Dana Broughton

MPT

Dana received a Master’s of Physical Therapy from The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in 1998. She obtained a Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitation Services and a minor in Psychology from Auburn University in 1995. Dana has practiced physical therapy for over 20 years. Dana’s thesis “Physical Therapy in Preschool Classrooms: Successful Integration of Therapy into Classroom Routines” was published by the American Physical Therapy Association (Pediatric Therapy) in 2003.

Dana’s therapy objectives are grounded in skilled intervention, continuing education, understanding of cultural diversity, motivation, dedication, and a desire to learn and apply new skills for every patient. Collaboration with caregivers is a vital part of her practice. Dana believes that families play a very important role in the success of children, and she works closely with her families to develop comprehensive home programs that result in optimal therapeutic benefit.

During her career, Dana has worked with patients in various specialties, including home health, acute care NICU, and outpatient. While living in New Zealand, Dana gained professional certification in Stability Plus Pilates with Peak Pilates and Physio, Dry Needling with the Physiotherapy Acupuncture Association of New Zealand, and Yoga Teacher Certification at Kawai PuroPura. In 2017, Dana completed course one of TMR for Tots (Total Motion Release) which completely changed her outlook on traditional stretching. She saw so much improvement in her patients that she completed course two in November of 2018 followed by course three in 2019. These stretching techniques are beneficial for diagnoses such as torticollis, cerebral palsy, and overall muscular tone issues. Dana’s next goal is to gain certification in CME TRAINING. Dana is board certified by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, and she carries an active CPR certification. Dana is actively accepting new patients and is available for both home visits and Telehealth.