About Us
Diet, Movement & Mindset Experts
Regain control over your life. Your customized health assessment is designed to help you develop better habits so that you can overcome any obstacles preventing you from reaching your health goals. You will receive high-quality, results-driven care with full support and accountability. At Movement First, physical therapists and nutritionists treat the whole person. Integrating a holistic, integrative approach to pain, movement, and biomarkers of health.
Our Mission
Helping parents live the life they want with less pain, more energy and an active routine that is sustainable. We want to help you run the extra mile, play with your kids and be confident about doing it. Find out how we can help you get back to the life you want. Let us introduce ourselves to see if we are a good fit!
Our Providers
One-on-one focused treatment means you get more information, more answers, and more results.
Bill Renkas
PT, DPT
In 2014, Dr. Bill moved from Buffalo, NY to Raleigh to pursue a Physical Therapy career. In many ways, the traditional model for helping people failed to put the patient first, which was something he quickly learned. As an empathetic provider, Bill tries to understand your problem first so he can then support you in finding a solution. In order to educate his clients and facilitate their physical wellness, he has devoted himself to improving his knowledge of the body and pain.
When Bill is not at the clinic, he loves to be active outdoors. Hiking, biking, riding a boat, swimming, and being by the water are all things he enjoys. For relaxation and wilderness, he loves Falls Lake, Umstead Park, and Eno Rock Quarry. When he's not outdoors, he likes to play guitar to get into his happy place and make his daughter dance by mixing some rock songs and some children's music into his repertoire. Other than that, he is always looking for ways to improve himself, has read countless nonfiction books about education and empowerment, and would love to recommend any he finds!
Tom Mellette
MS, RD, LDN, CNSC
Tom has been a Registered Dietitian since 2015, and before that he was a professional chef for five years. His philosophy is to translate the complexity of nutritional science into easy-to-follow recommendations, foods, and plans. The food we eat must first and foremost taste good, not just be chicken, rice, and broccoli (although this is a tasty combination). Tom specializes in the co-management of medical conditions through dietary interventions, so whether you’re interested in individualized nutrition counseling, learning to cook for a chronic disease, or just want a thorough evaluation of your diet, we are here to help.
When not working, Tom tries to be as active as possible. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children, taking them to the Durham museum of life and science, fishing, hiking with the family at Umstead or any of the other gorgeous parks around Raleigh, swimming at Falls lake, playing guitar, and home-brewing beer. He also enjoys spending time in the kitchen with the whole family teaching his children how to cook and getting their hands dirty.
