PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

Meet Our Experienced Physical Therapists

Even with top orthopaedic surgeons treating your injury, eliminating pain and regaining strength and mobility often requires physical therapy. If PT is part of your treatment plan, you’re in good hands with Cary Orthopaedics’ expert team of physical therapists.

The sports medicine and spine therapists in our PT unit will work closely with you and your orthopaedic physician to take you through progressive therapies that address every phase of your healing and recovery. Our PTs guide you in building strength and flexibility with exercises and therapies that are suitable for your injury and condition. We have a wide range of PT modalities at our disposal to facilitate the healing process and empower you to achieve your recovery goals.

View our physical therapists by location:

Cary Parkway Location

Marc has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2002 and serves patients at our Cary Parkway location.

Education

  • BS Physical Therapy – East Carolina University (1997)
  • BS Sports Management – SUNY Cortland (1991)

Certifications or specialty training

  • Graston technique
  • Dry needling
  • Class IV laser

Past experience

  • Outpatient Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine since 1997

Melissa has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2017 and serves patients at our Cary Parkway location.

Specialties

  • Hand therapy

Education

  • Medical College of Georgia – Augusta, GA
  • BS in Occupational Therapy – Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
  • BS in Allied Health

Certifications or specialty training

  • Certified Hand Specialist (2007)

Ruth has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2021 and serves patients at our Cary Parkway location.

Specialties:

  • Orthopaedic rehabilitation

Education:

  • BA – University of Massachusetts at Amherst
  • AS – Central Piedmont Community College

Past Experience:

  • Worked as a PTA at Cary Orthopaedics for 5 years starting in 2013
Craig has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2003 and serves patients at our Cary Parkway location.

Specialties

  • Orthopaedics

Education

  • SUNY Cortland
  • BS Athletic Training

Certifications or specialty training

  • Graston certified
  • CKTP/Kinesio taping

Bryan has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2005 and serves patients at our Cary Parkway location.

Specialties

  • Orthopaedics

Education

  • BS Elon College – Physical Education with Sports Medicine Emphasis (1991)
  • AAS Nash Community College – Physical Therapist Assistant Program (1999)

Certifications or specialty training

  • Graston trained
  • Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
  • Class IV Laser Certified

Past experience

  • Athletic Trainer (Student) – Elon College (1990-1991)
  • Athletic Trainer – Franklin County High School, VA (1991-1994)
  • Physical Therapy Aide/Technician (1994-1999)
  • Physical Therapist Assistant License in NC (1999-Present)

Rosemary has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2002 and serves patients at our Cary Parkway location.

Specialties

  • Neuromuscular massage therapy

Education

  • NC State University – BS Animal Science
  • Body Therapy Institute – The Center for Embodied Teacher Education

Certifications or specialty training

  • Neuromuscular Massage Therapy – Paul St. John Method
  • Medical Massage – Ralph Stevens, Massage Therapy Teacher Certification

Past experiences

  • Worked in various medical settings where massage therapy was a part of treatment protocols
  • Focused on treatment of pain and headaches at two private practices
  • Her previous career involved education and management in the livestock industry and her last job in that field was with NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. A shoulder injury was ultimately the invitation to enter a massage therapy career.

Thomas has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2022 and serves patients at our Cary Parkway location.

Education:

  • BS Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2015
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Connecticut, Storrs, 2022

Past Experience:

  • Clinical experience as a student physical therapist and rehabilitation aide in the outpatient orthopedic setting

Ross has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2022 and serves patients at our Cary Parkway location.

Specialties:

  • Vestibular Therapy

Education:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy – Wingate University 2019
  • BS Exercise Science – UNC Charlotte 2016

Past Experience:

  • Experience working in outpatient, acute care and skilled nursing settings
Sarah has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2019 and serves patients at our Cary Parkway location.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree – East Carolina University
  • Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy – Sacred Heart University

Certifications or specialty training

  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
  • 18 month residency at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte

Past experience

  • Faculty member and Didactic instructor for OrthoCarolina Residency program

Jason has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2002 and serves patients at our Cary Parkway location.

Specialties

  • Orthopaedics

Education

  • BS Canisius College (1992)
  • Athletic Training/PE – MS West Virginia University (1994)

Certifications or specialty training

  • Graston trained
  • Light Force Certified

Past experience

  • Head Athletic Trainer – St. Augustine’s College (1994-2002)
  • Head Athletic Trainer – Raleigh Wings (1998-2001)
  • Athletic Trainer – Raleigh Flyers (1994-1998)
  • Graduate Assistant – West Virginia University (1994-1994)
  • Intern Athletic Trainer – Buffalo Bills NFL Team (1992-1994)

Taren has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2022 and serves patients at our Cary Parkway location.

Education:

  • BS Biology, NC A&T State University
  • BS Sport Studies, High Point University
  • M.Ed in Teacher Education with Concentration in Secondary Science, UNC-Greensboro
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, South College

Past Experience:

  • Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings during clinical rotations with patients with a variety of different diagnoses and impairments.

Cary Spine Location

Anju has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2022 and serves patients at our Cary Spine Center location.

Specialties

  • Outpatient orthopedics with a focus on rehabilitating spinal conditions

Education

  • DPT, Evidence in Motion, 2021
  • MS in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Jamia Hamdard University, India, 2017
  • BS in Physical Therapy,  Indraprastha University, India, 2015

Certifications or specialty training

  • Board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
  • Manual Therapy Certified
  • Functional dry needling, Part 1 and 2 Certified
  • McKenzie, Part 1 and 2 Certified

Past experience

  • Board-certified PT with 17 years of experience in outpatient orthopaedics, geriatric and subacute settings

David has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2012 and serves patients at our Cary Spine Center location.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sport Science

Certifications or specialty training

  • Certified Athletic Trainer with the National Athletic Trainers Association
  • Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Trained
  • Industrial Rehabilitation Specialist Trained

Janice has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2021 and serves patients at our Cary Spine Center location.

Education

  • A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant –  Nash Community College (2019)

Certifications or specialty training

  • Graston Technique Certified
  • RockTape and Therapeutic Taping Certified
  • TRX Certified

Past experience

  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • NSCA – Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified USA Triathlon Coach
  • Certified Track and Field Coach
  • Yogafit (level 2) Instructor
  • ACE Fitness Instructor

Arek has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2018 and serves patients at our Cary Spine Center location.

Specialties

  • Spinal rehabilitation

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy) – University of Queensland, Australia (1986)

Certifications or specialty training

  • APTA credentialed clinical instructor
  • Licensed in NC, New York and Australia
  • Manual therapy
  • Exercise therapy
  • Sports medicine

Allison has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2022 and serves patients at our Cary Spine Center location.

Education

  • Graduated in 2018 from Daemen College
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Certifications or specialty training

  • The McKenzie Institute Part A, Lumbar spine

Past experience

  • Worked previously in outpatient, home health and pediatric settings.

Morrisville-RDU Location

Patricia has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2022 and serves patients at our Morrisville-RDU location.

Specialties

  • Occupational Therapy

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

  • NDT, BIG, general practice
  • 35+ years of adult OT experience

Kyrbee has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2022 and serves patients at our Morrisville-RDU location.

Specialties

  • General Orthopaedics

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training with a minor in Biology from Catawba College

Certifications

  • Licensed and certified athletic trainer
  • Certified Orthopaedic Technologist
  • IASTM

Experience

  • Galland Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Athletic Training Residency
  • Head athletic trainer at Franklinton High School

Chad has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2004 and serves patients at our Morrisville-RDU location.

Specialties

  • Physical therapy
  • Clinical Director of Morrisville-RDU office

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – UNC-Wilmington
  • Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy – UNC-Chapel Hill
  • Post-Graduate Diploma Osteopractic – American Academy of Manipulative Therapy

Certifications or specialty training

  • Dry Needling (Cert. DN)
  • Spinal Manipulation (Cert. SMT)
  • Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP)
  • Graston Technique (GTS)
  • Diploma in Osteopractic
  • CPR Certified
  • SFMA Level 1

Caitali has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2021 and serves patients at our Morrisville-RDU location.

Specialties

  • Orthopaedics

Education

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy

Certifications or specialty training

  • Manual Therapy Certified
  • Geriatric Clinical Specialist
  • CPR Certified

Kevin has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2014 and serves patients at our Morrisville-RDU location.

Specialties

  • Physical therapy

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree of Natural Sciences – Daemen College
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy – Daemen College

Certifications or specialty training

  • Certified in Dry Needling (Cert. DN)
  • Graston Trained
  • CPR Certified
  • Certified in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
  • Orthopaedic Certified Specialist

Holly Springs Location

Natalie has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2018 and serves patients at our Holly Springs location.

Education

  • Physical Therapy Assistant – Nash Community College
  • BA Graphic Design – Newberry College

Certifications or specialty training

  • Graston
  • Myofascial Cupping

Past experience

  • Aquatic therapy

Eileen has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2022 and serves patients at our Holly Springs location.

Specialties

  • Experience in orthopedics
  • Home Health

Education

  • BS in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College

Certifications or specialty training

  • Balance for Life
  • Safe Strides

Past Experience

  • Worked for Cary Orthopedics 17 years ago
  • Approximately 20 years total in home health, with the other 10 in outpatient

Julie has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2022 and serves patients at our Holly Springs location.

Specialties

  • Hand therapy
  • Ergonomic assessments

Education

  • BS from Texas Women’s University

Certifications or specialty training

  • Certified Hand Therapist
  • Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist

Kerrie has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2021 and serves patients at our Holly Springs location.

Specialties

  • Orthopaedics
  • Vestibular Rehab
  • Pelvic Health
  • Aquatics

Education

  • BS in Biology – University of Pittsburgh
  • BS in Psychology – University of Pittsburgh
  • AAS in Science – Physical Therapist Assistant – Community College of Allegheny County

Certifications or specialty training

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation

Past Experience

  • Inpatient rehab
  • Acute care
  • Post op/general orthopaedics
  • Aquatic therapy
  • Vestibular rehab
  • Pelvic health

Kristen has been with Cary Orthopaedics since 2013 and serves patients at our Holly Springs location.

Specialties

  • Outpatient orthopaedics

Education

  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy – East Carolina University (2009)
  • BS in Biology – East Carolina University (2006)

Certifications or specialty training

  • Kinesio taping
  • Instrument assisted soft tissue massage
  • Dry needling

Leading Physical Therapists Near You

Cary Orthopaedics has full-service PT services. If you need physical therapy in Raleigh or any surrounding area, please visit one of our three locations at Cary, Morrisville or Holly Springs. Physical therapists who specialize in spine-related injuries are available as well as at Cary Orthopaedics Spine Center.

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