At The Running PTs, we know that being sidelined isn’t just about a missed workout—it’s about losing your outlet. That’s why our team consists of specialized Doctors of Physical Therapy who don’t just treat symptoms; we decode movement.
As physical therapists in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, and Apex, we focus exclusively on the lower extremity and the unique biomechanics of the running gait. Because our physical therapists are runners themselves, we bring a blend of clinical expertise and athletic empathy to every session, ensuring your plan of care is as driven and disciplined as your training schedule.
We understand the frustration of receiving generic advice that doesn’t account for the high-mileage demands of your training. That’s why our physical therapists utilize advanced tools like 2D and 3D gait analysis to find the origin of your pain. By pinpointing inefficiencies in your kinetic chain—from hip stability to foot strike—we bridge the gap between clinical rehab and peak performance. If you’re looking for physical therapists in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, and Apex committed to keeping you on the track and out of the waiting room, you’ve come to the right place.
Leadership Team
Lee Welch, PT, DPT, OCS
Lee Welch is a co-owner of The Running PTs, BYoung Physical Therapy, and 8ctane Baseball, leading operations, clinical development, and team performance across the organizations. He specializes in lower extremity injuries, with a focus on runners, and is known for identifying both the source of pain and the underlying cause to drive long term outcomes.
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Brandon Young, PT, MPT
Brandon Young is the founder of BYoung Physical Therapy and a co-owner of The Running PTs and 8ctane Baseball, leading the vision, growth, and culture of the organizations. He specializes in shoulder and elbow injuries and is widely recognized for his expertise in biomechanics and the treatment of athletes across all levels.
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Clinical Leadership
Hayden Liles, PT, DPT
Dr. Hayden Liles is the Clinical Director of the Cary location, overseeing clinical excellence and specialized care for the local athletic community. She specializes in the biomechanical demands of endurance and power 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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Bryanna Veroneau, PT, DPT
Dr. Bryanna Veroneau is the Clinical Director of the Apex location, overseeing clinical operations and athlete performance for the community. She specializes in biomechanical analysis and injury prevention, 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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Douglas MacCallum, PT, DPT
Dr. Douglas MacCallum is the Clinical Director of the Raleigh location, where he oversees clinical excellence and high-level performance care for the community. He specializes in the mechanics of golf, running, 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.
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Operations & Patient Experience
Catherine Herring, Director of HR & Operations
Catherine joined BYoung Physical Therapy and The Running PTs in 2020, quickly distinguishing herself through her dedication and leadership. She became Office Manager in 2022 and now serves as Director of HR and Operations. Catherine is passionate about creating environments that are efficient, supportive, and centered on providing the best possible experience for both patients and staff.
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Rachel Puschel, Patient Experience Director
Rachel leads the administrative staff across multiple locations, leveraging her clinical insight and experience to drive efficiency and build high-performing teams. She is passionate about strengthening core foundations, optimizing workflows, 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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Physical Therapists in Raleigh, Apex, Wake Forest, and Cary
Melissa West, PT, DPT, OCS
Melissa comes to the Running PTs 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 experience, Melissa finds joy in helping athletes overcome injury and accomplish their goals.
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Alyssa Shupe, PT, DPT
Dr. Shupe has had a passion for running for as long as she can remember. Alyssa uses her shared injury experiences, passion for running, and acquired physical therapy knowledge to help keep her patients healthy and injury-free.
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Bailey Tyson, PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. Tyson has extensive clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, and has completed an orthopedic physical therapy residency program. She is passionate about providing evidenced-based and individualized treatments designed to empower and aid both athletes and non-athletes in returning to the activities they love to do.
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Kimberly Batchelor, PT, DPT
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 manual therapy and individualized programming, focusing on empowering athletes to take an active role in their long-term recovery and performance.
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Stephanie Parker, PT, DPT, ATC
Stephanie has experience 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 abilities from their moment of injury to their return to sport. She blends movement analysis, clinical reasoning, hands-on skills, and compassion to meet her patients where they are. Stephanie practices our of our Cary location.
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Carlin Long, PT, DPT, BRM
Carlin enjoys treating a variety 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 developing training plans and performing running analysesd for runners of all abilities. Carlin practices out of our Cary location.
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Andrew Kuyper, PT, DPT, BRM
Andrew is passionate about using his personal experience with running, weight lifting, 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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Ciara Roche, PT, DPT
Ciara is a physical therapist with a lifelong passion for movement, running, 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 active and athletic as possible.
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Andrew Miller, PT, DPT
Andrew is a lifelong runner and long time climber who is dedicated to helping everyone return to the activities they love. He blends movement analysis, education, 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 Miller, PT, DPT
Alex enjoys treating individuals at different levels of participation in athletics and works to improve functional quality of life. Dr. Miller strives to provide the best treatment plan for every patient by incorporating manual techniques and strength training.
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Isaac Murdock, PT, DPT
Isaac enjoys working with athletes and active individuals of all backgrounds and competitive levels, and is trained in analyzing throwing mechanics, running form, and has experience coaching track and field as well. He is passionate about helping patients restore function, improve performance, reduce injury risk, and confidently return to the activities they love.
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Hannah Welch, PT, DPT, PCS
With nearly six years of experience, Hannah has treated a wide range of conditions. She is committed to seeing who each child is beyond their diagnosis—meeting them where they are, building trust, and using play-based strategies to create a positive foundation for growth.
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Chris Ripberger, PT, DPT
Chris enjoys working with athletes of all backgrounds and competitive levels to improve function and performance, reduce risk of injury, and guide safe return to sport. He understands the demands, challenges, and values of student-athletes at all levels.
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Nate Thompson, PT, DPT, CSCS, CES, PES, MBA
Nate has a passion for working in the orthopedic and sports 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 musculoskeletal injuries, post-op rehab, and utilizing his love of manual therapy and exercise to maximize patient outcomes.
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Rachel Donaldson, PT, DPT
Dr. Donaldson has always been interested in working with athletes and active populations and took special interest in studying the benefits of injury prevention and recovery through physical therapy. At BYoung Physical Therapy, she was trained to analyze both running and pitching mechanics via 2D video analysis to improve efficiency and reduce risk of injury.
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Tyler Carroll, PT, DPT
Tyler is passionate about treating all athletes, regardless of sport, and specializes in baseball, running, and strength sports. He is skilled at analyzing pitching, throwing, 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 Simmons, PT, DPT
Logan enjoys working and collaborating with athletes and active individuals of various backgrounds to assist them in improving their function and performance, 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 Lyon, PT, DPT
Chloe is passionate about considering the whole person in her treatment approach, striving to empower every patient to return confidently to their sport, hobby, 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 goals and needs.
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Take Your Next Step Toward Your Strongest Stride
Ready to stop managing pain and start optimizing performance? Whether you’re navigating a persistent injury or looking to shave seconds off your next PR, our team is here to provide the specialized, one-on-one care you deserve. We don’t believe in one size fits all protocols; we believe in data-driven recovery and mechanics that keep you on the road for the long haul.
Don’t wait for a small ache to become a season-ending setback. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation with our expert physical therapists in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, and Apex. With direct access, you don’t need a referral to get started—just a goal and the drive to reach it. Let’s get to work on keeping you strong, efficient, and injury-free.
“I had my first visit today with Lee Welch after being highly recommended by my running group. I’m so glad I finally did! My time with Lee was probably the most beneficial 45 minutes spent in my running journey thus far. Lee took time to listen, did a very thorough orthopedic evaluation, asked questions, analyzed my running, gave a very detailed explanation of what he observed and then gave me specific action steps until my next appointment. He was very patient and took the time to explain everything and made sure I understood. I especially like that his approach is not “one-size-fits-all”, but a very methodical, personalized plan to injury-free success. I actually can’t wait until my next appointment! Thank you Lee and B Young PT!”
Erin T.
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