Meet Your Provider

I’m Zia Assad (she/they), PT, DPT, CLT.

I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Western Carolina University in 2018 and have been practicing in outpatient orthopedics ever since. I am a certified lymphedema therapist, sex counselor, and pelvic health specialist.

My approach is rooted in relationship. I believe that meaningful therapeutic care begins with genuine connection, and that every person is the expert on their own body. Together, we create a space where you feel safe, supported, and listened to.

Our bodies are the vessel through which we experience the world—joy, connection, grief, adventure—and my work centers on helping you navigate those experiences with greater confidence and ease.

I specialize in pelvic health, athletic performance, and chest‑surgery rehabilitation, supporting people as they manage pain, reconnect with their bodies, and build lasting change.

My Approach

Care is personalized, collaborative, and grounded in a whole-body approach. Whether you're addressing pain, deepening your relationship with your sexual health, or striving to enhance athletic performance, your plan of care is built around your individual goals and lived experience.