Our Team
Amy M. Dougherty
Owner and lead PT
Amy M Dougherty is the owner and lead PT of Outer Banks Physical Therapy. She is a 1990 graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine, she prides herself on exceptional patient care and her skills are second to none in the area. She has a tremendous working relationship with the local and regional doctors which helps to produce the best outcomes for her patients.
Cayce Mccall Patterson
Physical Therapist
Cayce Mccall Patterson graduated from East Carolina University with a Masters of Physical Therapy degree in 1998. She has worked in a variety of settings including: pain management, geriatrics, orthopedic rehab, neurological rehab and pediatrics. Cayce is in her tenth year with Outer Banks Physical Therapy.
Alanna Stallings
Alanna Stallings graduated from Caldwell Community College with an associate’s degree as a physical therapist assistant in 2012. She has spent most of her career in acute care/hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. She is very excited to join Outer Banks Physical Therapy.
Forrest Best
J. Forrest Best brings a deep commitment to helping individuals move better and live stronger in the Outer Banks. After earning a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from East Carolina University in 2021, Forrest has dedicated her career to empowering patients through personalized, evidence-based care. As a proud member of the OBXPT team, Forrest is passionate about building lasting relationships with patients and supporting them every step of the way on their path to recovery and wellness.
Conner Heermann
Conner Heermann graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2023. Originally from Mechanicsville, Virginia, Conner was drawn to the Outer Banks by the ocean and the physically active but laid-back lifestyle that is unique to the beach. Early in his practice, but hungry to learn, Conner is committed to providing excellent, collaborative patient care backed by the best available evidence. His personal mission is to arm and empower each patient with the knowledge and tools to get them back to doing the things they love, encouraging long-term management of health and wellness in the process.