Alexandra Brown, DPT

In 2004, a back injury I sustained while playing volleyball led me to physical therapy (PT). I actually enjoyed my time with the therapist - and PT worked in getting me healthy after that injury - so I decided to pursue it as a career. Since I had always loved science and helping others, it felt like a natural choice. \n When working with my patients, I consider all aspects of fitness and wellness. I like to connect with them in a way that makes their time during therapy enjoyable - as mine was. I also work to tailor goals to each individual based on where they are at that moment. \n I have a few specialties: male pelvic health, oncology, pelvic pain, prolapse, and pre- and postpartum care. I was honored to be a nominee for a Novant Health Clinical Achievement Award in 2022. \n In my free time, I enjoy exercising - especially going for walks. I'm an avid reader and enjoy getting lost in other worlds. My favorite vacation spot is the beach; I love being there with my family.

In 2004, a back injury I sustained while playing volleyball led me to physical therapy (PT). I actually enjoyed my time with the therapist - and PT worked in getting me healthy after that injury - so I decided to pursue it as a career. Since I had always loved science and helping others, it felt like a natural choice. \n When working with my patients, I consider all aspects of fitness and wellness. I like to connect with them in a way that makes their time during therapy enjoyable - as mine was. I also work to tailor goals to each individual based on where they are at that moment. \n I have a few specialties: male pelvic health, oncology, pelvic pain, prolapse, and pre- and postpartum care. I was honored to be a nominee for a Novant Health Clinical Achievement Award in 2022. \n In my free time, I enjoy exercising - especially going for walks. I'm an avid reader and enjoy getting lost in other worlds. My favorite vacation spot is the beach; I love being there with my family.

I wanted a career that allowed me to make a difference by improving the quality of people's lives. Early in my career, I was fortunate to have a mentor who was passionate about pelvic floor care, which sparked my interest in this type of therapy and led me to specialize in pelvic floor therapy. \n In 2020, I became lymphedema certified and started to work with patients who'd been treated for breast cancer. It is in treating this patient population that I feel I'm able to make the biggest difference as a therapist. \n My focus is on patient-centered care. Therapists often have ideas about how to help a patient get better, but we must also be committed to learning about patients' goals and helping them achieve what they want. \n With a pelvic floor specialty, helping patients feel comfortable and encouraging them in their healing are imperative. Many patients who come to pelvic floor therapy don't yet realize that the difficulties they face are very common - and also treatable. They can be improved. \n My family and I are originally from Virginia. We moved to North Carolina in 2020 after many years of enjoying our visits here. Our two kids keep us busy with their various activities, and we love exploring the mountains and having fun on the lake as a family.