About
My name is Dr. Abby Symes, I am a licensed massage and bodywork therapist and doctor of physical therapy, and owner of Authentic Physical Therapy and Bodywork! As a clinician, I take a holistic approach to wellness and rehabilitation. While keeping up with and applying new research regarding rehabilitation, it is my mission to provide sessions that best suit my clients and their needs, wants, limitations, and goals. With my dual licensure in physical therapy and massage therapy, I can help clients through therapeutic bodywork, exercise, and other modalities including cupping and dry needling. I want to help people reclaim their lives from pain, reduce dependence on painkillers and prescription medications, and decrease money spent on unnecessary imaging, procedures, and surgeries. Ultimately, it is my goal to help people find sustainable ways to stay healthy and pain-free through bodywork and exercise.
The Authentic PT Story
I began my journey with having a deep rooted desire to understand how the body works. This led me to learning more about anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2018 with a BA in Exercise and Sport Science and earned my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Elon University in 2021. In between UNC and Elon, I obtained my massage license from Carolina Massage Institute, which is no longer around (thanks, Covid).
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In my free time, I love spending time with my menagerie of animals including my three dogs, three cats, and my two horses!
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It is my philosophy that my clients receive the services they need every treatment session. That can include therapeutic massage, corrective exercise, tools to understand pain, education about the injury or condition, or as a healthcare provider willing to take the time to listen. It is due to this belief that I do not accept insurance at this time, as insurance limits what I can do for my clients and causes unnecessary run-arounds for achieving client goals. Additionally, by not accepting insurance I can guarantee that sessions are one-on-one, every time.
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Contact me to get started!
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Abby Symes