Winston-Salem

Isaac is a Winston-Salem native who went back to school as a non-traditional student of physical therapy. He spent the beginning of his professional career as an automotive/aviation and telecom technician. Following a severe back injury from which he needed surgery, he had such a good experience with physical therapy, Isaac decided he wanted to use his personal experience as a stepping stone to help and encourage others with their rehab.

He completed his Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Surry Community College in 2020, graduating with a 4.0 GPA and achieving the highest possible score on the PTA National Physical Therapy Exam.

Isaac lives in Winston-Salem with his wife, Katherine, and their two rescue cats, Willis and Poly. He enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, mountain biking, and camping, and as a musician, he loves attending local concerts and music festivals whenever he can.

Dr. Pfruender is the Clinic Manager at the Winston-Salem location.

Cheryl Pfruender is a native of Kannapolis, NC. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, before earning her Manual Therapy Certificate in from St. Augustine University in Florida.

In 2013, Cheryl became Board Certified in Orthopaedics and is also a certified ASTYM and Dry Needling provider. Cheryl specializes in the treatment of neck and low back injuries, as well as running injuries.

As an avid runner, Cheryl trains for distances up to the marathon level. She also enjoys recreational biking and is a huge dog lover, caring for 3 of her own. Her favorite TV shows are The Voice and Grey’s Anatomy. Thank goodness for the invention of the DVR, as this allows her to catch all those re-runs she misses during the day while at work!

Jitka received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic. After that she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. Jitka later went on to attend Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia where she completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

Since physical therapy school, Jitka has had interest in women’s health, treating issues such as pelvic floor dysfunctions and postpartum conditions. She also enjoys manual therapy and treating chronic pain.

In her free time, Jitka likes to garden, travel with her husband and sons, hike with their dog, swim, and spend time with friends and family. She also enjoys reading and jewelry-making.

Emily earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. Prior to earning her doctorate, she received her Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Emily has completed continuing education courses in Dry Needling, Spinal Mobilization, Running Mechanics and Triathlon Rehabilitation. She is currently pursuing her certification in Manual Therapy through Evidence In Motion and takes special interest in manual therapy, dry needling, running and walking gait mechanics.

Emily lives in Winston-Salem with her husband, Alex, and their two dogs, Mia and Zoe. As a former high school and collegiate athlete she loves staying active by running, training for triathlons, hiking, and practicing yoga. She also enjoys cooking and writing in her spare time.