About Us
Rediscover Strength Through Motion
Experience the difference with Strength in Motion Pilates and PT — Reno, where movement becomes your path to freedom. Grounded in empathy, expertise, and creativity, our personalized programs help you shed pain, embrace your body’s potential, and step confidently into motion—no cookie-cutter plans, just truly human-centered care.
Meet Dr. Ryan Keaton
Co-founder | PT, DPT
ICE Trained Physical Therapist
Special Interests: Running and endurance sports, Shoulder and neck pain, Vestibular Dysfunction, Back pain
Ryan came to physical therapy as a second career after working as an accountant. A long personal journey with neck and back pain led him to physical therapy, where he discovered a deep passion for the science of movement and pain recovery.
He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in Dallas and has been practicing since 2019. Ryan enjoys working with people from all walks of life, blending clinical expertise with a compassionate, individualized approach.
As a former competitive swimmer and triathlete, Ryan has a special interest in helping endurance athletes overcome injury and return to peak performance. He’s also an avid weightlifter and loves working with anyone looking to optimize their strength training—whether you’re a CrossFitter, weekend warrior, or just want to feel stronger and more confident in the gym.
Ryan is particularly interested in the complex interplay between vestibular conditions, neck and shoulder dysfunction, and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). He enjoys solving these challenging cases so patients can get back to doing what they love.
Outside the clinic, you’ll find Ryan swimming in open water, hiking, running, cross-country skiing, or inline skating. He also enjoys nights in with his wife watching scary movies and making homemade pizza.
Meet Dr. Jessie Keaton (Lesar)
Co-founder | PT, DPT, OCS
Orthopedic Certified Specialist through ABPTS
Certified Pilates Instructor through Vitality Pilates
Special interests: Dance medicine, hypermobility, geriatric care, foot and ankle
Jessie is a fifth generation Nevadan and is a third generation physical therapist following in the footsteps of her mom and grandmother who practiced in Reno and Fernley.
She grew up dancing in the Reno area and was a member of Sierra Nevada Ballet for over 12 years. She has been practicing physical therapy since 2019 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a Bachelor’s degree in Dance from the University of Montana.
Jessie completed an Orthopedic Residency program through the MGH Institute of Health Professions and became an Orthopedic Certified Specialist in 2021. In 2023 she became a Certified Pilates Instructor and has incorporated that methodology into her treatment approach since.
Jessie enjoys treating orthopedic clients of all ages but has a special place in her heart for treating dancers, performing artists and people with connective tissue disorders. Outside the clinic, Jessie shares her knowledge with the next generation of physical therapists as an adjunct professor for Augustana University’s DPT program.
Jessie enjoys an active lifestyle including Pilates, dance, tennis and cross-country skiing. She loves cooking yummy meals with her husband, Ryan.