Sports Physical Therapists in Mt. Pleasant, SC

Dr. Nathan “Nate” Harris is the owner and founder of Velocity Sports PT. Nate is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and strength and conditioning specialist who specializes in treating athletes. Nate received his Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training from the University of South Carolina, and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina.

Nate has always enjoyed working with athletes, and has treated athletes from many different sports. While at USC, he worked with many of USC’s athletic teams, including football, baseball, men’s soccer, swimming/diving, and cheerleading. He also worked with the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Pirates before moving to Charleston and starting Velocity Sports PT to treat the athletes of the Lowcountry. As a former baseball player, Nate has a special interest in treating baseball players, focusing on injury prevention/screening and analyzing pitching mechanics and as an avid golfer himself, he loves to treat golfers and help them stay on the course for as many years as they can.

Dr. Emily Scott is a physical therapist who specializes in treating athletes and other highly active individuals. Emily received her degrees in Exercise Sport Science and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She immediately followed her time at UNC by getting her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina.

Emily has experience treating athletes in various sports such as soccer, tennis, basketball, softball, swimming, cross country, gymnastics, and dance. As a former softball player herself, Emily recognizes the value of an individualized treatment approach to address strength, nutrition, stress levels, sleep quality, and confidence. Over the past few years, she has helped several local dance teams with creating injury prevention programs and treating their injured athletes with sports specific treatment programs.

Dr. Aidan Kennedy is a sports physical therapist who is passionate about helping athletes not just recover, but return stronger than before. Aidan earned his b.S. In exercise science and kinesiology from James Madison University, and completed his doctorate of physical therapy at old dominion university.

Growing up playing football and basketball, Aidan experienced the challenges of injury after tearing his acl during his junior year of high school. That experience inspired his commitment to not only guide athletes through rehab, but to elevate their performance beyond pre-injury levels. He believes physical therapy should go beyond recovery and focus on building resilience, confidence, and long-term athletic success.

With a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, Aidan integrates the latest research into individualized treatment plans. He takes a holistic approach, emphasizing the role of nutrition, recovery, and mental health in each athlete’s journey. His goal is to deliver comprehensive, performance-driven care that empowers athletes to reach their highest potential.

Elizabeth is our Patient Experience Coordinator, and she’ll be the one helping make sure everything runs smoothly from the moment you reach out to us.

She’s a former soccer player, a massive UGA football fan (unfortunately), and an overall great person. In her free time she is most likely either with her dog Louie, at the beach with friends, or coaching soccer for South Carolina Surf.

Whether it’s helping you get scheduled, answering questions, or keeping things organized behind the scenes, Elizabeth is here to make your experience at Velocity easy, smooth, and stress-free.