Meet The Staff
Stephanie Brunner, PT, DPT, PES
Owner, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Education
Appalachian State University
B.S. in Exercise Science
Wingate University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Specialties
Performance Enhancement Specialist - NASM
Dry Needling - Level I - Synergy Dry Needling
Blood Flow Restriction Training - Mike Reinholdt
Postpartum Rehabilitation - Herman & Wallace
Concussion Corner Academy
Hi, I'm Steph! I grew up doing gymnastics and playing softball, and I have always been fascinated by the human body and all of the cool things that people can do. When I'm not in the clinic I love running, hiking, snowboarding, and hanging out with my husband and 2 dogs!
I have experience treating orthopedic pains and injuries from headaches to turf toe, and everything in between! I have worked with athletes from a wide variety of sports including hockey, gymnastics, baseball, lacrosse, rugby, skydiving, track, aerial yoga, and so many more! Whatever it is that’s bothering you, I would be honored to help you get back to doing the things you love without pain or limitation!
My ‘Why’
I am a PT because the therapists that I worked with changed my life for the better.
When I was 13 I started having knee pain while running that eventually made it hard to walk. At 14 I had my first knee surgery, and less than a year later I had a reconstructive procedure to correct the alignment in my knee. I was told at 15 years old that I would probably need a knee replacement by 35 and I would never run again. Thankfully, I had a PT at the time who didn't buy into that and helped me build my strength and confidence.
I was better for about a decade before I dislocated my kneecap again due to instability caused by the first surgery, leading to multiple subluxations. In November 2021, I had a lateral retinacular reconstruction to improve the stability in my knee. I had a great surgeon and an awesome PT that helped me with that recovery. Now I'm back to lifting, jumping, and running, things that 15-year-old me thought were impossible.
That's the power of PT. I love what I do and I think it can truly be life-changing. You don't need a major injury or surgery to see a PT. In fact, you don't need an injury at all! Whether you want to work on injury prevention, dealing with pain you've been having, or recovering from a major injury or surgery, I'd love to help you make a plan to reach your goals!