Expert Ankle Pain Physical Therapy in Charlotte, NC

Dr. Emily is a Jacksonville, Florida native who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Florida State University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chatham University in December 2022. While at FSU, she developed a passion for evidence-based care and served as a research assistant at the Florida State Institute of Sports Medicine.

Her clinical training included cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and outpatient orthopedics, with experience in vestibular and sports-related concussion care.

Dr. Emily enjoys working with athletic and active populations, using a holistic, movement-focused approach to help patients return to the activities they love.

A published researcher and lifelong athlete, Dr. Emily is a dancer, long-distance runner and triathlete who brings both clinical expertise and real-world experience to every session. She is excited to continue to grow with Power Physio and empower patients to live strong, healthy, and active lives.

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Dr. Matt Crandall is the Owner and Founder of Power Physio, a performance-focused physical therapy practice serving athletes and active adults throughout the Charlotte community. With over 10 years of experience treating in the Charlotte area, Matt specializes in helping individuals move better, recover smarter, and return to the activities they love with confidence.

A former collegiate football player at Ithaca College, Matt understands firsthand the physical and mental demands of sport. That competitive background continues to shape his approach to rehab—blending performance principles with personalized care to help clients not only recover, but thrive.

Outside the clinic, Matt is an avid jiu-jitsu practitioner and believes in leading from the front by staying active himself. When he’s not working with patients, you’ll find him cooking, gardening, or spending time with his wife, Cassandra, and their two children, Cali and Conrad.

His favorite part of the job? Watching his clients crush their goals and get back to doing the things they love.

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Dr. Jordan Rodrigues is a North Carolina native raised in Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks. From surfing, skating, and skimboarding to wrestling, football, and lacrosse, Jordan grew up with a very active lifestyle—one that taught him the important link between physical activity and mental and physical well-being.

For college, Jordan traversed the state to Boone, NC, to study Exercise Science at Appalachian State University. It was there that he found a passion for long-distance and trail running.

After graduating, Jordan earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Winston-Salem State University. He then moved to Charlotte to begin his career.

He states:

“Your body is capable of more than you’d ever believe—but accessing its potential requires the right approach. My aim is to help you uncover the user manual for your own body, so that you can take control of your health and stay active for life.”

Jordan’s years as a PT have been spent helping people from all walks of life. And no matter the circumstance, they all want the same thing: to feel and move better. Whether you're recovering from an injury, looking to get stronger, or just want to move pain-free, his approach focuses on sustainable progress. This helps his clients gradually bridge the gap between who they are and who they want to become.

When not helping clients, you can find Jordan running with his four dogs, training jiu-jitsu, gardening, or out on the disc golf course. He aims to practice what he preaches—staying active in the ways he enjoys—and he’s here to help you do the same.

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