DR. GAELYN ROGERS

DPT, OCS, CSCS, FMS, FMT, DN

Gaelyn is an orthopedic physical therapist and co-founder of Black Bear Physical Therapy. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York University in 2010. She is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Gaelyn uses a holistic approach to rehabilitation that may include manual therapy, corrective exercise, functional strength training, neurologically informed exercise, dry needling, and movement-pattern retraining. She holds certifications in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Functional Movement Screen (FMS), and RockTape Functional Movement Taping (FMT). Her training also includes Active Release Techniques for the lower extremity, the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, and methods from the Postural Restoration Institute.

Gaelyn enjoys working with people across orthopedic populations and has a particular interest in pediatric and adolescent athletes and gymnasts. Her favorite part of physical therapy is that each patient presents a new puzzle. She enjoys analyzing the problem, implementing treatment strategies systematically, and building a collaborative relationship as the patient progresses.

She grew up in New York City and Connecticut and now lives in Asheville with her husband, two children, and dog, Rigby. She enjoys time with friends and family, running, yoga, cycling, strength training, dancercise, reading, gardening, and being outdoors.