Loosen Up & Level Up with Rebel PT at Volley and Vibes

Meet Dr. Courtney Smiach, PT, DPT, OCS

Owner of Rebel PT & Co-Owner of Rebel Cycle – Fuquay-Varina, NC (@rebel.pt)

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Courtney Smiach and Dr. Christy Payne to our FREE Volley & Vibes in the Park event! As the owner of Rebel PT in Fuquay-Varina and a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, Dr. Courtney brings years of experience helping athletes stay strong, mobile, and injury-free.

At the event, they’ll be leading group stretches, offering quick mobility screenings, and sharing advice on common areas volleyball players should focus on—from shoulder and knee care to flexibility and core strength. Whether your child is just starting out or gearing up for school tryouts, they will be available to answer questions and provide tips that can make a big difference on the court.

Courtney holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with advanced training in movement, recovery, and performance. She works with a wide range of athletes, helping them move better, feel stronger, and bounce back from injuries smarter—not harder.

Outside the clinic, she is a dedicated fitness instructor and co-owner of Rebel Cycle, where she leads high-energy spin classes. She’s also a dog lover, a coffee regular, and proud to be part of the Fuquay-Varina community.

Dr. Christy Payne, PT, DPT

Dr. Christy Payne is a physical therapist with a background in sports and a heart for education. She will also be on-site offering mobility screenings, answering questions, and sharing practical ways athletes can care for their bodies—on and off the court.

Originally from Hawai’i, Dr. Christy moved to the mainland for college and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Campbell University. Since then, she’s worked with a wide range of clients—from postpartum moms to high-performing athletes—always with the same goal: helping people feel strong, confident, and ready to move well in everyday life.