--- title: blog | Nancy Imbeau description: "Specialties\nOrthopedics\nSports Medicine\nFoot & Ankle\nGymnastics Injuries and Rehabilitation\nDance Injuries and Rehabilitation\n\nBiography\nDr. Nancy K. Imbeau holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and is a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedics with an additional specialty practice in dance injuries and dancer rehabilitation. Dr. Imbeau earned her Bachelor of Science degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from the University of South Carolina’s Exercise Science Program in 2008. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014 and began practicing in outpatient orthopedics immediately upon graduation and licensure.\n\nDr. Imbeau has extensive training and experience treating a wide range of diagnoses and patients of all ages who want to maximize their movement potential and be active, from high level dancers and athletes to individuals who simply wish to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. She has a special interest in treating Injuries to the hip, knee, ankle, and foot and a subspecialty in gymnastics & dance injuries and rehabilitation. By utilizing the most up to date and evidence-based approaches to treatment she is able to deliver optimal results and minimize downtime for patients. She believes in a patient-centered approach, tailoring her treatments to each patient’s individual needs.\n\nDr. Imbeau founded ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine on September 14th 2015 in Lake City, SC. Since opening their doors in Lake City, Dr. Imbeau and her team have grown ProMotion to 5 locations serving the Camden, Columbia, Florence, Lake City, and Spartanburg communities in South Carolina.\n\nWhile practicing full-time, Dr. Imbeau has also worked to obtain additional post-graduate certifications in Manual Therapy, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, SportsMetrics ACL Injury Prevention and Plyometrics Training, Dry Needling, Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Training, and continues to participate in numerous continuing education and advanced certification opportunities. Additionally, she is an active member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, the American Physical Therapy Association, and serves on the board of directors for the University of South Carolina’s Department of Theatre and Dance.\n\nOutside of her professional life Dr. Imbeau enjoys spending time with her family and friends, dancing, practicing yoga, being active outdoors, and spending time traveling with her husband, Andrew.\n\nEducation\nUniversity of South Carolina – Arnold School of Public Health\nBachelor of Science in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Health Fitness\nUniversity of Pittsburgh – School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences\nDoctor of Physical Therapy\nEvidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions\nPost-Graduate Manual Physical Therapy Certification\n\nCertifications\nBoard Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy\nEvidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions Manual Physical Therapy Certification\nSportsMetrics ACL Prevention and Plyometrics Training Certification\nOwens Recovery Science Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Certification\nDry Needling" --- [Skip to content](https://blog.physiosc.com/blog/author/nancy-imbeau#main-content) [Contact us](https://physiosc.com/contact-us) ![Small ProMotion Logo](https://blog.physiosc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Small%20ProMotion%20Logo.png?width=563&height=149&name=Small%20ProMotion%20Logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://physiosc.com/contact-us) # Blog Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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