--- title: About Us | ProActive Physical Therapy & Performance description: Welcome to ProActive Physical Therapy & Performance services page by DeDe Cotten ! Here at ProActive Physical Therapy & Performance we provide physical therapy. --- [Skip to main content](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/about-us#main) [![ProActive_logo_fullcolor-1](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProActive_logo_fullcolor-1.png?width=309&height=85&name=ProActive_logo_fullcolor-1.png) ![ProActive_logo_fullcolor-1](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProActive_logo_fullcolor-1.png?width=309&height=85&name=ProActive_logo_fullcolor-1.png)](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com) - [About](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/about-us) - [Services](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/services) - [Contact Us](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/book-a-call) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com) - [About](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/about-us) - [Services](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/services) - [Contact Us](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/book-a-call) - Search - [Book Your Free 15-Minute Phone Call](https://proactiveptperformance.janeapp.com/) [Book Your Free 15-Minute Phone Call](https://proactiveptperformance.janeapp.com/) Search # About ProActive [Book Your Free 15-Minute Phone Call](https://proactiveptperformance.janeapp.com/) ### Our Mission: **Our mission is centered on putting clients first, fostering education, and building lasting relationships. We embrace a holistic approach to physical therapy, aiming to eliminate limitations and restore clients to their passions. Through personalized care and commitment to optimizing performance, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles and rediscover the joy of doing what they love.** **Welcome to ProActive Physical Therapy & Performance! We are driven by a commitment to delivering unparalleled care, education, and customer service. We specialize in providing a personalized, 1-on-1 patient-centered approach tailored to individual needs. With extensive experience in orthopedic, post-surgical, balance and gait rehabilitation, as well as return-to-performance programs, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.** **Our assessments focus on identifying movement dysfunctions and muscle imbalances to support functional activities, while integrating lifting techniques and sport-specific treatments to optimize performance. We believe in preventative care, maintenance, and recovery, offering active hands-on therapy and holistic approaches using advanced techniques to ensure comprehensive care for our clients.** ![IMG_4514](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_4514.jpg?width=480&height=640&name=IMG_4514.jpg) ### Dr. Deandra Cotten, PT, DPT, Founder **Meet DeDe, a native of Fayetteville, NC, who is committed to promoting her passion for fitness, health, and helping others. She is a former Division II collegiate athlete and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion and a minor in Athletic Coaching from UNC-Pembroke.** **With relentless dedication to excellence, DeDe pursued a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Campbell University. DeDe is known for her expertise in sport-specific performance and lifting mechanics.** **Whether on the field or in the clinic, DeDe strives to make a positive impact while guiding individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their highest potential toward a healthier, happier lifestyle.** [Meet with Deandra!](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/book-a-call?hsLang=en) # It's time to be PROACTIVE! [Book Your Free 15-Minute Phone Call](https://proactiveptperformance.janeapp.com/) ![ProActive_logo_fullcolor-1](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProActive_logo_fullcolor-1.png?width=250&height=69&name=ProActive_logo_fullcolor-1.png) - [Home](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com) - [About](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/about-us) - [Services](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/services) - [Contact Us](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/book-a-call) **ProActive Physical Therapy & Performance ** Phone: (919) 378-1923 Fax: (919) 300-7198 [**dcotten@proactiveptperformance.com**](mailto:dcotten@proactiveptperformance.com) ©2026 ProActive Physical Therapy and Performance. All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://www.proactiveptperformance.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) -