Our bodies are meant to move.
Meaningful Movement is an independent Physical Therapy practice in South Charlotte. All sessions are one-on-one & never rushed. As experts in Movement, our mission is to provide personalized and unparalleled care specific to what your body needs so that you can live a life full of Meaningful Movement.
Meet your Movement Team
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Vestibular Specialist | Certification in Dry Needling | STOTT Pilates® Trained Instructor
Crystal is the owner and creator of Meaningful Movement: Physical Therapy & Wellness. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech where she was also a member of the club field hockey team. Crystal went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Old Dominion University. She has worked as a Physical Therapist in the outpatient setting since 2010 for well known hospital systems in northern Virginia as well as here in a Charlotte. Crystal became a Vestibular Specialist in 2013 after successfully completing the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Vestibular Competency program at Emory University. She is a STOTT Pilates® trained instructor for the reformer and is working toward multiple certifications through this program.
Crystal’s approach to physical therapy treatment is whole body. “I do not ‘chase the pain’ but look throughout the kinetic chain to identify the root issue. I address any identified restrictions through manual therapy that may be facilitating pain or dysfunctional movement patterns, followed by retraining muscles for long term maintenance of improvement, or resolution of your symptoms.”
Crystal has two sweet, energetic boys who keep her moving and she enjoys exploring life with her husband through experiences by sharing goals such as running a race in all 50 states. She loves learning new ways to challenge her body which is how she came about integrating the Pilates reformer into Physical Therapy treatment. “I am excited to share my skills to help you reach whatever goals you have in your personal life.”
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Certification in Dry Needling | Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification (PCES) | Pelvic Physical Therapist | Balanced Body Pilates Reformer for Rehab Professionals
Beth earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University where she played four years of Division 1 women’s softball. She then served as fitness leader at Watauga Medical Center where she performed ACSM testing and personal training, designed strength and conditioning programs for high school athletes, and led group fitness. Her love for movement led her to the Medical University of South Carolina where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy. She has worked worked as a Physical Therapist since 2008 in diverse clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient acute care, and within retirement communities. She is certified in dry needling and is currently working toward certification in manual therapy.
Beth’s believes “in providing positive experiences and outcomes, I feel it is imperative to listen intently to patients and work together to develop treatment plans that are specific and individualized. As a physical therapist, I am committed to continually learning to be able to provide the best evidence-based treatments.”
Her greatest joy is spending time with her husband and two children. They love to travel and enjoy being outdoors biking, hiking, and playing with their dogs. “I look forward to the opportunity to share my experience and skills in guiding you on your health and wellness journey.”
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Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist | Vestibular Specialist | Certification in Dry Needling
Ryan earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University in 1999. He worked in social services for several years before his strong interest in wellness of the body and mind led him to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. He graduated with his BS from The State Univeristy of New York Downstate in 2007 and continued to elevate his education, earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy from SUNY Downstate in 2009. Throughout his career he has worked in the outpatient clinical setting and is skilled in treating both neurological and orthopedic conditions. He has been a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist since 2016, served as mentor for the Wingate/Atrium Neurologic Physical Therapy Clinical Residency, he is certified in dry needling and a APTA vestibular certified therapist.
Ryan is originally from Georgetown, Guyana and moved to New York City at the age of 15. He has two children, loves spending time with his family, and enjoys Type 2 fun like running to exhaustion.
We do this because we C.A.R.E.
Striving to meet our community healthcare needs with high level care. Coordinate care with other outstanding healthcare professionals so that you reach optimal rehab outcomes. We are about collaboration not competition. Volunteering our time and skills to local community efforts.
Going above and beyond to provide you the best patient experience, the best care, and the best outcomes. We love a challenging case, we work to find you answers and if needed, bring on our healthcare community network to address whole body & mind.
We respect: Your time. Your right to choose your path to health and wellness. Your culture, environment, & mindset that shape your ideas about movement and behavioral change.
We continually strive for the best clinical education in combination with our clinical expertise to give your amazing results. Our goal is to help you understand what is going on with your body. We educate you why we prescribe movements and interventions specific to what your body needs. We educate you on our community resources to optimize your outcomes and holistically reach your goals - mind, body, & spirit.
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