stay in the game for decades, not just patch them up for a few weeks.
Kinetic Performance and Rehab exists because too many athletes get stuck in the injury cycle, pain shows up, they modify everything, rest doesn't fix it, and eventually they're told to stop doing what they love. We built a clinic for people who refuse to accept that answer.
Why We Started KPR
Most physical therapy clinics treat active adults the same way they treat everyone else, generic protocols, rushed appointments, and advice that doesn't account for what it actually takes to train consistently. If you've ever been told to "just rest" or "stop exercising for a while," you know exactly what we're talking about.
Our Values
How We Actually Help You Get Back to Training
We follow a three-phase model called the I3 progression: Injury → Incomplete Mechanics → Incidents. This isn't just a tagline, it's how we structure every plan so you don't just feel better for a week and then end up right back where you started.
Assess & Calm the Injury
We figure out what's actually going on and reduce the immediate pain or limitation so you can start moving again without constant fear.
Fix Incomplete Mechanics
Most pain comes back because the underlying movement patterns, strength gaps, or mobility restrictions never got addressed. We fix those so your body can handle training volume.
Build Incident-Ready Performance
This phase prepares you for the demands of real training, progressive loading, sport-specific movements, and a plan to keep you strong for the long haul.
Our Team
Our team
Orthopedic Clinical Specialists who train hard and understand what it takes to stay in the game.
Dr. Levi Kerby, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist, Owner
I am a native West Virginian (I'm sure you've got jokes), an outdoors/fly fishing enthusiast, guitarist, and Crossfitter. I grew up on a rural farm and spent my time playing various sports and being outside. I've always known and appreciated the value in being physically able to do the things I love.
This translated to me earning my Doctorate from Marshall University in 2017. Given my interests in performance and active living, I have worked to become an Orthopedic Certified Specialist, the highest orthopedic designation recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. After working 4+ years in the field, I became frustrated seeing people pushed through traditional clinics like human assembly lines. Out of this, Kinetic Performance and Rehab was born.
Karly Pugh PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Karly is a NC native who has called Winston home since 2024. She studied at UNC Charlotte before earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She then completed an 18 month orthopedic residency studying advanced orthopedic evaluation and treatment techniques which earned her the title of Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
She joined the KPR team because she is passionate about the mission of helping people “train for life”.
When she’s not helping people crush rehab you’ll find her lifting, watching or talking sports, or spending time with her pups.
What athletes say about working with us
Real results from people who train hard.
I had been experiencing pain in my achilles and ankle and after three visits with Levi he was able to fix it and get me back where I was before so that I can enjoy my time in the gym.
Dakota Wallace
I saw Levi for a shoulder/neck injury. He was able to quickly work me in, diagnose the problem and get my issues straightened out. In addition he gave me the tools to maintain at home. Professional, knowledgeable and affordable! I will definitely use this practice again in the future for any PT needs!
Sunnie Flowers
Levi is the best PT I have ever been to. Besides being extremely knowledgable, he really understands the body from an exercise/performance mindset. I had bicep tendonitis and through dry needling, body work and easy to do exercises to do at home I was pain free in a minimal amount time. Highly recommended.
Demetri P
Highly recommend Levi! I had shoulder pain for about a month before seeing Levi which was restricting me from working on many movements inside the gym and causing pain at work. After working with Levi for a few weeks my shoulder is better than ever. I am finally moving how I want to be, in and outside of the gym all pain free!
Yadira Dorantes
Levi is fantastic and I’d highly recommend him. His knowledge about mobility, rehabilitation, and CrossFit got me back in the gym and lifting! He’s patient, flexible, and dedicated to his clients! I hope he continues to grow his business and is extremely successful! PS-He also broke my fear of dry needling! 💪🏽🤙🏽
Meghan Wendel
Levi is awesome and got me back up to speed fairly quickly. The exercises he assigned to me were just what I needed to get back to full health.
Nathan Deering
Levi has worked with myself and my teenage son. He works to get the root cause of a dysfunction to correct the imbalances causing he. He is excellent at providing exercises and empowering the person to help themselves.
Natalie Lanier
I had knee pain that made it difficult to run and exercise. Thanks to Levi he helped me realize one hip was weaker than the other and that contributed to my pain. I no longer have any pain. I also learned exercises to continue to do so that this does not happen again.
Michelle Cottingham
Levi is a very knowledgeable PT. Came to him with hip/knee pain from years of military service and hard physical demands of competitive CrossFit. With consistent effort on his and my end I am back to full functionality. I’ve tried various forms of treatments for pain relief. PT work with Levi is the only thing I found that wasn’t a band-aid, but an actual fix for my problems. Highly recommended!
Brock Ison
Levi did an incredible job helping me with a shoulder injury. He not only helped me feel better but helped me be more aware of why the injury happened in the first place and what to work on to prevent it from happening again. Levi is incredibly dedicated to his patients and a great PT all around. Definitely recommend his services!
Vanessa Rodriguez
Dr. Levi is the best PT in town! I went to see him for a shoulder and knee issue, which have improved tremendously!! He is very professional and very knowledgeable. Loved the dry needling sessions also!! Kinetic rehab & performance will be the only place I will go to for any future sessions! :) Check it out! You won’t regret it!!
Tania Mendez
Highly professional, highly motivated individual solving problems in real time with a more than reasonable fix. Levi helped me craft a plan of attack for my injury that has propelled me to actually better than prior to injury. The plan did not eat up much of my day and i was able to continue a modified training schedule while rehabbing in a timely fashion. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.
Stefan Kinnin
Levi takes the time to work with you personally as an individual. He is knowledgeable and listens to patients. Can’t recommend Kinetic enough.
A R
Dr Levi really changed my life & opened up a whole new world to me ! I came to him for really bad ankle instability after years of twists & sprains. From<br>November to March he has guided me & helped strengthen & stabilize not just my ankle but my entire leg & hip! I am so thankful i found him! If you’re any pain do not hesitate to call him!!
Lakin Crumley
Dr. Levi Kerby at Kinetic Performance and Rehab is a miracle worker! I had a shoulder injury that caused daily pain for nearly a year. I had seen another physical therapist and I had recommendation for surgery before I found Levi through my CrossFit gym. Levi got me out of daily pain and got me back in the gym. I am so grateful to have found such a dedicated and knowledgeable physical therapist!
Bethann Affeldt
I went to see Levi looking for relief from my dizziness due to my BPPV. I was quite nervous because the treatment requires making you dizzy! Levi was patient and understanding and talked me through the treatment. There was immediate relief! He took time and answered all my questions afterward. I highly recommend him to anyone in need!
Frances Yandell
In the midst of marathon training block calf soreness arose. After three appointments with Dr. Kerby I am running again completely pain free.
Robby Trosan
Levi helped me get through both a neck and shoulder injury. Not only through needling but also physical therapy. His knowledge is second to none; being able to relate to the everyday “dad athlete” was a big help. 5 star recommendations!
David Willson
Was dealing with tendinitis in both knees/quads and it was to the point where I couldn’t do a lunge or squat. After some mobility work with Levi and doing some in-home exercises with the resistance bands, my knees are virtually pain-free. I wholeheartedly recommend Levi if you are dealing with any ailments.
michaelmaccrazy
Levi is a great dude, better PT. Really knows what he is doing with the exercise recommendations and dry needling. I really like that the focus is on training muscles to prevent injury and soothe pain rather than putting band-aids on the issues with massage. Definitely recommended- worth the price!
Luke Paul
Levi did a great job. He really knows what he's talking about. I would recommend him to anyone with a injury. He was very polite, and always works hard with his patients.
Tucker Hobbs
Levi provided quick resolution to my knee pain much to my delight.<br>He was a pleasure to work with! Highly recommend.
Elizabeth Pleasants
As a powerlifter, injuries or nagging pains happen often. Now that I'm competing in Pro competitions, small things matter. Levi has helped me get better as athlete but also a healthier/smarter lifter. There is no one better!
Salvador Martinez
Literally the best PT ever. Helped me so much with getting my elbow and shoulder strong again after breaking my elbow. Thanks so much!
Clio Rao
Dr Kirby makes you motivated to do your at home PT exercises. He is professional, but relatable, and makes the whole experience enjoyable. I have had dry needling in the past that was uncomfortable, with Dr Kirby we even did fairly advanced needling including STEM and it was much more comfortable than previous experiences. Everyone looking to get better should try this.
Jonathon Davis
Very professional and knowledgeable. Great guy. Would recommend. 👍
Shane Delaney
Excellent experience on correcting hip and shoulder issues that I had been dealing with for a few months. Worked on fixing a muscle imbalance (hip), as well as, strengthening my shoulder to help prevent future flare up.
Jeremiah DeWitt
So thankful for Levi and the team at Kinetic Performance! From the initial assessment through the weekly visits and homework, Levi really focused on how to not only treat the pain symptom but put together a comprehensive plan to strengthen the muscle area. Super friendly and a great space and environment.
Cates Kijak
Dr. Lauren is excellent! My physical therapy needs are complicated and I bike and kayak 3-5x/week. She has created a fantastic at home routine for me. I have seen quick results due to her in session treatment and custom home work outs. She does a great job identifying your goals and matching that with her assessment of the problem. I highly recommend Dr. Lauren!
Weston Smith
Dr. Levi is the best, he worked with me to solve all of my issues and trained me to prevent future injuries. I can't recommend him enough!
Leah Hayes
Levi provides a different PT experience. If you are active and have an injury or nagging ache from years of use I would highly recommend checking Kinetic out! Levi and Lauren are committed to helping you get back to doing what you enjoy. This is a very personalized experience that will help if you really want to get back to doing what you were doing before the issue started.
Matthew Beauchamp
I went to Levi for a shoulder impingement injury that i suffered while training brazilian jiu jitsu. In just 2 months he had my mobility back to normal and pain free. I would highly recommend.
Eric Pittman
Awesome experience with Levi! For the last several years I’ve delt with recurrent hamstring strain issues hindering my ability to sprint. Levi put together a detailed plan to strengthen/rehab my hamstring and gradually I progressed to now being back to running pain free. Was always accessible for any questions or issues I was having. Highly recommend!
Nicholas Waddell
This team is absolutely amazing!! Levi was who helped me with my lower back issue and now I am able to lift and move freely with no pain!! Cannot thank him enough.
Kali Eggleston
Working with Levi over the last year has been such a great experience. I came to him with mostly neck issues and some back and he was able to provide dry needling work and great physical therapy exercise that I was able to get back to where I was before my injuries. Want to show my support to him and Kinetic by telling everyone they should use him and Kinetic for any physical therapy support.
Jason Brown
I am an avid golfer. I was having trouble with my back; just unable to play at my usual level of performance. I have been working with Lauren; with her experience and knowledge she came up with the perfect rehab plan for me. I am now playing pain free and absolutely loving it 🏌️♀️
Penny C
Levi and his team cannot be beat. They get down to the root concern and make sure the care they provide caters YOUR goals. Thanks Levi!!
Zach Spach
Love Lauren!! She has helped me so much. I came for shooting pain down my neck and shoulder blade. I was at a loss of how to manage it and with our sessions it feels so much better with most of the time completely gone now! I can’t believe it!! We still have sessions to go and I look forward to them. I am forever grateful for her and the help and encouragement she gives.
Brittany Crowder
I wouldn’t trust the care of my knee in anyone else’s hands! Lauren has been amazing! Very personable and friendly!
SEAHO Past President
Lauren is phenomenal! Being an active adult in midlife, she listens to my concerns and equips me to be my absolute best! Her dry needling techniques and knowledge have helped me move forward and I'm so grateful!
Teresa Levy
I knew nothing about dry needling but after two years of shoulder troubles and no answers from an x-ray I tried Kinetic. Several friends at my gym had told me positive things about it. I tell others the same positive things now. My shoulder feel great. It’s as strong as the other and that’s what I initially said would be my measure of success.
Ray Warfel
Levi was fantastic. I had a lingering ankle/tendon issue. He provided a science based approach to strengthen the tendon and get me back to running. I would probably still be struggling with this injury if ot wasn't for Levi. I highly recommend Levi and Kinetic performance.
Robert Deedrick
I came to Levi with a lot of shoulders stability issues and discovered I had a lot of thoracic mobility issue. He was able to fix me up over time and help me get ready for my strongman competition. Dry needling was also used and was like magic for me. Levi was excellent and would recommend him to anyone.
Grayson Denny
I am an avid runner, who came to Kinetic Performance for back (SI joint/sciatica) issues. I saw Lauren who was extremely understanding of my pain and my tight schedule as a first year law student. Through physical therapy, I was able to run largely pain-free and much stronger at the Marine Corps Marathon this past weekend. I highly recommend Kinetic Performance!
Maria Schense
Dr. Levi has an excellent facility and even better capability for problem solving patient care. Would recommend to anyone!
Zach Hamm
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