Dr. Sam Hegedus was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. She was a collegiate Division 1 swimmer and runner; and now enjoys CrossFit in addition to endurance sports. Sam moved to Pittsburgh, PA in 2012, where she attended Duquesne University and received her undergraduate degrees in both Biology and Health Sciences. She continued her education at Duquesne University, where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2018.  Sam is a Performance Coach and the Founder of Volt Movement.

Sam is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and has experience working with USA Shooting athletes at the international level. Sam focuses on incorporating functional movement and manual therapy into her treatment approach to maximize individual performance while acting as the Student Assistant Coach for the Women’s Swimming & Diving team.

Certifications

• Rock Steady Boxing
• ACSM Personal Training