OPTIMIZE PHYSICAL THERAPY & PERFORMANCE
THE TEAM BEHIND
YOUR RECOVERY.
Every clinician at Optimize is performance-obsessed and held to a standard of care most practices never reach. You don't just get a Doctor of Physical Therapy — you get the best version of one.
OPTIMIZE PHYSICAL THERAPY & PERFORMANCE
THE TEAM BEHIND
YOUR RECOVERY.
Every clinician at Optimize is performance-obsessed and held to a standard of care most practices never reach. You don't just get a Doctor of Physical Therapy — you get the best version of one.
★★★★★
500+ Five-Star Google Reviews
5.0 Rating · Google
Trusted by professional athletes
competing at the highest levels
"Zaki does a great job with a different approach than most PT's, he works a lot of isometrics in lieu of weight training. I found him to be a great communicator not only in the office but through text messages and scheduling. You cannot go wrong engaging him for what ails you."
— FRANK M. · GOOGLE REVIEW
★★★★★
500+ Five-Star Google Reviews
5.0 Rating · Google
Trusted by professional athletes
competing at the highest levels
"Zaki is EXCELLENT at his job. I had a 360° spinal fusion, and he helped me return to sport at the same level I was at before surgery, which I was told might not be possible."
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OUR STANDARD
Every Provider. Every Session. The Same Standard.
Dr. Zaki Afzal doesn't just hire clinicians — he trains them. Every provider at Optimize is hand-selected, mentored personally, and held to the same clinical standard that built this practice. That means the same root-cause evaluation process. The same performance-first approach. The same commitment to one-on-one care. Whoever you work with at Optimize, you're working with someone who was built for this.
FOUNDER & LEAD CLINICIAN
DR. ZAKI AFZAL
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY · FELLOWSHIP TRAINED · CERTIFIED OCS
Most physical therapy clinics are built around what insurance will reimburse. Optimize was built around something different — what actually works.
Dr. Zaki Afzal is one of the most credentialed physical therapists in the country. He completed both an Orthopedic PT Residency at the University of Michigan Health Systems and a Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center — a training path fewer than 1% of physical therapists ever pursue. He holds an OCS Board Certification, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential, and serves as adjunct faculty at the Touro University Nevada DPT program.
Before he was a clinician, he was a patient. He went through the same broken system — bounced between providers, given generic exercises, discharged without answers. That experience is the foundation of Optimize: a practice built to be the alternative he never had access to.
Today, Dr. Afzal consults with professional sports organizations, has worked with athletes up to the Olympic level, and speaks at state and national conferences on clinical excellence. He also trains physical therapists across the country using the same evaluation and treatment system every Optimize provider is built on.
→ Orthopedic PT Residency — University of Michigan Health Systems (2016)
→ Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy — Ohio State Wexner (2018)
→ Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
→ Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
→ USAW · SFMA · EMR Certifications
→ Adjunct Faculty — Touro University Nevada DPT Program
→ Consulted with professional sports organizations & Olympic-level athletes
OUR CLINICIANS
Built to the Same Standard. All of Them.
Every provider at Optimize is trained in the same evaluation system, held to the same clinical standard, and committed to the same outcome: getting you back to what you love — faster and stronger than you were before.
NEVADA
Dr. Christie Berger
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Dr. Dan Hoban
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Dr. Nicholas Stone
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Dr. JJ Chuang
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Dr. Tyler Noll
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Dr. Amber Baker
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MICHIGAN
Dr. Mike Stumph
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Mike Rosenbergh
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WHAT SETS US APART
The Non-Negotiables at Optimize.
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One-on-One. Every Single Session.
No aides. No techs. No handoffs. Every session is a full hour with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Your clinician is the same person evaluating you, treating you, and tracking your progress — start to finish.
02
Root-Cause First. Always.
Every Optimize provider is trained to find the actual source — not just treat the site of pain. That's not a marketing phrase. It's the clinical methodology every provider is built on before they see a single patient here.
03
Performance Is the Endpoint.
Pain relief isn't the goal — it's the floor. Every program at Optimize is built around a performance target: returning to your sport, your lifts, your training. Stronger and more durable than before.
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Fellowship-Level Training Across the Board.
Dr. Afzal doesn't hire and hope — he trains. Every provider at Optimize is mentored in the same evaluation and treatment system that produced 500+ five-star results. The standard doesn't drop based on who you're assigned to.
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A Complete Plan from Day One.
You walk in knowing your full plan of care: timeline, goals, milestones. No arbitrary insurance visit caps. No guessing at discharge. A 12–16 week program built around your outcome — and you know what that looks like before you commit.
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FIVE-STAR REVIEWS
YOUR NEXT STEP
Your First Step Starts With a 20-Minute Call.
Not a sales call. A real conversation about where you are, what you've tried, and whether Optimize is the right fit.
Every patient journey at Optimize begins with a conversation with George Michaels, our Head of Client Experience or his expertly trained staff.
George spent the 2020 NFL season as the official Soft Tissue Therapist for the Las Vegas Raiders. He knows what high-performance care looks like — and he knows how to listen. His job on this call is to understand your situation, answer your questions honestly, and tell you whether Optimize is the right place for you.
If we can help you — we'll tell you exactly how and what to expect. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you that too. No pressure. Just answers.
Real Results. Real Patients.
Not Managed — Fixed.
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Dr. Zaki is a life changer. I had been having issues with my left knee for years. After doing X-rays and jumping through the insurance hurdles to get a MRI done, prognosis was that a microscopic knee surgery could help make my knee “better”… I wasn’t ecstatic about the recommendation of surgery. One day a personal trainer at Lifetime gym said me he had a physical therapist that could help me out. Wanted to try anything but surgery I figured Id’d give it a shot. From the start Dr. Zaki was super comprehensive wanting to learn about my situation, my type of lifestyle to fully tailor a program for me. He broke down what was going on to layman’s terms, easy to process and understand. I was fully in. After only my 1st session, my knee was feeling so much better, that I no longer wore my knee straps to the gym! He incorporated his program into my workouts with tweaks to what I was already doing which made it super easy to stick to it. I can’t recommend Dr. Zaki enough, if you want to get back to normal or better, he is the one!
★★★★★
Rudy G. — Google Review
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I had significant limitations with my left arm, which barely lifted above shoulder level. I reached out to Optimize for an evaluation, expecting to be told I needed surgery. Instead, I met Dr. Dan and have been working with him for about three months. Now, I can almost lift my arm almost straight up, and the popping sensation I experienced has significantly decreased. What impresses me most is the personalized service. The scheduler always greets me by name and takes the time to chat. Every staff member I've encountered has been polite and helpful. Overall, I’m very pleased with the care I received at Optimize Physical Therapy.
★★★★★
David K. — Google Review
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The Optimize team is fantastic. I worked with Christie on lingering ankle issues coming out of a surgery last year, and the progress we made in less than a handful of sessions was unbelievable and genuinely life-changing. Christie was incredible to work with. She’s sharp, focused, detail-oriented, and determined to get results quickly. After months of pain, she diagnosed my issue within minutes of meeting me, and I’ve been rapidly improving ever since. It was an absolute pleasure working with her and I couldn’t recommend Christie or Optimize more highly.
★★★★★
Joe D. — Google Review
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Dr. Zaki Afzal stands out not only as an exceptional clinician but also as an incredible person. Through my professional interactions with him, it’s clear that he brings a high level of expertise, integrity, and passion to everything he does. His commitment to excellence in physical therapy and performance training is evident, and he continually pushes to raise the standard in our field. Beyond his clinical knowledge, Zaki is someone who genuinely supports and uplifts those around him. He’s collaborative, insightful, and always willing to share his expertise to help others grow. His leadership at Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance reflects his dedication to both his team and the profession as a whole. It’s always inspiring to connect with professionals like Zaki, who are not only skilled but also genuinely invested in making a positive impact in our industry.
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Sarah G. — Google Review
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
READY TO WORK WITH A TEAM THAT ACTUALLY GETS IT?
Book a free 20-minute call and find out if Optimize is the right fit for you.
No cost. No obligation. George will walk you through everything.
CONTACT
Las Vegas: 702.550.9552
Michigan: 248.985.8552
Las Vegas - Maryland Pkwy
9890 S. Maryland Parkway #230
Las Vegas, NV 89183
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8988 W. Cheyenne Avenue #120
Las Vegas, NV 89129
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2378 Franklin Road
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
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