Qualifications
- Certified Dry Needling (American Academy of Manipulative Therapy)
- Trained in Mulligan, McKenzie, Maitland techniques
- Trained in cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine manipulations
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
- Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
- Strength and Conditioning Coach for Harnett County Special Response Team (2019)
- Strength and Conditioning Coach for Athens Drive High School Boy’s Soccer Team (2016, 2017)
Background/Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Campbell University (2020)
- Bachelor of Arts, Exercise and Sport Science, UNC – Chapel Hill (2013)
- Internship at Athletic Lab – Sport Performance and Fitness Training (2017)
About James
James Wilson, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the owner of Village Physical Therapy
in Holly Springs, NC, specializing in human movement, pain reduction, and functional
performance. He combines advanced manual therapy—including dry needling and spinal
manipulation—with evidence-based exercise interventions to restore patient function.
Dr. Wilson brings over a decade of experience in movement science, exercise physiology, and
clinical rehabilitation to the Triangle area. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise and
Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2013), followed by five years
as a strength and conditioning coach in Apex, NC. James earned his Doctor of Physical
Therapy (DPT) degree from Campbell University in 2020.
To deliver high-impact clinical outcomes, James holds advanced certifications in specialized
modalities including dry needling, spinal manipulation, and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue
Mobilization (IASTM). After joining Village Physical Therapy as a staff clinician in September
2022, James acquired and became the owner of Village Physical Therapy in July 2026, leading
the clinic’s mission to integrate strength principles with targeted manual therapies for local
athletes, active adults, and post-rehab patients.
A North Carolina native and half-marathoner, James lives in Holly Springs with his wife, Sara
(owner of Made to Mother Lactation, PLLC), and their three daughters. Connect with James or
schedule a consultation at Village Physical Therapy.