Boone at Appalachian State University Physical Therapy Appalachian State University - Boone, North Carolina
Phone
(828) 266-0030Fax
(828) 398-4539
Clinic Hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Services & Treatments at this location
- AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Chronic Pain/Virtual Reality
- Dry Needling
- Headaches
- Injury Prevention
- Manual Physical Therapy
- MVA Related Injuries
- Neck Pain
- New Cutting Edge Treatments
- Orthopaedics and Sports Injuries
- Pelvic Health
- Post-COVID Therapy
- Running & Sport Injuries
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Spine Care
- Sports Performance
- Sports Physical Therapy
- TMJ
- Workplace Injuries
Meet the Team
Mark Powell PT, DPT, MTC, OCS
Clinic Manager, Physical Therapist
Mark Powell PT, DPT, MTC, OCS
Clinic Manager, Physical TherapistDr. Powell is the Clinic Manager at our Boone at Appalachian State University clinic.
Mark earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC. Prior to this, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. While in Physical Therapy school, Mark provided pro-bono physical therapy services to areas in Winston-Salem that were significantly below the poverty level.
As a former collegiate football player, Mark takes special interest in sports performance and rehabilitation as well as manual therapy and dry needling. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, playing video games and watching and playing various sports.
Mark’s favorite quote is, “There are no mistakes, only happy accidents.” He also believes that physical therapy works best as a partnership with the patient, where both he and the patient can work together and bring their own skills to the table to achieve the patient’s goals. He looks forward to the opportunity to practice at the highest level possible in order to help patients get better, faster.
Katie Bradley PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Katie Bradley PT, DPT, OCS
Physical TherapistDr. Katie Bradley Machon earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Campbell University in 2020. Prior to that, Katie obtained her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science also from Campbell University in 2017. While in PT school, Katie served as the graduate assistant for the Advanced Interdisciplinary Movement System (AIMS) lab and participated in data collection and manuscript writing for a study that involved functional exercise and blood flow restriction. That article was published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine in 2022.
Katie joined the BreakThrough team in 2022 and completed an Orthopedic Residency program in 2023. She is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and enjoys the opportunity of working with App State athletes and other Boone community members for individualized return to sport and injury prevention with reference to the latest data and research. Additionally, Katie enjoys working with the local high school population and attending Watauga High School Athletic events.
In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and family (especially her dog, Sally), baking from scratch, and volunteering in the children’s ministry at her church. Her favorite form of exercise is yoga and strength training. Katie has enjoyed adjusting to mountain life and attending App State athletic events. You’ll also find her frequently visiting her alma mater in Buies Creek, NC to serve on the Alumni Board of Directors for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Katie finds joy in serving as a Clinical Instructor for DPT students to help them find their rhythm and fine tune clinical reasoning before graduation and entering the working world. Katie also enjoys serving her patients in a way that empowers them to care for themselves outside of the clinic. Watching patients achieve their goals and return to prior activities is rewarding and drives her passion for coming to work every day.
Jacob Deese PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, OCS
Physical Therapist
Jacob Deese PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, OCS
Physical TherapistJacob earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Wingate University in 2020. Prior to PT school, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Appalachian State University in 2016.
Jacob is a Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association. He has advanced training in working with a wide range of Orthopedic conditions including return to sport for overhead athletes and recovery of operative and non-operative recreational injuries.
Prior to joining the BreakThrough team, Jacob spent time working in the Physical Therapy setting with a variety of athletic teams spanning from high school to professional levels. He is certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling and has completed an Orthopedic Residency through Evidence in Motion. Additionally, Jacob worked as an Athletic Trainer at Wingate University where he was responsible for all practice and event coverage as well as rehabilitation for their Division II Baseball and Football programs.
Jacob is a dedicated App State fan and fills most of his free time watching App State athletic events. During games, he can typically be found either in the baseball dugout or in the football stands. He is an avid golfer and enjoys strength training for exercise. He and his wife Ali welcomed their son, Xander, in February 2024 and enjoy spending time together with their two Goldendoodles.
Justin Rasavage PT, DPT, CSCS, C-PS
Physical Therapist
Justin Rasavage PT, DPT, CSCS, C-PS
Physical TherapistDr. Justin Rasavage earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate course work split between Dominican University of Chicago as a student athlete and UNLV earning his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Justin enjoys helping patients return to their optimal function and has a passion for working with sports medicine. He embraces his background in strength and conditioning and physical therapy to help athletes return to sport and continue to pursue their favorite life activities at their peak ability. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, playing guitar, and hiking.
Justine Tramontana PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Justine Tramontana PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Physical TherapistDr. Justine Tramontana earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston. At the same time, Justine became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Before this, Justine earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. After completing her doctorate, Justine completed a sports residency program through Evidence In Motion (EIM) and now practices as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS).
Justine enjoys collaborating with athletes to return to sport and performance through sport and position specific programming. Her passion for treating the athlete as a whole and discerning causes for injuries facilitates both lasting outcomes and meaningful relationships.
When she is not working at clinic or games, Justine pursues opportunities to hike with her dog, Moab, lifting, reading, and traveling.
Paola Powell PT, DPT
Certified Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Paola Powell PT, DPT
Certified Pelvic Health Physical TherapistDr. Paola Powell earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). She takes a special interest in pelvic health, and has completed a nine month Pelvic Health Specialist Certification through Evidence In Motion’s (EIM).
Paola enjoys empowering patients by helping them optimize their ability to perform their activities of daily living. She is passionate about breaking the stereotype of pelvic health physical therapy being only women’s health and welcomes people of all genders. She is excited about serving the people of the High Country to improve their pain, confidence, and sports performance.
In her free time, she likes playing tennis, reading, spending time with family, and going on walks with her husband and their Golden Doodle, Zuko.
Olivia Bryant PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Olivia Bryant PT, DPT
Physical TherapistDr. Olivia Bryant earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Western Carolina University. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Appalachian State University with a concentration in Dietetics.
Prior to becoming a Physical Therapist, Olivia was a competitive dance and gymnastics instructor, coaching kids of all ages and level of experience.
Olivia strives to help patients achieve their goals so they can participate in activities of their choosing to overall improve their quality of life. She is passionate about encouraging and helping patients achieve healthy lifestyles.
In her free time, Olivia enjoys going to the gym, running, and spending time with her friends.
She enjoys traveling with her family to tropical locations and spending time at her family beach house on the coast of North Carolina.
BreakThrough Physical Therapy in Watauga County
Our clinic is in Watauga County on the Appalachian State Campus in Boone near the football stadium. You can easily incorporate physical treatment into your hectic schedule thanks to our accessible location.
Specialties & Treatments at Our Clinic
To assist you with achieving your objectives, our Boone facility provides a comprehensive variety of specialties and treatments relating to physical therapy near Appalachian State University. Orthopedics, sports medicine, and manual therapy are areas of expertise for our knowledgeable therapists. Our clinic also provides dry needling, which may aid with pain relief and function enhancement. We can assist you with regaining your strength, mobility, and flexibility, whether you are recuperating from surgery or a sports injury. We provide individualized treatment programs designed to meet your specific requirements and objectives. Our skilled therapists are committed to giving you the best care possible while creating individualized therapy programs to aid in your recovery from an illness, surgery, or an accident. We aim to assist you in returning to the life you like.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Our Boone, NC clinic offers expert level pelvic health physical therapy with a Certified Pelvic Health Specialist. All conditions relating to the pelvic floor and associated disorders are treated at this location.
Meet Our Top Therapists in Boone at Appalachian State University
A group of therapists with extensive training and experience work at our clinic and are committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives. Our physical therapists near Appalachian Ski Mountain have years of expertise in treating various illnesses and possess advanced degrees and certifications in physical therapy. At BreakThrough Physical Therapy, we believe everyone has a right to a pain-free and limited-free existence. Our goal is to assist you in becoming well — and staying better.
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