Meet The Physical Therapists

Associations

• APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)

• APTA – Orthopedics Section

• SCAPTA (South Carolina Chapter of APTA)

Certifications

• Functional Capacity Evaluations (Blankenship Systems)

• Ergonomics (Atlanta Back School)

• Spinal Manipulations

• FRAMS Technique

• Dry Needling (AASM)

• Osteopathic Certification

• Vestibular & Concussion Specialist Certification (Cert. VCS)

Dr. Mark Waldrop is the founder and director of Newberry Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Clinic and serves as President and co-owner of Chapin Rehabilitation Clinic. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2005 and brings decades of clinical, teaching, and leadership experience to patient care.

Dr. Waldrop has taught physical therapy courses and national seminars across the U.S., is a published researcher, and is the developer of the FRAMS technique. His clinical interests include spinal diagnostics, manual therapy, and evidence-based rehabilitation.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Waldrop values time with his family, faith, and staying active through golf and weightlifting. He also enjoys cheering on the Carolina Gamecocks.

Luke Boalt is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with advanced training in orthopedic rehabilitation. He grew up in Greer, South Carolina, where his interest in movement and physical activity began at an early age. While playing basketball, Luke experienced multiple injuries that required rehabilitation—an experience that sparked his interest in physical therapy.

Luke earned his undergraduate degree from Anderson University and went on to complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Anderson University in 2023. Following PT school, he completed an orthopedic physical therapy residency and became a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), reflecting advanced expertise in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.

Luke married his beautiful wife, Kathryn, in 2023. Kathryn is a Physical Therapist Assistant, and together they share a passion for helping others through healthcare. They recently moved to Chapin, South Carolina, and enjoy life with their dog, Willie, and cat, Luna.

Outside of the clinic, Luke enjoys being outdoors hiking and fishing, playing guitar, and spending time with family.

Associations

• APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)

• SCAPTA (South Carolina Chapter of APTA)

• NCAPTA (North Carolina Chapter of APTA)

Certifications

• LSVT BIG® Certified for Parkinson’s Rehabilitation

• Dry Needling

• FRAMS Certification

Dr. Andrea Longshore earned her Bachelor of Science from Newberry College while playing collegiate basketball and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2023 at Methodist University. After completing her education, she returned to Newberry to provide care at the clinic that helped her return “back to life” through physical therapy.

Her clinical interests include Parkinson’s rehabilitation, neurological disorders, and gait and balance training.
Andrea recently celebrated her marriage in November 2025 to local fireman, Jake Longshore. In her free time, Andrea enjoys exploring new places, reading, and spending quality time with her family.