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START MOVING. STAY MOVING.

Start sooner, recover faster, and get back to doing what you love with Proactive Motion Physical Therapy in Huntersville. 
No referral required.

Woman rolling up a yoga mat after exercise, symbolizing proactive care to prevent injuries.

Why wait until it gets worse?

Being proactive means tackling problems early - before they turn into major setbacks. We help our active Lake Norman neighbors move past challenges like:

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  • Persistent pain that limits workouts, runs, or daily activities

  • Fear of making things worse by pushing through symptoms

  • Pelvic floor discomfort, postpartum changes, or urinary leakage that keep you from moving freely

  • Feeling worn down from discomfort that never goes away

  • Treatments that only help for a short time

  • Trouble finding a provider who understands their goals

  • No clear plan to get back on track

You deserve better.

GET STARTED WITHOUT A REFERRAL

Be Proactive About Your Recovery

In North Carolina, you can begin physical therapy without a doctor’s referral - which means you can be proactive, skip the wait, and start moving right away. Why it matters:

Woman crossing the finish line of a running race, symbolizing recovery, progress, and staying active.

Start Moving. Stay Moving.

At Proactive Motion Physical Therapy in Huntersville, here's what you can expect:

One-on-one physical therapy sessions tailored to your needs and goals

Comprehensive plans for recovery, performance, and long-term wellness.

No referral needed - start your care right away. No delays!

​Direct access to your therapist - no automated systems or referral processing delays to slow you down

A holistic approach blending hands-on care, dry needling, and performance training

Meet Owner
Dr. Elisa Gillespie

Your Partner in Proactive Care

Dr. Elisa Gillespie has 16+ years of orthopedic physical therapy experience and advanced certifications in manual therapy, dry needling, and more — helping active people in the Charlotte area move better and stay moving.

Headshot of Dr. Elisa Gillespie, physical therapist and owner of Proactive Motion Physical Therapy in Huntersville, NC.

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING

Don’t take our word for it - check out our Google Reviews to hear from people we’ve helped move better, recover faster, and stay active right here in Lake Norman.

Michelle Kennerly

2026-02-06

I’ve been seeing Elisa over a span of 7 years, and she always delivers the best care and treatment. Her skills in needling are unmatched! Her personable visits are warm and inviting. I highly recommend this clinic for your self care needs.

Mandy Self-Sparrow

2026-02-06

Elisa is an excellent physical therapist. She is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and takes the time to truly evaluate what’s going on instead of rushing through an appointment. After just a few sessions, I noticed significant improvement. She used a combination of manual therapy, tool-assisted soft tissue work, dry needling, and specific corrective exercises tailored to what I needed. I’ll be honest — dry needling is not the best feeling in the world ;-) — but it was absolutely effective and worth it! If you’re looking for a PT who has multiple tools in their toolbox and truly understands the body, I highly recommend Elisa.

Franco T

2026-02-05

Elisa is wonderful. Painful, but wonderful. I have seen a difference from her treating my issue. Would recommend to anyone.

Susan Kullstam

2026-01-28

Elisa is incredibly attentive and knowledgeable! She meets you where you are with your goals. She takes time and educates on all facets of therapy.

Shelley Abel

2026-01-21

Elisa was amazing. She was patient, genuinely listened to me, and made sure I understood each treatment before moving forward. That level of care made a big difference in my comfort and progress so far, and my hip mobility has improved a lot as a result. I’m grateful for her help. Highly recommend.

Chelsea Demarest

2026-01-14

After years of neck pain I was skeptical to try doing physical therapy yet again. However, working with Dr. Elisa has been life changing. Her dry needling and at home exercises have dramatically improved my quality of life. I no longer have constant neck pain and can get through my day without having to take ibuprofen to get by. Needless to say, I would strongly recommend Dr. Elisa!

Matthew Lyons

2026-01-13

I highly recommend Proactive Motion Physical Therapy! I’ve been seeing Dr. Elisa for shoulder pain, and the results have been incredible. She is exceptionally thorough, starting with a customized consultation to build a plan that fits my lifestyle. ​Dr. Elisa's approach is comprehensive—combining targeted dry needling with a specific exercise program. Since starting treatment, my mobility has significantly improved and my pain has decreased tremendously. If you want a therapist who truly listens and uses a variety of effective techniques to get you back to 100%, go see Proactive Motion Physical Therapy.

The best time to take care of your body is now. Whether you’re working through pain or staying ahead of it, we’ll help you Start Moving. Stay Moving.

READY TO START MOVING?

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