Biography:
-Clemson University—Bachelor of Science,1983
-Emory University—Masters in Physical Therapy, 1985

Certifications:
-Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) since 1996

Academic Position:
-Faculty Carolinas Rehabilitation Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program

Professional Focus:
-Orthopaedics with focus on wrist and elbow rehabilitation since 2004
-Participant of the OrthoCarolina Hand Journal Club

Personal Interests:
-Avid reader, enjoys snow skiing, and gardening

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Demian Gutierrez, PT, TMRC
Physical Therapist

Biography:
-Duke University—Bachelor of Science, 1996
-UNC Chapel Hill—Masters in Physical Therapy, 1998

Certifications:
-Total Motion Release Certified (TRMC)

Professional Focus:
-Treatment of athletes and outpatient orthopaedics
-Trained in Graston Trechnique
-Member of the OrthoCarolina Sports Performance Liaison Group
-Participant of Sports Resident Conferences
-Team physical therapist for Hendrick Motor Sports

Personal Interests:
-Avid soccer player, enjoys playing golf and running

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Keyonna Williams, LAT, ATC
Licensed Athletic Trainer, Athletic Trainer Certified
Works in collaboration with Demian Gutierrez, PT, TMRC

Biography:
-University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill—Bachelor of Arts, 2008
-NATA Certified, NC & SC since 2009

Associations:
-National Athletic Trainer’s Association

Professional Focus:
-Athletic and Sports Rehabilitation
-Injury Prevention and Management

Personal Interests:
-Sports of all kind, cooking, and reading

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Katherine (Kay) Trotta, PT
Physical Therapist

Biography:
-University of Georgia—Bachelor of Science, 2003
-Medical College of Georgia—Master of Physical Therapy, 2005

Professional Focus:
-Outpatient Orthopaedics with focus on Spine, Shoulder, Knee

Rehabilitation
-Participant in the OrthoCarolina Spine Resident Conferences

Personal Interests:
-Enjoys running, skiing and playing golf

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Kena McKenzie, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant to Katherine Trotta, PT

Biography:
-University of North Carolina Asheville—Bachelor of Science, 1990
-Central Piedmont Community College—Associates Degree Physical Therapy Assistant, 1996

Awards:
-OrthoCarolina Clinical Instructor of the Year Award

Professional Focus:
-Outpatient Orthopedics

Personal Interests:
-Enjoys gardening and being outdoors
-Played college basketball and softball

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Rosalind Santini, PTA II
Physical Therapist Assistant

Biography:
-Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio—Associate of Science, 1977

Professional Focus:
-Outpatient Orthopaedics with focus on sports and joint rehabilitation and aquatic therapy

Personal Interests:
-Trains and competes in Triathlons, 5 k runs, and charity bike rides.

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Beth Little, PT, CHT
Physical Therapist

Biography:
-Washington University—Bachelor of Science, 1973

Certifications:
-Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) since 1991

Associations:
-American Society of Hand Therapists

Professional Focus:
-Hand and upper extremity rehabilitation
-Orthopedic and neurological conditions
-Participant in the OrthoCarolina Hand Journal Club

Personal Interests:
-Enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, TaiChi, and horseback riding.

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Christy Geis, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant to Donna Goodwin, PT

Biography:
-Mount Aloysius College Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree, 1999

Professional Focus:
-Outpatient Orthopaedics

Personal Interests:
-Enjoys running and taking group exercise classes
-Completed her first half marathon

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Thomas R. Clinton PT, ATC
Physical Therapist
Certified Athletic Trainer

Biography:
-West Chester University—Bachelor of Science, 1989
-Shenandoah University—Masters in Physical Therapy, 1994

Certifications:
-NATA Certified Athletic Trainer since 1990

Associations:
-National Athletic Trainers Association

Professional Focus:
-Treatment of Athletes
-Outpatient Orthopaedics

Personal Interests:
-Competed in Cross Country and Track at West Chester University
-Enjoys his children as they partake in various sports of softball, baseball, and cross country.

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Angie Reavis, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant to Thomas R. Clinton PT, ATC

Biography:
-Western Carolina University—Bachelor of Science, 1999
-Southwestern Community College—Associate Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant, 2001

Professional Focus:
-Outpatient Orthopedics with focus in sports, joint rehabilitation and general fitness/wellness

Personal Interests:
-Enjoys sailing, fly fishing, gardening, horseback riding, playing softball and taking part in group exercise classes

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Daniela Compton, MPT, ATC
Physical Therapist

Education:

• Illinois Benedictine College -- Bachelor of Arts
• Governors State University – Masters of Physical Therapy
• Specializing in Orthopedics since 2000

Associations:

• National Athletic Trainers Association
• American Physical Therapy Association

Certifications:

• Certified Athletic Trainer

Professional Focus:

• Outpatient Orthopedics with focus on shoulder, knee, and spine

Personal Interests:

• Hiking, bike riding, spending time with friends and family

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Sarah Cochran
Lead Patient Services Specialist

Serving the patients of OrthoCarolina since 2008

Personal Interests:

• Enjoys the great outdoors and spending time with her family and friends

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Lisa Frazier
Patient Services Specialist

Serving the patients of OrthoCarolina since 2005

Personal Interests:

• Avid scrapbooker and designer of our famous flowered pens

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Gina St.Clair
Patient Services Specialist

Serving the patients of OrthoCarolina since 2010

Personal Interests:

• Competitive Powerlifter: Nationally ranked and 3-time member of the USA World Bench Press Team

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Alina Kovalev
Patient Services Specialist

Serving the patients of OrthoCarolina since 2012

Personal Interests:
- Any outdoor activities especially camping and swimming under waterfalls

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Kristen Royen, PT
Physical Therapist

Education:

• East Carolina University—Bachelor of Biology, 2006
• East Carolina University—Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2009

Associations:

• American Physical Therapy Association

Professional Focus:

• All outpatient orthopedics, with an interest in the knee, foot, and ankle

Personal Interests:

• Enjoys running, playing Frisbee with her dog, Samantha, playing volleyball, being near the water and spending time with friends and family

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Available Services:


Our experienced Spine therapists will guide you towards full recovery using the latest manual therapy techniques and exercise programs. Following a back injury, our experienced therapists can also teach you to avoid re-injury and maintain a healthy spine to perform all activities, including sports.



Certified Hand Therapists provide expertise in hand rehabilitation and customized splinting to expedite your recovery from injury or surgery. Activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing, writing, and typing, require hand motion and strength, and your Hand Therapist can help you perform these activities independently again. Customized splinting will help protect your injured area to promote healing and get you on the road to recovery.


Athletic trainers and Sports Physical Therapists get you back to your sports and fitness activities quickly. Combining sports knowledge with orthopedic expertise, we have the latest technology, exercise equipment and expertise to return you to your sport safely and quickly.



Our specially trained staff helps injured workers return to their jobs safely and quickly. Using work simulation tasks and objective testing, workers can resume job related tasks under supervision following surgery or injury.