Mason Shelton is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in hands on care of the spine &
extremities. He is certified in the Schroth Method for Scoliosis Rehabilitation. After growing up in
Western NC, Mason attended Wake Forest University where in 2003 he received a BSc in Health &
Exercise Science. He then attended East Carolina University for graduate studies in Physical Therapy.
TAB: (ECU Biomechanic Lab) For 3 years, at ECU, he had the unique experience of running a research
experiments in a new state of the art biomechanics lab. Using 8 cameras and force plate measurement
systems he studied male vs female joint mechanics during a single leg landing (similar to landing from a
rebound) and the effects that foot orthotics had on the lower extremity joints. Mason & his lab partner
even won the NC state student research award.
Following graduation, he moved to Asheville, NC and spent the next 7/8 years mentoring under a
nationally known PT & educator while pursuing an aggressive Continuing Education path.
Mason’s joy in helping people has led him to practice with an eclectic manual therapy (hands-on) and
postural restoration based approach that looks at the Whole Body not just the symptoms. He became
certified in a unique German-based Scoliosis Rehabilitation Approach (Schroth Method) in 2013. Mason
enjoys working in a small private office providing one-on-one care with the understanding that: your
goals are his goals. When not in the office he runs, goes fly fishing, plays with his puppies and in the
summer tends his Dahlias. His wife Susan is the best thing that ever happened to him, and they love
living in the heart of Western North Carolina. Susan is a real estate agent and local equestrian trainer
who is a USDF gold medalist.
