Find the therapist that best suits your needs.
Our team
Owner
Kelly Floyd
From a young age there have been several things that I have always enjoyed: being active, knowing why, understanding the human body, and enjoying time with others. My affinities for sports, human movement, and personal relationships led me to pursuing a career in physical therapy. Being able to help in the process of finding the “why” of a patient’s problem and helping to correct the issue brings me joy. I truly feel that if I am able to get into the heads and hearts of my patients, I will be able to help them heal.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Brian, and our sweet goldendoodle, Bella. Together, we enjoy working in the yard, spending time with family and friends, and staying active. I enjoy playing tennis and golf, snow skiing, and traveling (the beach is where I hit my reset button!). My team is the Heels…there’s no doubt that I’m Tarheel born and Tarheel bred!
PT
Val Ashburn
I attended Penn State University for my undergrad and Duquesne University for graduate studies in PT. I utilize approaches from McKenzie, Maitland, Paris and Travell based on individual patient presentations. I am a big believer in manual therapy. I most enjoy getting to know my patients and using their unique history and objective assessments to formulate an individualized treatment plan.
I became interested in PT after watching my grandfather struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. I was looking for a field that would combine the skills of both my mother (a compassionate nurse) and my father (a passionate educator/successful coach) and thus, discovered the world of Physical Therapy. I enjoyed rowing for Duquesne’s Crew Team and am always up for kayaking or working out with friends. My greatest joys are my children and hubby who keep me entertained when I am not at Elite.
PT
Kelly Boss
I always had the inspiration to work in healthcare from my mom, who is a nurse, but did not know what exactly I wanted to do. Everything changed when I went with my grandmother to her physical therapy appointment. I saw the amazing things they were doing for her and was even made an honorary junior PT. This is when the dream of mine all started, at 10 years old, and I never looked back.
I grew up in Georgia, where I went to the University of Georgia for undergrad (GO DAWGS). I decided to spread my wings and move to North Carolina for PT school! I loved this state so much that I officially moved to Charlotte to begin my new life and career. Outside of work, I love to cook and bake (especially cheesecake), travel and hang out with family and friends.
PTA
Kimberly Brewer
My name is Kimberly Brewer and I have been a PTA at Elite since 2013. I have always been fascinated by how the human works and moves. My first job out of high school was as a PT tech at Elite. After graduating as a PTA from CPCC, I worked in Skilled Nursing, Rehab, Aquatic therapy and Outpatient. My focus has always been to help people to return to their normal life as much and as quickly as possible.
When not at work I am homeschooling my young children, exercising (cycling and yoga) or reading. I enjoy most all foods and love to socialize with friends. While I did not attend NCSU I am a Wolfpack fan and of course a Panthers fan.
PT
Ava Keith
With her background in ballet and musical theatre, Ava had originally hoped to pursue a performance career on Broadway. However, while rehabbing from many of her own injuries she was exposed to a new passion—physical therapy. She was amazed by the combination of compassion, critical thinking, and expertise in biomechanics and human anatomy that her physical therapists utilized to help her return to dance and decided that this was the best career path for her. To reach her goals, sheearned her B.S. in Exercise Science at Georgia State before completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Mercer University. She currently focuses on orthopedic conditions and women’s health, and welcomes any dancers to her caseload.
Her history as both a patient and a physical therapist has given her a unique understanding of both sides of the patient-therapist relationship. Her experiences have taught her that: (1) The patient always comes first; (2) Collaboration with her patients is vital to successful outcomes; and (3) The human body is highly resilient and possesses an innate ability to heal—with a little guidance from a physical therapist, of course!
Ava moved from Atlanta to Charlotte in June of 2021 with her husband, Daniel, and their cat, Yoshimi. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, hiking, and occasionally taking a ballet class.
SPT
Lauren-Austyn McGee
PT TECH
Katie Stokes
PT
Lesley Tedesco
My passion for physical therapy began when I was in high school and had my first of four knee surgeries. Spending many grueling months with my “physical torturer,” I recognized the effect he had on me not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. I knew at that time I wanted to have this impact on others and felt my personal experience would enable me to empathize with my patients. In recent years, I have developed a special interest in women’s health, which has become a passion of mine, especially after delivering two beautiful girls.
When I’m not treating patients, I enjoy spending every moment with my husband, Joe, and daughters, Caly and Lia. My husband says I’m the responsible one who helps keep our life in balance. We love to travel and live a very active lifestyle, being outdoors and hiking in the NC mountains whenever possible. Of course, seasons are defined by Gator Football in the fall and Duke Basketball in the spring!
DPT
Laura Shawley
My heart is happiest when I am exploring the outdoors whether it’s on a mountain bike, skis, paddle board, or by foot. I love traveling, going on hikes or even just going for a run in my neighborhood. It is my love for these activities that fuels my passion for my career as a Physical Therapist. My desire is to help others optimize their movement so that they can enjoy the activities that bring them joy, whether that is reading a book, picking up their grandchild or climbing a mountain!
I enjoy partnering with my patients to help find the root cause of their complaint, from issues like hip pain to incontinence, and then educate, motivate and train them in how they can overcome these limitations. I often apply Postural Restoration techniques as well as manual therapy to help patients achieve their movement goals. I grew up in Richmond VA where I majored in Kinesiology and went to graduate school at Wingate University for my Doctorate of Physical therapy. In my free time you can usually find me alongside my heart-of-gold husband biking around town, working on our house, enjoying the white water center or hanging out with our friends.
PT
Aaron Altamirano
My inspiration to work in healthcare came from my mom, who is a pediatric nurse. I saw the positive impact she makes on people’s lives, and I knew early on I wanted to be in a profession with similar impact. While going through my undergraduate studies at Appalachian State University, I was sitting in anatomy class when the lab instructor (who is a PT) started relating how the muscles and nerves we are learning about pertain to global human functioning. I found this fascinating as I have always been intrigued by how the human body performs. I stayed after class one day to talk more about the PT profession, and she encouraged me to shadow her for a day to get a real sense of what PTs do. After that opportunity, the rest is history as they say, and I was hooked.
While not in the clinic, I enjoy going on outdoor adventures whether that be walking along the beach, hiking in the mountains, or camping in the forest with my wife Erica and our 2 dogs (Baxter and Oso). I also enjoy woodworking and playing music with family and friends.
THERAPY DOG
Bella
I was born on December 25, 2015, so from the very start my mom considered me a gift to the world! As a Southern girl from Alabama, I was happy to meet my mommy who is also a Southern girl. She talked with me about helping people, and because I love humans, I was thrilled to be a therapy dog at a physical therapy office. I love to see the smiles on people’s faces when they see me, enjoy the treats they bring to me, and hope that each day I can make someone’s day a little better. Having had hip surgery at almost nine months old, I learned the value of physical therapy.
When I’m not at work, I like to play fetch (especially with my Glow Ball), take walks, play with friends, take naps, eat treats, swim, chase bumble bees, and snuggle. I’m a happy girl and haven’t met a creature that I don’t like! My favorite place in the whole wide world is to be is nuzzled in for the night between my mommy and daddy.
Billing Specialist
Lori Howell
PT Technician
Sydney Jordan
FRONT OFFICE COORDINATOR
Lynn Perzel
Front Office Coordinator
Carolyn Smart
Front Office Coordinator
Robyn Moran
FRONT OFFICE COORDINATOR
Amanda Morgan
FRONT OFFICE COORDINATOR