Drew Whitehead, PT, DPT
Director of Physical performance
Drew built his career around a simple belief: people should feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies at every stage of life. After attending Auburn University and earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Samford University, he began working with individuals across a wide range of ages and activity levels, helping them move better and return to the activities they enjoy.
Alongside his clinical training, Drew has over 10 years of experience in strength and conditioning, which shapes his ability to go beyond traditional rehab. Rather than stopping at pain relief, his approach focuses on building strength, improving endurance, and reducing long-term injury risk. His work with adults from all walks of life, fitness enthusiasts, and health-conscious individuals has shaped a performance-driven philosophy centered on longevity and sustainable progress.
At Birmingham Longevity Clinic, Drew leads comprehensive physical evaluations, including strength testing, VO2 max assessment, and injury risk screening. Based on these findings, he develops fully customized exercise programs tailored to each individual’s goals, current fitness level, movement patterns, and injury history. These plans are designed not only to improve performance, but to address limitations, manage or prevent injury, and provide a clear, structured path forward so clients can train with confidence and consistency.