David Carter, PT, DPT, Co-Owner

Dr. David Carter is a licensed physical therapist at our Apogee South Carolina location. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Michigan. David has experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including: outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, private practice care, acute care, inpatient rehab, short term care, skilled nursing, and neurology. His diverse background allows him to treat all ages (infant to geriatric), surgical and non-surgical patients with expert care. David completed his undergraduate studies at Grand Valley State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Health Science with a minor in Physical Education.

David has extensive training and experience in manual therapy and has had great success treating spinal conditions including the treatment of acute and chronic headaches, low back pain, and pelvic pain. In 2018, David received his certification in Dry Needling through Myopain Seminars. Dry Needling is a new evidenced based approach to releasing trigger points and relieving neuro-muscular pain. David is also a certified clinical instructor and has an extensive background in strength and conditioning, working with all athletes from little league to elite level.

David is originally a native of West Michigan. He is married to his beautiful wife, Lora, who is also a licensed physical therapist. Lora is a southern belle, who grew up in Elberton, GA. The couple met during physical therapy school and it was love at first sight! David and Lora started their physical therapy careers in Michigan, until they wised up and moved down south to Blue Ridge, SC. Along with being a physical therapist, David is Dad to their two boys, Riggins and Saxon. The Carters have two dogs, Bean (Party Poodle) and Hank (Black German Shepherd). The Carter Family enjoys activities such as boating, swimming, playing ball, wakeboarding, hiking, attending concerts, antiquing, and watching Michigan and Georgia Football. David and Lora also enjoy training together at Crossfit Greer.

David is passionate about his role as a physical therapist at Apogee Therapy Center, and loves being a part of the rehabilitation process of his patients. Seeing his patient’s progress through the rehabilitation process is a joy and an honor. David enjoys being apart of the Greenville community and having a Godly, lasting impact on all of his patients.