Dr. Amanda Brewer, PT, DPT - Founder

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Dr. Amanda Brewer is the founder and owner of Evolve Physical Therapy. She is a North Carolina native. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from High Point University. She then received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Duke University.

Amanda played numerous sports growing up, but her passion was track and field. She was a D1 collegiate track and field athlete at High Point University. She was a sprinter, with her main event being the long jump. As a prior college athlete, Amanda understands the fundamentals of proper muscle engagement, recovering and preventing injuries, and improving overall performance. Amanda is certified in dry needling, which enhances her skills for optimal recovery. She also has experience in vestibular rehabilitation and treating neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease.

Outside of physical therapy, Amanda is a military spouse that spends time being active with her husband and dog, Waylon. Amanda and her husband have recently developed a passion for flying, which is their new hobby.

Dr. Amy Nichols (Donohoe), PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS

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Dr. Amy is a dual board-certified clinical specialist in both sports and orthopaedics. Originally from the greater Boston area, she attended Northeastern University for both her BS and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She completed her orthopaedic residency at Duke University. Amy has worked with several military special operations organizations and high-level collegiate athletes during the World University Games in Taiwan, Siberia, and Kazakhstan. Additionally, Amy is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA. She is trained in a variety of manual therapy techniques to include dry needling, joint manipulations, Graston Technique, and Fascial Manipulation. Amy’s breadth of experience allows her to effectively evaluate musculoskeletal conditions in athletes and weekend warriors alike to provide specific and individualized treatment plans tailored to your goals. Outside of the office, Amy enjoys seeking out new adventures with her husband, fine tuning her green thumb, and spending time with family.

Dr. Molly Pierson, PT, DPT

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Dr. Molly is a physical therapist with experience in sports, orthopaedics, as well as pelvic health. She is originally from Illinois, and completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from the University of Missouri. She then received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Oklahoma City University. Additionally, Molly is certified to perform internal pelvic floor exams and is also a certified CrossFit Level-1 coach.  Throughout her life, Molly has always been active and competed in many sports, including swimming, triathlons and endurance races, and CrossFit. Due to her own experiences in athletics, enduring injuries along the way, and her education, she understands the importance of providing care that helps her athletes optimize their recovery and feel empowered in their own bodies as continue to participate in the activities or sports that they love. She achieves this by incorporating evidence-based clinical reasoning, a variety of manual therapy techniques, including dry needling, and provides interventions to help her clients reach their goals. Outside of the office, Molly is a military spouse that enjoys being active with her husband and dogs, Ellie and Brody. She also enjoys spending time with her family in the area, working on DIY home projects, and learning to play golf. 



Sarah Bailey, Client Experience Director

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Sarah moved to the Raleigh area about 5. years ago from Montana. She and her husband, James, have an almost 6 year old son named Josiah and three dachshunds, Bruce, Hank and Fancy. She is a homeschool mom and when schools out, she loves to go camping, fishing and hiking with her boys.