Dr. Caroline Harris
Dr. Caroline Harris is a physical therapist with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy obtained from Elon University. In 2018, Caroline obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning from UNC Charlotte. Caroline has special interests in sports rehabilitation and orthopedic rehabilitation. Caroline is an Eden native who loves serving her hometown community. When not working, Caroline enjoys remaining active through various fitness activities with her family and friends.
Mattie Purgason
Office Manager
Mattie is a born and raised North Carolina girl. She graduated from Rockingham Community College in spring of 2023 with an associates degree in applied science with focus in business administration. She is a Jesus loving, family oriented, and social gal. When she is not working she enjoys playing with her blonde Labrador Retriever, Hallie Rae, and loves to go shopping.
Dr. Debbie Dabbs
PT, DPT, M. Ed
Debbie obtained a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science as well as a Master of Education degree from the University of Georgia. After teaching Health and Physical Education for 7 years, she then received her Master of Physical Therapy degree from Winston-Salem State University followed by her transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. She has worked in a variety of settings in physical therapy including acute care, outpatient, nursing home, and spent many years providing home health services in Rockingham County. Along with her physical therapy career, she frequently teaches tumbling and sport-specific skills to children of all ages as well as provides personal training. As a former collegiate gymnast and cheerleader at the University of Georgia, her passion is skill development and functional physical therapy. Other than her strong passion for work, Debbie enjoys traveling with her husband, Dr. John Dabbs, and celebrating all seasons of life with her twin boys, Will and Tyler, daughter-in-law Peyton with Baby Dabbs on the way, and soon-to-be daughter-in-law Sophie. Her twin boys are graduates of NC State University, where they played 4 years of college football. Tyler currently works for Arthrex selling orthopedic medical devices, and Will is in his third year of medical school at UNC Chapel Hill and is getting married in June 2025.
Emma Phipps
Physical Therapist Assistant
Emma Phipps is a Physical Therapist Assistant that pursued all studies at Surry Community College. She fell in love with this compassion focused career after receiving Physical Therapy in high school after a bad car accident that left her unable to compete in sports. Her passions currently involve pediatrics, myofascial release, and post surgical rehab. When not at Protherapy, you can find her riding horses, hiking with her dogs, and supporting her husband Zach’s golf endeavors. She loves to serve, and her goal is to bring smiles to all!
Logan Swain
Former Office Manager, currently in PT school
Logan is a Rockingham County native from Madison. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May of 2022 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a Fitness Professional concentration along with a minor in Coaching Education. Logan plans to attend physical therapy school in 2024. Outside of work, Logan is assistant cheerleading coach at McMichael High School and enjoys cooking, baking, and traveling.
Cooper Smith
PT Tech
Cooper Smith was born in Eden, NC and raised in Horsepasture, VA. A 2021 graduate of Magna Vista High School, he completed the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Patrick Henry Community College in 2023, and became a certified Stretch Therapist in November of 2025. In his free time, Cooper enjoys hitting the gym, spending time in church, and hiking the trails.
Dr. Alex Johnson
Dr. Alex Johnson is a physical therapist with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Methodist University. In 2022, Alex earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Pre-Professional Studies from Appalachian State University.
Alex is passionate about helping patients reach their goals and return to the activities they enjoy. He values building strong relationships with his patients and providing individualized care tailored to each person’s unique needs.
Outside of the clinic, Alex enjoys fishing, golfing, snowboarding, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Caroline Crockett
PT, DPT
Caroline is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is passionate about helping patients feel confident in their bodies and return to the activities that matter most to them. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Liberty University in 2022 before earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Methodist University. Caroline takes a patient-centered, individualized approach to care, and values building trusting relationships with her patients. Outside of the clinic, Caroline enjoys traveling, staying active, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends.