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HOW WE HELP

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with stubborn pain, or simply want to stay at your best, we’re here to help you Start Moving. Stay Moving. Every session is one-on-one, hands-on, and tailored to your goals — so you can feel better now and stay active for the long term.

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WHAT WE TREAT

We treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, and chronic pain issues - and help you prevent them from coming back so you can start moving and stay moving.

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Back Pain

Includes chronic pain, acute injuries, herniated disc, sciatica, and muscle strains

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Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Recovery support after orthopedic or other surgeries.

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Neck Pain

Treatment for whiplash, cervical radiculopathy, and muscle strains

 

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Headaches
 

Management of tension headaches, migraines, TMJ, whiplash, and cervicogenic headaches.​

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Joint Pain

 Includes knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow pain from injuries or arthritis.​

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Foot & Ankle
Injuries

Includes plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, sprains, shin splints, and posterior tibial tendonitis

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Sports Injuries

Treatment for sprains, strains, tendonitis, fractures, and overuse injuries

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Chronic Pain Conditions

Support for fibromyalgia and other chronic pain syndromes

 

OUR SERVICES

We combine advanced techniques with a whole-person approach to get you moving again — and keep you moving.

Physical therapy services available in our Huntersville office:

Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Patient working with Dr. Gillespie on targeted orthopedic exercises.

Targeted treatment for musculoskeletal pain, injuries, and post-surgical recovery

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Dry Needling
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Dr. Elisa Gillespie guiding a patient through orthopedic physical therapy exercises.

Trigger point release and intramuscular electrical stimulation to relieve pain and restore mobility

Massage Therapy
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Dr. Elisa Gillespie using a Graston instrument for soft tissue mobilization.

Therapeutic sessions customized to your needs, including deep tissue, trigger point release, myofascial release, and Swedish massage.

Kinesiotaping
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Dr. Elisa Gillespie assessing a patient’s mobility during a movement screening.

Support muscles and joints while maintaining mobility.

Pelvic Floor
Therapy

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  • Urinary incontinence and urgency

  • Bowel dysfunction (constipation, fecal incontinence)

  • Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA)

  • Pelvic pain and pain with intercourse

  • Postpartum recovery and return to exercise

  • Pregnancy and birth preparation

  • Menopausal pelvic health changes

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation

  • Core and pelvic floor muscle retraining

Graston Technique® (IASTM)

Dr. Elisa Gillespie performing dry needling therapy to relieve muscle pain.

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to break down scar tissue and improve

movement

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Cupping Therapy
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Dr. Elisa Gillespie providing therapeutic massage for pain relief and recovery.

Promote blood flow, relieve tension, and speed recovery

BEYOND PAIN RELIEF

We’re not just here for when you’re hurt - we’re here to help you stay strong, mobile, and injury-free so you can stay moving.

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MOVEMENT SCREENING

Identify imbalances and potential problem areas before they become injuries.

PERSONALIZED EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION

Strength, mobility, and conditioning programs tailored to your goals.

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MAINTENANCE & RECOVERY SESSIONS

Ongoing care to keep you performing your best in sport, fitness, and daily life.

Don’t wait until pain stops you. Start now and take control of your recovery — no referral required.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

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