Homegrown in Forest Acres, Kasey graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, with a degree in Biology. She returned to South Carolina to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2015. Here she also discovered her passion for exercise and went on to obtain her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. Her love for the mountains and the outdoors led her to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spent four years specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation under the mentorship of a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). In 2019, Kasey returned home to South Carolina, where she has continued her career in outpatient physical therapy. She is excited to bring her experience and passion for patient-centered care to Ascent Total Performance!

As a staff physical therapist, Kasey is passionate about helping people understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle and believes prevention is key. She encourages patients not to wait until pain becomes something they simply learn to live with, but to seek care early and recognize that physical therapy can help with so much more than recovering from surgery.

Kasey's favorite part of physical therapy is building relationships with her patients. She loves getting to know each person beyond their diagnosis. She values that Ascent allows her the time to treat each patient as an individual and provide truly one-on-one care. She believes that taking the time to listen, understand each patient's goals, and create a personalized treatment plan makes all the difference in helping people move better, feel better, and continue doing the things they love.

Outside of work, Kasey enjoys spending time with her husband, their two children, and their dog. She loves staying active and being involved in the Midlands community.

Credentials & Additional Coursework/Training:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy

• Dry Needling Certified

• CSCS

• Herman And Wallace PF1