but I've been collecting fine and abstract art since I was 11.

Michelle Dryer

Pilates Instructor

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, I graduated from the University of Texas Austin with a business degree. I’ve had the opportunity to travel all over the world through business and personal trips, and am usually thinking of my next adventure!

I discovered the joy of Pilates over a decade ago. I decided to become a certified teacher so that I could share my love of movement with others. I’m an excellent example of the power of a consistent Pilates practice. I’m stronger, have significantly better balance, and my body can do all of the things I ask if it! That was not the case when I started this Pilates journey.

I look forward to helping my clients grow stronger and more confident in their bodies.