We are Doctors of Physical Therapy
Dr. Courtney Jo James, PT, DPT
CEO & Founder
For the past decade, Courtney has worked in the world of Physical Therapy. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton in 2019. During her Doctorate program, she taught anatomy structure and function incorporating different teaching styles best suited to the learner. Her passion for helping others understand the pathophysiological process behind injuries and pain began here.
After completing her degree, she worked in an outpatient orthopedic setting in Boston, MA. It was here that Courtney began to notice barriers to access for patients who could benefit from PT, such as high insurance co-pays, lack of insurance, and lack of time for appointments due to busy schedules. Additionally, and most importantly, Courtney noticed a lack of patient understanding on the benefits Physical Therapy can provide. Physical Therapy isn’t only something people should access if they are in current pain or have a referral from their Doctor.
Noting the barriers to PT access, Courtney started PT Prehab with a mission to make PT available and affordable for anyone who would like to optimize their body’s function or get expert guidance on how to optimize their body’s performance, recover from an injury, or reduce pain without the barriers of traditional Physical Therapy.
Dr. Carrina de Leon, PT, DPT
Carrina has had the unique experience of working in various settings from orthopedic outpatient private practice and outpatient concierge Physical Therapy, providing outpatient services in assisted living facilities, and inpatient skilled nursing facilities. Carrina’s care is focused on finding the root cause behind movement dysfunction / pain, coming up with a collaborative and tailored solution.
A Rhode Island Native, Carrina graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy thereafter.
Emerging out of the pandemic, Carrina recognized the need for convenience of care as well as updated approaches to physical therapy (such as personalized, video-based home exercise programs). Carrina is excited to now be delivering Physical Therapy services in a way unencumbered by insurance, time restrictions, or barriers to access a clear path to healing.
When not practicing Physical Therapy, you can find Carrina with her dog Kilo, spending time with family, enjoying good food, and reading.