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