Connected Movement Physical Therapy

Connected Movement Physical Therapy is a physical therapist in Charlotte, NC, located in the West Charlotte area. The woman-owned, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and gender-affirming practice operates as a cash-based clinic, offering one-hour, one-on-one evaluations and treatment sessions, health assessments, and wellness coaching. Dr. Alexis Henley, PT, DPT, a Winston-Salem State University graduate, founded the practice to deliver holistic, body-neutral, and size-inclusive care that focuses on functional movement and strength rather than aesthetics. Her approach centers on uncovering the root cause of pain through detailed review of each patient's medical history, movement patterns, and lifestyle, and on equipping clients to advocate for themselves within the healthcare system. In addition to rehabilitation, the practice provides individual and group prevention services aimed at building resilience and lowering injury risk before problems arise.

The clinic sits on S Smallwood Pl, about a tenth of a mile from Stewart Creek Greenway and Stewart Creek, and roughly four-tenths of a mile from Five Points Park. The Mecklenburg County Bar and Foundation Center is about three-tenths of a mile away, and Brookshire Freeway is within four-tenths of a mile. The practice draws patients from across Charlotte who are seeking longer, individualized sessions outside the constraints of insurance-based care, and serves clients ranging from those navigating complex medical decisions to athletes working on long-term performance.

In Charlotte's physical therapy landscape, Connected Movement stands out for its hourly one-on-one model and its explicit commitment to gender-affirming, body-neutral care, filling a niche that conventional clinics often overlook.