Aureum Physio

Our Award Winning Team in Cary

OUR MISSION

We are committed and dedicated to our staff, patients, and our Cary community.

At Aureum Physical Therapy, we’re committed not only to exceptional patient care but also to the betterment of our community as a whole. Our mission extends beyond recovery—we aim to be a trusted partner in your lifelong wellness journey. Through personalized care, education, and proactive health services, we empower individuals to move better, live stronger, and thrive. Whether you’re recovering from injury or optimizing performance, our focus is always on helping you—and our community—reach your full potential in health and wellbeing.

STAFF

To create and uphold an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, equality, and integrity from the ground up, working together as a unified and committed team.

PATIENTS

To create a healing space built on trust and empowerment, fostering well-being and tangible results for a healthier, more connected community.

COMMUNITY

To serve our community by promoting health and wellness to foster connection among all individuals in our shared environment.

Dr. Heather Smith

DPT, OCS

Dr. Smith earned her Exercise & Sport Science degree from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 2008 and completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of South Carolina in 2011. She then specialized in orthopedics through an APTA-credentialed residency program in Greenville, South Carolina, gaining expertise in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation while working with respected surgeons, skilled physical therapists, and athletes from high school to collegiate levels.