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Staff
All Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants are licensed by the State of North Carolina. Therapists are members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and conduct their practice according to the guidelines and codes of the APTA.
Chris Hamilton
Chris Hamilton, PTA, is a dedicated physical therapist assistant with a diverse background in...
Clay Gates
PTA
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Gail Davis
OTL, CHT
Gail graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1994. Her immediate goal was to become a Certified Hand Therapist and upon completing the required 5 years of experience in hand therapy she took the exam and became certified.
Jami McNair
PTA
Jami McNair, PTA, graduated from South College with an Associates in Applied Sciences for Physical Therapy Assistant. Prior to this, she earned a Health and Fitness Science degree from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, becoming a personal trainer before deciding to go back to school to become a PTA.
Jennifer Arellano
PT
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Janet Cress
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Jessi Edmonds
PT, DPT
Jessi Edmonds, PT, DPT is a 2019 graduate of Wingate University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Jessi is from the Asheville area and was able to receive a Division I scholarship to play Basketball for Liberty University.
John Michael Duty
PT, DPT
John Michael Duty epitomizes a profound commitment to enriching lives through the practice of physical therapy. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Virginia in 2017, laying a strong foundation for his career.
Jim Douglas
PTA
Jim Douglas, PTA was born and raised in Dallas, TX. He graduated from Texas Christian University with his Masters in Education in 2010. After graduation Jim moved to Durham, NC area for a volunteer program.
Kaitlin Thornberry
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Kate Caramante
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Katie Parham
PT
Katie Parham, PT earned her undergraduate degrees in Exercise & Sports Science and Psychology from The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Following graduation, Katie earned her Master of Physical Therapy degree from Western Carolina University in 2006.
Kevin Phillips
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Lucas Pitman
PT
Lucas Pitman, PT is a 2010 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill with a major in Exercise and Sport Science and a minor in Coaching. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013 from East Tennessee State University. Lucas is a Certified Kinesio-Taping Practitioner that allows him to apply several techniques to various injuries and conditions to people of all ages.
Maggie Lucas
PTA
Maggie Lucas, PTA graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southwestern Community College with an A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant in the spring of 2014. Maggie also has a B.A. in Adventure Education from Prescott College in Arizona.
Meghan Hughes
Meghan is originally from Rochester, Michigan, and graduated with a Master’s degree from Grand Valley State University in 2003. Meghan called Tampa, FL home for 14 years before relocating to Charlotte, NC in 2017.
Merriel Craighead
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Michael Ferguson
PTA
Originally from Winterhaven, Florida, and graduated with an Associate’s degree from Herzing University in 2014. Michael survived 32 years of summer before relocating to Asheville, NC in search of a milder climate. Most of his practice and experience is in geriatrics and orthopedics.
Phillip Adams
PT, DPT, ATC
Phillip Adams PT, DPT, ATC is a Buncombe County native. He attended AB-Tech earning an Associate in Science. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training at Appalachian State University, graduating Cum Laude in 2009.
Sheila Moore
PT
Sheila Moore, PT earned her undergraduate degree of Psychology from Clemson University. Following graduation, Sheila earned her Master of Physical Therapy degree from Western Carolina University in 2011.
Stefan Thornberry
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Travis Routh
PT, DPT
Travis Routh PT, DPT, earned his undergrad degree in Exercise Science from High Point University in High Point, NC. Following graduation, Travis then earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Western Carolina University in 2015.
Tyler Powell
PT, DPT
Tyler Powell joined SEPT Physical Therapy in 2023 where he works with patients of all backgrounds and focuses on helping them return to their previous level of function with a patient-centered and holistic approach.