Meet the Team
James Werling PT, DPT, MTC, CFC, IDN Cert.
Owner/Physical Therapist
James developed a passion for helping people improve their mobility, decrease pain and help teach a healthy lifestyle through his experiences and injuries while participating in sports such as swimming, volleyball, running, lifting weights and ultimate frisbee. His professional career began at Arizona State University, where he graduated with a Bachelors in Kinesiology, earning high honors. While attending ASU, he was a Student Athletic Trainer working with the university football, basketball and wrestling teams, earning him a full scholarship his final two years of school.
After attending ASU James continued his education at the University of St. Augustine (USA), earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and graduating cum laude. Two years after graduating from USA he attained his Manual Therapy Certification (MTC), a nationally accredited certification, with emphasis in cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and extremity mobilization to treat orthopedic dysfunctions from acute to chronic. He has also attained his Craniofascial Certification (CFC) to offer advanced care in the treatment of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), cervicogenic headaches, mid and lower cervical spine disorders, as well as pre and post operative management of the TMJ. James has been treating TMJ patients for over 5 years. James is also certified in dry needling (IDN cert) which you can read about in-depth on our services page. James has continued training in spinal manipulation of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
James was an adjunct professor for the University of St. Augustine in Austin for over 6 years and was a leading instructor in manual therapy courses specializing in the extremities. He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. In 2021 he received the "Force of Good Award", a yearly award honoring a local Physical Therapist who displays commitment to community service, enhances student access to the field of healthcare and embraces innovation to improve our society's wellness and lives.
Today James prides himself in living a healthy and active lifestyle in Raleigh with his wife, Leslie, and their son, Kendrick. He strives for continued self-growth both personally and professionally and works to encourage everyone around him to advance toward a happier, healthier lifestyle through his daily practice and as the owner of Pro Motion Physical Therapy.
