Sports injuries, joint pain, spinal disorders, work injuries, and more
Treatable Conditions (Including But Not Limited To):
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation
- Joint Replacement
- Sports Injuries
- Arthritis
- Back and Neck Pain
- Knee Pain
- Ankle and Foot Pain
- Frozen Shoulder
- Muscle Weakness
Generally, any musculoskeletal-related pain issue affecting your everyday function can be treated by a physical therapist.
Physical Therapists are able to diagnose, manage and treat disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system as well as rehabilitate patients post orthopedic surgery.
Our therapists utilize joint mobilization/manipulation, strength training, and core stabilization routines as well as various modalities (electric stimulation, ultrasound, dry needling, hot packs and cold packs) to expedite recovery and improve overall well-being.
All of our physical therapy treatments are geared toward improving overall functional mobility and improving our patients' quality of life.
Allie Lesh, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT/DN
Areas of Special Interest
- Orthopedics
- Vestibular
Alexandra (Allie) Lesh is from South Bend, IN and developed her passion for Physical Therapy and desire to help others following the rehabilitation she underwent for numerous knee surgeries. She studied Movement and Sport Sciences at Purdue University. After completing her undergraduate degree, she attended the University of Miami in Florida to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy and further utilize her undergraduate Spanish minor. While in physical therapy school, she expressed an interest in working with pediatric and orthopedic populations; further expanded through her clinical rotations at a children's hospital and outpatient orthopedic clinics. Following graduation in May 2019, she resided in Southwest Florida working in a private outpatient orthopedic clinic before packing her bags to move up to the mountains of Asheville, NC. She regularly attends indoor cycling classes outside of work and enjoys taking her dog, Bentley, on walks to explore new territory. If you have any recommendations of restaurants, trails, or activities to try in the area please let her know!
Allie Steinhoff, PT, DPT
- she/her
Areas of Special Interest
- Orthopedics
- Pelvic Health
- Gender Affirming Care
Allie has lived in WNC for most of her life. She earned her Bachelor of Exercise Science from Brevard College and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Western Carolina University. As a health at every size (HEAS) provider, Allie is passionate about inclusive and empowering care with the core belief that all bodies are good bodies. She prioritizes a holistic full body approach for treating pelvic health and orthopedic conditions for people of all genders. Allie is certified in the LSVT BIG protocol for individuals with Parkinson disease and is also a guest lecturer for Western Carolina University's Physical Therapy program in gender affirming, inclusive, & trauma informed care.
She enjoys weightlifting, reading, crocheting, all things nails, hair, and makeup as well as spending time with her husband, Jamar, and dog, Fiona Apple.
Caroline Arvey, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, CSCS
Intake Coordinator
- Operations Manager
Areas of Special Interest
- Orthopedics
- Lifting Injuries
- Crossfit Injuries
- Orofacial/TMJ
Caroline Arvey is from Alexandria, VA and attended the College of William & Mary where she majored in Kinesiology. After traveling out west on a cross-country cycling trip, Caroline attended the University of Colorado to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. After exploring the mountains in Colorado, Caroline moved to Asheville in 2016 and is happy to be back on the east coast and closer to her family. She has been with Cornerstone since 2016 and pursued additional training in orofacial pain and orthopedics, earning her Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics in 2020. While not working, Caroline enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hiking and fly fishing, with her husband (Nathan) and daughter (Jane).
Ferris Fakhoury MS, PT
Ferris was born in a small town in southern Georgia near the Florida border. She received her BS in Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. After practicing for 12 years, she returned to academia and completed an advanced Masters in Human Movement Science from UNC Chapel Hill. Upon graduation, she accepted an appointment as Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. While she enjoyed teaching, Ferris opted to return to the clinic to pursue a position in research and data collection at the Shriner's Hospital for Children in Greenville, South Carolina. In this position, Ferris developed educational programs for parents and clinicians as well as work as lead PT in the Motion Analysis Lab for 10 years.
Desiring a change in her career, Ferris left the Shriner's Hospital and opened a yoga studio in Asheville. During the next five years, Ferris, in addition to teaching yoga, made a transition from working with children to pursuing her interest in aging adults and began her journey toward working in pelvic health physical therapy and adult orthopedics. Today, Ferris is happy to work in a split position at Cornerstone and spends her week working in both orthopedics and pelvic health. Her goal as a therapist is to provide individualized care to all people and to use evidence-based care grounded in research.
When Ferris is not in clinic, you may find her in a hot yoga class, hiking, painting, or relaxing with a good book… and yes, Netflix.
Mitchell Kohlhaas PT, DPT
Dr. Mitchell Kohlhaas was born in Fairfax, VA where his passion for Physical Therapy arose out of two wrestling injuries. Having been inspired by his own therapy experience, he attended Christopher Newport University for his Bachelor's in Biology, and the University of Lynchburg to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
After exploring every cardinal direction in Virginia, Mitchell felt a strong desire to migrate to the gorgeous mountains and vibrant arts scene in Asheville. Mitchell is an avid rock climber, a music lover, and a lifelong learner of his craft. His enthusiasm for the field of PT, combined with gentle patience for anyone he meets, enables him to address the physical, emotional, psychological, and social qualities of his patients to achieve their goals
