As a native of Western North Carolina, Aleshia always enjoyed sports and the outdoors. She started running competitively at a young age and developed a love for hiking in adulthood.

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Aleshia's love for running pushed her to achieve awards including 4 high school records and an individual North Carolina State Championship in the 3200m run. She went on to compete as a runner for the Western Carolina University Cross Country and Track Teams.  While there, she was a member of multiple Southern Conference Championship track teams. 

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Aleshia was introduced to physical therapy with her own running injuries. Her positive experiences with physical therapy inspired her to pursue PT so she could help others as well. Her experiences as a patient continue to shape how she treats each person today. 

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For the past several years, Aleshia has gained experience in physical therapy working in orthopedic and pediatric settings. She is passionate about helping others improve their function and reduce pain through movement.