Dr. Brett Poniros grew up in Mamaroneck, NY, where he played football, hockey, and baseball for Mamaroneck High School, before continuing his career as a shortstop at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, where he captained the team his junior and senior years. He dealt with several of his own injuries, including two significant hamstring tears and recurrent back pain.

Having gone through the entirety of what "standard rehab" had to offer, Brett was then drawn toward a career in performance training and rehabilitation in an effort to be able to offer a service that catered specifically to athletes and active individuals.

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With over a decade of experience, Stephen Portee, CSCS is a highly skilled strength and conditioning coach, specializing in enhancing performance and promoting longevity for active adults and amateur athletes. Holding a Master's Degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Biomechanics from Montclair State University, Stephen combines cutting-edge science with personalized training to optimize athletic performance and overall health.Prior to Apollo Performance Training, Stephen was the Director of Performance Training at Athletes Warehouse and Velo University in NY. During his tenure, he successfully developed and implemented programs across a broad range of sports, focusing on improving athletic performance while minimizing the risk of injury.

He also spearheaded return-to-sport programs, guiding athletes safely back into competition after injuries.Stephen's training philosophy is built around flexibility and customization--there’s no single way to train everyone. His mission is to create sustainable, enjoyable training programs that challenge you while improving your athletic performance. Whether you're an active adult striving for peak performance or an amateur athlete looking to take your game to the next level, Stephen’s expert coaching will provide the personalized support and guidance you need to achieve your goals safely and effectively.

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Gabe grew up in Yorktown, NY, where he played football for Yorktown High School, before continuing his career as a defensive lineman at Springfield College in Springfield, MA. He was then moved to tight end in his senior year and was inducted into the Roach, an elite group of linemen with a history going back almost 40 years.

Gabe began his fitness journey at a very young age and fell in love with the weight room. He was drawn to helping develop an individual not only physically, but also mentally. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science and began his career as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.

He has worked with all types of individuals, including Division 1 athletes, youth athletes, general population, and senior citizens. In his spare time, Gabriel enjoys various hobbies including Jiu Jitsu, reading, playing the guitar, and all things pop culture!

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In her role, Catherine Poniros combines her professional expertise with her personal passion for health and wellness. Alongside her husband, Brett, Catherine plays a vital role in shaping the voice and vision of the practice.For Catherine, Apollo is more than just a business—it’s an extension of the values she and Brett share as a couple and as a growing family.

Their commitment to living a healthy, balanced, and active lifestyle is at the heart of Apollo’s mission: helping others move, recover, and perform at their best.With a natural gift for storytelling and community connection, Catherine ensures that Apollo’s message reflects not only innovation in sports chiropractic and training but also authenticity, care, and family-driven values. Her work highlights the belief that true wellness is built on both strength and support—inside the clinic and beyond.

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Lau is a licensed Physical Therapist based in the Philippines, which gives her a keen eye and understanding of all things Apollo. She’s always been passionate about movement and athletics -she was a competitive swimmer in college and played on the women’s basketball varsity team back in high school. She loves staying active and recently completed a half marathon with a PR of 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Outside of sports, she also has a creative side and loves working on content and design (and, not to brag, but she’s pretty amazing at it!). She’s very tech-savvy and enjoys using tools and systems to keep things organized and efficient.
Lau has helped shape and refine Apollo’s message in all that she has done and continues to do!

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