Our Team
It’s frustrating and stressful when treatments don’t ultimately provide the long-term results you need. But what if you had an expert team that took time to listen to you? What if you could receive personalized treatment that delivered lasting relief and regained function? At Xcel, we’re united in our commitment to help you restore the life you love.
While everyone at Xcel brings their own unique strengths to the team, together we all hold a set of shared beliefs and values for the care we provide.
Our shared standards:
A patient-centered approach that prioritizes your experience and earns your trust
Caring, hands-on therapy that focuses achieving results that work
A passion for making a difference in people’s lives throughout our community
Ben Ruggles PT, DPT
Clinic Director, Physical Therapist
Ben Ruggles PT, DPT
Clinic Director, Physical TherapistBen Ruggles attend physical therapy school at the University of Findlay, graduating with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He completed additional curriculum in sports science as well as manual therapy interventions. Shortly after school, Ben joined the Xcel Physical Therapy team and currently practices in the Beavercreek location. With a strong passion for orthopedic management, Ben has been able to help many patients back from sport, work, and home related injuries. Ben is certified with Dry Needling and believes in the hands-on approach for physical therapy for treatment. Outside of work, he shares his time with his wife enjoying Disc Golf, hiking, fishing, and kayaking.
Greg Mackenzie PT
Owner
Greg Mackenzie PT
OwnerGreg was born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. He was raised on a farm in the midlands of Natal, riding horses and was competitive in showjumping, cross country and Dressage. He graduated from Hilton College where he also played rugby, cricket and ran track. He then went on to study for his Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Stellenbosh, near Cape Town and thereafter his Master’s of Sports Science at the University of Natal, Durban.
Greg owned and operated a Sports Medicine clinic, Kings Park Sports Medicine Centre, in South Africa for 14 years. Greg also spent many of these years as the official Physical Therapist and Trainer for the Natal Sharks Rugby team and the international Springbok Sevens Rugby team. He traveled extensively all over the world, including multiple trips to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Paris, London, Dubai, Malaysia, Fiji and also many South American countries including Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. He brings to Xcel a wealth of orthopedic, manual and sports physical therapy experience.
After moving to the USA permanently and becoming a US citizen, he gained much experience working in various clinics and hospitals in the greater Dayton area and Indiana. Xcel Sports Medicine was established in 2006, with the core principle being the ‘hands-on’ approach to PT which defines the philosophy of the clinic. This is the fundamental basis of the clinic’s approach to the management of orthopedic, and sports injuries that constitute the bulk of the patient population at the clinic.
An avid marathon runner, Greg has run in many area races, including the New York, Columbus, Cincinnati Flying Pig, Air Force, and Boston Marathons and he has run the 56 mile Comrades in South Africa 8 times. He enjoys sharing the benefits of this sport with as many people as possible. Greg is married to Celeste, a master Pilates instructor and owner of Peak Personal Pilates. They have 2 grown children; Brett, a graduate of the University of Louisville and competitive swimmer and Sarah, an NYU graduate currently pursuing a career in the arts in New York City.
Erin Baize DPT
Physical Therapist
Erin Baize DPT
Physical TherapistErin is a 2005 graduate of the University of Indianapolis with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She also earned a degree in Health Sciences from Purdue
University in 2002. Her clinical experience ranges across the spectrum in both age groups and diagnosis type.
Erin is dedicated to providing quality one on one care to all of her patients. She believes that therapy should be both beneficial and fun for her patients. She works hard alongside her patients to return them to a high functioning and pain free lifestyle.
Erin has earned certifications in the Astym®️ system, Graston Technique, and in Dry Needling. Erin’s professional interests include sports medicine physical therapy and general orthopedics.
In her free time Erin enjoys traveling, biking, hiking and spending time with friends and family.
Interested in Joining the Team?
We’re always looking to expand our talented team.