I enjoy treating a wide variety of conditions with an emphasis on orthopaedics, sports medicine, post-surgical interventions, neurological and spine conditions, and general deconditioning. I have a great deal of experience with and greatly enjoy working with the geriatric population to restore function and mobility, reduce pain and injury, and allow for improved quality of life. Outside of the clinic, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going camping and hiking, and doing anything outdoors!

I see a wide variety of patient’s of all ages with both chronic and acute disorders. I evaluate and treat individuals with joint replacement and rotator cuff repairs, acute and chronic spine injuries, neurological disorders, various tendinopathies, fractures, falls, severe deconditioning, and more. I enjoy spending my spare time outside with friends and family, playing sports, and traveling. I have a deep passion for helping others and will do everything within my power to properly serve those underneath my care!

My role as a physical therapist is to eliminate disability, prevent injury, and maximize restoration of function and participation. I believe that the most important part of my job is to educate and encourage patients in a way that optimizes their overall quality of life in a relational and intentional way, which is why I chose the career of physical therapy in the first place. I treat a wide variety of orthopedic diagnoses and conditions mainly within the adult and geriatric populations.

EDUCATION…
Elon University, Elon, NC
Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

CERTIFICATIONS…
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
National Physical Therapy Examination

I am a licensed physical therapist assistant with a background in outpatient orthopedics.  I enjoy working with patients of all ages and diagnoses from post-op rehab to rehab of sports injuries.  My continuing education focus over the past few years has been on extremity joint mobilization and manual therapy techniques.  I have a B.A. in Exercise and Sports Science from UNC-CH and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from GTCC.  I am CPR certified.

MY AREAS OF FOCUS…
Post-op rehab and sports injuries

GENERAL SERVICES…

• Total joint care
• Sports injury rehab
• Overuse injuries
• Chronic injuries
• Comprehensive spine rehab
• Postural re-education
• Work related injuries
• Work conditioning

EDUCATION…
UNC Chapel Hill
Guilford Technical Community College

CERTIFICATIONS…
CPR Certified by the American Heart Association

I am a board certified Physical Therapist with 13 years of clinical experience in a variety of areas.  I have worked in acute, home health, skilled nursing, outpatient and sports medicine settings.  My area of passion is orthopedic pre and post operative rehabilitation and sports medicine.  I take an evidence based approach to treatment, with an emphasis on manual therapy.  I am a certified ASTYM therapist, and I am currently pursuing my manual therapy certification through the University of St. Augustine.  When I am not at work I enjoy maintaining an active lifestyle and spending time with my wife and three children.

MY AREAS OF FOCUS…
Pre and post operative rehabilitation and sports medicine

GENERAL SERVICES…

• Astym
• Total joint care
• Sports injury rehab
• Overuse injuries
• Chronic injuries
• Comprehensive spine rehab
• Postural re-education
• Work related injuries
• Work conditioning

EDUCATION…
University of N.C. at Chapel Hill – Master’s Degree Physical Therapy
NC State University- B.S. Zoology

CERTIFICATION/TRAINING…
Certified ASTYM Therapist
Currently Training for Manual Therapy Certification

I am a native Virginian, and I joined Kernodle Clinic in the spring of 2013 after three years working as a traveling physical therapist, gaining experience working with many different types of injuries and disorders.  My passion is working with active individuals, from highly competitive athletes to weekend warriors.  I especially enjoy working with patients with knee and foot/ankle injuries.  Away from the clinic I enjoy watching and playing sports, and spending time with my wife, daughters, and lab mix.

MY AREAS OF FOCUS…
Knee and foot/ankle injuries, sports injuries

GENERAL SERVICES…

• Total joint care
• Sports injury rehab
• Overuse injuries
• Chronic injuries
• Comprehensive spine rehab
• Postural re-education
• Work related injuries
• Work conditioning

EDUCATION…
Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Virginia

CERTIFICATIONS…
CPR certified by the American Heart Association

I am a board certified physical therapist specializing in outpatient orthopedics.  I enjoy seeing a wide range of orthopedic diagnosis from post-surgical to general strengthening.  I have a back ground and interest in female injuries including those related to dance, cheerleading and gymnastics.  I am currently astym certified which assists our chronic injury population.

MY AREAS OF FOCUS…
Astym, post-surgical, general strengthening

GENERAL SERVICES…

• Astym
• Total joint care
• Sports injury rehab
• Overuse injuries
• Chronic injuries
• Comprehensive spine rehab
• Postural re-education
• Work related injuries
• Work conditioning

EDUCATION…
East Carolina University

INTERNSHIP…
The Michael W. Krzyzewski Human Performance Laboratory

CERTIFICATIONS…
CPR certified by the American Heart Association
Certified Astym Treatment provider

I am a licensed physical therapist at Kernodle Clinic West.  I graduated with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Elon University in 2005.  I have worked in the department since its inception in January of 2006.  Our clinic specializes in therapy for orthopedic and sports related injuries.  I work with all extremity injuries and musculoskeletal conditions related to the spine.  I am a certified Astym provider which consists of a specialty manual treatment addressing fibrosis, scarring and degeneration that occurs in soft tissues.

MY AREAS OF FOCUS…
Astym, extremity injuries and musculoskeletal conditions related to the spine

GENERAL SERVICES…

• Astym
• Total joint care
• Sports injury rehab
• Overuse injuries
• Chronic injuries
• Comprehensive spine rehab
• Postural re-education
• Work related injuries
• Work conditioning

EDUCATION…
Elon University

CERTIFICATIONS…
Astym Treatment Provider
CPR certified by the American Heart Association