Fern Creek

Dan Stopher received his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Louisville in 1996 before completing his Bachelor of Health Science in Physical Therapy at UofL in 1999. Continuing his education, Dan earned his Doctoroate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Evidence In Motion as well as his Therapeutic Specialty Certification.

His of interest and focus include manual therapy, orthopaedics with emphasis on spine, vestibular rehab, concussions, and treatment of chronic pain.

Dan is married with two step children, two dogs, and two cats. In his spare time, he enjoys watching UofL football and basketball, running, and cooking and experimenting with recipes on his grill.

Drew is ProRehab Physical Therapy’s Fern Creek Clinic Director. 

Drew graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration in 1996, prior to completing both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Physical Therapy in 2000. In 2017 he completed his post-professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy with Manual Therapy Certification through Evidence In Motion, LLC. Dr. Alvarez also actively serves in the Navy Reserve as a physical therapist in the Medical Service Corps, and deployed to Afghanistan in 2013.

Drew has practiced physical therapy in the outpatient setting for over 18 years. His main areas of focus are orthopaedics and sports medicine, with an emphasis on manual therapy and functional activity progression. He has extensive experience with Trigger Point Dry Needling, augmented soft tissue mobilization (i.e. Graston Technique, ASTYM), TMJ dysfunction rehabilitation, Kinesio taping, spinal manipulation/mobilization, and functional capacity evaluation.

Drew is married and the proud father of 3 beautiful and gifted daughters, who occupy most of his time outside of the clinic. When not attending their youth orchestra concerts and Irish Dancing competitions, he enjoys staying active with swimming, weight training, golf, and archery.