The Athlete House Physical Therapy | Nicholasville KY
Built for active adults who want results.
We're a sports-focused physical therapy clinic inside CrossFit 859 in Brannon Crossing serving the Lexington and Nicholasville area. Our approach blends hands-on PT with performance-minded programming so you can keep training, running, and competing with confidence.
Why we exist
Too many active adults get stuck in cycles of pain, rushed visits, and generic rehab that doesn't translate to the gym or the road. We started The Athlete House to change that narrative. We are here to listen to your goals and come up with a real plan to achieve them, rather than tell you to "just stop for a while."When you work with us, you'll be truly heard - and your body will feel the difference.
Our Values
The way physical therapy should work for people who actually move
We're not interested in cookie-cutter protocols or telling you to stop doing what you love. Every session is one-on-one, built around your sport, your goals, and your training schedule.
One-on-one sessions
every time
You get dedicated time with your clinician, not bounced between techs or shared with other patients. Every visit is focused on your progression.
Programming support for your sport
Whether you're training for a marathon, prepping for Hyrox, or just trying to squat pain-free, we help you build a plan that fits your goals.
Hands-on care that translates to training
Dry needling, cupping, soft tissue work, and movement coaching are all tools we use to help you get back to what matters.
Support beyond
the
session
Our "PT in your pocket" model means you can reach out by text or call when questions come up during training or recovery.
Our Team
Your performance team
We're physical therapists, coaches, and athletes ourselves.
Dr. David Aulick, PT, DPT, XPS, Cert DN
Physical Therapist
David is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, EXOS Performance Specialist, and the founder of The Athlete House. He completed his undergraduate and doctoral education as well as a Sports Residency at the University of Kentucky. He completed a large part of his education at EXOS, a world renowned PT and performance training facility that specializes in training NFL combine invitees as well as the United States Special Forces. You can check them out here.
David is passionate about educating athletes of all levels how to optimize their performance by moving well and without pain. He enjoys participating in several athletic activities, such as CrossFit, golf, and flag football.
Dr. Rebecca Moll, PT, DPT, CF-L2
Physical Therapist
Becca is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer. She completed her doctoral education at The University of Kentucky and undergrad education at Western Kentucky. She has been coaching CrossFit of all ages since 2015.
Becca is passionate about patient centered care that focuses on meeting patients where they are, and getting them back to doing what they love without pain! In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, volleyball, board games, and playing piano at her church.
Dr. Will Swann, PT, DPT, SCS, MS, CSCS, Cert DN
Physical Therapist
Dr. Swann is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and board certified clinical specialist in Sports Physical Therapy. He is a former D1 strength and conditioning coach who worked with Purdue University prior to receiving in doctorate in physical therapy at the University of Kentucky.
Will has worked with athletes of all ages and skill level including collegiate, professional, and military special forces. He participates in and coaches athletes in competitive weightlifting and enjoys working with strength and combat athletes at all levels. He is passionate about empowering others to help them optimize their health and maximize their life! Call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Swann!
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Real feedback from active people who train, compete, and weren't willing to accept mediocre healthcare.
Ever since I stepped foot in the athlete house I have grown and gotten better ever single day. This has been some of the best months for me coming back from injury and would suggest the athlete house to anyone in need.
Carson Fain
Highly recommended. David is a knowledgeable PT who is focused on getting you back to top heath. One of the top PTs in the area.
Steven Hizon
Dr. Aulick did great work with my 13-year-old son. I would recommend him for all injuries and any recovery needs. Highly recommend.
John Miller
Went to The Athlete House with some pain in my shoulder during workouts and with just three visits David had me back to 100%. No more pain during my workouts and feeling so good to this day! Totally recommend to anyone experiencing issues during workouts!
Megan Marksbury
David is very a knowledgeable physical therapist. What stands out the most about David is his patience to explain and demonstrate the PT exercises, truly makes a person feel like the center of care. The facility is clean and welcoming. I feel much stronger with running and weight lifting after working with David for 5 sessions. Highly recommending The Athlete House!
Jenn Kraschnewski
I enjoyed showing up to each session to work with Becca on my shoulder PT and we achieved my goal of getting back to playing volleyball! Highly recommend
Layla Marefat
Always a great place to go to get the best PT and the trainers are always very friendly and kind!
Owen Manley
Neck pain for years and have seen many PTs for it. He’s the first to deep dive into whats going on and explain, in detail, the route to fix it. Great 1on1 work rather than just telling you exercises to do and then moving on to the next patient. Very solid experience.
Alex Venables
I saw David over the course of 8-9 weeks for help with my shoulder and back and saw radical improvement in my pain, mobility and overall awareness of ways my body compensates with different exercises. He is so knowledgeable and focused on making sure I knew how to prevent injury in the future. I would recommend David to anyone who wants to MOVE and LIVE better!
Morgan Murray
Unfortunately, I now have to go full speed and maximum effort in my workouts because of the work David has done. I’ve also lost all my friends because I am now stronger and faster than them.
Daniel Meyer
David is awesome, had been to a lot of different places and finally found one that could help me out at Athlete house.
Max Miller
Cannot recommend David and his practice enough! He is the first PT to successfully treat our college dancer’s back injury and keep her on the stage and marley. He has also given me the tools to keep my shoulders strong and healthy, allowing me to continue competitive CrossFit.
Barbara Brewer
David helped me work through several issues. He has helped me understand and relieve my pain. I'm thankful to have him as a resource!
Beth Blankenship
David being an athlete himself knows how to get your body back on track. I was facing lower back pain an a knee meniscus partial tear . Every wk was a different plan of attack from correcting bad lifting habits to needle stimulation . After 6 wks of at home stretching an weekly visits to the Athlete House I’m better than ever .
Brent littleton
I have gotten some dry needling done with Rebecca and it was a great experience! She is very knowledgeable and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the whole experience. I would highly recommend!
Ellie Hasani
They are great. Very friendly, pleasant, knowledgeable, professional.
Soreya Lambat
Had an amazing experience at The Athlete House! Dr. Becca Moll provided exceptional care that got me back to lifting and running, and Dr. David Aulick achieved great results for my son. Highly recommend their expert care and personalized approach!
Tara Downs
I highly recommend Becca at Athlete House! She has been an exceptional physical therapist, providing professional and courteous care. The team at Athlete House has been invaluable in helping me address my injury. Thank you!
Adam Fister
I was having trouble with some pain and range of motion in my shoulder. I had guidance and physical therapy assistance from Rebecca. With that information I am able to extend my arm/shoulder more freely and without pain! Thank you!
Roseann
Came into the Athlete house in a ton of pain and not being able to walk well. Was able to work with David doing numerous amounts of exercises and recovery things like needling and cupping. Left there feeling close to normal again and feeling mostly pain free.
Reece Potter
Becca is absolutely amazing! She fixed my shoulder and hip right up in a matter of weeks, and made my time at PT enjoyable too :) The staff here is so kind and flexible, and even more knowledgeable, encouraging, and helpful.
Megan Peters
Rebecca is the best! Very knowledgeable and always has solutions for any problems I’m having. Highly recommend!
Amy Thomason
Becca is very passionate about helping her home community remain healthy and active by offering out of network PT services. She is a great resource for the active population-from the weekend warrior to the seasoned athlete.
Michael Newton
All the words are not enough to explain how wonderful and benefecial physical therapy with David at the Athlete House! Went for sciatic nerve issues and David was amazing with all of the therapy and strength exercises! Always willing to listen and find the things that would help make those muscles stronger!
Cadena Schaffer
Have been several times for several reasons (wrists, ankles, shoulders) and have never left disappointed. David not only helps mitigate issues but also helps you to understand his thought process, and is open to any and all questions both during the appointment and regarding any follow ups. Very knowledgeable and good at explaining it in a way that anyone can truly understand!
Kris Kidder
Becca is awesome and helped so much with my shoulder issues!
Amanda Doucette
I visited Rebecca at the Athlete House Physical Therapy after a knee injury. She was the best and the facility was super clean! She provided excellent care in house and even sent me home with additional exercises to aid in my recovery! Her passion for helping people showed through her superb care. I would highly recommend !!
Tanner Sauley
Rebecca was incredible at helping with diagnosing and giving me solutions for my shoulder issue.
Sherry Brockman
Very knowledgeable and professional. Great results with dry needling and exercises! I like the fact no time is wasted with a bunch of questions and pain scales that are plugged into a computer.
Chris Smith
Very knowledgeable !
Jenna Mitchell
Really helped my son recover after he hurt his shoulder in his sport. Great people and place. We’ll be back.
Duff
Athelete house is worth the hype!! Came in with a hip injury that was nagging for about a year and within 12 weeks Becca had me fixed up! Everyone is SO kind and so helpful, and they provide you with exercises and activities to do to keep your progress going even when you’re not in the studio with them. Cannot recommend them enough! Special shout out to my girl Becca!! You’re a rockstar!!
Lucy Yanckello
I’ve been dealing with low back pain for years now, and I didn’t want to go to the doctors as I knew they would make me get xrays. David got me in quick and new exactly what the cause of my pain was. He was great and super professional. I left happy and cant wait to go back!
Lebrangston
Professionals! I went in with chronic shoulder pain for the past 5 years and my shoulders have never felt better!
John Kenealy
This was my first time ever going to physical therapy and The Athlete House was great. The physical therapists had great energy and the care was just as good. I Was able to change payment methods with ease which made the whole process extremely easy.
jacob Buehner
Dr. Moll took excellent care of me! I gave her an impossible task, to get me ready to race a 1/2 marathon after an injury from a marathon just 2 weeks prior! She resolved my issue in 2 1/2 weeks with a condition that usually takes 10 to 12 weeks to resolve! I am also a Physical Therapist myself & would highly recommend her!
Jefferson Musgrave
David is incredibly knowledgeable, kind & professional. He helped me quickly work through an injury while still training for my race!
Megan Hensley Platt
Loves my time with Becca! So knowledgeable and helpful!!! :)
Whitney Worden-Baroni
For the past 1.5 years, I hit a ceiling in my training due to shoulder & hip weakness. It was worth investing a few weeks with Dr. David, who truly allowed me to properly progress. I now use the program he built for me in every training session. In result, I am stronger & can see improvement. I’m so thankful!
Emily O
I suffered from chronic neck pain and numbness in my hands, and was hoping to combine acupuncture and exercises that I could use long term to help me improve. David’s program relieved the numbness from my hands and neck pain while also giving me tools to maintain my pain free state and prevent future recurrences of my issues.
Kandace DeBolt
After going to a traditional PT practice for weeks with no improvement, I’m thankful I found the Athlete House. I saw meaningful and measurable improvements after just 3 visits. Highly recommend!
Kelly Reiter
David and his team are fantastic. They combine PT and fitness to address the issue. So many places have a cookie cutter approach to PT. Athlete House truly focuses on the issue and designs therapies and recovery for the best outcomes. I highly recommend them.
Ryan Stanton
Fantastic and very knowledge in his industry. Felt results after each session.
Larry Cash
Rebecca is amazing and helped me with my sometimes excruciating pain! My experience at the Athlete House was great, I’d refer a thousand times over.
Ellen Livengood
Everyone at the athlete house is so helpful, kind and caring about your needs. They helped me rejuvenate my knee pain & made it as easy for me to get back into running. They gave me several exercises to do at home that have helped tremendously and they make you feel so welcome. I highly recommend them & they’re all very knowledgeable!!!
Trinity Peach
Becca at Athlete House has been a magician with my lower back issue. It's not easy work but I'm back to normal in just a couple weeks. I highly recommend them for any issues. Thanks, Becca!!
Anthony Schembari
Best PT in town! Focuses on the entire body and how it affect the injured area rather than just focusing on the exact spot. Very very happy with the services provided and the follow up exercises. After my arm injury was on the mend, I had them look at my knee as it had been bugging me for years. It’s been 1 month now of no knee pain. This will be my first call when I need a PT in the future!
Drew Brashler
My experience with David and Athlete House was excellent. I was referred to them by a physician for an ongoing injury. My treatment plan was implemented quickly and I saw noticeable improvement after my first few visits. I plan on continuing my visits in the future for maintenance and as other issues arise. I highly recommend their services!
Miles B
I’m a physical therapist and can normally manage my own flares independently. But training for a half 2 years back lead to a hip injury I couldn’t shake. I came in and the expertise is far above the standard. Truly setting the standard for recovery.
Dean Ohde
Becca is super friendly, knowledgeable, professional -- and I'm glad she was there to help me set and reach goals for a dislocated shoulder. So thankful! I will absolutely be back if I have pain or discomfort in the future.
Tracey Terry
David helped me recover from a back injury. Tough training regiment he holds you to, to help you recover. I can now lift without pain holding me back. The best in the business!
colton cleary
I was suffering from ankle pain and limited mobility when I was referred to The Athlete House by another physical therapist. Becca assessed my problem and started working a plan to strengthen and improve my ankle. 6 weeks later I'm pain free and moving great! The dry needling and targeted exercises were exactly what i needed.
Allen Baas
David is awesome! I came to him with hip and back problems and he knew exactly what to do. With dry needling, mobility and strength exercises I feel great. I am back to exercising regularly with no pain.
Tonya Farmer
I’m a collegiate athlete coming off of my second ACL tear and was extremely happy with my treatment!
Leah Madden
I had a great experience at Athlete House! I tried several other PT's before Athlete House and none of them were working. David got to the root of my issue and my pain is gone!
Nicole Howard
I came to see David with a running injury earlier this year and he was able to help and get me running again with a clear plan and help for recovery. I’ve loved working with him and can’t recommend his enough!
Alexandra Irvin
The very best -- David has been extremely helpful to my recovery from a shoulder injury.
Jonathan Miller
They really care you and want the best for your body in the long run.
Kaden Floyd
David is the best. Super knowledgeable and great not only for rehab (injury) but also mobility work to maintain range of motion and function.
stephanie cronk
I was in extreme pain when I came to see David!! But he made a plan tailored to my needs and concerns. I am now able to be more active and I am so grateful to him. My pain is gone and he has given me the tools to help myself stay pain free. Thank you so much!!!!!!
Tammy Neeley
Liz is an amazing athletic conditioning coach with expansive knowledge to help resolve physical pains from active lifestyles while maintaining continued exercise goals. Easy to follow and compassionate with all ages and abilities.
859WELL
Awesome experience and service, David is great! Super happy to work with a professional that tries to keep you training and moving, as opposed to just telling you to do less or stop all together.
Milo Betanzo
They are the best physical therapists in the city. I had been dealing with multiple injuries for over a year and within a couple months they had me back in the gym. David was very receptive when I explained my injuries and how I was doing week to week and would adjust my plan based off my feedback. I would highly recommend Athlete House to anyone!
Matt Ballard
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