Staff
Meet Our Physical Therapists in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary & Apex
Leadership Team
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Brandon Young is the founder of BYoung Physical Therapy and a co-owner of The Running PTs and 8ctane Baseball, leading the growth, vision, and culture of the organizations. He specializes in elbow and shoulder injuries and is widely recognized for his expertise in biomechanics and the treatment of athletes across all levels.
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Lee Welch is a co-owner of The Running PTs, BYoung Physical Therapy, and 8ctane Baseball, leading clinical development, operations, and team performance across the organizations. He specializes in lower extremity injuries with a focus on runners, and is known for identifying the source of pain and the underlying cause to drive long term outcomes.
Clinical Leadership
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Dr. Hayden Liles is the Clinical Director of the Cary location, overseeing specialized care and clinical excellence for the local athletic community. She specializes in the biomechanical demands of power and endurance athletes, focusing on identifying the root cause of dysfunction to help runners and athletes return to peak performance with long-term resilience.
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Dr. Bryanna Veroneau is the Clinical Director of the Apex location, overseeing athlete performance and clinical operations for the community. She specializes in injury prevention and biomechanical analysis, leveraging her background as a collegiate swimmer and researcher to identify movement inefficiencies and help athletes of all backgrounds achieve long-term athletic success.
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Dr. Douglas MacCallum is the Clinical Director of the Raleigh location, where he oversees high-level performance care and clinical excellence for the community. He specializes in the mechanics of running, golf, and baseball, utilizing 2D video analysis and 3D motion capture to identify movement inefficiencies and establish targeted programs that improve consistency and long-term athletic resilience.
Operations & Patient Experience
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Catherine joined BYoung Physical Therapy and The Running PTs in 2020, quickly distinguishing herself through her leadership and dedication. She became Office Manager in 2022 and now serves as Director of HR and Operations. Catherine is passionate about creating environments that are supportive, efficient, and centered on providing the best possible experience for both patients and staff.
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Rachel leads the administrative staff across multiple locations, leveraging her experience and clinical insight to drive efficiency and build high-performing teams. She is passionate about optimizing workflows, strengthening core foundations, and is deeply committed to ensuring every patient feels heard, valued, and cared for from their first interaction to their last.
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Chris enjoys working with athletes of all backgrounds and competitive levels to improve performance and function, reduce risk of injury, and guide safe return to sport. He understands the challenges, demands, and values of student-athletes at all levels.
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Andrew is passionate about using his personal experience with weight lifting, running, and a particular low back injury to empathize with patients’ experience and empower them to continue towards their goals. Andrew practices out of our Apex location.
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Nate has a passion for working in the sports and orthopedic setting where he uses an individualized, evidenced-based approach to help return his patients to athletic competition or to their everyday activities. His clinical interests include post-op rehab, musculoskeletal injuries, and utilizing his love of manual therapy and exercise to maximize patient outcomes.
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Dr. Donaldson has always been interested in working with athletes and active populations and took a special interest in studying the benefits of injury prevention and recovery through physical therapy. At BYoung Physical Therapy, she was trained to analyze both pitching and running mechanics via 2D video analysis to improve efficiency and reduce risk of injury.
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Melissa comes to BYoung Physical Therapy after having completed an orthopedic residency program and over five years of clinical practice in outpatient orthopaedics. Combining her personal experience and passion for running with her professional expertise, Melissa finds joy in helping athletes overcome injury and accomplish their goals.
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Tyler is passionate about treating all athletes, regardless of sport, and specializes in running, baseball, and strength sports. He is skilled at analyzing throwing, pitching, running, olympic lifting, and powerlifting mechanics through 2-D video analysis to improve performance, efficiency, and reduce risk of injury.
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Logan enjoys working and collaborating with athletes and active individuals of various backgrounds to assist them in improving their performance and function, guiding their return to sport, reducing their risk of injury, and enabling others to return to performing the activities and hobbies they love.
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Chloe is passionate about considering the whole person in her treatment approach, striving to empower every patient to return confidently to their hobby, sport, or active lifestyle. She particularly enjoys working with runners, barbell athletes, and sports enthusiasts of all levels, tailoring her approach to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
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With nearly six years of experience, Hannah has experience treating a wide range of conditions. She is committed to seeing who each child is beyond their diagnosis—building trust, meeting them where they are, and using play-based strategies to create a positive foundation for growth.
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Ciara is a physical therapist with a lifelong passion for running, movement, and helping people stay active at every level. Her approach is centered on helping people move the way they want and supporting them in being as athletic and active as possible.
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Andrew is a long time climber and lifelong runner who is dedicated to helping everyone return to the activities they love. He blends education, movement analysis, and hands-on skills with focused and progressive strengthening to help his patients come back stronger and more prepared than they were before.
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Alex enjoys treating individuals at different levels of athletic participation and works to improve functional quality of life. Dr. Miller strives to provide the best treatment plan for every patient by incorporating strength training and manual techniques.
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Isaac enjoys working with athletes and active individuals of all backgrounds and competitive levels, and is trained in analyzing running form, throwing mechanics, and has experience coaching track and field as well. He is passionate about helping patients restore function, reduce injury risk, improve performance, and confidently return to the activities they love.
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Dr. Shupe has been passionate about running for as long as she can remember. Alyssa uses her passion for running, shared injury experiences, and acquired physical therapy knowledge to help keep her patients healthy and injury-free.
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Dr. Tyson has extensive clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, and previously completed an orthopedic physical therapy residency program. She is passionate about providing individualized, evidence-based treatments designed to empower and aid both athletes and non-athletes in returning to the activities they love to do.
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As a runner herself, Kimberly has experienced first-hand how injuries can sideline an athlete. She specializes in restoring complex movement patterns through a combination of individualized programming and manual therapy, focusing on empowering athletes to take an active role in their long-term recovery and performance.
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Stephanie is experienced with treating a variety of orthopedic conditions and is dedicated to providing treatment plans pertinent to the individual. She is a certified athletic trainer and has worked with athletes of all physical abilities from their moment of injury to their return to sport. She blends clinical reasoning, movement analysis, hands-on skills, and compassion to meet her patients where they are. Stephanie practices our of our Cary location.
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Carlin enjoys treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions, but has a strong passion for working with endurance athletes. Carlin is also a certified running coach through the International Sports Science Academy and enjoys performing running analyses and developing training plans for runners of all abilities. Carlin practices out of our Cary location.