Physical Therapy New Bern - Peak Performance

Anthony Rubeira, DPT, Clinic Director
Anthony obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Quinnipiac University (Hamden, CT) and his Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Creighton University (Omaha, NE). Anthony and his wife, Laurie, were the first two doctorally trained physical therapists in Connecticut history. Prior to relocating to New Bern in 2006, Anthony was the Director of Physical Therapy Services for Griffin Hospital’s Occupational Medicine Center (Shelton, CT) and was also an Assistant Professor at Quinnipiac University where he taught Biology, Cell Physiology, and Anatomy and Physiology courses. Anthony’s continuing education experience includes Maitland, Mulligan, and McKenzie courses as well as courses dealing with vestibular rehabilitation and the orthopedic management of the spine, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle/foot complex. He is a major advocate of evidence based physical therapy practice and is dedicated to achieving excellent patient outcomes via patient education and the application of the most effective treatment strategies. Anthony is an enthusiastic New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan. He regularly participates in cardiovascular and resistance training and has a passion for scuba diving. The greatest joys in his life come from his wonderful wife and two beautiful daughters.

Sarah Teel, MPT
Sarah obtained her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton, PA. She relocated to the New Bern area in May 2008, from the Oregon coast. She has a strong interest in women’s health therapy, lymphedema, and generalized orthopedic related dysfunctions. Sarah enjoys participating and watching sports such as football, boxing, and outrigging. When she lived in Oregon, she volunteered her time to the local high school football team for sports medicine including on-field assessments and injury treatment.

Kerry Rice, PTA
Kerry relocated to New Bern, NC from the Northern Virginia area in 2005. She is a Physical Therapist Assistant licensed in both North Carolina and Virginia. She graduated from George Mason University in 1975 with a B.A. in History and later from Northern Virginia Community College in 1993 with an A.A.S. in Physical Therapy (Assistant) to affect a career change. Kerry was an aerobics exercise instructor for the town of Vienna, Virginia for eight years and assisted with the aerobics classes at James Madison High School. After earning her PTA degree, she worked in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Centreville, Virginia for 12 years. During this period, she instructed and mentored Northern Virginia Community College PTA students in the clinical environment. She instructed young athletes in community soccer clinics and participated in career fairs for a local high school. In March, 2004, Kerry served on the medical team supporting the World Figure Skating Championships in Washington, D.C.

Steven Elliott, PTA
Steven is the newest member of the Peak Performance staff. He obtained his Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Martin Community College. He is a life-long resident of Eastern North Carolina. Prior to becoming a PTA, Steven worked with his father in the turf grass business, charter fishing and the heating and air industry. He is a compassionate person who is dedicated to the profession of physical therapy and the welfare of his patients. His hobbies include weight training, fishing, scuba diving, and any active sport on land or in the water.

Brooks Brady, DPT, ATC
Brooks obtained her undergraduate degree specializing in Athletic Training from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia in 2001. She worked in the field for several years before deciding to go back and pursue her Doctorate in physical therapy, which she received in 2009 from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. Brooks and her family recently relocated to New Bern from Harrisonburg, Virginia and are happy to be back in North Carolina. Brooks is especially interested in orthopedics, particularly athletic based injuries and wound care. She is currently pursuing her Orthopaedic Specialist Certification (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association after completing an orthopaedic manual physical therapy series at the University of Virginia. Brooks, her husband, and son enjoy outdoor activities and are happy to be calling New Bern home

Angela Phillippe, PT
Angela graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. She began her career in the Roanoke, Virginia area and worked in a variety of settings including inpatient care in a regional referral hospital/Level One Trauma Center. She also worked in a skilled nursing facility, home health care, and was Department Director at a hospital-based PT clinic with an extensive caseload of patients with work-related injuries. Angela was commissioned into the United States Navy Reserve, and in 2004 was called to active duty. She served as a Physical Therapist at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, then was reassigned to Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune. On release from active duty in 2006, Angela joined the Havelock Peak Performance clinic. Now retired from the Navy, Angela enjoys competing in the equestrian sport of dressage and walking on the beach with her dogs and husband Freddie.

Sarah Hall, DPT
Sarah earned her undergraduate degree from NC State in 2003. She earned her MPT and DPT from UNC-CH in 2005/2007. Her background includes acute care and outpatient orthopedics. She has worked with patients from 2 wks old up to 100 yrs old. She also enjoys working with aquatic therapy. She is the main aquatic therapist for the New Bern and Havelock clinics. Some of her continuing education has included: Strain-Counterstrain, total motion release, and aquatic therapy. In her free time, she enjoys landscaping and spending time with her husband and 2 cats.

Maegan Barry, DPT
Graduated from Chowan University with a B.S. in Biology-Allied Health in 2006. Began a dual-program for Athletic Training and Physical Therapy in 2006 at Shenandoah University, graduated in 2010 with a DPT and MSAT. Clinical experiences include: skilled nursing facilities, in-patient rehab on a spinal cord unit, and outpatient orthopedics. Have additional background in the sports area with experience at the university and high school level. Enjoy the beach and spending time with family and friends during my free time.

Holly Spruill, MPT
Holly Spruill graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. She earned her Master’s in Physical Therapy in 2006 at East Carolina University. Holly has worked in a variety of physical therapy settings including: acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and out-patient rehabilitation. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing with her two dogs (Ozzy and Zeke), traveling to different countries, and running.

Katherine Jones, PTA
Katherine Jones graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelors of Science in Exercises Physiology in 2004. She earned her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC. Katherine has worked in a variety of settings including: Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation. Katherine is an avid football fan, being true to her Charlotte roots, loves her Carolina Panthers. Outside of work she enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, daughter and her puppy Rocky.

Andy Klatt, MPT Clinic Director
After graduating from Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Exercise Science, Andy earned a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His career has been focused in the outpatient orthopedic setting with continuing education in manual therapy, spinal disorders, Kinesio Taping, Strain-Counterstrain, Total Motion Release, and wound care. His research topic while at UNC was "The Effects of Training on Reliability of Pelvic Landmark Palpation Using a Pelvic Model". When not dedicating himself to the wellbeing of patients, Andy enjoys salt water fishing, travel, sports, and boating with his wife and two children.

Lanelle Emerson, MS, ATC, PES
Jacksonville Clinic Operations Manager
Lanelle received her Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Azusa Pacific University and her Master’s degree in Sports Health Care from Arizona School of Health Sciences. She has worked in High School and Collegiate settings, and has worked with a wide spectrum of athletes in injury prevention, rehabilitation and performance enhancement. Lanelle has worked extensively with Marines in return to readiness, specifically for the PFT and CFT. She has also completed the certification courses for the TRX suspension training system. Lanelle is an avid Denver Broncos fan and enjoys reading and traveling, but mostly she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys.

Jenna Wickham, DPT
Jenna obtained her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Penn State University (University Park, PA) in 2005 and her Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA) in 2009. She began her Physical Therapy career at Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania in her hometown of Harrisburg, PA before relocating to Jacksonville, NC. Jenna joined the Peak Performance team in April 2010 and is enjoying life in Coastal Carolina with her fiancé and two bulldogs. Jenna’s clinical experiences include two outpatient orthopedic rotations, acute care, and inpatient rehabilitation. Jenna enjoys treating general orthopedic injuries and has attended clinical education courses on neural mobilization, manual treatment of the lumbar spine, and cervical manipulation. Her future goal is to become a certified orthopedic specialist. Jenna is an avid Penn State football fan and Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fanatic. Jenna also spends her time at the beach, working out, or spending time with family and friends.

Tim Biven, PTA
Timothy earned his Associate in Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Arapahoe Community College in 2009. He joined the staff at Peak Performance in February 2008 as a PT Technician. Prior to becoming employed at Peak, he faithfully served in his country for 7.5 years in the United States Navy as a hospital corpsman. He received his formal training in the practice of physical therapy while stationed at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball, making people smile, and traveling.

Jeremiah Biehl, DPT
Jeremiah graduated in 2011 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences in Saint Augustine, Florida. Prior to attending graduate school, Jeremiah earned a Bachelor of Science from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. Jeremiah has a strong background in exercise and manual therapy, and is interested in the biomechanics of the lower extremity and cervical spine. Besides being driven by the desire to promote the profession of physical therapy, Jeremiah also has outside interests, including traveling, working with his hands, and spending time on the ocean.

Michelle Miller, DPT
Michelle earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2011. Prior to earning her DPT she graduated with an undergraduate degree in Exercise, Sport and Health Education with a concentration in Sports Medicine from Radford University in 2008. Prior to relocating to Hubert, North Carolina, Michelle had clinical experience working in outpatient clinics including Fort Lee’s Kenner Army Clinic in Petersburg, VA, a hospital based outpatient clinic in Fredericksburg, VA and a private practice clinic in Chester, VA. Currently, she plans on pursuing continuing education courses to expand her knowledge within manual therapy and sport rehab. Michelle enjoys training for marathons, ½ marathons, playing with her puppy, Bear, travelling, and spending time with her husband and family.

Jerry Ditz, DPT
Jerry attained his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in May of 2010 from Gannon University (Erie, PA) and joined Peak Performance as a physical therapist in July of 2010. Prior to Gannon University Jerry attended Mount Union College (Alliance, OH) where he earned a B.S. in exercise science and was a member of the football team. During his junior and senior football seasons his team won back to back division III NCAA national champions. He has an interest in general sports, cervical, and lumbar rehabilitation. Future interest include obtaining certifications in manual therapy, becoming an orthopedic clinical specialist, and certified strength and conditioning specialist. When not treating patients, Jerry enjoys watching sporting events, spending time with family, running, biking, swimming, playing golf, fishing, and going to the beach.

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