WE KEEP YOU MOVING!
Our Mission
Active-Soles was founded by a certified athletic trainer, pedorthist and avid athlete whose goal is to help people remain active through all stages of life.
Custom orthotics are a tool used to align the body from the ground up. By supporting the skeletal foundation and strengthening the muscles that hold this alignment, we can prevent overuse, pain, and fatigue, enabling you to focus on enjoying movement of your choice.
MEET THE TEAM
"I believe an active lifestyle improves quality of life and I am passionate about preventing injury so people can remain active at every age."
*Sarah will be out on maternity leave through July. In her absence, Active-Soles will remain open and in the capable hands of Declan and Annie
Declan Ghirardi
NSCA-CSCS
ISSA Nutritionist
Annie Ruffus
Doctor of Physical Therapy, CSCS
Debbie and Glenda
Reception
Sarah D. Roginski ATC, C.Ped
Owner
Sarah studied Athletic Training in the Exercise Science Department at Ithaca College. Here, she studied human movement and kinetics, specializing in athletic training, focusing on injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation.
As a Certified Athletic Trainer, Sarah treated athletes participating in 22 different sports. During this time, her passion for injury prevention grew to helping people stay active beyond their athletic career and throughout their entire life. Sarah became a Certified Pedorthist, trained in fitting and fabricating footwear and orthotic devices affecting the lower limb. After she finished her certification, she completed an apprenticeship in Germany to further her skill in design and fabrication of custom foot orthotics.
Sarah is a dedicated athlete herself, a 4 sport athlete in high school, continuing Lacrosse and Ski Racing through college. As a adult, she turned her athletic passions towards endurance sports including backcountry skiing and Triathlon. Sarah has participated in all distance triathlon from sprint to full distance Ironman. Now, as a new mom, Sarah finds time to get outdoors with her son and husband and enjoys all NH has to offer.
Declan received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Vermont. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (NSCA-CSCS), as well ISSA Nutritionist currently practicing as a personal trainer, performance coach and adult group trainer in Dover, NH. Declan has a special interest in strength training after injury and returning to activity.
Declan joins the team at Active- Soles as an orthotic fitter. He will help in fabrication and fitting of custom orthotics. You will likely see Declan at your second visit in Hampton. He will ensure your orthotics fit properly in the footwear provided and answer any questions about the two week break in process.
Annie Ruffus, owner of Mobilization PT will be seeing clients for new evaluations and measurements while Sarah is out on Maternity Leave. Annie is an experienced DPT– Doctor of Physical Therapy, skilled in evaluation of biomechanics and injury prevention. She was trained in use of Active-Soles measurement technology and the specific techniques used to analyze gait on our equipment.
(603)636-7344
When you call our office you will be greeted by Debbie or Glenda. They can assist in scheduling or answering questions before your visit.
NEW Location
Hilary McCloy
“Let’s keep you strong, resilient, and ready for whatever the mountains throw your way.”
Hilary is a Physical Therapist and Performance Coach. She received her undergraduate degree from UVM and her doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Samuel Merritt University in California. Hilary enjoys working with runners, skiers, and outdoor athletes of all kinds who want to recover from injury, build strength, and move with confidence in the terrain they love.
Hilary is a former US Ski Team Member, and has a special interest in outdoor and endurance sport. She enjoys running ultras and spending long days in the mountains running, hiking, backcountry skiing, and biking.
In 2025 Hilary connected with Active-Soles and has become a distribution partner – offering complete assessment and custom orthotic fittings from her Physical Therapy Clinic in Jackson, NH. Hilary has been serving the Mount Washington Valley community for over a decade as a physical therapist and will now be adding custom orthotics to her practice.