Physician Assistant

“I love that the Hey Clinic strives to educate our patients and equip them with knowledge that enables them to become active members of their own medical care team.”

Kristina was born and raised in Raleigh, NC. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She earned her Master of Medical Science from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and cheering for the Tar Heels.

Physician Assistant

“I love the team atmosphere at Hey Clinic, as a PA I get to work closely with our conservative care providers and help come up with a collaborative treatment plan!”

Kirsten is from Greensboro North Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Campbell University. She earned her Masters of Physician Assistant from Campbell University, graduating with pi alpha honors. In her free time, she enjoys staying active by going to the gym, running and going on hikes with her friends and family.

Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist

“Hey Clinic provides such a unique opportunity for our patients to have all scoliosis related services under one roof. I am fortunate here to be able to specialize in scoliosis bracing with 100% of my focus, which is not common in the field of Prosthetics & Orthotics.”

KC grew up in Peekskill, NY where she always had a love of science and medicine. She attended Pace University in Pleasantville, NY where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then spent 5 years in Dallas TX, where she attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. There she received a second Bachelor of Science degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. KC completed her residencies for both disciplines at the UNC Hospital Brace Shop in Chapel Hill, NC. She achieved certification in both Prosthetics and Orthotics in 2001. She currently lives in Fuquay-Varina and enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys.

Phyiscal Therapist

“I feel honored working directly with Dr. Hey and his team to keep all of our patients in the same loop of communication so we can collaborate with in an environment that physical therapists don’t normally see.”

Mariah is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. She attended West Virginia University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and was on the dance team for a period of time. She then attended Slippery Rock University where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She completed her clinical rotations with pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients with a multitude of musculoskeletal diagnoses, including spinal conditions. She also worked closely with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater dancers and their physical therapist for a semester. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, taking trips to the beach, and trying new restaurants in Raleigh.

Physical Therapist

Alex is originally from Wilmington, NC. She attended Appalachian State University for undergrad where she received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2012. She taught Pilates and a multitude of other fitness classes while working in corporate wellness before returning to graduate school to earn her degree as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She has received specialty training as a physical therapist through the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School and Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute.

She believes in a functional approach to rehab and is passionate about improving people’s quality of life and independence through movement. She appreciates the Hey Clinic’s patient-centered approach that combines evidence-based treatments with compassion in order to provide the utmost care to their patients. In her spare time, she loves getting outside as much as possible, exploring new hobbies, and visiting her family and dog at the beach!

Physical Therapist

“The Hey Clinic facilitates a team-style approach to patient care. We promote evidence based treatment and provide each patient with the tools to maintain optimal spinal health for life. It is an honor to be a part of the team.”

Jessica grew up in Fairfax, Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Science from Shenandoah University before receiving her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2012, also from Shenandoah University. Her background in orthopedic rehabilitation has enabled her to make PT both fun and effective for any age. In her free time, she enjoys running with her dogs, traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends on the North Carolina coast.

Billing Manager

“My favorite part of working with Hey Clinic is discovering an issue or broken process and effecting a timely change to make for a better patient and staff daily experience.”

Jennifer grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and moved here with her husband in 2004. She went to Salt Lake Community College and has a background in accounting, banking, and finance. She has worked for several surgical practices and an ambulatory surgery center over the years and found a love of all things orthopaedics. She brings our clinic nearly 20 years of experience in medical billing and coding and uses that to assist our patients with navigating insurance concerns.

In her personal time, she loves to continue to learn new things, reading, traveling, gardening, working on genealogy and generally spending time with her husband and young daughter.