About Us


David Charland

David Charland, Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (NC #9090)

"Understanding your condition and the possible causes is very important. With my experience as a physical therapist, massage therapist and athletic trainer I strive to make my primary goal to share my knowledge and skills with every person I come in contact with during my day.

Educational Background:
  • Certificate, Massage Therapy 11/2008 – 5/2009 Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage, NC
  • License, Administrator for Assisted Living 10/2007 – 3/2008 NC Assisted Living Association
  • Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy 6/1997 – 10/1998 The University of Health Sciences, Antigua School of Allied Health Professions
  • Bachelor of Science Food Science & Nutrition and Physical Education (double major) 8/1989 – 5/1993 The University of Rhode Island

Past Accomplishments:
  • Wrote a chapter on “Stretching and Strengthening Routines for Common Soft Tissue Injuries” Facilitated Stretching, 4th edition; authored by Robert E. McAtee and published by Human Kinetics, Published March 2007
  • Hold position of Secretary in Noon Optimist Organization
  • Branch Professional Advisory Sub-Committee for Physicians Home Health Care
  • Ongoing continuing Education Units for Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Food Science & Nutrition and Athletic Training

Work Experience:
  • I have held position as Owner, Director, Executive Director, Outpatient Rehabilitation Coordinator, Lead and Staff Physical Therapist and Director of Facility Operations over the last 15 years.

Past Events:
  • 2009 Event with WhyKnot Massage for transplant recipients fund raising
  • 2009 Elected Deacon at Southminster Presbyterian Church
  • 2008,2009 Member of finance committee at Southminster Presbyterian Church
  • 2008 Board member for the Gastonia Noon Optimist Club
  • 2001 Chevrolet US Synchronized Team Skating Championships
  • 2000 Olympic Free Style Wrestling Team, 32nd Cerro Pelado Tournament, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba & Olympic Greco Roman Wrestling Team, 22nd Granma Tournament, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
  • 1999, 2000 & 2001 Skate America - US Figure Skating Championships
  • 1999, 2000 & 2001 National Collegiate Figure Skating Championships
  • 1999 FILA Cadet Wrestling Team, World International Tournament, Lodz, Poland
  • 1997 Olympic Wrestling Team, Medved International Tournament, Minsck, Belo Russia
  • 1994, 1995 Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent
  • 1995 Olympic Wrestling Team, Espoir Worlds (Primeros Juegos del Oceano Pacifico), Manizales, Columbia
  • 1994 Falcon Cup, Air Force Academy Handball Tournament & Olympic Wrestling Team, Bulgaria and Israel
  • 1993 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Pre-season Camp)

"I believe when you understand the condition and cause we can get it under control and build your abilities to combat any re-occurrences in the future. Conditions may be caused by circulation, medication, vascular or muscular issues, stress/anxiety, chemotherapy or just by the way you move."