Rehabilitation Specialist Carrie Kolyer is relatively new to the physical therapy staff, but has already made a big difference in many peoples’ lives. Working closely with Physical Therapist Jacqueline Mayes, Carrie ensures patients are using proper form while exercising. She and Jacqueline also offer a healthy dose of motivation. According to one of their patients, “they keep you motivated even on the days when you want to give up.”

Learn more about Carrie:

Q: How long have you been working at Blue Ridge?

1.5 years

Q: What is your job title?

Rehabilitation Specialist

Q: What does your job entail?

I show patients proper form with exercises and sanitize... sanitize... sanitize.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

I love that I play a part in helping people feel better.

Q: What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?

Rescue and rehab marine mammals.

Q: What is your favorite local business?

Deja Brew. The BEST coffee!

Q: What do you like to do when you aren’t working?

Go on adventures with my kids (most recently indoor skydiving), watching marvel movies and practicing yoga

Q: Where’s your favorite place in the world?

Anywhere with my family! If we are outside that is a bonus.

Q: Three words to best describe you:

Tenderhearted, energetic and upbeat

Q: What is the one thing you can’t live without?

Coffee!

Q: What is one food that you cannot resist?

Pizza

Q: What’s the best advice you were ever given?

Adjust, adapt and overcome (Thanks Mom)

Q: Are you a dog person or a cat person (or neither)?

Dogs! All of the dogs!