Business Details
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Western North Carolina
Smoky Mountain Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy has dedicated itself to delivering high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to residents of Haywood, Jackson, and Swain counties. Our approach prioritizes individualized care, ensuring each patient receives tailored treatment plans designed to achieve optimal outcomes. As an employee-owned business, we maintain a strong commitment to community engagement and direct patient care, with owners actively involved in daily operations across our four locations. Our team of therapists collectively brings decades of clinical experience, specializing in diverse areas including orthopedic rehabilitation, lymphedema management, and vestibular therapy. We emphasize patient education and utilize advanced techniques such as dry needling and custom orthotics to address a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.Our focus remains steadfast on reducing pain, improving mobility, and preventing future injuries through comprehensive therapeutic interventions. By maintaining a patient-first philosophy, we ensure every individual receives attentive care from certified professionals who are board-certified in their respective specialties. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to treat complex conditions while fostering long-term relationships with both patients and the broader community. Through continuous investment in staff development and cutting-edge treatment modalities, we uphold our mission to provide timely, efficient, and effective physical therapy services. This commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted healthcare provider in Western North Carolina.
Services
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Hand Therapy
Lymphedema Management
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Dry Needling
Custom Orthotics
Running Evaluations
Golf Specific PT
Boxing for Parkinsons
Highlights and features
- Our therapists have minimum 30 years combined clinical experience
- We prioritize individualized, evidence-based treatment approaches
- Employee-owned structure ensures direct patient communication
- Offer 8+ specialized therapy modalities including dry needling
- Certified specialists treat complex conditions like lymphedema
What people say
Effective pain reduction
Knowledgeable therapists
Successful rehabilitation
Personalized care plans
Prompt appointment scheduling
Services
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Specialized treatment for post-surgical recovery, sports injuries, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Our therapists employ joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise, and electrical stimulation to restore function and reduce pain. Patients benefit from individualized programs addressing fractures, arthritis, and spinal conditions through evidence-based interventions.
Lymphedema Management
Certified lymphedema specialists provide comprehensive decongestive therapy including manual drainage, compression therapy, and exercise programs. We treat lymphatic system disorders caused by cancer treatment, venous insufficiency, and chronic conditions using specialized skin care protocols and garment fitting services.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Specialized dizziness and vertigo treatment using customized exercise programs to improve balance and reduce fall risk. Our therapists address inner ear disorders through gaze stabilization techniques and positional retraining, helping patients regain confidence in daily activities.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Targeted treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction including urinary incontinence and chronic pelvic pain. Therapists use biofeedback and manual techniques to address muscle coordination issues, providing relief for both men and women through private, specialized care programs.
Dry Needling
Advanced pain management technique using thin needles to target muscle trigger points. This evidence-based intervention reduces inflammation and promotes healing for chronic pain conditions, often producing faster results than traditional massage therapy methods.
People
Brittany Rickert
Physical Therapist
Certified Lymphedema Therapist with specialized training in edema management. Treats patients with lymphatic disorders and post-cancer rehabilitation needs using comprehensive decongestive therapy programs at the Sylva clinic.
Kelsea Sonnier
Occupational Hand Therapist
Board-certified hand therapist specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation. Treats repetitive motion injuries and post-stroke conditions using custom splinting and manual therapy techniques for patients recovering from complex hand injuries.
Robyn Duncan
Physical Therapist
Vestibular rehabilitation specialist treating dizziness and balance disorders. Provides customized exercise programs for patients with inner ear dysfunction and positional vertigo at the Bryson City clinic location.
Carlyle Schomberg
Physical Therapist
Experienced orthopedic specialist focusing on post-surgical rehabilitation and sports injury recovery. Implements evidence-based treatment protocols for joint and spinal conditions using advanced manual therapy techniques in the Sylva clinic.
Shannon Haskett
Physical Therapist
Golf-specific physical therapy provider addressing sports performance and injury prevention for golfers. Utilizes biomechanical analysis to develop customized rehabilitation programs for rotational sport injuries at the Sylva location.
Questions
What should I bring to my first physical therapy appointment?
Arrive 15 minutes early with photo ID, insurance card, and physician referral. Wear loose clothing exposing treatment areas.
Do you treat non-athletes and specialized conditions?
Yes, we treat all patients with musculoskeletal pain, vertigo, lymphedema, pelvic floor dysfunction, and Parkinson's-related mobility issues.
Are your therapists board-certified specialists?
Our team includes Certified Hand Therapists (CHT), Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLT), and specialists in vestibular rehabilitation.
What makes your employee-owned model unique?
Owner-therapists work daily in clinics ensuring direct patient communication and maintaining quality control across all locations.
Do you offer specialized treatment for sports injuries?
Yes, we provide golf-specific physical therapy and sports performance evaluations for athletes at all skill levels.
