Our Team

Brian Schiff, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS – Owner / Performance Physical Therapist

Brian is a licensed physical therapist in Raleigh, NC. He is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, strength and conditioning coach, author, industry speaker, and educator. Additionally, he is FMS certified, Rocktape FMT 1 & 2 certified, certified in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy and credentialed in dry needling in the state of North Carolina.

He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1996 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Allied Health Professions (Physical Therapy). Brian completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Northeastern University. He has been a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association since 1998.

Over the past 27 years, Brian has worked in outpatient therapy clinics focusing on sports medicine. He specializes in treating orthopedic and sports medicine cases, specifically the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. Much of his practice is centered around ACL rehab, throwing related injuries and higher level athletes. From 2000-2010 he owned and operated his own personal fitness and sports performance training facility, which he sold prior to moving to North Carolina. From 2002 to 2006, Brian served as the strength & conditioning coach for The Columbus Crew Major League Soccer Team.

Brian currently focuses on sports rehab and injury prevention. He enjoys helping active clients overcome injuries, learn to train smarter and prevent future injuries. He has worked with athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, USTA, WTA, and US Rugby, as well as numerous collegiate and high school athletes. For the past several years, he has served as a PT consultant for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Brian is a faculty member for Allied Health Education and presents continuing education webinars and live seminars for PT’s, ATC’s and fitness professionals. He also writes an online column entitled ‘Functionally Fit’ for PFP Magazine. He is married with two athletic sons (college baseball pitcher and former high school/club soccer player). He enjoys working out, spending time with his family and playing golf.

Justin Taylor, DPT – Performance Physical Therapist

Justin Taylor is a performance physical therapist specializing in strength-based rehabilitation for active adults and athletes. As a former athlete, Justin experienced years of chronic pain and frustration navigating the traditional healthcare system. Despite seeing multiple providers, he never received a clear path back to strength and performance—until working with a sports physical therapist who approached rehab differently.

Instead of focusing solely on pain, the therapist rebuilt his strength, movement, and confidence. That experience became the foundation of Justin’s career. He decided to expand his career as a personal trainer by completing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from South College in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Today, Justin helps athletes and active individuals recover from ACL injuries, meniscus tears, Achilles injuries, shoulder injuries, and post-surgical weakness. His approach integrates hands-on therapy, scientific strength training, and medical expertise to help clients return not only pain-free, but physically prepared for the demands of sport and training.

Justin is known for his direct, intentional coaching style and his commitment to helping clients achieve exceptional results compared to traditional PT. His mission is simple: help people break free from the cycle of pain and weakness and return to the life they want to live.

Georgia Brandt, DPT – Performance Physical Therapist

Georgia Brandt is a Physical Therapist based in Raleigh, NC. Her passion for movement and performance began early, shaped by years of playing softball, field hockey, and basketball throughout high school and college. This lifelong involvement in athletics naturally evolved into an interest in training, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.

While pursuing her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech, Georgia volunteered as a student athletic trainer for the Hokies wrestling team. That hands-on experience deepened her appreciation for the rehab process and sparked a strong desire to help others return to the activities they love.

She went on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University and is now proud to serve the Raleigh community. She is committed to providing personalized, goal-oriented care that empowers each patient—whether they’re looking to return to sport, recover from injury, or simply move more confidently in daily life.

Outside the clinic, Georgia enjoys running, rock climbing, and playing intramural sports. She’s also a devoted Philadelphia sports fan and loves spending time with her fiancé, family, and friends.

Ashley Yartin, MS, ATC, LAT – Director of Operations / Athletic Trainer

Ashley is a Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), member of the National Athletic Trainers Association and Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) through the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners. Ashley graduated from Florida State University in 2007 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with an emphasis in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training. She spent the next 2 years as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Louisiana State University, earning her Masters of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sports Management and Administration in 2009. While at LSU, Ashley was an integral part of the Tiger’s 2008 BCS National Championship football program.

Ashley has worked alongside Brian in the outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting for the past 7 years after spending the previous 6 years as an Associate Athletic Trainer for East Carolina University. While at ECU, Ashley worked primarily with the women’s basketball program for the day-to-day care, injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of the team. Ashley also served as the athletic Drug Testing Coordinator and served as a preceptor for undergraduate athletic training students while teaching in the Department of Health Sciences.

Ashley holds certifications in Personalized Blood Flow Restriction (PBFR) from Owens Recovery Science, Cupping therapy and is American Red Cross CPR/AED certified. Ashley lives in Raleigh with her husband Mike and they are the proud parents of 2 very active sons, Jace and Jack. When not in the office, Ashley enjoys volunteering, being a room and team mom for her boys’ schools and activities, and spending time outside with her family.