Jack Keller, MS, PT

Jack Keller, MS, PT is originally from Rochester, NY, and a graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. Growing up in Rochester, NY, Jack enjoyed and played numerous sports including football, basketball and baseball throughout high school. His fascination with strength training and conditioning exercise as a tool to improve athletic performance led him to choose a career in physical therapy. During the course of his studies and training, he developed a passion for manual-based physical therapy techniques as tool to enhance performance and alleviate pain. Following his completion of Graduate School in 1997, Jack chose to leave the snowy winters behind and pursue physical therapy positions in North Carolina.

His career began serving as a statewide traveling physical therapist over the course of 2 years. During this time, he had the opportunity to work in over 30 different clinics throughout the state. It was through this process that he realized that there was a widespread lack of physical therapy treatment available for the person with recurrent or complex musculoskeletal injuries. In 1999, he became self-employed with his focus on providing high quality physical therapy care with an emphasis on manual therapy techniques.

Over time, he combined his physical therapy efforts with other physical therapists and other disciplines of treatment including medical acupuncture, chiropractic care, and massage therapy. From this integrated model, Capital City Health Care Providers, Inc. was formed in 2002. He continues to enjoy the challenges presented by his clients every day.

Away from the clinic, Jack enjoys playing with his two beautiful daughters, exercising, playing golf, and, of course, time with his wife Courtney.

Courtney Keller, MS, PT, PPI

Courtney Keller, MS, PT, PPI, is originally from Lake Hauto, PA, and a graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. Following her completion of Graduate School in 1997, she moved to NC to begin her physical therapy career at Nash Health Care Systems in Rocky Mount, NC. In 2002, she joined her husband Jack Keller and helped to begin Capital City Health Care Providers, Inc.

Growing up, Courtney studied ballet for over 10 years and was a member of the Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams at Ithaca College. Through these experiences, she gained a keen insight and appreciation of strength training, rehabilitation, and the role of physical therapy. After graduation from Ithaca, she pursued a certification in Pilates Based Rehabilitation to further her skills. She obtained her Professional Pilates Instructor certification in 2003 from the Professional Health and Fitness Institute in Bethesda, MD.

Courtney believes that combined with manual techniques, exercise plays an integral role in healing and injury prevention. In addition to hands on therapies, including joint mobilization and soft tissue massage, Courtney educates the patient to movement therapies including Pilates-based spinal stabilization exercises. She is also the primary therapist responsible for our clinic’s Vestibular Rehabilitation Program.

Courtney enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband and 2 daughters. When not running after her children, she still enjoys going for runs locally or challenging herself on the Wii. She enjoys traveling to the NC Coast with her family for some sun and fun.

Aimee Ahrons, MS, PT

Aimee M. Ahrons, MS, PT comes to our clinic from New Orleans, LA. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science from Southeastern Louisiana University then moved to Dallas, Texas, to complete her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 2005. She began her career in physical therapy in 1998, working as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant before deciding to pursue her goal of becoming a Physical Therapist. She is pursuing post graduate manual therapy work with the Institute of Physical Art, Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars, and Integrative Manual Therapy Solutions.

Aimee believes physical rehabilitation, including both manual therapy techniques and prescriptive exercise regimens, are an integral part of successful recovery, whether it is used as the primary treatment for a disorder or following a surgical procedure to enhance the healing process. With this in mind, she designs individual plans of care for each patient, so that optimum recovery is achieved in the shortest amount of time. She takes pride in finding and implementing the best possible solutions to her patients’ orthopedic problems.

Aimee worked as a traveling PT before joining Capital City Health Care Providers in July of 2008. She has worked as a Physical Therapist in Atlanta, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C. She also worked for Howard Head Sports Medicine in Vail, CO, where she provided physical therapy rehabilitation for post surgical/injury orthopedic patients from the world renowned Steadman-Hawkins Clinic. Aimee is able to draw on these numerous and deep clinical experiences to help our patients everyday.

“Off-duty”, she enjoys running, strength training, and exploring all that her new home state has to offer. She was certified in Advanced Open Water SCUBA while working in Hawaii and looks forward to exploring the dive sites off the NC coast.

Kerri Cleaver, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC

Kerri Cleaver earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. During this time she became a certified and licensed Athletic Trainer. While pursuing her studies at UNC- Wilmington, Kerri was awarded for leadership in athletic training and being an outstanding student trainer. Kerri then went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Elon University. During this time, she won the award for outstanding clinical performance.

Kerri joined Capital City Health Care Providers in January of 2005. During this time, she has worked diligently to prevent and eliminate musculoskeletal pain by restoring the body to its’ maximally functioning and efficient state. Kerri works towards this goal by combining manual therapy techniques and exercise based on the results of flexibility, stability, and biomechanical assessments.

As a physical therapist, Kerri believes that manual therapy techniques such as deep tissue massage, joint mobilization techniques, and muscle energy techniques provide the foundation to restore proper joint and soft tissue mobility and reduce pain. It is when this mobility is restored through manual therapy that the patient can then progress toward exercise and restore pain-free function.

Kelly Conner, LMBT License #4203

Kelly Conner was born and raised in Rochester, New York. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1990 from the State University of New York at Brockport before graduating from the Atlanta School of Massage in 1996. Kelly was a lead instructor and lead clinical supervisor at the Atlanta School of Massage for three years. During this time she furthered her training in numerous massage modalities including Thai Massage, Neuromuscular Massage, and Deep Tissue Massage.

Kelly has been a licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist in North Carolina since 1999. She has always enjoyed the challenge presented by working in health care settings, and her techniques and skill set have been instrumental in helping people overcome injury for over 10 years.

Kelly has been a member of Capital City Health Care Providers since 2004. During this time, she has used a variety of massage skills as an important and vital component of the patient’s physical therapy care. Kelly has embraced the integrated approach and enjoys working with our team of physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractor, and medical doctor.

Kelly consistently works to expand her knowledge and sharpen her skills. She is currently enrolled in a Masters Diploma Program at the Jung Tao School of Chinese Medicine.

Kelly also enjoys traveling, music, and athletics, especially Buffalo Bills Football and Carolina Hurricanes Hockey.

Ed Sansbury, LMBT License #7

Ed Sansbury graduated from Gardner-Webb College in 1975 and later attended Body Therapy Institute where he earned a diploma in Massage Therapy in 1996. He has practiced in the Raleigh area since 1997 and has been a member of Capital City Health Care Providers since 2002.

Throughout the course of his Massage Therapy career, Ed has utilized a combination of massage therapy skills to help improve the health and alleviate pain of his clients. Ed utilizes a blend of deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, acupressure, reflexology, and Reiki techniques as indicated to best help the patient. Ed is also certified in pregnancy massage and has been able to bring much needed relief to many women during the course of their pregnancies.

Ed is active in the American Massage Therapy Association having served a variety of roles. He has been president of the North Carolina chapter of the AMTA since September of 2006.

In addition to massage, he is an active Toastmaster and serves as a speaker and group facilitator for many organizations.

Mark Niemchak, D.C., PA

Dr. Mark Niemchak received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology from the University of Michigan in 1980 and completed his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from the National College of Health Sciences in 1984. Dr. Niemchak moved to Raleigh and has been in practice with a focus on manual chiropractic therapies, dietary health, wellness, and nutrition since 1984.

Over the course of his 25 year career, Dr. Niemchak has practiced in a variety of settings. The past 15 years he has practiced in the multi-disciplined facility now called Capital City Health Care Providers. At Capital City Health Care Providers, he functions as the sole chiropractor and nutritionist working in a team approach to achieve patient wellness.

Dr. Niemchak’s interest in chiropractic and nutrition developed from his involvement in sports. As a member of his alma mater’s track team, he sustained what medical doctors diagnosed to be a career ending injury. Through chiropractic adjustments and nutritional counseling, he was able to stay competitive and was a nationally ranked hurdler.

Dr. Niemchak believes that nutrition plays a fundamental and important role in the reduction and elimination of pain. The ability to provide the body important “whole” food nutrition provides the body the micronutrients necessary for health and wellness. The addition of selective nutrition therapies allows for the chiropractic techniques of joint manipulation and other modalities to take a larger effect. This combination of nutrition and chiropractic care plays a crucial role in allowing people to achieve long-lasting relief from pain.

Jose L. Armstrong, M.D.

Dr. Armstrong is an Internist who has dedicated his Medical Practice to the philosophy of managing patients’ pain and illness by integrating traditional and alternative medicine in pursuit of the best possible outcome.

After graduating from the University of Puerto Rico with a BS in Biology, Dr. Armstrong received his Medical Degree from The Ponce School of Medicine, a U.S. Medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (I.C.M.E). Dr. Armstrong performed his residency at the Damas Hospital in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where he was Chief Medical Resident for two years before moving permanently to his new home, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for nineteen years in the state.

Initially practicing as an internist, Dr. Armstrong soon developed an interest in integrated medicine, including various methods of acupuncture. He studied medical acupuncture at U.C.L.A. in 1994 to 1995, after which he was invited to become part of the teaching staff. He continues to teach medical acupuncture for U.C.L.A. and Stanford University’s Medical Acupuncture Program for Physicians. He is also involved in the innovative training of military doctors for Battlefield Acupuncture. Dr. Armstrong draws on his extensive experience, knowledge, and skill set from being a Western trained Medical Doctor and combines it with state of the art medical acupuncture techniques.

Dr. Armstrong serves as the Governor’s Medical Appointee to the North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board.

Dr. Armstrong is the founder and Medical Director of Carolina Healthcare Providers, a practice he founded in 1998 to provide alternative pain treatments. Over the past seven years, he has merged his expertise as a medical doctor and medical acupuncturist with the variety of providers at Capital City Health Care Providers.

He is married to Nancy, his wife of nineteen years, and they are raising the light of their lives, Sofia, a high school student here in Raleigh. Dr. Armstrong has many personal interests that keep him busy, in addition to his practice and teaching engagements. He is an avid participant in the sport of building and flying radio controlled airplanes. He also enjoys model trains and automobiles.

Katie Keller

Katie was born and raised in Rochester, NY. Following her graduation from the State University of New York at Cortland with a BS in Biology and a concentration in Marine Biology, Katie moved to North Carolina in 2006 to join her brother and sister in-law at Capital City Health Care Providers.

Katie has been the office manager and “The Glue that Holds us Together” since she joined the practice in 2006. As our office manager, she is responsible for all medical insurance related queries and responsibilities. While this keeps her quite busy, she also assists at the front reception desk, and makes sure the office remains OSHA and HIPAA compliant.

Katie enjoys volunteering with the local animal rescues, has two dogs of her own, and frequently works tirelessly to find adoptive homes for other dogs in need.

Katie enjoys many outdoor hobbies including hiking, camping, fishing, and Frisbee golf.