Meet Our Dedicated Staff
Our team is made up of professionals who take their craft seriously and their relationships personally. We combine deep clinical expertise with a genuine commitment to understanding your goals, lifestyle, and expectations. This allows us to deliver care that is both precise and human. Led by Dr. Dave, Linchpin Performance is built on meticulous attention to detail, clear communication, and a shared belief that the body is an asset worth protecting. We don’t rush sessions, hand you off, or rely on one-size-fits-all plans. Instead, we work collaboratively with you to create a strategy that supports performance today and durability for the future.
Dr. David Dahl, PT, DPT
Founder/Physical Therapist
Dr. Dave's Bio
I work with people who want their bodies to keep up with the demands of the lives they live. My role is to help you stay active, capable, and progressing — and to navigate the inevitable setbacks of training and life with clarity instead of guesswork.
I grew up in weight rooms and on jiu-jitsu mats, chasing performance and rebuilding from injuries along the way. I graduated from Western Kentucky University with my Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2016. Now, as a husband and father, my perspective has expanded blending performance with longevity and whole-life sustainability.
I act as your guide and strategic partner so you can move, train, and live with confidence.
Dr. Devin Cox, DPT
Staff PT
Dr. Devin's Bio
Hello I am Devin Cox! I earned my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Bellarmine University in 2017 and have since worked in a variety of orthopedic outpatient settings. I’m passionate about a holistic approach to health and wellness—one that supports recovery, enhances performance, and promotes long-term longevity.
I grew up in the world of competitive gymnastics, which fostered my love for movement and my commitment to helping athletes and fitness-minded individuals feel and perform their best.
Outside of the clinic, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, working out with my husband, and traveling.
Dr. Dee Clegg, DPT
Staff PT
Dr. Dee's Bio
Hi, I’m Dee! I’m a mama of two little girls and two corgi dogs. I graduated from Bellarmine’s DPT program in 2025, have a MBA, in Finance, and Bachelors Degree from the United States Military Academy. I served in the Army for 10 years as a Logistics Officer before pursuing Physical Therapy. I played D1 college Soccer and ran track and I have a background in both competitive Crossfit and Powerlifting, and hold a bench press world record. My focus is on both Orthopedic and Pelvic Health for the female athlete or fitness forward mamas, pregnant and postpartum included.
Emily Dahl
Client Experience Coordinator
Emily's Bio
Emily is the first point of contact for every patient at Linchpin Performance. She ensures scheduling is seamless, communication is clear, and every client feels supported from the moment they reach out. Her role is simple: make your experience smooth, stress-free, and aligned with the high standards we hold for our care.
The Story Behind Linchpin Performance
I (Dave) began working as a physical therapist in the Seattle area in 2016. Early on, I was part of a small clinic that worked closely with first responders: police, firefighters, and others in high-demand roles. These tactical and functional athletes often presented with more complex problems, and that’s where I found my passion.
As the company expanded, they opened a second location inside a gym and had me manage it. This shifted our focus toward a more fitness-forward population – people who wanted to train, perform, and stay active rather than the traditional post-surgical or medically fragile model most clinics focus on. Over time, I grew increasingly frustrated with the constraints of third-party healthcare and felt I wasn’t helping people as much as I could.
In 2019, my wife and I moved to Louisville to be closer to family as we started building our own. When I couldn’t find a role that aligned with how I wanted to practice, I was faced with a decision: step away from healthcare, or build something of my own.
I chose to build.
The vision for Linchpin Performance was simple: serve the fitness-forward population at a high level, without the frictions of traditional care. In late 2020, I started Linchpin as a side hustle, working evenings and weekends out of a small room inside a local gym. As demand grew, I gradually reduced hours at my full-time job. In August 2022, we moved into our current space and I went all in. Since then, Linchpin Performance has continued to grow adding staff, expanding specialties, and refining our approach. But the core remains the same: we serve active people who expect their bodies to keep up with their lives.
Linchpin Performance was born out of necessity, not ambition.
We saw a system that didn’t serve the people who needed more. The high performers. The longevity-minded. The ones who train with purpose and refuse to settle for “good enough.” Their goals were too complex, their standards too high, their potential too great for conventional care.
So we started small in the corner of a local gym with one mission: to build what didn’t yet exist. A place where movement, performance, and longevity could finally live under the same roof.
Here, every session is intentional. Every plan is personal. Every decision is built on understanding the whole human…not just the injury. Linchpin Performance exists for those who want more from their bodies and their lives. For those who believe that durability isn’t something you find by accident… it’s something you engineer.
