About

Meet Casey Irvine, PT, DPT, ATC

My name is Casey Irvine, and I'm an Athletic Trainer, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Powerlifter, and the owner of Licensed to Lift Physical Therapy and Licensed to Swing Physical Therapy.

As a proud alumnus of Quinnipiac University, I earned both my undergraduate degree in Athletic Training and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. With 8 years of experience in sports and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, I specialize in sports rehab, injury prevention, and performance enhancement—particularly for golfers and lifters. My passion for golf has driven me to develop specific rehab and strength training programs that improve golfers’ swings, prevent injury, and enhance overall performance on the course.

Using advanced manual therapy techniques, biomechanical assessments, and individualized exercise programs, I help golfers at all levels—from weekend enthusiasts to competitive players—optimize their recovery, prevent injury, and elevate their game.

The gym has also become my outlet—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. I went from being the short, chubby high school kid who struggled to squat or bench the bar, to now competing in national-level powerlifting meets.

Through years of trial and error, I’ve made countless mistakes and tried just about every training program out there. My mission is to help others learn from my experiences and embrace the benefits of strength training to improve their performance and avoid the mistakes I made along the way.

FAQs

 

Do I need a referral to be seen?

No, as a patient you have direct access to physical therapy in North Carolina. This means no referral is needed to see a physical therapist and you as a patient have the right to choose your physical therapist. In some rare occasions insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. So instead of waiting 2 or 3 weeks to see a physician or another provider, you can call us and make an appointment today.

What conditions do you treat?

Some of the more common conditions or injuries I treat:

  • Neck pain

  • Shoulder pain and Dysfunction

  • Rotator cuff and labral injuries

  • Golfer/Tennis elbow

  • Low back pain

  • SI pain

  • Lifting injuries

  • Sports injuries

  • Arthritis

  • Knee pain

  • Ankle sprains

  • Tendonitis/Tendonosis

  • Mobility restrictions

Do you only treat strength athletes?

No, while my passion lies with strength and barbell athletes, I have a diverse background working with patients of all ages and skill levels. I enjoy helping anyone who wants to get better, get stronger or just get in better shape.

Why don’t you accept insurance?

Insurances have many hoops you need to jump through from start to finish when it comes to PT. Whether that is requiring a referral which delays start of care or having visit limits or markers that when you meet them, they won't cover any more visits.

Also, what about that insurance plan that's supposed to cover health care costs and you just pay a copay or coinsurance payment? That's great, but there's this thing called a deductible that you have to meet and in most plans, PT is a covered service but only after the deductible has been met meaning you're paying full price out of pocket anyway until you reach that $3000, $4000 or $5000 deductible.

We believe that we (your PT and you) should be the ones making decisions about your PT care, not your insurance company. That's why we choose to not work with insurance companies.