Athletic Trainers at CFPSM

Megan joined Carolina Family Practice and Sports Medicine in July 2025. Originally from Michigan, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Michigan State University in 2014. Following graduation, Megan served as the head athletic trainer at Bay City Central High School.

In 2019, Megan relocated to North Carolina, where she transitioned into the industrial setting as a Certified Early Intervention Specialist. In this role, she provided injury treatment and developed company-wide health and wellness initiatives aimed at injury prevention. She also led the site-wide ergonomics and first responder teams.

Megan maintains her Athletic Training Certification through the Board of Certification and holds a license to practice as an Athletic Trainer in North Carolina, issued by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners (NCBATE).

She currently resides in Garner, NC with her husband, daughter, and their yellow lab, Jake. The family enjoys spending weekends at Topsail Beach.

Amanda joined the CFPSM staff in August 2011 and works as the Clinic Administrator in the Cary office. A native of Roseville, MI, Amanda graduated from Central Michigan University in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training.

She went on to work in metro Detroit area high schools before returning to graduate school at Michigan State University. While at MSU, she worked with the men’s and women’s soccer teams as well as teaching an undergraduate kinesiology course.

She earned her Master’s degree in 2008. Amanda spent a year at the University of Charleston in Charleston, WV as an instructor in the undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program and working with the softball team.

Prior to arriving at CFPSM, Amanda served as Assistant Athletic Trainer at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, where she worked with the women’s ice hockey team. Amanda currently resides in Durham with her husband Kyle and children Cole & Amelia.

Kristin joined Carolina Family Practice and Sports Medicine in August of 2025. She is originally from Michigan and graduated from Grand Valley State University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. Following graduation, she worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Georgia Southern University with the cheerleading and swim and dive teams, while earning her Master of Science degree in Kinesiology.

Following Georgia Southern, she spent 4 years as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Gardner-Webb University working with the men’s and women’s swimming program, as well as being an adjunct professor for the undergraduate athletic training education program. She then worked at Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic as an outreach athletic trainer at Saint Mary’s School and at the Performance Center. She most recently worked as an industrial athletic trainer at Masterbrand Cabinet company in Goshen, Indiana.

She maintains her Athletic Training Certification through the Board of Certification and is licensed to practice as an Athletic Trainer in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners (NCBATE).

In her spare time, Kristin enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, visiting local coffee shops and cheering on Wolfpack swim and dive.

Brooke joined CFPSM in October of 2023. She is originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. She earned her Bachelor of Athletic Training from Northern Illinois University. During undergraduate studies she completed a semester with Baylor University Football. She started her career working as a Certified Athletic Trainer for Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC while pursuing a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science. Here, she primarily provided athletic training services to Football and Cheerleading teams. Following her graduate assistantship from Campbell, Brooke went on to pursue an internship with the Milwaukee Brewers and got to fly to Phoenix, AZ. She then was assigned to come back to NC to work with the Low A team and be a Carolina Mudcat. After her internship Brooke started with CFPSM. Brooke has always had a passion for concussions and wanted to pursue a path that allowed her to expand her knowledge and be able to treat concussions in a variety of ages and sports, which attracted her to this practice.

Brooke maintains her Athletic Training Certification through the Board of Certification and is licensed to practice as an Athletic Trainer in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners (NCBATE). Brooke is also a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as of May 2021.

Brooke currently lives in Cary, NC with her cat Lorelei. If she is not at work, you will find her doing something outside (Hunting, fishing, hiking, etc). Additionally, she enjoys doing gymnastics and reading.

J. Eugene Everett has been an Athletic Trainer since 1984. He began his career at East Millbrook Middle School in as a Teacher & Athletic Trainer. He then moved to Athens Drive High School in 1989, as Teacher, Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Athletic Director. In 1999, helped open Green Hope High School as Teacher, Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Athletic Director. While there, he also served as a clinical supervisor for the UNC Sports Medicine Program.

In 2012, he retired from the Wake County Public School System and joined the Carolina Family Practice & Sports Medicine staff. Eugene has served as the Athletic Trainer for the NCHSAA Softball, Basketball and Tennis Championships and served on the Board for the NCATA. He has also had the honor of being selected as an East-West All Star Athletic Trainer in 1995, NCATA Secondary Schools Athletic Trainer of the year in 2003, and NC Athletic Trainer for the 2003 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. He is a member of the NCATA, MAATA, and NATA.

He graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Industrial Arts Education and completed his coursework for national certification through the TATIP program at Bowman Grey School of Medicine.

Christi joined CFPSM in January 2023. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from East Carolina University (ECU) in May 2019. She then worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at ECU’s Campus Recreation & Wellness (CRW), where she was part of the inaugural year of the ECU CRW Athletic Training Program. While working as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Christi pursued both a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education. Christi began working at William & Mary Campus Recreation in February 2021, where she built the William & Mary Campus Recreation Athletic Training Program from scratch, while completing her master’s degrees. She graduated with her master’s degrees in May 2021 and continued to work at William & Mary until December 2022. During her time at William & Mary Campus Recreation, Christi provided athletic training coverage primarily to club sports with a focus on high risk sports including Men’s Rugby, Women’s Rugby, Ice Hockey, and Men’s Lacrosse.

Christi is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association (NCATA), and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA). She is a national board-certified athletic trainer by the NATA Board of Certification (NATABOC), and is licensed to practice athletic training in the state of North Carolina by the NC Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners (NCBATE).

Christi is originally from Virginia and moved to North Carolina to be closer to friends and family. She enjoys spending her spare time hanging out with friends and family, reading, and working out.

Autumn joined CFPSM in August of 2025. She is originally from a small town in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. She earned her Bachelor of Exercise Science and Master of Athletic Training from Lebanon Valley College. After college she got her professional Scuba Dive Master certificate in Honduras. She started her career with professional athletes as a scuba safety specialist on Royal Caribbean cruise line for an aquatic theatrical performance. Here, she primarily provided safety evaluations and emergency care. Following the cruise line, She moved to North Carolina and entered the Secondary School athletic setting at Wake Preparatory Academy in Wake Forest, NC. After her time in high school athletics Autumn started with CFPSM. Autumn has always had a passion for healthcare for all and wanted to pursue a path that allowed her to expand her knowledge and be able to treat many different conditions in a variety of ages and sports, which attracted her to this practice.

Autumn maintains her Athletic Training Certification through the Board of Certification and is licensed to practice as an Athletic Trainer in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners (NCBATE).

Autumn currently lives in Raleigh, NC with her family. If she is not at work, you will find her doing something outside near water (hiking, paddleboarding, swimming). Additionally, she enjoys reading and playing pickleball.

Alex joined CFPSM in June 2025. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness Specialist from East Carolina University (ECU) in May 2021, and began working at Physical Therapy for Women in Wilmington, NC as a Physical Therapy Tech. She then moved back to Greenville to work as a Medical Receptionist at Kinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness. Realizing that she wanted to work directly with patients, she decided to obtain a Master of Science in Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and graduated in May of 2025. She was very excited to accept a non-traditional Athletic Training position and have the opportunity to work with Sports Medicine as well as Family Medicine.

Alex is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and the North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association (NCATA). She is a national board-certified Athletic Trainer by the NATA Board of Certification (NATABOC), and is licensed to practice athletic training in the state of North Carolina by the NC Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners (NCBATE).

Alex is a Wilmington, North Carolina native and she enjoys spending her spare time hanging out with friends and family, working out, beach days, and binge-watching true crime documentaries.

Toya joined the CFPSM family in March of 2024. An Air Force brat, she’s had the unique experience of living in multiple places like South Dakota, Colorado, Texas, South Carolina, and even Germany. This diverse upbringing has given her a broad perspective and adaptability, which she brings to her professional life.

Toya initially pursued a degree in Exercise and Sports Science/Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002 before returning to school to earn her bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from North Carolina Central University in 2018. Her educational background and passion for sports psychology and athletic training make her a valuable asset to the CFPSM team.

When she’s not working, Toya embraces her inner geek, enjoying everything Marvel, Harry Potter, and Doctor Who.   An avid reader, Toya loves to dive into new books whenever she gets the chance.  She resides in Morrisville with her daughter and their fish, Sushi.

Katie-Anne joined CFPSM in July of 2024. Originally from small town Oakway, South Carolina, she attended Charleston Southern University and graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training in 2018. During her time at CSU, she worked with CSU Buccaneers Football, Womens Soccer, Track and Field, as well as multiple neighboring high schools and family medicine practices. She was also blessed to have a valuable internship with Clemson University Athletics while at CSU.

Following graduation, Katie Anne moved to Richmond, Virginia where she began her professional career working with Physical Therapy Solutions as an Athletic Trainer, and while there, she had experience working with the dancers in the Richmond Ballet Company. As part of her contract, she was also contracted to a private K-12 school, The Steward School, and provided coverage for 20 + middle and high school teams. In 2021, Katie Anne made the decision to move back closer to home to Greenville, SC, where she worked for an Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon with Prisma Health for 3.5 years.

This July, Katie Anne moved to Holly Springs, NC with her long-time boyfriend and their dog Sye. They enjoy trying new restaurants and ice cream shops, spending sunny days on their boat bass fishing, and taking road trips to see their families.

Karissa was born and raised in the beautiful island of Bermuda. In 2005 she came to North Carolina to attend The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. After graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, she began to consider returning to school to learn more about anatomy, kinesiology and injury prevention. She enjoyed a couple of years of performing and teaching in both North Carolina and Bermuda before deciding to attend The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program.
Upon graduating in 2013, she joined Randolph Health Hospital as an Athletic Trainer for Southwestern Randolph High School and a Physical Therapist Aide for their Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinics. After two years, Karissa decided to take on a clinical role in Randolph Health’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine clinic so that she can have work hours that would allow her to have a family.
She spent 4 great years in the orthopedic clinic before moving with her husband and daughter to the Raleigh area after her husband accepted a position with WRAL News as a Sports Anchor. She is so excited to be joining the CFPSM team!  She works primarily with Dr. Harris in our Raleigh office.

Daisy joined Carolina Family Practice and Sports Medicine in August 2011. She currently is the Clinic Administrator in the Raleigh office.

Daisy is a native of Asheboro, North Carolina. Daisy completed her undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a concentration in Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 2001. She received her master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) in December of 2003. Daisy served as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer while at UNCG, where she worked directly with the baseball, men’s and women’s cross country and track, men’s soccer, and women’s basketball teams. She also was an Athletic Trainer with the Cape Cod Baseball League for two years. Daisy’s master’s project was titled Prehabiliation in the Throwing Athlete.

In 2004, Daisy joined the staff at Tulane University as an Assistant Athletic Trainer working with the women’s basketball, women’s golf, and baseball teams. In 2006, she rejoined the staff at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro as an Assistant Athletic Trainer, working with baseball and men’s and women’s cross country. In the spring of 2009, Daisy was promoted to Associate Head Athletic Trainer and continued to work with the baseball team at UNCG.

In the summer of 2009 and 2011 Daisy served as the Athletic Trainer for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. She traveled internationally with the team to Japan and Canada.

Daisy is currently a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association (NCATA), and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA).

Daisy currently resides in Raleigh with her husband James, son Daniel, and beagle Jazz.

Alyssa Radel joined the CFPSM team in June of 2019. She primarily works with Dr. Hennion in the Holly Springs office.

She was born in Milford, Connecticut but moved to Pinehurst, NC in 2003. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2016, where she double majored in Exercise & Sports Science and Dramatic Art. She then went on to receive her Masters of Science in Athletic Training from the University of South Florida, in Tampa Florida in 2019. While at USF, Alyssa had the opportunity to work with athletes at many levels ranging from high school, to college and even professional. Her favorite rotations were men’s soccer at Saint Leo University and men’s basketball at USF.

She currently lives in Sanford with her boyfriend, Will and their kitty cat, Matti. In her free time she enjoys trips to the beach, cheering on her Tar Heels, binge watching Netflix, and traveling anywhere and everywhere.

Kristen, a native of Fredericksburg, VA, first moved to North Carolina to attend Catawba College in Salisbury, NC to complete a Bachelor of Science, double majoring in Athletic Training and Physical Education and a minor in Education.

After her undergraduate studies, she attended Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia receiving a Masters Degree of Science in Education in Athletic Training. Her area of interest and research for her Master’s Thesis was titled “The effects of isolated eccentric hamstring fatigue with a box drop landing in female recreational athletes” in which she later presented at the NATA National Convention in Philadelphia 2010.

Kristen worked at Norfolk State University as Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer providing coverage with football, volleyball and women’s basketball. Kristen later joined the CFPSM family in 2009 and has worked with different providers in our Raleigh and Cary offices, as well as our Sports Concussion Clinic through the years. Her professional interests include jump landing, ACL prevention, concussion management and optimization of our Electronic Medical Record, EPIC.

Kristen currently resides in Cary with her husband Drew and son Ty. Kristen enjoys watching sports (Go Hokies!), running, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Nate grew up in Freeport, Maine. A sports injury in high school prompted his interest in a medical career. Athletic Training offered a perfect blend of medicine and sports. Nate completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition with a concentration in Athletic Training at the University of Vermont in 2001. After working for two years at a Burlington, Vermont Orthopedic practice, Nate moved to St. Louis in 2003. There he worked at Excel Sports Physical Therapy, working with PT’s in the clinic and at Pattonville High School as an Athletic Trainer.

In 2011, Nate moved to Durham, North Carolina. He worked at EmergeOrtho from 2011-2022, serving as Athletic Trainer at Voyager Academy and Heritage High School. From 2022-2023 Nate worked at PT Solutions in Asheville, North Carolina at MAHEC Sports Medicine and Carolina Day School. Nate returned to Raleigh in 2023, where he lives with his wife and young son. Nate enjoys being outdoors, most often mountain biking and running.

Nate joined CFPSM in July of 2025. He currently works on the concussion hotline.

Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Yu-Jin graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2009 from Ewha University. She received her master’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina At Greensboro (UNCG) in May 2012.

After graduation, Yu-Jin began working at Brevard college, a small Division 2 university, as an Assistant athletic trainer covering a wide range of sports teams, Men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse, softball, volleyball, tennis and cross country. 

In 2016, Yu-Jin join the staff at Longwood University as an Assistant Athletic Trainer working with baseball and women’s soccer teams. In the summer of 2021 Yu-Jin served as the Athletic Trainer for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team.

She is a board certified athletic trainer by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification. She is also licensed in the state of North Carolina by the NC Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners.  

Amy Smith joined the CFPSM team in February of 2018. She is a North Carolina native that graduated from Campbell University in 2013 with a BS in Athletic Training. She then went on to earn her Masters Degree in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. While in Missouri, she gained experience in a variety of settings including a sports medicine physical therapy clinic, outreach to middle and high school athletic events as well as volunteering for Special Olympics events.

After returning to NC, Amy worked in Fayetteville, NC at an outpatient physical therapy clinic where she helped kick start a sports medicine program in Cumberland County. She provided physical therapy interventions to patients as well as outreach coverage to a local private school for middle school and high school athletic events. Amy was the Head Athletic Trainer and was in charge of supervising several outreach athletic trainers and helped organize the concussion program to include baseline testing, clinical testing and treatment. Amy has a passion for working with athletes that have concussions and making sure they receive proper recognition and care. She is a member of Dr. Blount’s team in Cary.

Emma joined Carolina Family Practice and Sports Medicine in August of 2025. She is originally from Glen Allen, VA. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech. She then went on to earn her Master’s of Science in Athletic Training from James Madison University, where she completed extensive clinical rotations with Softball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, and the University’s Recreation Center.

After graduating, she went on to work at North Carolina Wesleyan University. At NCWU she worked as the Athletic Trainer for: Football, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Lacrosse and Cheer and Dance.  She moved to Raleigh in July 2025 and has really enjoyed it.

When not at work, Emma enjoys hanging out with friends and family, trying new restaurants, going to the gym, and learning how to golf.

Dominique Starr joined CFMSP September 2024.  Dominique earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training( 2012)and Master of Education(2014) from Wright State University in Dayton Ohio .  During her time at WSU Dominique assisted with coverage for Men’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive, Baseball, and Club Football.  After graduation , she began her career at Premier Health in Dayton, Ohio. 

During her tenure at Premier Health, she provided coverage to local high schools, community, and hospital events. Dominique also served as a mentor and clinical preceptor for Wright State University’s Athletic Training Program. Outside of hospital duties,  Dominique also served as a board member for the Greater Dayton Athletic Trainers’ Association and the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association. 

When not working, Dominique enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, and traveling. 

Lorianne joined CFPSM in July of 2022. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from Campbell University in 2016. During her undergraduate studies she worked with local high schools as well as the Fighting Camels women’s soccer and baseball teams.

Following graduation, Lorianne went on to be an intern athletic trainer at North Carolina Central University providing coverage for the women’s volleyball and softball teams all while working towards her Master’s Degree in Sport Management from California University of Pennsylvania. Most recently, Lorianne worked at the University of Mount Olive as an associate athletic trainer with the women’s volleyball, men’s basketball, men’s lacrosse and cross country/track and field teams.Through Mount Olive, she was given the opportunity to work the D2 Baseball World Series at the USA National Training Complex in Cary for three years.

Lorianne is originally from Wilson, NC. She currently lives in Clayton with her dog Samson and loves spending time with friends and family.

Lauren joined CFPSM in May of 2023. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from East Carolina University (ECU) in May 2021. She then worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at ECU Campus Recreation and Wellness (CRW) while obtaining her Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Management in May 2023. While working at ECU, Lauren had the privilege of serving as an athletic trainer for ECU’s Club Sport program where she provided athletic training coverage to the Club Rugby, Ice Hockey, Equestrian, Lacrosse, and Cheerleading teams. During her time at ECU, Lauren also worked as an Athletic Trainer at ECU Student Health Services where she worked alongside the ECU Team Physician to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries in student athletes.  

Lauren is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association (NCATA), and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA). She is a national board-certified athletic trainer by the NATA Board of Certification (NATABOC) and is licensed to practice athletic training in the state of North Carolina by the NC Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners (NCBATE). She is also an ACE-Certified Health Coach.  

Lauren is originally from Wilmington, NC and enjoys spending her spare time at the beach and boating with family and friends. Lauren can also be found in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium every Saturday in the fall cheering on the pirates!  

Katy joined CFPSM in February of 2017. She was born in France and raised in Cameroon, Africa. After graduating from Rain Forest International School she moved to NC to continue her education at Wingate University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. During her time there she worked with the men’s soccer, football, swimming, track and field and the inaugural women’s lacrosse teams.

Next, she spent a year as an athletic training resident with the Galland Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Fellowship. During that year, she was the head athletic trainer for Northern Vance High School, worked in the orthopaedic clinic at OSNC, assisted the CASL soccer club athletic trainer and covered a variety of sporting events. She also completed rotations in occupational therapy, physical therapy, aquatic therapy, chiropractic care and orthopaedic surgery observation as a part of the fellowship.

She briefly worked for Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Wingate before taking a position with Carolinas HealthCare System in Charlotte. The highlight of her time with CHS was working two Carolina Panthers football games. Katy is extremely happy to now be a member of the CFPSM team. She works primarily with Dr. Sandeep Gavankar in our Cary office.

Katy is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association (NCATA) and Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA).

Katy lives in Raleigh and enjoys playing soccer and sand volleyball in her free time. Family, friends and food rank high on her list of favorites. She is also active in her church, attending small group and helping in the nursery each week. Trips to Charlotte are frequent to visit her parents and their dog, Jabulani.

McKelle has a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Mars Hill College in 2002 and completed her Master’s of Science degree in Biomechanics from Barry University in Miami, Florida in 2005.

She has participated in various research projects. She joined Carolina Family Practice in Fall 2013, coming from Campbell University where she worked for 7 years. She was the primary athletic trainer with the women’s soccer and swimming teams. McKelle has also experience with the baseball, wrestling, cross country, golf and track and field teams at Campbell. While at Barry, she was a coxswain on the women’s rowing team that made an appearance at NCAA nationals in 2004.

Originally from St. Louis, McKelle is an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. McKelle currently works primarily with Dr. Alicia Chitanand.

Lilly is a Michigan native who joined the CFPSM team in July of 2019. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2017 where she earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Athletic Training and Kinesiology. She then continued her education at the University of North Carolina where she earned a Master’s of Arts in Exercise and Sports Science with a specialization in Athletic Training. During her time at UNC, she worked with the Tar Heel baseball and wrestling teams and greatly values those experiences.

Lilly joins CFPSM with experience in a variety of clinical settings including collegiate and high school athletics and physical therapy clinics. In her free time she enjoys hiking the many trails North Carolina State Parks have to offer, exploring the variety of restaurants and coffee shops in Raleigh and Durham, and relaxing with friends and family.

Gabriella joined Carolina Family Practice and Sports Medicine in June of 2025.

Gabriella grew up in Wilson, NC and is a dual citizen of the United States and Switzerland. She graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2021 with degrees in Exercise and Sports Science and Neuroscience. During her time at UNC, Gabriella worked as an undergraduate athletic training assistant from 2019-2021 for the UNC Football team.

After her four years as a Tar Heel, Gabriella went on to become a Wolverine where she graduated with her master’s in athletic training in 2023. During her time at the University of Michigan, Gabriella worked with Men’s Ice Hockey, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Golf, and Women’s Gymnastics. Gabriella also completed a semester long immersive rotation with the UVA Football team and Michigan State Football team while in graduate school. During her time in grad school, Gabriella was an NATA scholarship recipient, voted “Best Gatorade Maker”, and a very proud part-time employee at the beloved M Den student store.

In 2023, Gabriella became Michigan’s track and field athletic training fellow and served as a teaching preceptor to many students. Gabriella’s most fond memory during her time as a fellow was being able to host BIG 10 Outdoor Championships at Michigan!

Outside of work, Gabriella enjoys lifting weights, running, painting, reading, going to farmers’ markets, and going for walks. Gabriella’s primary sport of choice is snowboarding and trains for her ski season alongside her twin sister who resides in Vail, Colorado where she too works as an athletic trainer.

Currently, Gabriella lives in Raleigh with her two cats, Chadwick and Covy, and her significant other Marcelo. She is very happy.

Sarah joined CFPSM in June of 2024. She is originally from Albany, GA. She earned her Bachelor of Exercise Science from Auburn University in 2020. Following undergrad she was accepted to the Masters of Athletic Training Program at the University of Georgia. During her Master’s program she worked with the UGA football, track and field, and women’s gymnastics teams as well as a local high school. While at UGA Sarah was also able to become a Nationally Certified EMT.

Following graduation she accepted an Athletic Training Fellow position at Duke University. She worked primarily with the women’s rowing team and helping out with other Olympic sports as needed.

Sarah is a national board-certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) as well as a North Carolina licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT).

Outside of work Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, Grant and their two fur babies Mylo (cat) and Newton (goldendoodle).

Casey joined CFPSM in May 2025. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences with a Minor in Psychology from Rider University in 2020. During her undergraduate years she was a member of the Swimming and Diving program. Following undergrad, Casey attended the University of Lynchburg where she earned her Masters of Science Degree in Athletic Training in 2022. While in grad school she worked with the University of Lynchburg Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, and Equestrian teams as well as  local high schools. Casey completed  her education with an internship with Virginia Tech Football.

Following graduation, Casey moved to Jacksonville, Florida where she was an Athletic Trainer at Jacksonville University, primarily working with Volleyball and Beach Volleyball. While at Jacksonville, Casey also acted as the CPR and Cardiac Care Coordinator.

Casey is originally from Forest, VA and now resides in Raleigh. Outside of work she enjoys Virginia Tech sports, NFL football, Formula 1 racing, and spending time with her family at Smith Mountain Lake.

North Carolina native Dillon Zarrelli graduated from East Carolina University in 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. After graduation, he accepted a position as Assistant Athletic Trainer with Shaw University in Raleigh, NC. During his two and a half years at Shaw, he helped to cover all thirteen of the university’s varsity sports, but worked primarily with their football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, volleyball, and softball teams. He began his current position as Athletic Trainer with Carolina Family Practice and Sports Medicine in January 2022, where he looks forward to learning more about how Athletic Trainers can assist in the medical practice environment. In his free time, he enjoys playing ice hockey, wood working, and restoring his 1972 VW Beetle. He currently resides in Raleigh with his wife, Lauren, and their cats.