About HYPHEN

The Gym That Redefines Aging

Physical Therapy and Fitness In Georgetown, KY

Better Starts Here

It starts here with the right support — expert physical therapy and small group fitness designed specifically for people 60+.

And it starts here with you — your effort, your consistency, and your decision to keep showing up.

Too many people are told to slow down, take it easy, or accept decline as a normal part of aging. We don’t believe that.

As the gym that redefines aging, we’re here to show what’s actually possible with the right guidance and the right environment.

  • Maybe you want to get out of pain

  • Maybe you’re rebuilding after injury or surgery

  • Maybe you want to feel strong, capable, and confident again

Whatever better looks like for you — we’re here to help you get there.

We’re Doctors of Physical Therapy who specialize in active aging. Through individualized care and guided group training, we help you build strength, move with confidence, and stay independent for the long run.

This isn’t about doing less. It’s about doing what matters — and doing it well.

Better doesn’t happen by accident. Better starts here.

Two physical therapists at Hyphen fitness and physical therapy for 60+ in Georgetown, KY.

Dr. John Wright Polk IV, PT, DPT & Dr. Cori Perkins, PT, DPT when they started Hyphen in Georgetown, KY.

What Sets HYPHEN Apart?

Aging Specialists

Our Doctors of Physical Therapy have received specialized training from the Institute of Clinical Excellence. We know what you need to age on your terms.

Safe & Effective

We know how to get results quickly while keeping you safe and out of pain.

One-Stop Shop for Better

Where else can you get out of pain, recover from a surgery, reach your health and fitness goals, AND find a supportive community? All while being led by expert Physical Therapists.

MEET THE TEAM

  • Dr. John Wright Polk IV, PT, DPT, working with a client at Hyphen Fitness and Physical Therapy for 60+ in Georgetown, KY.

    Dr. John Wright Polk IV, PT, DPT

    Physical Therapist

    John Wright is a Physical Therapist and Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist originally from Somerset, KY. He graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2011 with a degree in Biology and received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Kentucky in 2014. John Wright has also completed an orthopedic residency program to receive his OCS in 2017.

    He specializes in active aging, orthopedics, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders, pain science, sports rehab, amputee rehabilitation, vestibular dysfunction, and dry needling.

    John Wright is married to his wife Kaylie, with 2 children, and enjoys spending time with them most of all. In his free time he enjoys cheering on the Cats, hiking, fishing, reading, and serving his Georgetown community.

  • Dr. Cori Perkins, PT, DPT, working with a client at Hyphen Fitness and Physical Therapy for 60+ in Georgetown, KY.

    Dr. Cori Perkins, PT, DPT

    Physical Therapist

    Cori is a native of Sturgis, Kentucky, and a proud graduate of Georgetown College, where she earned her degree in Exercise Science in 2011. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Kentucky in 2014.

    With a passion for helping others move and feel better, Cori specializes in musculoskeletal disorders, orthopedics, active aging, dry needling, and pain science. Her evidence-based, patient-centered approach empowers individuals to achieve their goals and return to the activities they love.

    Outside the clinic, Cori enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Cody, and their daughter, Finley. She loves being outdoors, gardening, practicing Pilates, cheering on the Green Bay Packers, and UK basketball.

  • A man with curly hair and a beard pointing at a presentation slide that displays the word 'Ageism' on a green background.

    Dr. Jeff Musgrave, PT, DPT

    Physical Therapist

    ICE Certified Specialist in Older Adults

    Jeff is a Physical Therapist and nationally renowned educator for the Institute of Clinical Excellence.
    Jeff earned his Doctor Of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Kentucky in 2011.

    He has experience treating older adults in outpatient orthopedics, home health, & inpatient neuro rehab. These experiences have led him to focus on preventing and reversing the disease process through exercise within vibrant communities of like-minded older adults.

    In his free time, he loves weight training, horseback riding, motorcycling, and almost any outdoor activity.

  • A man with a beard and a shaved head speaking passionately at what appears to be a gym or fitness class, wearing a dark hoodie with a small geometric logo.

    Dr. Dustin Jones, PT, DPT

    Physical Therapist

    ICE Certified Specialist in Older Adults

    Dustin is a Physical Therapist and nationally renowned educator with the Institute of Clinical Excellence. He has been featured in several national publications like the New York Times, Reader’s Digest, Barron’s Magazine, and Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. He has also co-authored textbooks focusing on rehabilitation for older adults.

    He focuses on active aging as his area of specialization. He has extensive experience helping people 60+ reach their goals and achieve what they once thought impossible.

    Outside the clinic, Dustin is married to his wife Meghan, with 2 children, and enjoys mountain biking and adventuring with his family.