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If you have pain or limitation and live in Greenville-Spartanburg SC, then call the rehab experts at Purposed Physical Therapy at (864) 881-1712 or you can fill out our New Patient Form by clicking HERE and we will call you!


 

While all of our Physical Therapists are highly qualified to treat every injury and patient that comes at Purposed Physical Therapy in Greenville, SC, they have been deemed experts in treating musculoskeletal dysfunctions across all ages and patient populations, and have also uniquely been deemed specialists in the management and rehabilitation of injuries that affect athletes. 

Our Phyiscal Therapists are greatly sought after for their ability to implement Innovative Manual and Therapeutic Corrective Strategies to achieve patient goals. Our Physical Therapists maintain their knowledge on a constant basis in order to continue to provide excellent quality of care for their patients. Furthermore, they use their passion for fitness and their experience with Olympic, Professional, Collegiate, and Youth Sport Athletes to continually bring the newest techniques and knowledge to their clinic and their local Greenville community!

 All of our Physical Therapists graduated with their Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from top Universities with academic honors; participated and published numerous research articles; received local and university physical therapy awards; and represented their Universities at many national and local physical therapy conferences.

 


Dr. Thomas Denis, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, 3D RGA Spec., BFR Cert.

An athlete as a youngster, Dr. Thomas Denis was drawn to the field of physical therapy after having personal experience of going through physical therapy. During his senior year of high school football, he sustained a torn rotator cuff ending the rest of his football season. After a few months of physical therapy, he was able to return to his main sport, wrestling. Through this experience, he became fascinated with how the body can work through corrective exercises in order to heal itself. While in college, he was fortunate enough to work with collegiate and professional athletes, which later lead to him working with US & French Olympic team athletes as well. He is blessed to say he has helped some of the best athletes in the world achieve success in their sport. His goal for opening Purposed Physical Therapy & Massage in Greenville, SC was to provide a non-corporate location for local individuals, where they could receive the same level of quality-of-care and expertise that is given to the best athletes in the world. The first clinic of its kind!

Certifications:
3D Running Gait Analysis Specalist (3D RGA Spec.), Dry Needling Certification (Cert. DN), Blood Flow Restriction Certification (BFR Cert.)

Professional Memberships:
American Physical Therapy AssociationAPTA Sports SectionAPTA Orthopedic Section​National Strength and Conditioning Association​South Carolina APTA Chapter

  


Dr. James Denis, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, 3D RGA Spec., BFR Cert.

Dr. James Denis knew from a young age that he wanted to work in the medical field. From his career as a wrestler, and later as a high school wrestling coach, he knew he wanted to pursue a professional career that matched his active lifestyle while also teaching the local community on how to heal their own injuries through corrective techniques. While in college, he worked within his college's athletic training room with the goal of helping athletes overcome and prevent injuries. This helped him develop his passion of working with an active population and in preventative medicine. Dr. James has taken numerous courses on the biomechanics and rehabilitation of sport mechanics, lifting mechanics, & functional movement mechanics. Since the start of his career, he has worked with a variety of injuries and athletes, from youth to college athletes, recreational athletes, and even a handful of Olympic qualifiers and medalists.

Certifications:
3D Running Gait Analysis Specalist (3D RGA Spec.), Dry Needling Certification (Cert. DN), Blood Flow Restriction Certification (BFR Cert.)

 

Professional Memberships:
American Physical Therapy AssociationAPTA Sports SectionAPTA Orthopedic Section​National Strength and Conditioning Association​South Carolina APTA Chapter

  


Dr. Gregory Lowe, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, 3D RGA Spec., BFR Cert., Cert. MDT

Dr. Gregory Lowe was initially drawn to the field of physical therapy because of the potential for a career that combined his love for athletics with scientific research and the art of caring. While attending Daemen College located in Buffalo, NY, he had the opportunity to compete on both the men’s tennis and track & field teams where he worked closely with the sports medicine staff to rehabilitate and prevent injuries to improve performance. He is passionate about movement-based treatment approaches to address pain and promote participation in an active lifestyle. Dr. Gregory relocated to Greenville, SC with his wife, Mackenzie, who is currently pursuing a career in professional running with the Asics Greenville Track Club - Elite Olympic-Development program. Dr. Greg is passionate about helping individuals overcome sport and spine related injuries and has taken numerous courses on sport rehab and spine rehab.

Certifications:
3D Running Gait Analysis Specalist (3D RGA Spec.), Dry Needling Certification (Cert. DN), Blood Flow Restriction Certification (BFR Cert.), McKenzie Method's Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT)

  

Professional Memberships:
American Physical Therapy AssociationAPTA Sports SectionAPTA Orthopedic Section​National Strength and Conditioning Association​South Carolina APTA Chapter

   


Dr. Emma Pixley, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, 3D RGA Spec., BFR Cert.

Growing up as a year-round 3 sport athlete, and in a family who loves hiking and experiencing the Great Outdoors, Dr. Emma Pixley has always led an active lifestyle. Due to her love of sport and activity, there came a number of injuries that introduced her to the world of physical therapy. Through sport, personal experience, and physical therapy schooling, Dr. Emma developed a fascination with how the human body moves in order to help each individual optimally perform in both their everyday life and their chosen activities. Dr. Emma believes movement is medicine and loves helping her patients learn how to help themselves!

Certifications:
3D Running Gait Analysis Specalist (3D RGA Spec.), Dry Needling Certification (Cert. DN), Blood Flow Restriction Certification (BFR Cert.)

Professional Memberships:
American Physical Therapy AssociationAPTA Sports SectionAPTA Orthopedic Section​National Strength and Conditioning Association​South Carolina APTA Chapter

  


Dr. Blake Wallert, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, 3D RGA Spec., BFR Cert.

Growing up, Dr. Blake Wallert always knew she wanted to work in healthcare due to being fascinated with science, the anatomy of body, and how how the the body functions. She chose to pursue physical therapy apart from other healthcare careers after her time spent as a patient in physical therapy. As a collegiate softball player at Winthrop University, she had her fair share of injuries and physical therapy. Through this process, Dr. Blake Wallert learned that physical therapists can do more than heal physical ailments; they provide support and mentorship that allows others to live healthier lifestyles! She loves having the career opportunity to help others return to the activities they enjoy! Furthermore, she continues to learn that her career is the perfect avenue to do the Lord’s work everyday.

Certifications:
3D Running Gait Analysis Specalist (3D RGA Spec.), Dry Needling Certification (Cert. DN), Blood Flow Restriction Certification (BFR Cert.)

Professional Memberships:
American Physical Therapy AssociationAPTA Sports SectionAPTA Orthopedic Section​National Strength and Conditioning Association​South Carolina APTA Chapter

  


Dr. Holly Sotelo, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, 3D RGA Spec., BFR Cert.

Dr. Holly Sotelo always knew she wanted to be in an active and engaging profession. Through her college coursework, professor mentorship, and leading a human biomechanics research project, she found her passion for Physical Therapy. She went on to attend PT school at MUSC in Charleston, SC where she was able to continue to foster this interest working with a professor in a gait analysis lab. She believes in taking an active approach to empower people to bounce back from their injuries and get back to doing the things they love. Dr. Holly spends her free time exploring the outdoors with her husband and two dogs, cooking with friends and staying healthy by lifting weights and trail running.

Certifications:
3D Running Gait Analysis Specalist (3D RGA Spec.), Dry Needling Certification (Cert. DN), Blood Flow Restriction Certification (BFR Cert.)

Professional Memberships:
American Physical Therapy AssociationAPTA Sports SectionAPTA Orthopedic Section​National Strength and Conditioning Association​South Carolina APTA Chapter

  


A Few Fun Facts About Our Doctors:

-As strong Christians, the employees of Purposed PT put their faith first in their own life and in the clinic.

-When not working, you can find the employees of Purposed PT hiking, fishing, biking, exercising, mountaineering, obstacle course racing, and participating in other outdoor sports, or spending time with their friends and family.

-As former athletes themselves, the employees of Purposed PT understand the demands athletes need to stay in their sport while also propelling their sport success.

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