In a time when healthcare is becoming increasingly impersonal and systematized, pain and injury are often boiled down to labels and diagnosis, overlooking the complexity and uniqueness of the whole person and athlete.

Motive offers a different experience. 

An experience that eliminates distractions. 

An experience that looks at your problem holistically in a one-on-one environment.

An experience that focuses on movement, activity management, and lifestyle modifications - like nutrition, sleep, and stress - before medications, injections, and surgery.

By focusing on your activity goals, your lifestyle, and your current pain experience or injury, we will help you thrive in areas that are most important to you and achieve your health and performance goals.

Our Values

We are evidence-based and solution-focused. We believe in getting to the cause of the problem, not applying quick fixes. We serve runners and athletes of ALL experience levels.

  • We recognize that physical movement is just one area of health. Although this domain is our specialty, we focus on your “whole self” by considering your unique goals, values, environments, and constraints.

  • Shared decision-making is vital. We’ll come up with a personalized treatment plan, together, that you are confident in and excited to work on. 

  • Earning your trust is our top priority. We are honest and transparent in everything we do.

  • We are medically licensed movement experts and highly qualified coaches who consistently over-deliver.

Bryan Guzski, DPT, OCS, CSCS 

Bryan is the founder and owner of Motive. Bryan believes in the feel-good power of movement and exercise, and the benefit of small, consistent habits and practices in achieving health and performance goals. He offers extensive knowledge as a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a Certified Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach (PN-1). Bryan graduated from Ithaca College and completed an orthopedic residency program through Cayuga Medical Center. 

Bryan greatly values learning and education and strives to bring these vital components into his care and coaching. He knows your time is valuable, which is the reason why Motive was founded — to deliver a high-quality, high-value, and highly personalized physical therapy and wellness coaching experience to the Rochester community.  

Patient & Client Experiences

  • Andrew E.

    “I have seen many PTs and Bryan is by far the best I have encountered. He is clear, insightful, inspiring, and creative. And, bonus, he is a good person as well — open, kind, and patient with a good sense of humor. My work with Bryan has transformed my situation from ‘get by’ to ‘push the envelope’.”

  • Jason H.

    “I made an investment in hiring Bryan to be my physical trainer instead of trying to go it alone. This decision was the best I have made in a long time because I was accountable to a coach, and he developed an evolving weekly program for me that got the job done in six months. Experts like Bryan save you so much time and effort because they expedite your goals through the application of their years of experience.”

  • Casey O.

     “Very effective, personal, thoughtful, and comprehensive service! I am lucky to have Bryan in my corner. He always has solutions for the injuries that come up with triathlon training. He also helped me get back to full health after my ankle surgery. He’s the best around... 100%!”

  • Madeline O.

    “Bryan has truly gone above and beyond by diving into the world of pole vault and track mechanics to give me sport-specific exercises that would help my various injuries through the sport. I have seen Bryan for my foot, Achilles, lower back, hamstrings, quads, and shoulder. Not only has he gotten all of these areas to be stronger than before, but he has supported me both on an athletic level and on a personal level to achieve my goals.”