Therapists

Our staff takes pride in the ability to give each patient the personal attention and service they deserve.  We are committed to helping you feel better and getting you back to your everyday life, instead of dealing with the limitations of physical injury. Our physical therapists maintain a calm and personable demeanor lending to a healing and comfortable environment.

 

Co-Owners:
Olivier H. Chassin, DPT

Olivier has extensive experience treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions.  He has a special interest in the treatment of shoulder and spinal injuries in athletes.  Olivier received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, with specialization in Exercise Physiology from Temple University.  He followed with graduate studies at Neumann College where he earned a clinical Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.  While pursuing his education, Olivier played competitive National 3 Basketball in the south of France and coached high-school basketball upon his return to the United States. Olivier is dedicated to learning and has been trained in manual physical therapy including Mulligan, McKenzie, Paris, and Maitland techniques. Olivier was born and raised in the Caribbean Islands and is fluent in French.

 
Grant H. Nelson, DPT

Grant has considerable experience in the treatment of orthopedic injuries as well as balance and vestibular therapy.  A North Carolina native, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a minor in Business Management at North Carolina State University.  He went on to pursue his graduate degree from Duke University where he earned a clinical Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.  Grant has been trained in manual physical therapy techniques including Mulligan, McKenzie, St. John, and Maitland.  He has attended a variety of continuing education courses and has a special interest in the treatment of knee conditions.  He has been an APTA member since 2003 and is committed to utilizing evidence-based treatments with his patients.  In his spare time, Grant enjoys sports, music, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

 

Staff Therapists:
Sheryl Duke, PT

Sheryl is a long time resident of the Triangle and comes to our clinic as a staff physical therapist.  She has worked in several different physical therapy environments but specializes in orthopedics and geriatrics.  She enjoys incorporating hands-on manual therapy, activity modification, and exercise based treatments to give patients an optimal outcome.  She holds a Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she currently serves as the co-chair of the Board of Advisors to the physical therapy program.  

 
Holly Schmitz, DPT

Originally from the Baltimore, Maryland area, Holly brings many years of hands-on skilled therapy experience and serves as a staff physical therapist at Ortho PT.  She enjoys working in an orthopedic setting providing hands-on care to patients.  Holly has additional specialized training in women's health conditions, and is our clinic's women's health expert.  She holds a clinical Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.