Emma Gasinski
DPT, TPI-C, Cert. DN, Physical Therapist
As an Asheville native, I am excited to be back in the community that has molded me into who I am today. I moved back to the area after completing my Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Elon University. Physical therapy was a natural fit for me following my own athletic endeavors. Soccer was a huge part of my childhood and is still a passion of mine. I played collegiately at Western Carolina University and continue to watch the English Premier League, glory glory Manchester United! Additionally I was a member of the inaugural women’s team with Asheville City SC in 2018.
Physical therapy has allowed me to merge my passions with my professional life. I enjoy working with active adults who have recreational endeavors that they want to continue performing at a high level and pain free. I am certified in dry needling (Cert. DN) and use this modality with patients diagnostically and as a treatment method for motor recruitment and pain management. I believe in the importance of strength training in physical therapy and the role in plays in longevity and injury prevention.
My partner Stephen and I met while at Elon University and we both work as Physical Therapists here in Western North Carolina. On weekends, you can find us playing golf, pickleball, adult league soccer, and hanging with our tortishell cat Eevee.
Top 5 values at this time in my life: Kindness, humor, family, community, health (physical and mental)
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During the pandemic, I started playing golf and have loved the challenge the sport presents. A goal of mine is to attend all 4 majors in golf at least once and eventually play at a single digit handicap. I have a level I certification through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI-C). This includes a physical screen as well as reviewing swing mechanics to optimize efficiency with the golf swing with my patients.
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