Jim Gregory

Clinic Director - PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, CSCS, USAW

Dr. Jim Gregory has lived in the Asheville area since relocating from the State of Washington in 2010. While at Clemson University, Jim completed a BS in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and was a collegiate rugby player, which began his exposure to physical therapy.  In 2008, he received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL, specializing in manual therapy and highlighted by a clinical rotation with the Utah Jazz of the NBA.

Following graduation Jim completed a mentorship and received his Manual Therapy Certification through The University of St. Augustine in 2009. Since that time Jim has practiced primarily in outpatient orthopedics specializing in spinal manipulation, sports medicine, pain science, and strength training. Dr. Gregory’s post graduate training has included a heavy emphasis on spinal and extremity manipulation, strength and conditioning, and treating patients with chronic pain.

He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA, Level 1 Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting (USAW), Certified in Functional Dry Needling through KinetaCore, certified Bike Fitter, and is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics (OCS) through the APTA. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Gregory serves as adjunct faculty at Western Carolina University’s DPT program and is a certified Clinical Instructor through the APTA. Outside of his professional role, Jim enjoys weightlifting, being involved in the local chapter of the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, exploring the outdoors, and cycling.

Zoe Martin

Assistant Clinic Director - PT, DPT

Zoe was mainly raised in Baltimore, Maryland, but also lived in Chicago, Illinois, Atlanta, Georgia, and Northern Virginia with her family growing up. While at Lebanon Valley College, in Annville, Pennsylvania, Zoe completed the 3+3 accelerated Physical Therapy program, gaining her Bachelor of Health Science with a minor in Business Administration in 2017, and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2019. During her time at Lebanon Valley College, Zoe gained a passion for pelvic floor physical therapy and completed mentoring and shadowing in that area. After graduation, she pursued education within the field of pelvic floor physical therapy and is excited to expand her knowledge in the pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapy. Zoe has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding the pelvic floor and treating an underserved population. Outside of the workplace, Zoe enjoys hiking, yoga, and traveling.

Education

Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA

Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2019

Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA

Bachelor of Health Science, May 2017

Minor in Business Administration

Lyle Mitchell

Personal Trainer & PTA

Lyle Mitchell grew up in Winston Salem and has called Asheville home for over a decade. He first developed his love for helping people improve how they move while completing his yoga teacher training in 2013. This eventually led to Lyle becoming a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, as well as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Lyle is also a TRX qualified instructor, FMS Level 1, and RockTape Mobility Specialist. Lyle’s focus as a trainer is to guide you in a sustainable fitness practice that enables you to better do the things you love in life. His experience ranges from training mountain athletes to run, ride, or climb to new peaks, to helping older adults stay active and age with grace. Lyle is a firm believer that it is never too late in life to build strength. In his free time, Lyle enjoys trail running, mountain biking, rock climbing, and swinging kettlebells around. He is an avid traveler, food and coffee consumer, and devourer of audiobooks and podcasts.

Josh Hennen

PT, DPT

Josh grew up in Chapel Hill, NC. He found a passion for physical therapy during rehab from various overuse injuries while competing in high school sports. Josh earned his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science at Appalachian State University. During which he volunteered at weight loss clinics, Parkinson’s boxing, and stroke rehab classes. Josh went on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from High Point University. His time was highlighted by a clinical at the UFC working with mixed martial arts athletes. He believes his wide range of experience treating patients with Parkinson’s Disease to professional fighters has made him a better clinician. Outside of work, Josh enjoys hiking, running, playing basketball, and watching his favorite NFL team, the Saints.

High Point University, High Point, NC

Doctor of Physical Therapy, April 2022

Maggie Ruffin

Front Office Manager

Bio coming soon!

Courtney Marenkovic

PT, DPT

Courtney grew up in Canton, Ohio. She lived there until beginning college at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2016. In 2020, Courtney graduated magna cum laude from Slippery Rock with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Exercise Science. In May of 2023, Courtney earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Slippery Rock University. In her leisure time, Courtney enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running, hiking, playing sports and traveling.

Education

Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2023

Kayley Flinders

PT, DPT

Kayley was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa and immigrated to America, spending much of her life in the Pacific Northwest. While at the University of Washington, Kayley was recruited for the Women’s Crew Team and achieved her bachelor’s degree in Biology. In 2024, she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of New England. Kayley finds tremendous passion getting to know people while guiding their return to a pain-free and active lifestyle. Outside of her professional role, Kayley enjoys playing tennis, exploring the outdoors, reading, and taking on sewing projects!

Education

University of New England, Portland, Maine

Doctor of Physical Therapy, May, 2024