Staff

CHRIS GARAVITO

MSPT, TPIMP, Owner

Chris is the founder of Performance and Rehabilitation Physical Therapy (PAR PT). He earned his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Misericordia University in 2009. He has worked as a physical therapist locally for the last 13 years in settings that have included inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing and home health.

However, being an avid golfer himself, Chris' passion has always been working with those patients whose ultimate goal was to return to pain-free golfing. As you can imagine, residing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Golf Capital of the World, Chris has worked with dozens of these patients over the last 10-15 years, whether they have undergone a joint replacement, rotator cuff repair, overuse injuries or have been dealing with chronic pain while golfing for years. He began to get frustrated with time, space, and equipment constraints placed upon him and this specific patient population by insurance companies and facilities.

Therefore in 2017, Chris took a leap of faith by founding PAR PT and married his two passions: improving people's functional movement and the game of golf. He expanded his skill set to excel in these areas by becoming a certified Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional and is also certified in Functional Movement Systems.

Chris continues to love working with traditional physical therapy patients as well and getting people back to their everyday activities. He has a passion to educate the general public on conservative treatment methods prior to alternative interventions including harmful medications, expensive testing and possible unnecessary surgeries. He is a strong advocate of physical therapy as the direct entry point for musculoskeletal disorders. Did you know that you can be evaluated by a PT without a doctor's referral?

Chris is a lifelong learner and enjoys furthering his treatment skillset. He has incorporated dry needling, deep tissue laser therapy, total motion release, as well as advanced osteopathic manual techniques of the cervical and lumbar spine to provide optimal care for his patients.

In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with his family including his wife, Casey, as well as his two sons, Chase & Cruz. (You may even see them in the clinic from time to time). Chris and Casey are expecting their third son in late 2022. Chris is a sports fanatic and enjoys cheering on the New York Mets and the San Francisco 49ers. When there is free time, he of course enjoys hitting the links!

CASEY GARAVITO

DPT, Owner

Casey is originally from the foothills of the beautiful Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine from Westfield State College in 2009. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from American International College in 2012.

She has worked locally as a physical therapist for the last 10 years with the majority of her career in an outpatient setting treating a wide array of diagnoses including sports-related injuries, pediatric pathologies, orthopedic, post-surgical and neurological patients, vestibular dysfunction and balance and fall risk in patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics. Casey also has experience in settings including acute care, skilled nursing and aquatic rehab.

In 2017, Casey and her husband Chris took a leap of faith by founding their private outpatient practice, Performance & Rehabilitation (PAR) Physical Therapy. In 2020, Casey took a full-time position as a Professor and the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Horry Georgetown Technical College. Casey teaches Functional Anatomy, Intro to Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Modalities, Therapeutic Exercise, Orthopedic Management, Clinical Pathology, and Manual Therapy Techniques. Although Casey is teaching full-time, she is still available as a treating clinician at PAR PT on a patient-request basis.

Casey has a passion to educate the general public on "Flipping the Pyramid" or in other words; on using conservative treatment such as skilled and manual physical therapy prior to alternative interventions including harmful medications, expensive testing and possible unnecessary surgeries. She is also a strong advocate of physical therapy as the direct entry point for musculoskeletal disorders.

In her free time, Casey enjoys spending time with her family including her husband, Chris, and their two sons Chase & Cruz. Casey & Chris are expecting their third son in late 2022. Casey enjoys cheering on her beloved New York Yankees, traveling, exercising, reading, and walking the beach with the family’s Labrador Retriever, Oakley.

BRANDON BENSING

DPT

Brandon is originally from Cleveland, OH and went to Slippery Rock University (SRU), PA to receive his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2016 and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from SRU in 2019.

In 2019, Brandon made the move to Myrtle Beach, SC following his clinical rotations in outpatient clinics in Wilmington, NC while he was finishing his graduate program at SRU. He knew he wanted to live by the beach and enjoy the beautiful weather the Carolinas had to offer. Brandon worked for two years in an outpatient setting before joining the PAR PT team in January of 2022.

Brandon’s work over the past three years has consisted of strength and conditioning, functional performance, and sport specific training to enable athletes and recreational weekend warriors to live pain-free and to enjoy the activities and sports they love. Brandon has spent the majority of his career working in an outpatient clinical setting treating a vast variety of musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and sport-related injuries to enhance full-body engagement, mobility, and control to return his patients to their prior level of function.

Brandon also holds several certifications in conjunction with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. In 2019, he received his NCSA Strength and Conditioning Certification and USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification to help expand his knowledge to treat higher level athletes, provide appropriate programming and treatment to help ensure safe recreational and competitive training.

Since becoming a PT, Brandon has expanded his clinical knowledge by receiving further education on Muscle Energy Techniques of the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, and Muscles of the Hip in May 2018, Trigger Point Dry-Needling in Spring 2020, Management of Upper Cervical and TMJ Dysfunction and Osteopathic Manual Therapy Techniques of the Lumbosacral Region in Fall 2021. Brandon continues to learn and grow in order to provide the most current and effective treatments to his patients at PAR PT.

Brandon not only enjoys helping patients recover from nagging chronic injuries, but is also an avid golfer, cyclist, and weightlifter that enjoys being outside during the weekends. Brandon is a loyal Cleveland sports teams fan and is always cheering for the Browns, Guardians, and Cavaliers.

Brandon is eager to continue to grow as a clinician and provide excellent patient care to the Myrtle Beach area while continuing to enhance the physical therapy profession.

JESSICA AGUIRRE

PTA

Jessica Aguirre is a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at PAR Physical Therapy. She earned an Associate in Applied Science degree with an emphasis in Physical Therapist Assistant from Horry Georgetown Technical College in 2019. She then earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Management from the University of Phoenix in 2021 and is currently working towards her DTP at the University of Bowling Green.

Jessica’s passion for sports rehabilitation and athletics began during her martial arts career. She is a two-time World Taekwondo Champion, as well as a five-time National Gold medalist in Taekwondo in the Amateur Athletic Union. Jessica also had the honor of being inducted into the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

Prior to pursuing her career in physical therapy, she traveled around the world teaching martial arts on military installations. Jessica furthered her passion for social outreach by volunteering and working with some of her favorite charities and organizations overseas.

Jessica is married to a retired United States Air Force Airman and together they have four daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family or simply reading a book.

LIAM OH

PTA

Liam was born in the Republic of Korea, was raised in Seoul, and made the move to America when he was ten years old. He has lived in Myrtle Beach, SC since 2006.

Liam first found a passion for the field of physical therapy when going through his own rehabilitation process. Liam suffered a shoulder injury from a motor vehicle accident in 2019. He was able to witness firsthand being in a PT clinic, how the therapists interacted, and how they created relationships with their patients. He decided then that he wanted to pursue a career in the field in order to help people get back to a pain free and functional quality of life. Liam graduated from Horry Georgetown Technical College as a Physical Therapist Assistant in December of 2001.

Outside of the PT field, Liam taught Tae Kwon Do and has experience working as a sushi chef. He enjoys weightlifting, playing video games, spending time with his family and friends, playing golf, and playing tennis. He is also a huge professional sports fan and enjoys watching games with friends and family.

Liam is excited to begin treating and helping the wonderful patients of the PAR PT family!

GIANNA ROSSMAN

PTA

Gianna is originally from Howell, NJ. She spent her summers and Thanksgiving holidays visiting family in Murrells Inlet, SC. Once she graduated high school in 2017 she moved to Murrells Inlet with her mom. She attended Coastal Carolina University where she received a Bachelors in Exercise and Sport Science in 2021.

During her time at CCU she explored many career paths but was inspired during her internship as a physical therapy technician. It amazed her the impact physical therapy could have on people's lives. PT can help ease pain, return patients to prior level of function, and help them achieve many goals.

The following year, Gianna enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Horry Georgetown Technical College. She graduated in December of 2023 and received an award for being a Class Officer of the PTA Club.

Gianna's goals include helping the Myrtle Beach community feel better so they can enjoy the many things the area has to offer. She hopes to grow as a PTA and continue to learn new things every day.

During her free time, Gianna enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her two dogs Comet and Macie. She loves being outside whether it's relaxing by the pool or going for a nice walk. Gianna looks forward to being a part of the PAR PT team as of January 2024 and "couldn't think of a better place to begin her career as a PTA."

HOLLY KEMBLE

Administrative Assistant

Holly has been with PAR Physical Therapy for two years and has over twelve years of experience as an Executive Assistant. She is the first friendly face to greet you as you enter our office and will assist you with all your scheduling, insurance, and billing needs.

Originally from New York, Holly has called Myrtle Beach home for the past 19 years. With all her children grown, she enjoys her free time at the beach, surfing, camping, and traveling with her husband, cooking, and projects around the house.

LAURA BRADY

Administrative Assistant

Laura is from Chattanooga, Tennessee, known as the Scenic City. She moved to Myrtle Beach in 2021. Laura has over twenty years of management and customer service experience in the insurance, banking and golf industries. She has a passion to help and serve others.

Laura is an avid golf, Tennessee VOLS and Flyers fan. Her favorite pastime is watching her teenage daughter play golf. When not on the golf course she loves the beach, all things Disney and walking with her two golden retrievers, Provi and Hayesy.