Carrboro Physical Therapy
Carrboro, NC 27510 Get Directions
Phone
(984) 206-2200Fax
(984) 206-2201Location Info
NOW OPEN!
Clinic Hours
- Monday
- 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Services & Treatments at this location
- Dancer Rehabilitation
- AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- BreakThrough Golf
- Chronic Pain/Virtual Reality
- Dry Needling
- TMJ
- Vertigo
Meet the Team
Smruti Shah PT, DPT, OCS
Smruti Shah PT, DPT, OCS
Smruti is the Clinic Director at the Carrboro clinic.
Smruti obtained her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the Medical University of South Carolina. She is also a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
Smruti has had the opportunity to serve the Carrboro and Chapel Hill community for over a decade and is excited to continue learning and growing with them.
As a life-long runner, Smruti combines a keen interest in biomechanics with her mission to address the source of the problem. She is an expert in running-related injuries and dysfunction of the hip, ankle, foot, and TMJ. Additionally, she holds advanced training and experience in functional dry needling and custom foot orthoses fabrication.
Recently, she has had the opportunity to further develop her expertise in dance medicine to promote dancers well being, and injury prevention and treatment.
The skills she has developed over the years allow Smruti to deliver individualized goal-driven care to maximize her patient’s participation and performance in life and sporting pursuits. Her approach has helped many runners and endurance athletes achieve their personal bests.
In her free time, Smruti finds joy in running for hours, traveling with her family, serving as a chauffeur for her two daughters, and brushing her fluffy dog.
Lee Hodge PT, DPT
Lee Hodge PT, DPT
Lee Hodge earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the Medical University of South Carolina. Prior to that, Lee obtained his Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Lee is functional dry needling certified and is most interested in treating lower musculoskeletal injuries. He also has an interest in pursuing further continuing education in concussion management as well as returning to sports athletic injuries
In his spare time, Lee enjoys playing quidditch, traveling with his wife, Courtney, cooking, and Overlanding adventures.
Mindy Kim PT, DPT
Physical TherapistMindy Kim PT, DPT
Physical TherapistDr. Mindy Kim attended the University of California, Davis, holds a B.S. in Exercise Biology. She went on to earn a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. Her interest in the human movement system started during her junior year of college, and it has only grown since then. Mindy’s mission is to encourage everyone to embrace movement and activity.
She adopts a holistic approach towards fitness, rehabilitation, and wellness. As a passionate educator, she enlightens her patients about a broad spectrum of orthopedic knowledge, while also helping them understand the role of nutrition and psychosocial health in their overall well-being. Specializing in orthopedic and spine physical therapy, Mindy caters to patients of all age groups. Her expertise also extends to treating functional impairments associated with neurological conditions.
Recently, Mindy has been broadening her horizons by pursuing a certification in functional nutrition and delving into vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) and balance disorder therapy. This shows her constant quest for knowledge and passion for her field.
Away from her professional life, Mindy dedicates her time to mentoring middle and high school students in the Carrboro-Chapel Hill area. She is actively involved with her church’s worship team and community. Mindy enjoys hiking and exploring the great outdoors. What she cherishes most is taking care of her incredibly cute and lively baby.
Chelsea Martin PT, DPT
Physical TherapistChelsea Martin PT, DPT
Physical TherapistDr. Chelsea Martin is a physical therapist at Breakthrough Physical Therapy, based in Carrboro, NC. she is a certified sports medicine specialist who completed a rigorous sports residency program. Her primary focus lies in shoulder therapy and working with overhead athletes. Chelsea has a passion for accompanying patients on their wellness journeys, enabling them to achieve optimal health and reach their objectives both on the pitch and in daily life.
Having considerable experience in working with athletes and active adults, Chelsea is dedicated to helping her patients maintain their peak physical condition and participate in their preferred sports at their highest potential. She also extends her expertise beyond her clinic by offering consultations to coaches, parents, and athletes in overhead sports, focusing on sports mechanics and injury prevention.
As a researcher, Chelsea has contributed significantly to the field of sports medicine. She has published papers and delivered presentations at national conferences, exploring critical areas such as clinical measures of adolescent overhead athletes, collegiate athlete health and well-being, and injury surveillance.
Currently, she is advancing her academic pursuit by working towards a PhD at the University of Chapel Hill. Based in the Gillings School of Global Health, Department of Epidemiology, her research is centered on sports injury epidemiology.
Outside her professional life, she is an outdoor enthusiast who uses every opportunity she can to be in nature. She enjoys hiking, running, backpacking, and spending time with her husband and their dog, Beau.
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