{"id":7370,"date":"2024-10-15T17:25:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T21:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/?page_id=7370"},"modified":"2026-03-24T13:29:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:29:56","slug":"mentors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/programs\/residency-and-fellowship\/neurological-residency-program\/mentors\/","title":{"rendered":"Mentors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our neurologic physical therapy residency mentors are committed to supporting residents throughout their time in the program. Click the tabs below to meet our program leaders and mentors in both Chapel Hill and Wilmington.<\/p>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group Ortho Mentors oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-0\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-0\">\n                Program Leadership            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\">Karen McCulloch, PT, PhD, Program Director<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2776 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2018\/03\/PT_McCulloch-150x200.jpg\" alt=\"Karen McCulloch, PT, PhD, NCS\" width=\"113\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2018\/03\/PT_McCulloch-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2018\/03\/PT_McCulloch.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/directory\/dr-karen-mcculloch-pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professor<\/a>, Division of Physical Therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School:<\/strong> University of Florida<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School:<\/strong> University of Alabama at Birmingham and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications:<\/strong> Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy Emerita<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice:<\/strong> Traumatic brain injury, concussion, entry-level PT education, teaching\/learning, clinical reasoning<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?<\/strong> I\u2019m a UNC sport fan and cat Mom. I also love gardening, mountain biking, standup paddleboarding, re-upholstering furniture, traveling, getting out and about with friends and my adult kids.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5819 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Audrey-Czejkowski-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Audrey Czejkowski, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Audrey-Czejkowski-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Audrey-Czejkowski-headshot-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\">Audrey Czejkowski, PT, DPT, Program Coordinator<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy<br \/>\nAcute Inpatient Rehabilitation Mentor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree<\/strong>: University of Michigan \u2013 Ann Arbor, BSE Industrial and Operations Engineering, Minor in Spanish<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School and Degree:<\/strong> University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice:<\/strong> SCI, CVA, MS, seating and mobility<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?<\/strong>\u00a0Spending time with my family, our two cats, and friends. I love running, hiking, and playing volleyball. Weekend trips to the mountains or beach are also wonderful!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-1\">\n                UNC Health Inpatient Rehab            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\">Stuart Gupton, PT, DPT <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/10\/stuart-Gupton2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/10\/stuart-Gupton2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/10\/stuart-Gupton2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree<\/strong>: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A. Exercise and Sport Science, Minor in Hispanic Studies<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School and Degree:<\/strong> Campbell University, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice: <\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Acute Inpatient Rehab, SCI<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?<\/strong> In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends, family and my dog Rush. I love being outdoors and exploring new music and concert venues.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\">Sharon Kemps, PT, DPT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5818 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Sharon-Kemps-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sharon Kemps, PT, DPT, ATP, NCS\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Sharon-Kemps-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Sharon-Kemps-headshot-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree<\/strong>: Boston University, B.S. Athletic Training<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School and Degree:<\/strong> Boston University, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Assistive Technology Professional<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice: <\/strong>SCI, seating and mobility, gait training<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?<\/strong> Spending time with friends and family, DIY home projects and general arts &amp; crafts<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\">Brandon Peer, PT, DPT <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/10\/brandon-peer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/10\/brandon-peer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/10\/brandon-peer-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree<\/strong>: Ursinus College, Major in Exercise and Sports Science, Minor in Biology<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School and Degree:<\/strong> Temple University, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist II<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice:<\/strong>TBI, Stroke, Vestibular, EDS\/POTS<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?<\/strong> Reading, playing with my dogs, travel<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\">Samantha Ramger, PT, DPT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7178 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/04\/SamRamgerHeadshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/04\/SamRamgerHeadshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/04\/SamRamgerHeadshot-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree<\/strong>: University of Florida, B.S. Applied Physiology and Kinesiology<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School and Degree:<\/strong> Duke University, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice: <\/strong>TBI, CVA, SCI, vision, gait training, seating and mobility<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?<\/strong> Hiking, hanging out with my dog, trying new restaurants and cooking<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\">Rachel Schaal-Wilson, PT, DPT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6534 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2022\/07\/RSW-mentor-pic-e1658437997955-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2022\/07\/RSW-mentor-pic-e1658437997955-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2022\/07\/RSW-mentor-pic-e1658437997955-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree<\/strong>: University of North Carolina at Asheville, B.S. Health and Wellness Promotion, Minors in Spanish and Psychology<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School and Degree:<\/strong> Elon University, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice:\u00a0<\/strong>CVA, TBI, SCI<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? <\/strong>Being outside gardening, taking long walks, doing yoga, and reading<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-2\">\n                UNC Health Acute Care            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6542 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2022\/07\/laemmleheadshot-e1658438357713-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2022\/07\/laemmleheadshot-e1658438357713-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2022\/07\/laemmleheadshot-e1658438357713-404x400.jpg 404w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Caitlin Laemmle, PT, DPT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree<\/strong>: Penn State University, B.S. Kinesiology<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School and Degree:<\/strong> Western Carolina University, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice:<\/strong> Stroke, vestibular therapy<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? <\/strong>Running, hiking, traveling, baking, and various other art projects<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\">Matthew Pilo, PT, DPT <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/03\/IMG_20240202_194115601-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/03\/IMG_20240202_194115601-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/03\/IMG_20240202_194115601-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree<\/strong>: SUNY Oswego, B.S. Wellness Management with a minor in Health Science<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School and Degree:<\/strong> Stony Brook University, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice:<\/strong> SCI, vestibular, Emergency Department<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?<\/strong>Spending time with wife and kids, DIY projects, exercise, cooking, going out to eat<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-3\">\n                UNC Health Outpatient Rehab            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7075 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/01\/1A4A1007-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/01\/1A4A1007-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/01\/1A4A1007-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\">Kimberly Bader, PT, DPT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree:<\/strong> University of Pittsburgh, B.S. Rehabilitation Science<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School:<\/strong> Duke University, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Parkinson Wellness Recovery<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice<\/strong>: Vestibular, Concussion, Parkinson\u2019s Disease, Stroke<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?<\/strong>\u00a0Spending time with friends, reading, doing yoga, hiking<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5820 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Elizabeth-Dietra-Buxton-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Dietra Buxton, PT, DPT\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Elizabeth-Dietra-Buxton-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Elizabeth-Dietra-Buxton-headshot-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\">Elizabeth Dietra Buxton, PT, DPT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree:<\/strong> University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S. Psychology, Minor in Spanish<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School:<\/strong> University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: LSVT-BIG, Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!), Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice<\/strong>: Vestibular Rehab, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Parkinson Disease<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?<\/strong>\u00a0Spending time with family, watching movies, doing yoga, cooking new foods<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5815 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Bryn-Kennedy-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bryn Kennedy, PT, DPT\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Bryn-Kennedy-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Bryn-Kennedy-headshot-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\">Bryn Kennedy, PT, DPT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree:<\/strong> Penn State University, B.S. Exercise and Sport Science<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School:<\/strong> Emory University, Masters of Physical Therapy, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice<\/strong>: Wheelchair seating, SCI, MS, Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, TBI, CVA and postural restoration<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?<\/strong> In my free time I enjoy running, swimming, biking, hiking, cooking and hanging out with my two amazing kids.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5814 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Courtney-Matrunick-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Courtney Matrunick, PT, DPT\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Courtney-Matrunick-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2020\/09\/Courtney-Matrunick-headshot-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\">Courtney Matrunick, PT, DPT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree:<\/strong> Elon College: B.A. Psychology, Minor in Exercise Physiology<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School:<\/strong> Elon University, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: Aquatic Therapy (CAPTE)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice<\/strong>: SCI, stroke rehab, wheelchair clinic<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? <\/strong>Being outside; biking, gardening, lounging in our hammock. Most activities center around my daughters at the moment<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-4\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-4\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-4\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-4\">\n                UNC Outpatient Rehab            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7130 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2021\/09\/1A4A234840-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2021\/09\/1A4A234840-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2021\/09\/1A4A234840-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Rachel Donnelly, PT, DPT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree<\/strong>: Miami University, B.A. Spanish and B.S. 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Physical Therapy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School:<\/strong> A.T. Still University, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Certified in LSVT Big treatment for persons with Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice<\/strong>: CVA, complex neurologic diagnoses, degenerative diseases, wheelchair seating and mobility<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? <\/strong>Seeing live music, boating to barrier islands, walking the local beaches, enjoying time with my family (husband, adult sons, granddaughter) and friends.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7262 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-16-at-1.26.20-PM-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Kenzie Cross, PT, DPT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree<\/strong>: Clemson University, B.S. in Health Science: Pre-Professional Health Studies<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School and Degree:<\/strong> University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, DPT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Specialty Practice:<\/strong> Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist, Certified Nutritional Physical Therapist, Certified Wellness Coach, CVA Team<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? <\/strong>Spending time with my family, walking by the water, and going to group fitness classes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7bafd4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7464 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/12\/blair-mccarty-150x150.png\" alt=\"Blair Mccarty Headshot\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/12\/blair-mccarty-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/12\/blair-mccarty-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/12\/blair-mccarty-1019x1024.png 1019w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/12\/blair-mccarty-768x771.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/12\/blair-mccarty-600x603.png 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2024\/12\/blair-mccarty.png 1346w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Blair McCarty, PT, DPT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate School and Degree<\/strong>: Clemson University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate School and Degree:<\/strong> Duke University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong>:\u00a0PWR! 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