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Smart Athlete Physiotherapy

We help the athlete within us move without compensation and pain, creating freedom to do what you lov

12/14/2025

Happy holidays from our work family to yours! thank you for being part of our year. We are so grateful for this community! Wishing you a season full of joy, health, and connection.

11/28/2025

Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing. It usually just means it’s time to shift your mindset. Small habits, positive self-talk, and making sure you’re prioritizing your health… that’s where your momentum comes from.

What your brain whispers… your body listens to. Are you hyping yourself up or tearing yourself down?

Behavior change doesn’t happen overnight… but it does happen with small consistent habits that compound over time. Make sure you’re engaging in activities you actually ENJOY.

And your schedule? It tells the truth. How can you prioritize YOU this week and make time in your calendar to take care of your body?

One day you will wish you could do the workouts that you’re dreading today. So let’s celebrate our bodies and remember what a privilege it is to be able to move!

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11/24/2025

Our biggest sale of the year! If you are ready to change your life, get free of pain, and start living to the full, now is the time! 6 months worth of PT - 24 sessions for the price of 21!!!! It’s time!

11/18/2025

Open Enrollment at Smart Athlete PT is about leveling up now instead of waiting for the new year. Take charge and say he’s strengthening your body, so you can do all the things you want to do this holiday season and for years to come!

11/14/2025

Proof that we all need mobility training! Emily and Grace each had one solid attempt and one not so solid attempt… Comment below if you want us to get Mike or Jeff involved in the next one 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻

11/02/2025

A big thank you to for hosting and inviting us yesterday afternoon to their Wellness event!

We loved getting to connect and meet everyone there! 🤩

11/02/2025

A big thank you to for hosting and inviting us to participate in their wellness event yesterday afternoon!

We loved getting to connect and meet everyone at this event! 🤩

10/23/2025

Behind the scenes footage of your physios at Smart Athlete! Here’s how they are kicking off the Summer and heading into Fall:

1️⃣ / 2️⃣ CarolAnn went to a Mets game in NYC and enjoyed a Turkey leg at the Fair ⚾️🍗
3️⃣ Jeff also had a FAIRly good time with rides and a Turkey leg 🎡
4️⃣ / 5️⃣ Grace went on a Caribbean cruise and cheered on the Canes 🛳️🏒
6️⃣ / 7️⃣ Emily planned/attended her 20 yr HS reunion and enjoyed ice cream with her girls at their favorite local farm 💃🏼🎃
8️⃣ Mike enjoyed the Raleigh skyline and dinner with his family at La Terrazza 🌃

Schedule an appointment next week with us if you need some recovery work after all those fair rides 😉

10/20/2025

Big news! Meet our newest addition to the Smart Athlete Team: Grace Parker, PT, DPT, CMTPT! ✨

She was born and raised in Apex, North Carolina and is passionate about helping people reach their goals while also helping them find joy in the process! Grace earned both her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from East Carolina University.

Grace specializes in treating runners, endurance athletes, and active adults of all ages! She is trained in 2D running gait analysis and certified in Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling.

Outside of the clinic, Grace is an avid runner herself, completing 2 full marathons and 6 half marathons. In addition to running, she also loves cycling, weight training, and doing weekly hot yoga. Grace enjoys testing the limits of the human body and is excited to share her passion for wellness with those around her. Book with her today through our website!

Stay tuned for future PT tips from us and some behind the scenes content from our clinic! 👀

02/12/2025

There are certain products that we recommend to our clients a ton, so we decided to partner with Amazon to bring those products to you in an easy to navigate list! Link in Comments.

09/18/2024

Come visit us at our new location “The Performance Hub” with Studio Revolution, Remedy Pilates, and Recovery Services!

2415 Atlantic Ave Raleigh, NC 27604

09/03/2024

Show some love for our newest addition to the Smart Athlete Family, Cheryl Hamel, PT, DPT!

Cheryl graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Georgia State University in 2009, where she focused on manual therapy. Before embarking on her career in physical therapy, Cheryl was a Division 1 tennis player and coached high-level juniors, showcasing her deep understanding of sports and athletic performance. She is also a USPTA-certified teaching professional.

Since completing her DPT, Cheryl has dedicated her career to outpatient orthopedics, where she has consistently delivered personalized care to her patients. She is also certified in Kinesiotaping and has undergone extensive training in dry needling.

Cheryl is now available to help you reach your health and fitness goals! Alongside PT sessions, Cheryl offers recovery sessions, ideal for those who aren’t injured but are feeling sore. These sessions are a fantastic post-workout addition, focusing on the manual release of tight tissues, mobilization of stiff joints, and gliding of neural tension. To schedule an appointment with Cheryl, click the link in the bio or call/text us at 919.424.6055.

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1017 East Whitaker Mill Road
Raleigh, NC
27608

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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

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https://pteverywhere.com/PtE/smartathlete/bookingonline

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Smart Athlete Physiotherapy

We help the athlete within us move without compensation and pain, creating freedom to do what you love most! Our services are designed to get you back to what you love to do and take your game to the next level.

Personalized Evaluation & Treatment Physiotherapy • Maintenance • Recovery • On-line Programming Athlete/Team Consultation Injury risk screens • Training Program Assessment • Recovery Strategies

Workshops Chronic Overuse Injuries • Low Back Pain Prevention • Mechanics of Respiration

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Smart Athlete Physiotherapy was founded out of the frustration with the traditional physical therapy model. We believe you deserve more than a few minutes of hands on care and then being passed on to an aide. Traditional physical therapy clinics let their care be dictated by insurance reimbursement and visits per year. This doesn’t lead to optimal outcomes. At Smart Athlete your plan of care is determined based on what you need to reach your goals.

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During your first call we will dig deeply into what has brought you to us and discuss what your goals are so we can meet your expectations. This will help guide us to determining what services are best for you and which of our providers are a best fit.

During your evaluation we will gather a detailed history to get an accurate picture of why you are having limitations. We will then go through a thorough musculoskeltal evaluation and functional movement assessment. From this we will be able to create a plan of care and give you an understanding of what the source of your problem is. Our goal is to treat the source of your dysfunction not just the symptoms.

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Jeff Vajay is the founder of Smart Athlete PhysioTherapy and a life long athlete. For nearly two decades, Jeff has worked with athletes from the NHL, NFL, NBA, ATP, WTA, MLB and US Olympic Track and Field, as well as various college athletes. He’s spent four years as a sports medicine therapist for the United States Tennis Association Men’s Professional Circuit and currently travels internationally as a Physiotherapist with the ATP World Tour.

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Michael Vita is the co-founder of Smart Athlete Physiotheray and has been practicing in the areas of orthopaedics and electrophysiology over the last 19 years. He utilizes his knowledge in these areas to the benefit of the client. Michael has worked with client s ranging from chronic pain patients to amateur and professional athletes. Treatments typically integrate a comprehensive neuro – biomechanical approach with manual treatment specific to the injured region.

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Jon Paryz earned his Physical Therapy degree from Daemen College in Amherst, NY in 1993 and became NSCA Certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2002. He believes a proper and thorough evaluation to identify the source of the patient’s dysfunction and symptoms is the key to long-term relief and assists in prevention of re-injury. Utilizing functional manual therapy as well as patient education he is able to help achieve his patients’ goals and speed the recovery process.

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