Courtney Collins
About Courtney Collins
Courtney Collins is a Physical Therapist currently working at CORA Physical Therapy, where she has been employed since 2021. She previously worked at East Carolina University Division of Health Sciences and has a strong background in research related to metabolic energy expenditure in patients with amputations.
Work at CORA Physical Therapy
Courtney Collins has been employed at CORA Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist since 2021. In this role, she specializes in orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, and vestibular therapy. Her experience at CORA contributes to her expertise in providing comprehensive care to patients recovering from injuries and surgeries.
Previous Experience at East Carolina University
Courtney Collins worked at East Carolina University Division of Health Sciences as a Doctor of Physical Therapy from 2018 to 2021. During her three years there, she gained valuable experience in patient care and clinical practice. Her role involved conducting research on metabolic energy expenditure and energy conservation techniques in patients with amputations and prosthetics under the guidance of Dr. Ryan Wedge.
Education and Qualifications
Courtney Collins holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from East Carolina University, where she studied from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Mount Airy High School from 2010 to 2014. She is certified in Dry Needling and is interested in obtaining Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification.
Internship and Observation Experience
Courtney Collins gained practical experience as a Student Intern at Glenbridge Health & Rehab in Boone, NC, for three months in 2018. She also completed a month of Student Observation at Wake Forest Baptist Health in 2017. These experiences provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in the field of physical therapy.
Early Career at Kilwins Chocolates Franchise, Inc.
Before pursuing her career in physical therapy, Courtney Collins worked as a Salesperson at Kilwins Chocolates Franchise, Inc. for three months in 2016 in Blowing Rock, NC. This role allowed her to develop customer service skills and gain experience in a retail environment.