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Winston-Salem
Address & Contact
1541 Westbrook Plaza DriveWinston-Salem, NC 27103 Get Directions p: (336) 765-4703 f: (336) 765-1396
Clinic Hours
- Monday
- 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Meet the Staff
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!
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.
Kendra earned her a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Winston-Salem State University and is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer.
Her passion for exercise and fitness began at a young age, as she was an athlete of many sports. Day in and day out, she had to challenge and condition herself to perform at a competitive level, whether it was running extra laps for endurance in track, performing extra squats for power in volleyball, or working on her agility for speed and quickness in basketball. It was required for her to always be at her best. At that point, she knew that she was destined to work in the health and wellness field to help others do the same.
Kendra specializes in strength and conditioning for people of all ages. Through her provides customized exercise programs tailored to the needs of each individual client. She is of the mindset that, “you are your greatest investment.” Her goal as a trainer is to empower her clients to fully embrace the habit of a daily workout to attain the everlasting benefits of a healthy lifestyle, while keeping each session fun, challenging, educational, and most importantly, safe and effective!
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.
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