Who you get your care from can make all of the difference in the world.
Chris Taylor
MPT, CSCS, MFMS, Astym Cert.
After a decade as a physical therapist, Chris was injured during a workout and ruptured his Achilles. Experiencing physical therapy as a client made him to reflect on his career and his profession leading him to found Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness in 2012. Now, he is behind the scenes, focusing on helping more of the community to have access to great physical therapy.
In his free time, Chris loves to travel, enjoys running, hiking, biking and other outdoor activities as well as trying new foods with his wife, Lara, and their two sons Isaac and Eli.
Amanda Roach
MPT, OCS, MTC, ATC
Asheville native Amanda helps her clients live their best life, by not only getting them back to 100% but also giving them the tools to maintain that healthy lifestyle. She believes that a smile and physical activity can turn even the worst day into the best!
Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, and friends, going to church, working out, and being a tourist in her hometown.
Emerson Talbott
PT, DPT, Dry Needling Cert.
Emerson believes that as a physical therapist, it is his job to help guide you down the right path to address the issues you are facing. He will help you reach your goals, and challenge you accordingly, while making those goals attainable.
Outside of work, Emerson is an avid outdoors man. He loves to hike, fish, hunt, and just spend time outside in general. He enjoys building things and re-finishing old furniture.
Chris Taylor
MPT, CSCS, MFMS, Astym Cert.
After a decade as a physical therapist, Chris was injured during a workout and ruptured his Achilles. Experiencing physical therapy as a client made him to reflect on his career and his profession leading him to found Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness in 2012. Now, he is behind the scenes, focusing on helping more of the community to have access to great physical therapy.
In his free time, Chris loves to travel, enjoys running, hiking, biking and other outdoor activities as well as trying new foods with his wife, Lara, and their two sons Isaac and Eli.
Amanda Roach
MPT, OCS, MTC, ATC
Asheville native Amanda helps her clients live their best life, by not only getting them back to 100% but also giving them the tools to maintain that healthy lifestyle. She believes that a smile and physical activity can turn even the worst day into the best!
Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, and friends, going to church, working out, and being a tourist in her hometown.
Emerson Talbott
PT, DPT, Dry Needling Cert.
Emerson believes that as a physical therapist, it is his job to help guide you down the right path to address the issues you are facing. He will help you reach your goals, and challenge you accordingly while making those goals attainable.
Outside of work, Emerson is an avid outdoorsman. He loves to hike, fish, hunt, and just spend time outside in general. He enjoys building things and refinishing old furniture.
Tyler Matherne
PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Tyler uses his skills as a DPT and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist to assess his clients movement patterns, identify the biochemical reasons for their pain, help them address those deficits and give them the tools to be independent.
In his spare time, he enjoys all of the wonderful hiking and camping that the Asheville area has to offer. You might also find him cycling on the parkway, running around town, or knee-deep in a river trying to get some trout.
Rachel Suggs
PTA, Astym Certified
Rachel loves being able to join in on her client's journey to become more independent and pain free.
Away from Physio, she enjoys good music, travel, hiking with her two dogs Ranger and Fynn, and spending time with her partner, Logan, and her family.
Jared Dapkevich
PT, DPT, Dry Needling Cert.
Jared's first goal for his patients is to achieve maximum function. He likes to incorporate Instrument Assisted techniques, hands-on Manual Therapy and Trigger Point Dry Needling in his practice. He most enjoys working with orthopedic conditions, but also revels in the opportunity to help patients with dizziness due to vestibular disorders.
When he’s not in the clinic, you can catch him running, spending time with friends and family, riding his motorcycle or hiking and camping in the surrounding forests.
Tyler Matherne
PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Tyler uses his skills as a DPT and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist to assess his clients movement patterns, identify the biochemical reasons for their pain, help them address those deficits and give them the tools to be independent.
In his spare time, he enjoys all of the wonderful hiking and camping that the Asheville area has to offer. You might also find him cycling on the parkway, running around town, or knee-deep in a river trying to get some trout.
Rachel Suggs
PTA, Astym Certified
Rachel loves being able to join in on her client's journey to become more independent and pain free.
Away from Physio, she enjoys good music, travel, hiking with her two dogs Ranger and Fynn, and spending time with her partner, Logan, and her family.
Jared Dapkevich
PT, DPT, Dry Needling Cert.
Jared's first goal for his patients is to achieve maximum function. He likes to incorporate Instrument Assisted techniques, hands-on Manual Therapy and Trigger Point Dry Needling in his practice. He most enjoys working with orthopedic conditions, but also revels in the opportunity to help patients with dizziness due to vestibular disorders.
When he’s not in the clinic, you can catch him running, spending time with friends and family, riding his motorcycle or hiking and camping in the surrounding forests.
Bethany Malley
Bethany works in partnership with your physical therapist, and then continues to help you maintain your health with regular massage and bodywork including myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, & Thai Stretching.
Bethany is happily married to her partner, Nishan, and together they are raising their 3 creative children. Her interests include Macrame, Asian cooking, collecting plants, practicing Pilates and yoga, playing volleyball, and volunteering with the Claxton PTO.
Brenda Bowlin
Office Manager
Brenda is the ultimate guide. She takes pride in pairing Physio clients with the Physical Therapist who will best suit their needs, and she enjoys being able to see clients meet and surpass their goals.
When she’s not paddle boarding down the French Broad, she spends time hiking and mountain biking. She also loves travel, and has built out her own adventure van rental business, Basecamp On Wheels.
Tabitha McDonald
Marketing Assistant
Tabitha thrives behind the scenes. Making sure that nothing falls through the cracks, and they everything goes smoothly; from creating slideshows to staying on top of billing guidelines.
In her free time you will find her baking cakes, creating horror films for her production company Dark Red Horror or commercials as Art Before Comfort.
Bethany Malley
Bethany works in partnership with your physical therapist, and then continues to help you maintain your health with regular massage and bodywork including myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, & Thai Stretching.
Bethany is happily married to her partner, Nishan, and together they are raising their 3 creative children. Her interests include Macrame, Asian cooking, collecting plants, practicing Pilates and yoga, playing volleyball, and volunteering with the Claxton PTO.
Brenda Bowlin
Office Manager
Brenda is the ultimate guide. She takes pride in pairing Physio clients with the Physical Therapist who will best suit their needs, and she enjoys being able to see clients meet and surpass their goals.
When she’s not paddle boarding down the French Broad, she spends time hiking and mountain biking. She also loves travel, and has built out her own adventure van rental business, Basecamp On Wheels.
Tabitha McDonald
Marketing Assistant
Tabitha thrives behind the scenes. Making sure that nothing falls through the cracks, and they everything goes smoothly; from creating slideshows to staying on top of billing guidelines.
In her free time you will find her baking cakes, creating horror films for her production company Dark Red Horror or commercials as Art Before Comfort.
Louisa Trusso
Louisa is a jill-of-all trades. She keeps clients up-to-date and makes sure that they get the most of their insurance benefits. She enjoys being an advocate, and isn't afraid to tackle phone calls to the insurance companies.
Bio coming soon!
Audrey Smith
Audrey loves to create a welcoming environment for Physio's clients. She strives to build lasting relationships and enjoys bringing a smile to people's faces.
She recently moved to Asheville from Greenville, NC with her cat Gia. She graduated from East Carolina and loves to study German. She really enjoys hiking in the Blue Ridge and exploring new places throughout the Asheville area.
Amanda Fisher
Amanda loves to create a welcoming environment for Physio's clients. She strives to build lasting relationships and enjoys bringing a smile to people's faces.
Bio coming soon!
Louisa Trusso
Louisa is a jill-of-all trades. She keeps clients up-to-date and makes sure that they get the most of their insurance benefits. She enjoys being an advocate, and isn't afraid to tackle phone calls to the insurance companies.
Bio coming soon!
Audrey Smith
Audrey loves to create a welcoming environment for Physio's clients. She strives to build lasting relationships and enjoys bringing a smile to people's faces.
She recently moved to Asheville from Greenville, NC with her cat Gia. She graduated from East Carolina and loves to study German. She really enjoys hiking in the Blue Ridge and exploring new places throughout the Asheville area.
Amanda Fisher
Amanda loves to create a welcoming environment for Physio's clients. She strives to build lasting relationships and enjoys bringing a smile to people's faces.
Bio Coming Soon!
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