Frye Regional Piedmont Therapy
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Lenoir, NC 28645
Hours
Monday – Friday | 7 am – 5 pm
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Frye Regional Piedmont Therapy offers services for a wide variety of conditions that benefit from physical, occupational and speech therapy. The team specializes in orthopedic or sports injury-related problems, neurologic and vestibular conditions, speech and swallowing conditions, lymphedema and Parkinson’s disease focused therapy.
We are dedicated to providing quality care for the serious athlete, the weekend warrior and patients of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics. We strive to maintain an open communication chain with patients, parents, physicians, coaches and insurance representatives so that all can work together to help you recover. We are dedicated to patient satisfaction and positive outcomes from injury or pain.
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Frye Regional Piedmont Therapy
1041 Morganton Blvd. SW
Suite 500
Lenoir, NC 28645
Phone: 828.728.8317
Fax: 828.728.5996
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Insurance Coverage
A referral from a physician is required. We accept most insurance and provide information to the patient regarding benefits of therapy before therapy continues.
Scope of Services:
- Alleviate pain and swelling with use of different types of therapies
- Analyze work tasks and evaluate functional capacity
- Apply skilled manual therapy
- Deliver patient education
- Dry needling to help alleviate muscle pain
- Evaluate condition and determine appropriate individualized treatment plans
- Increase flexibility and coordination
- Retrain muscle balance and function
Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Dry Needling
Treatment provided for a variety of orthopedic diagnoses including ankle, knee, shoulder, back and neck injuries. Trigger point dry needling reduces inflammation in painful knotted muscles and releases tension allowing for improved mobility and pain reduction.
Sports Medicine
Our nationally certified Athletic Trainers provide free on-site care to athletes at local high schools including Hickory High, South Caldwell and Fred T Foard. They provide instruction on prevention of injury, quick response to athletic injuries and follow up with physicians and therapists to allow the athlete to return to the playing field as quickly and safely as possible.
Spine Rehabilitation
Over 80% of the general population will suffer from some type of back pain or injury at some point in their lives. The key to maintaining good back health or recovering from an injury is good strength of your core muscles that support the neck and back. Our program is individualized and focuses on relief of acute pain, reducing stiffness for optimal mobility, muscular conditioning and re-education to prevent reinjury or chronic pain. Throughout the therapy sessions, we emphasize the patient’s role in his or her recovery and lifestyle changes to maintain a healthy spine.
Osteoporosis Therapy
Patients with osteoporosis may have weak and brittle bones. Our therapists help patients with strengthening exercises and core stabilization. They also provide tips that may prevent patient falls.
Balance and Falls Therapy
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries in the U.S. Many falls can be prevented. Therapists help patients with conditions from stroke and other neurological problems to general weakness to regain their balance and reduce falls.
Industrial Rehabilitation
Our industrial rehabilitation program helps injured workers recover from injuries received on the job. Our trained ergonomic therapist helps to analyze what job task might have contributed to the injury and looks for ways to adapt the job task to prevent further injury. We provide on-site job analysis and teaching at local industry and work conditioning rehabilitation to prepare workers to return to their jobs after injury.
Meet the Team
Kyle Clontz, DPT, PT
Kyle Clontz has served as Manager of Frye Regional’s Piedmont Therapy since 1994, overseeing orthopedic and sports physical therapy, staff development and recruitment. A highly skilled healthcare professional, he specializes in assessing and treating movement and functional limitations. He helps individuals improve their mobility, manage pain and prevent disability through techniques such as joint mobilization, exercise therapy and endurance training. Kyle also developed a wellness program to support firefighters and law enforcement and serves with the Sawmills Fire Department, where he has held positions ranging from firefighter to chief.
He earned his doctorate in physical therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah, and a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is an active member of the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainers Association, North Carolina State Firefighter’s Association and North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services.
Brad Bascom, DPT, PT
Brad Bascom has provided physical therapy services since 2011, with expertise in outpatient orthopedics, neuro rehabilitation, inpatient and acute care, ICU, skilled nursing and aquatic therapy. He joined Frye Regional Medical Center in 2013 and currently practices at Piedmont Therapy, where he focuses on vestibular and balance rehabilitation. He developed a targeted balance program aimed at reducing fall risk and has prior experience caring for critically ill and post-surgical patients in acute care.
He earned his doctorate in physical therapy from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2022, he received advanced certification in vestibular rehabilitation. Brad is committed to patient-centered care and brings extensive experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and electronic documentation systems.
Gay Morton, PTA
Gay Morton is an experienced physical therapy assistant, beginning her career in 1996 and supporting outpatient, inpatient and home health settings. She specializes in post-surgical rehabilitation, geriatric care and orthopedic therapy. Since joining Frye Regional Piedmont Therapy in 2020, she has worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver personalized treatment plans, enhance functional mobility and reduce fall risk among elderly patients.
She is highly skilled in gait training, neuromuscular re-education and adaptive equipment training, with a strong focus on patient education and safety. Gay consistently demonstrates compassionate care, fosters patient trust and ensures adherences to HIPAA and clinical documentation standards.
Gay earned her associate degree in physical therapy from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Hudson, North Carolina.
Ryan Touron, MS, OTR/L, CLT-ALM
Ryan Touron is a compassionate and experienced occupational therapist, practicing across outpatient rehabilitation, inpatient care, acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities since 2013. A certified lymphedema therapist and LSVT BIG-certified clinician, Ryan specializes in restoring independence and improving quality of life for individuals with orthopedic, neurological, oncological and lymphatic conditions. His therapeutic approach emphasizes evidence-based personalized care, patient education and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and effective outcomes.
Ryan holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy and a bachelor’s degree in health studies, both from Utica College of Syracuse University in New York.
Tyler Oliver, PTA
Tyler Oliver is a dedicated physical therapy assistant with a solid academic foundation and clinical experience across outpatient, inpatient and acute care settings. Certified in LSVT BIG therapy, he supports patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Since joining Frye Regional Piedmont Therapy in 2023, Tyler has contributed to patients improving mobility and function. His background includes diverse clinical rotations and internships in geriatrics, pediatrics and cardiac rehabilitation, enhancing his adaptability and clinical insight.
Tyler earned an associate degree in physical therapy from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Hudson, North Carolina. He also has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina.
MacKenzie Triplett, PTA
MacKenzie Triplett joined Frye Regional Piedmont Therapy in 2024 as a physical therapy assistant, supporting patients in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. She also assists with acute care patients at Frye Regional Medical Center and participates in community outreach initiatives. Her clinical training includes home health and outpatient rotations at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital and Frye Regional Piedmont Therapy.
She holds an associate degree in physical therapy from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Hudson, North Carolina. She also has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Montreat College in North Carolina, where she graduated summa cum laude and played on the women’s soccer team.
Gao Yiengyouav, MS, CCC-SLP
Gao Yiengyouav is a licensed speech-language pathologist with extensive experience in pediatric and adult populations across medical and educational settings. With certification in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), Gao supports patients with Parkinson’s disease in improving their functional abilities and quality of life. She has provided care in acute, outpatient and school-based environments, offering skilled assessment and intervention for speech, language, cognition, dysphagia and AAC needs. In her role, Gao conducts clinical and instrumental swallowing evaluations, collaborates across specialties and develops individualized treatment plans that support optimal patient outcomes. She is certified by ASHA, licensed in North Carolina and holds additional credentials in VitalStim, FEEs, and the SPEAK OUT! therapy programs. Her approach blends clinical expertise with compassionate care tailored to each patient’s individual goals and needs.
Gao earned both her master’s degree in speech-language pathology and her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from Appalachian State University, graduating with honors.