Voted Best Physical Therapist in WNC 2013, 2014 & 2015 by the Mountain XPress Readers Poll Chris loves helping the community and friends become the best they can be. He and his team determine the source of their clients pain or problem in order to provide the proper treatment for them to minimize their pain and maximize their function. In his free time, Chris loves to travel, enjoys running, hiking, biking and other outdoor activities.  “I also enjoy golf, tennis, getting together with friends and trying new foods. Lately I’ve been spending time with my family.”

Chris lives in Asheville with his wife, Lara, their two sons Isaac and Eli, dog Bueller, and cat Blitzen.

He most likes Physio because it feels good to know your advice, or treatment helped someone who needed it. We are continually working to better our organization, and are given every opportunity to create the best environment to help people achieve their goals. Our dedicated staff truly cares for our patients. He loves seeing a client for a short time and being able to make a big difference for the better in their health and well-being. Chris became a physical therapist because he loves to work with and help people.  It really makes him feel good when he can make a difference by helping others decrease their pain and increase their function.  He ruptured his Achilles a few years ago and became a patient himself, which he feels gave him a unique perspective so that he can make other’s experiences with physical therapy that much better. “We see patients as people, and we do absolutely all that we can to make therapy a great experience. We do what it takes because we believe nothing is impossible.”

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• ASTYM Certified Clinician (Elite Status)
• Graston Technique Certified
• Extensive experience with mobilization and manipulation of the spine
• 830Laser Certified Clinician
• MultiFunctional Movement Specialist (MFMS)
• Whelton Myofascial Referral Technique^TM Trained

Jernine enjoys working in a team environment that encourages patients and clinicians alike to learn. She uses techniques such as ASTYM and numerous other “hands-on” procedures to help patients heal and get back to their passions. In her downtime, Jernine loves the outdoors, hiking, playing tennis, yoga, camping, and exploring. She takes her dog, Pixie with her everywhere she goes. Favorite quote: "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style" Maya Angelou. “I know this may sound cheesy, but I really do enjoy helping people. I do not see physical therapy as a job, I see it as an opportunity to help someone become a become a better "them".

• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Astym Certified Clinician
• 830Laser Certified Clinician
• BioQPulse Certified Clinician

Katherine applies numerous hands-on techniques, modalities and teaches specific exercises to optimize functional movement, decrease pain, improve quality of life and help patients to achieve their maximum potential. She enjoys running, yoga, riding horses, biking, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, being outside, cooking and playing violin. She would like to learn more about gardening and bee keeping. Favorite quote: “Love is more of a verb than a noun- it has more to do with acting than feeling. The call to love is not so much a call to a certain state of feeling as it is to a quality of action.” ~R.C. Sproul “The team atmosphere at Physio is wonderful. It’s about helping patients to know they are cared for, not only on a physical level but on a personal level as well.”

• Medical University of South Carolina, Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Dry Needling Certified
• 830Laser Certified Clinician
• Astym Certified Clinician
• Certified Yoga Instructor

Rachel enjoys working as a part of a great team and being a part of helping individuals feel better and accomplish their goals. “It is very rewarding to see our patients progress and become more and more independent and know that I have been a part of their experience in beginning a better life.” She enjoys good music, travel, hiking with her 3 dogs and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoy watching college/professional sports and learning and experiencing new things.

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
• ASTYM Certified Clinician
• 830Laser Certified Clinician
• MultiFunctional Movement Certified Clinician (MFMS)
• Whelton Myofascial Referral TechniqueTM Trained

• Licensed Bodywork and Massage Therapist
• 830Laser Certified Clinician

What I like most about working at Physio is the team of great people I work with who all care about helping others and improving there lives in lasting and meaningful ways. Helping people achieve more fulfilling and active lifestyles is truly a rewarding part of being at Physio. One of my favorite quotes that guides me states “The greatest glory in life is not in never falling down, but in rising every time we fall.” “In my free time I enjoy anything to do with music (rock n roll and blues). I love anything outdoors from mountain biking to zip-lining (used to guide trips as well), if its enjoying nature you can find me there with my dog Scout. Motorcycles are a way of life for me, there is nothing like riding through these beautiful WNC mountains.”I am actively pursuing Physical Therapy school and can’t wait to help more people improve their lives in functional and meaningful ways.

• East Carolina University, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
• 830Laser Certified Clinician

I enjoy being a part of the team at Physio. The team at Physio is always full of fun and energy that is focused on providing the best care possible. Everyone is in a positive mind set dedicated to providing every patient with a better quality of life. I am an A.C.E Certified Personal Trainer, who loves to work one on one with patients aimed to improve their daily activities. My plan is to go back to school to become a Physical Therapy Assistant.

• Health and Fitness Science Degree, Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
• Certified Personal Trainer (ACE)
• 830Laser Certified Clinician*

Gabe is interested in fitness and nutrition, traveling, backpacking, snowboarding, skateboarding, and kayaking. He also enjoys playing music (guitar, percussion, & bass), seeing live music, crafting, building, and community service. At Physio, he instructs and guides patients through exercises and stretches, ensuring proper technique and form is used in order to maximize recovery potential. “For me, the best part about working at Physio is the practical experience and exposure I get from working closely with such a skilled, efficient, and empathetic team - everyone has different knowledge and different insight to offer and genuinely cares about helping each other, so it's been incredibly helpful for someone like me who is pursuing a career in this field.”

• 830Laser Certified Clinician*

• 830Laser Certified Clinician*

Brenda loves that Physio is a very unique place to work. “The staff truly works as a team to provide a positive environment and experience for everyone that walks through the door. It is very rewarding to work with a team of professionals that are compassionate and dedicated to promoting wellness and helping people reach their goals.” She enjoys mountain biking, hiking, camping and outdoor adventures. She also enjoys relaxing at the beach, traveling, meeting new people and spending time with her family, friends and two dogs.

• Salisbury State University BS
• Murray State University MS
• 830Laser Certified Clinician

Tabitha and her husband, Mason, love living in Asheville with their adorable dog, Gump. They relocated from Oklahoma City in 2015, and enjoy the unique artist community here. Tabitha enjoys baking, creating new recipes, and exploring the food scene around Asheville. She and her husband are also very involved in film making and recently completed shooting an Indiegogo funded short film entitled "Strangers by a Fire." “Everyone at Physio works really well together. It is one of the few places  that solely has the patient’s well-being at the center of all treatment.”

I am the customer service/ marketing/ front desk extraordinaire. Anything you need, I can get it or find someone to get it for you. I love to go contra dancing and going on short hikes, especially near waterfalls. I also have a side passion for graphic design and photography.

• Bachelor of Fine Arts – University of South Carolina and Winthrop University

A new employee with Physio. More to come!