Physical Therapists

Gale holds Masters degrees in Physical Education and Physical Therapy from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked in a variety of physical therapy settings, including pediatrics, sports medicine, public schools, universities, home health, outpatient, and inpatient populations. Gale also earned her certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer and has worked with a variety of professional athletes, including NASCAR drivers and the Charlotte Hornets. In addition to her work as a physical therapist, she enjoyed being a clinical instructor for students throughout her tenure as a physical therapist. Gale has worked in pediatrics in four different states as well as on the Cherokee Indian Reservation in Western North Carolina. “Pediatrics has been a very fulfilling position as I have been able to work closely with children and their families.” In her free time, Gale enjoys being with her family and dogs and traveling.

Emily Steckbeck is a Physical Therapist with a B.S. in Kinesiology from Penn State University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences. Emily has volunteered with the Special Olympics, completed a mission trip to Panama that provided medical care to patients of all ages, and is a clinical instructor for student physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. While in school, she completed fieldwork in the inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. During her free time, Emily is a Registered Yoga Teacher, enjoys seeing new places, and loves cheering on her alma mater in college football.