Alice Creque, MSPT, SCS
Alice is a Licensed Physical Therapist owner of Max Performance. She is a 1994 graduate of Asbury University, and earned her Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham in 1996. In 2007, Alice completed testing to become an APTA Board Certified Sports Specialist. Her career includes working at a private orthopedic rehab and sports medicine clinic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and was the Clinical Director of a large sports medicine clinic in Decatur, Alabama just prior to opening Max Performance. Alice is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Sports Section and Private Practice Section, and also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine.
In addition to her work in the clinic, Alice oversees the Max Performance Sports Medicine Outreach program and spends most evenings covering high school sporting events.
What I like best about my job:
"I love having the opportunity to work with people on a daily basis and help to improve their quality of life. It is so rewarding to see someone return to the activities they enjoy without pain. I also enjoy helping middle school, high school and college athletes recover from injuries and return to playing. It is very fulfilling to see the athletes back out on the court or field after sustaining injuries."
Alice enjoys playing golf, working out, watching sports on TV (especially University of Alabama football and UK basketball), attending sporting events, and hanging out with her miniature Golden Doodle, “Max.” She also loves spending time with her 2 nieces and 2 nephews and being actively involved in all of their sports and school activities.
Alice is an active member of Southeast Christian Church.
LouAnn Sensabaugh, PTA
LouAnn, a life-long resident of Shelby County, graduated from the University of Louisville in 2007, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. In 2008, she graduated at the top of her class from JCTC’s Physical Therapist Assistant program. She joined the Max Performance team in August of 2008. LouAnn is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Sports Section.
What I like best about my job:
"I’m very blessed to be able to get up every morning and not dread going to work. Max Performance is my second home, and my co-workers are like my family. I love having the opportunity to meet so many different people, and it’s very rewarding that the goal of my job is to help people feel better"
LouAnn enjoys spending time with her husband, Donnie, and children, Chase, Owen and Maggie. She is an avid sports fan, and is passionate about UK basketball. LouAnn is actively involved at Shelby Christian Church in the youth department. She enjoys watching sports, spending time with friends and family, reading and traveling.
Les Nichols
Les is a Shelby County native and a graduate of Shelby County High School. He joined the staff at Max Performance in 2004 after 20 years of service with Shelby County EMS. Les is a licensed paramedic and in addition to his work in the clinic, he spends most evenings covering high school sporting events as a part of the Max Performance Volunteer Sports Outreach program.
What I like best about my job:
"As with my EMS job, I get to work with people on a personal basis helping them with their medical problems. However, at Max Performance, unlike EMS, I get to continue helping people throughout their whole recovery. It’s not just treating their injuries; it’s getting to know them, being there for them, even if it’s just offering a listening ear. Hopefully I can make their day a little brighter."
Les and his wife, Belinda love spending time together and traveling and are avid Disney World fans. Les also serves as a Boat Captain for the Martha Layne Collins High School Bass Fishing team. Les’s daughter, Lynsey, graduated from Shelby County High School and graduated with honors from the University of Louisville.
Les and his family are active members of Shelby Christian Church.
Lesa Wilcox
Lesa, an Illinois native, has lived in Shelby County for 19 years. She joined the Max Performance staff in 2006 as a Physical Therapy technician. Lesa’s compassionate and nurturing demeanor make patients feel at ease and very comfortable in the clinic.
What I like best about my job:
"The caring atmosphere at Max Performance makes it a joy to come to work each day. It’s like being with family, and I love meeting, getting to know and working with our patients as well as helping them to get back to doing the things they enjoy."
Lesa enjoys reading, baking and spending time with husband Steve. Steve and Lesa have four children and one granddaughter, Eliza.
Ruth Lucas
Ruth, a West Virginia native, has lived in Shelby County for the last 16 years. She joined the Max Performance staff in April 2011 as the Practice Administrator. She is a graduate of West Virginia University Tech and has degrees in both Accounting and Business Management. She has worked in the financial sector of the healthcare industry for the last 26 years.
What I like best about my job:
"Being part of the Max Performance team is such a blessing. Everyone here is so friendly and caring and it’s such a privilege to get to know our patients and to know that we are helping them get back to doing the things they love to do. It’s truly a pleasure to come to work here every day."
Ruth enjoys spending time with her husband Jerry and their two boys J.R. and Joseph ages 18 and 16. Ruth is a proud supporter of her husband Jerry’s athletic events at Collins High School where he is the Head Football Coach. She also loves watching and supporting both her sons at their athletic events. Ruth and her family are members of Shelby Christian Church.
Lindsey Ketcham
Lindsey has lived in Shelby County her entire life. She graduated from Martha Layne Collins High School in 2014, and went on to The University of The Cumberlands where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2017. She joined the Max Performance team in 2018.
What I like best about my job:
"I am very thankful to be working at Max Performance and enjoy helping others feel better. It is rewarding when you are able to make a connection with a patient and become friends while they are receiving their treatments. Being from Shelby County I love being able to hear stories about my grandparents from other locals who knew them. My coworkers are fantastic and I am glad to be a new addition to the family."
Lindsey has spent the past 5 summers coaching a Special Olympics Softball team which is her passion. She played softball and soccer and is still active and always involved with something. Lindsey is a sports fan especially when it comes to the University of Kentucky. She is an active member of Burks Branch Baptist Church.
Matthew Huff
Matthew has been a resident of Shelby County for 15 years. He graduated from Martha Layne Collins High School in 2011. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Georgetown College where he played soccer for 4 years. Matthew joined the staff at Max Performance in 2017 and is working of furthering his degree in Physical Therapy.
What I like best about my job:
"I love being able to come to work everyday where it doesn’t feel like a job, instead it is something that I get to do. I love being able to give back to the community and work with our patients to see positive change in their lives."
Matthew enjoys spending his time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, biking or just exploring. He still loves to watch soccer anytime that he can!
Max
Max is a miniature Golden Doodle who has been with Max Performance since May of 2007. His duties at Max Performance include being empathetic and making patients smile. He is also the “official greeter” and welcomes each patient that comes through the door. He is a non-shedding, hypo-allergenic dog, and although he is very friendly he is happy to remain in his kennel for those who do not wish to be around dogs. Max is a graduate of Superpuppy and Superdog I obedience training.
What I like best about my job:
"I love to greet the patients when they come into the clinic; especially the ones that bring me treats!"
