Our Team

Dr. Katie Miller grew up in her father’s physical therapy practice, which offered an insider’s view of the patient experience and helped form her “patient first” philosophy. Dr. Miller earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at St. Ambrose University in 2006. In 2009 she became a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Dr. Miller specializes in manual therapy for the treatment of a variety of orthopedic conditions, including spinal disorders. In addition, she enjoys advanced training in sports performance, the Mulligan and Maitland concepts, dry needling, advanced taping techniques, as well as differential diagnosis.

When Dr. Miller isn’t working, she likes spending time with her husband and their two children enjoying sports and outdoor recreation.

In addition to serving as CEO of Edgeway Pharmacy, Julian Rauch is a business partner with Dr. Katie Miller of Custom Physical Therapy and Fitness. He is a proud Carolinian who was a student athlete at both East Carolina University and Appalachian State University. His Hall of Fame career is most known for his game winning field goal against Michigan in 2007 that sealed the win for the biggest upset in college football history.

As a former collegiate and professional athlete, Julian has experienced the life-changing difference of Dr. Miller’s physical therapy plans firsthand. She made such a difference in his life that he decided to become her business partner so that she could start Custom Physical Therapy and Fitness and help more people enjoy the benefits of her skills.

With both a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University and a degree in Athletic Training from The George Washington University, Dr. Brooket is well suited to provide excellent care for our patients.

Originally from Michigan, he ended up in Charlotte by way of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. Dr. Brooket has achieved success in the treatment of vestibular dysfunction, post op and balance issues working in both outpatient and home health settings.

Alex has a wife, two daughters, two dogs and two cats. They enjoy hiking in the mountains and spending time at the beach. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing golf.

Originally from Greensboro, Dr. Hixson is a former collegiate athlete that graduated from physical therapy school at Campbell University. He loves problem-solving and getting his patients out of pain. His goal is to teach each person how to take care of their bodies so they can enjoy their favorite activities at any age.

Dr. Hixson is passionate about baseball and as a pitcher, he was a career ERA (Earned Run Average) leader and a Coastal Plain League all-star. He and his wife have two children and enjoy family time exploring Charlotte for new foods, parks and special events. You might also find him in the gym weight-lifting.

Dr. Nate Tometich earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Elon University in 2023 and a BA in Biology from Grinnell College. Between degrees, he spent time working in multiple physical therapy clinics in Chicago gaining valuable experience.

With clinical expertise ranging from outpatient orthopedic conditions to various neurological conditions, including time in acute care, his passion is providing patients with high-quality care.

In his downtime, you can find Dr. Tometich relaxing at home with a good movie or video game or enjoying quality time with his friends and loved ones.

Ashley graduated from East Carolina University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She enjoys keeping the busy office running smoothly, interacting with patients and seeing them get better through quality physical therapy treatment.

Ashley is married with three children that keep her entertained and busy. In her spare time, she likes to sew clothing, shop and travel to new places. A fun fact about Ashley – she is a middle school volleyball coach.