PT, DPT, COMT, CMTPT

Amy Scala, PT, DPT, COMT, CMTPT.  Amy obtained her Masters in 2002 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2004 from Elon University.  She has been practicing in orthopedics and sports injuries since 2002.  In 2009, she obtained her Certification of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) through Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars.  This took her treatments to a different level with focus on the root cause of the patient’s pain and dysfunction.  In 2012, Amy obtained her certification in dry needling or Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT).  Focus on relieving trigger points through dry needling enables a faster release of the muscles to help restore movement patterns.  In 2015, she obtained her certification in Fascial Manipulation.  Fascial restrictions also limit movement patterns and cause pain.  In 2017, she obtained her certification in Selective Functional Movement Assessments.  This technique does a quick assessment of movement patterns to determine where the issues are developing and how to change them.  Amy has chosen to start her own clinic to be able to spend more one on one time with her patients and develop a practice to help patients return to their lifestyles, whether it be being able to make it through a work day without pain, return to daily activities with less pain, return to playing their chosen sport, or to improve their overall performance within a sport.

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Educational Background

• BS (Bachelor of Science)-Biology-Randolph-Macon College

• M.P.T. (Master Of Physical Therapy)-Elon University. 

• D.P.T. (Doctorate of Physical Therapy)-Elon University

PT, MPT

Denise Ray, PT, MPT.  Denise graduated from North Carolina State University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology with a pre-med concentration and a minor in Genetics.  She then attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she obtained a Master of Science in Physical Therapy.  Upon graduation, Denise worked in a private practice outpatient orthopedic setting where she worked for over 10 years.  During that time, she was instrumental in opening two new clinics where she worked as the physical therapy manager and lead therapist.  Denise began working on a prn basis as a physical therapist for various clinics when her twin daughters were in elementary school to have more time with her family.  She is excited to return to a more consistent schedule now that her children are in college.  Denise is happy to now have more consistent interaction with patients, which allows for forming relationships while helping patients meet their goals. 

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Educational Background

• BS (Bachelor of Science)-Zoology-North Carolina State University

• Minor-Genetics-North Carolina State University

• M.P.T. (Master of Physical Therapy)-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

PT, MPT

Kathey deBree, PT, MPT.  Katherine has a BS in Exercise and Sports Science from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She graduated in 2003 from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Masters in Physical Therapy. She began her career working with pediatrics and older adults in the home health setting. She continued to work with adults in the home health setting focusing on older adults with balance impairments, post surgical rehab and age-related deconditioning. Katherine has been raising 3 daughters while continuing her physical therapy education with courses in balance, home health, tai chi, yoga and functional assessments. Her recent certifications have focused on women’s health with an APTA Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 1 certification. Katherine is excited to be a part of the new balance program with Total Core PT and hopes to eventually offer classes in pre and post-natal rehab. Katherine will also be treating on a limited schedule of Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, often as cotreats with Amy.‬

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Educational Background

• BS (Bachelor of Science)-Exercise and Sports Science-The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

• M.P.T. (Master of Physical Therapy)-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

LPTA, LMBT

Jennifer Murdock, PTA, LMBT, is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist with more than 16 years of experience in diverse clinical settings. A graduate of Central Piedmont Community College’s Associate in Applied Science program in 1999, Jennifer has dedicated her career to helping patients improve mobility, regain function, and achieve greater independence through personalized, compassionate care.

Throughout her career, Jennifer has gained experience across multiple specialties. She spent eight years working within ISS school system, focusing on pediatric physical therapy for exceptional children. In this role, she was dedicated to helping students move as independently as possible and participate in their educational environment.

Jennifer also has three years of experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, where she worked with patients recovering from musculoskeletal injuries—helping them restore strength, flexibility, and endurance to return to their normal activities. Additionally, her five years in aquatic physical therapy allowed her to integrate the benefits of water-based rehabilitation to reduce joint stress and pain while improving balance and range of motion.

As a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, earning her certification from TMTI in Charlotte, NC, in 2004, Jennifer brings a holistic and unique hands-on approach to her practice. She is skilled in soft tissue mobilization and other manual therapy techniques and holds certifications in Reflexology and Cupping. 

For the past five years, Jennifer has successfully owned and operated her own massage therapy business, where she has helped clients achieve relief from pain and improved overall wellness through individualized care.

Jennifer is passionate about collaborating closely with Physical Therapists to develop customized treatment plans. She finds great fulfillment in working directly with patients to help them regain function, reduce pain, and achieve their goals of living active, independent lives.

Outside of her professional life, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and her beloved fur baby, “Copper”.