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 is a firm believer that it is never too late to start or return to movement. He loves working with older adults, clinically complex individuals, and outdoor athletes. As a therapist and trainer, Lyle specializes in bridging the gap between rehabilitation and lifelong fitness. 

Movement has always been a large part of Lyle’s life, first as a multi-sport athlete in his childhood, followed by becoming an avid cyclist in his late teens. In 2009, he began to discover how much yoga and strength training could improve his physical and mental health. 

These realizations led to him becoming a yoga teacher in 2013, followed by a NASM Certified Personal Trainer in 2019, a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in 2020, and an RKC Kettlebell Instructor in 2022. He is a certified bike fitter, TRX qualified instructor, and has completed the Institute of Clinical Excellence’s Modern Management of the Older Adult course. 

Outside of the clinic, Lyle stays active by rock climbing, cycling, and running. His other interests include traveling, food, coffee, playing music, and devouring audiobooks and podcasts.

Maggie Ruffin

Front Office Manager

Bio coming soon!

Sidnie LaMotte

PT, DPT

Sidnie grew up in Chicago, IL and later moved to Omaha, NE for school. There, she attended Creighton University to earn her Bachelor’s of Science degree and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. While in physical therapy school, she engaged in reading groups focusing on pediatric development and disabilities, and aided in research to study the effects of equine therapy on children with autism spectrum disorder and postural deficits.

Sidnie also participated in a leadership guild where she spent time volunteering in her community, and served as an ambassador to help guide minority students that had interests in pursuing a healthcare career. Following graduation, Sidnie worked with orthopedic and pediatric populations in an outpatient clinic and with Creighton University. She has a primary interest in sports and pediatric physical therapy, however enjoys working with all orthopedic conditions and populations.

Outside of her professional role, Sidnie enjoys spending time with her dog, hiking, finding new hobbies to pick up, and cooking. 

Education

Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2024

Ali Horn

PT, DPT

Ali was born in Wooster Ohio. She decided that she wanted to go into science and went to RIT in Rochester, NY where she studied Biochemistry and graduated in 2009 with B.S. Following this she worked in a school for kids with special needs and fell in love with PT. She decided to go to Nazareth College to study PT. Since graduation in 2019, Ali has been working on a mixture of pediatric and orthopedic settings. 

Her passion is empowering others to find their physical strengths and work to heal as conservatively as possible. Ali is an active trail runner, Yogi and dancer. She wishes to help people at all stages to live their healthiest and most active lives.

Education

Nazareth College