Meet the Murrells Inlet Team

Physical Therapists

Melanie Lewis

PT, DPT, Astym Cert, OCS, Cert. DIN, Clinic Manager

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Melanie grew up in the Chicago area and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2015. She then moved to Saint Louis, Missouri, where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Washington University in St. Louis in 2018.

She began her career at an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Clarksville, Tennessee before she moved to South Carolina in December 2019 with her husband. She has been working for Low Country since October of 2020.

Melanie has since become certified in the Astym technique and dry needling. She also became a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). She loves to further her knowledge in the profession of Physical Therapy so she can give her patients the best care possible.

Melanie loves helping people of all ages and abilities but has a special interest in treating athletes as she grew up playing soccer, basketball, and volleyball.

Melanie is certified in the Astym technique.

Jason Montenery

PT

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Jason graduated as a physical therapist from The Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes), and has been practicing for over 22 years. He relocated to Myrtle Beach in 1999 from Ohio and joined The Low Country Physical Therapy team in 2006. He specializes in orthopedics/sports medicine and is particularly talented in rehabilitating our patients after their total joint replacement.

Jared DeVita

PT, DPT

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My name is Jared DeVita PT, DPT. I graduated from Stockton University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Galloway, New Jersey in 2022. I have a strong passion for the outpatient orthopedic and musculoskeletal populations. I enjoy treating patients of all ages and love helping people to reduce pain, improve function, recover from surgery, and get back to enjoying activities that they love to do! My hobbies include regular exercise, basketball, hiking, fishing, music, spending time with friends and family, and I am a passionate Philadelphia sports fan; especially cheering for the Eagles and Phillies!

Physical Therapy Assistants

Donna Matthews

PTA, Astym Cert

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Donna Matthews licensed PTA, a graduate from Montgomery College in MD (1997). She relocated to SC in 2007 with her husband and two children. Donna brings with her several years of experience in Skilled Nursing, Sub-acute and Out-patient facilities. Her goal is constant for all her patients; achieve maximum function in the shortest time. She has enjoyed working at LCPT for the past 10 years because of the multiple technologies and constant education provided. She looks forward in furthering her knowledge on new advancements in the field of Physical Therapy at LCPT for many years.

Donna is certified in the Astym technique.

Physical Therapy Technicians

Tara Eaddy

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Tara Vanderhorst is one of the newest faces of LCPT; however not new to the profession as physical therapist technician. Born and raised in Georgetown, South Carolina she is a graduate of Georgetown High and Horry-Georgetown Technical College. In her spare time, she enjoys working at a local health agency as a Hospice Aide.

Andre Harvin

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Andre is a native of Sumter, SC and attended Coastal Carolina University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science. He joined LCPT in 2021 and has been a great addition to the staff. During football season, Andre coaches at Blackwater Middle School in Conway, SC. He spends his free time with his wife, son, family, and friends.

Front Office

Jennifer Gruca

Office Manager

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Jennifer (Jenn) Gruca, the youngest of 5 children, grew up in Hendersonville North Carolina. She moved to Myrtle Beach in 2001 from Charlotte North Carolina. She has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. She loves working at Low Country Physical Therapy because of the fast pace, energetic, and friendly atmosphere. Jennifer loves animals, running, yoga, going to the beach, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Francesca Jolly

Front Office Administrator/ Business Development/ Insurance Specialist

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Francesca (Fran) is a native of Clarksburg, WV. She moved to Murrells Inlet in 2021, where she graduated college with her Associate’s Degree in Medical Office Administration. She is a mom of 1 baby girl and a newlywed. Fran enjoys shopping with her husband and daughter, and binge-watching movies or tv shows.

Meet the Murrells Inlet Team

Physical Therapists

Melanie Lewis

Jason Montenery

Jared DeVita

Physical Therapy Assistants

Donna Matthews

Physical Therapy Technicians

Tara Eaddy

Andre Harvin

Front Office

Jennifer Gruca

Francesca Jolly

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