Meet Our Team

  • Bob Budai MPT, OCS, CSCS

    Owner (Farmington Hills / Wixom)

    Bob is founder and therapist at MORS. He has been working as a Physical Therapist since 1999, and as a Fitness Specialist/owner of Functional Strength Training since 1993. His credentials include degrees from the University of Michigan (Masters in Physical Therapy), and Michigan State University (Bachelors in Exercise Science). He also has specialty certifications from the American Physical Therapy Association (OCS), National Strength & Conditioning Association (CSCS), National Academy of Sports Medicine (PES, CES), Gray Institute (CAFS, 3DMAPS), National Sports Performance Association (CPDS), and various others in the field of rehabilitation, performance enhancement, and fitness, including: Dry Needling (Kinetacore L1/L2, IDN Advanced), Graston Technique, Rock Tape, Sole Supports Orthotic Fabrication, Mulligan Technique, Muscle Energy Technique, Kettlebells (RKC2, SFG2, IKFF), Training for Warriors (L1/2), Painfree Performance Specialist, Battling Ropes, Black Belt, Crossfit, Jump Stretch, Fitness Anywhere/TRX, RMAX International (Tacfit, Circular Strength Training), USA Weightlifting. Bob has a strong passion for teaching, and has served as a Clinical Instructor and guest lecturer for multiple PT/PTA and Kinesiology programs, consultant for different therapy and fitness companies, taught various seminars in the fields of rehabilitation and exercise, and currently serves as the Director of Professional Development for the Michigan Physical Therapy Association

  • Rob Gustitus DPT

    Physical Therapist (Farmington Hills/Wixom)

    Rob is a licensed Physical Therapist who grew up in Brighton, Michigan. He traveled to Clevland, Tennessee to play baseball at Lee University where he earned his Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, and minor in Psychology. He then was inspired to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy after battling several injuries while being a pitcher at a collegiate level. Baseball still lies thick in his blood as he currently coaches at Oakland Reds Baseball facility, and aims to mentor youth baseball players. Rob enjoys working with all patients and dedicates himself to help them meet their goals by obliterating pain, injury, and dysfunction, while attaining levels of fitness they never imagined. Rob is excited to be working with our team at MORS and looks forward to learning and growing as a Physical Therapist. He currently lives in Novi with his wife Kyleigh, new born daughter Hallie, and his two dogs Nala and Jameson.

  • Tara Hanson PTA

    Physical Therapy Assistant (Farmington Hills)

    Tara is a Physical Therapy Assistant at MORS. She graduated from Baker College with her PTA degree in 2003. She has also been a certified massage therapist since 1990. Tara is certified in Graston Technique, Tai Chi Fundamentals, Activated Isolated Stretching (AIS), Rocktape and Rockpod cupping, and has advanced education in Functional Exercise.

  • Kaitlyn Polonis

    PT Tech (Farmington Hills/Wixom)

    Kaitlyn is a senior PT Tech at MORS. She graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology. In addition to her tech duties, she has much more to offer. Kaitlyn also does personal training and group fitness at our Funstrength location in Wixom. Practicing and studying powerlifting, olympic lifting, kettlebell work, endurance and other areas of fitness, at Funstrength we like to be as well rounded as we can. Carrying her therapeutic background forward, she is a certified Level 3 Fascial Stretch Therapist and treats clients on her own, therapeutically and movement based. Complimenting these techniques with the use of Rocktape, cupping, muscle activation and fitness components, she has her own unique approach to healing and maintaining your physical goals.

  • Zach Lohrman

    PT Tech (Farmington Hills/Wixom)

  • Johanna Funk

    Organizational Specialist (Wixom)

    Johanna is lot of things at MORS, as well as the behind the scenes girl who deals with stuff no one else wants to! In addition to her duties at MORS, Johanna manages our Medical Fitness program, and keeps all things in order at Funstrength Gym location in Wixom.

  • Mitchell Tashman

    PT Tech (Farmington Hills/Wixom)