Our Team

Dr. Helen Robertson  

PT, DPT, OCS, CFL1, CSCS                           

Helen opened River City Performance Therapy in 2021. After working in a variety of outpatient orthopedic clinics, she was inspired to start a clinic that would allow for individualized patient care that was flexible to each of her patients’ symptoms, situations, and lifestyles. She believes treatment improves when she can take the time to listen to her patients’ stories and conduct in-depth assessments - both of which allow her to focus on functional interventions that maximize her patients’ potentials. 

About Helen

When she’s not treating patients, you can find her training and coaching CrossFit; exploring local trails; cheering on the Tarheels; and trying to convince her 3 year old nephew to start weight lifting. She’s an optimist, a maximizer, an IPA enthusiast and a chronically curious researcher.

Education

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - BS - Psychology, Exercise and Sport Science

  • University of the Pacific - Doctorate of Physical Therapy 

  • Virginia Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Institute - Orthopedic Residency

  • Dry Needling Certified (American Academy of Manipulative Therapy)

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association) 

  • CrossFit Level 1

 

Dr. Matt Cooper 

PT, DPT, CSCS                           

Dr. Matt Cooper is a Physical Therapist as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He received both his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Since then, he has acquired certifications in dry needling and spinal manipulation. He enjoys treating a variety of orthopedic conditions and believes in a holistic, evidence based, and individualized approach to best meet his patient's needs.

About Matt

In his free time, you can find Matt attending CrossFit classes, playing ice hockey, running the occasional marathon, and hanging out with his fiance and two kittens.

Education

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - BS - Exercise Science

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - Doctorate of Physical Therapy 

  • Dry Needling Certified (American Academy of Manipulative Therapy)

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association)