Locations

Jacob Unger, PT, DPT

Director

Raleigh, NC|

Jacob majored in exercise science at Valparaiso University in NW Indiana for his undergraduate schooling. He then attended Duke University where he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Jacob enjoys working with patients of all ages and has a passion for optimizing performance whether it be on the playing field or in everyday life. One of his favorite things about physical therapy is being able to help patients take control of their rehabilitation using a combination of manual and exercise-based treatments as they increase their function and achieve their goals. Jacob has ten siblings and grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin before moving to Apex, North Carolina with his family in 2008. He enjoys playing and watching soccer and other sports in addition to spending time with his family and friends.

Brent Young, PT

Physical Therapist

Raleigh, NC|

Brent graduated with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from East Carolina University. He has a B.S. in Biology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Brent’s main treatment philosophy rests on empowering patients through education. He enjoys helping patients identify their needs and incorporating manual therapy along with exercise program development to promote healing and safe return to activity.

Elizabeth King, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Raleigh, NC|

Jennifer Hyatt, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Raleigh, NC|

Certifications

• LSVT BIG

Michelle Amos, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Raleigh, NC|

I graduated with my doctorate of physical therapy from Ohio University, and I also have a B.S in Health Sciences from Marietta College located in Marietta, Ohio. I am originally from the Akron, Ohio area. I am McKenzie certified and I try to implement a variety of manual techniques, exercises, and education to provide the best quality of care for my patients. Orthopedics became a passion of mine while playing college softball. When I’m not working I love to spend time with my husband, church family, and as well as running half marathons, and going to the beach.

Certifications

• LSVT BIG

Nicole Small, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Raleigh, NC|

Nicole Small, PT, DPT grew up in a small town in central Illinois and moved to the St. Louis, MO area to attend Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville (SIUe), where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. She then moved to North Carolina where she earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Methodist University.

As a physical therapist, she hopes to help bring a fun new insight into her patients’ rehabilitation. She has clinical experience in sports oriented physical therapy clinics and working with post-operative patients. Her treatment style incorporates a very functional approach to help her patients meet their goals and return to the activities they love.

She has a cat, Luna, and a dog, Roxy, that she loves to spoil. In her free time she enjoys reading, healthy cooking, and enjoying the outdoors by hiking and kayaking.

Ryan Swiezy, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Raleigh, NC|

Sarah Irwin, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Raleigh, NC|

Terry Kramer, PT

Physical Therapist

Raleigh, NC|

Terry graduated from Western Carolina University with a Master’s of Physical Therapy degree in 1999. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Terry has worked in a variety of physical therapy settings but enjoys the outpatient orthopedic setting the most. He has gone through the series of 5 McKenzie continuing education courses and passed the credentialing examination to become credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. The McKenzie courses deal primarily with evaluation and treatment of the spine but the techniques can also be applied to the extremities. Terry incorporates patient education to help patients understand what is causing their symptoms and how to correct their problems to improve their functional mobility and independence.

Cayla Nousain, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Raleigh, NC|