Candler
We can do more together than we can alone. Our goal is to improve the lives of those we touch by applying current and effective treatment in a healthy, healing atmosphere, encouraging progress. We look forward to serving you!
Meet our team
We believe the most important thing about life is how we move through it. Guided by the 3-A’s, we believe physical therapy should be Accessible to all who need it, provided in a positive Atmosphere, and rooted in proven Ability.
We don’t just focus on the how or what of an experience, but also the why. As the largest employee-owned outpatient physical therapy team in the nation, we provide the level of individualized and specialized care we would want ourselves.
Contact us
1572 Sand Hill Road
Suite 101
Candler, NC 28715
phone: 828.552.5342
fax: 828.641.9303
Jim Gregory
Clinic Director - PT, DPT, OCS, MT, CSCS, USAW
Dr. Jim Gregory has lived in the Asheville area with his amazing wife, Ashley, 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 Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)/ Functional Movement Screen (FMS).
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, 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 powerlifting, being involved in the local chapter of the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, exploring the outdoors, and playing music with his wife.
Zoe Martin
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
Samuel "Lee" Pattillo
PT, DPT
Lee is a local to the Western North Carolina mountains growing up in Bryson City and attending Western Carolina University. While at WCU Lee was a college athlete and graduated with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics prior to completing the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in May of 2020. Along with athletics, Lee has experience as a Crossfit Level 2 coach and enjoys helping people reach health and wellness goals to optimize their quality of life. Outside of the profession he enjoys playing sports with his wife, snowboarding, and spending time with friends and family.
Education
BS Nutrition and Dietetics, Western Carolina University, May 2017
DPT, Western Carolina University, May 2020
Sarah Bailey
PT, DPT
Sarah grew up in Huntsville, Alabama.Her parents inspired a love for exercise by cheering her on from the sidelines of countless sporting events. She attended Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama for her undergraduate degree in Sports Administration. Sarah’s primary motivation to continue her education to become a physical therapist was to connect with community members and empower them to achieve a better quality of life through movement. She attended Western Carolina University where she got her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys trail running, backpacking, hosting friends and family, and playing pickup soccer.
Education:
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina
Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2020
Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration, May 2016
Brittany Mehaffey
Front Office Manager
Bio coming soon!
Kaleb Drake
PT, DPT
Kaleb was raised in West Monroe, Louisiana. He stayed in Northeast Louisiana until 2018, when he moved to Searcy, Arkansas to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Harding University. Before receiving his physical therapy degree in 2021, Kaleb completed a CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course and began coaching while in school. Aside from physical therapy, Kaleb enjoys coffee, fitness, everything outdoors, and talking with anyone that will listen.