Sasa Martinovic, PT, DPT is the Director of Therapy Services for Palmetto Advanced Therapy Services (PATS).

Sasa is a graduate of Carson Newman University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Professional Studies in 2007.  He continued his education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga from 2007-2010, where he completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT).

Martinovic’s experience includes three years as a Staff Physical Therapist at Ortho Tennessee Outpatient Rehabilitation in Knoxville, TN and most recently five years at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City, TN and Lakeway Regional Hospital in Morristown, TN as Director of Rehabilitation Department.  During his tenure at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, he successfully expanded the rehabilitation department to include full-time Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist for inpatient acute care, swing bed program and outpatient clinics.  

Additionally, Martinovic is currently completing his Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) through the McKenzie Institute, which is a system of evaluating common back and neck problems using mechanical principles, applying reverse force to a mechanical injury to end pain and restore function.

Martinovic and his family relocated to Charleston in December 2018. When he is not helping patients with their physical therapy needs, he enjoys spending time with his wife and five children.

Nicole completed her undergraduate degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology in 2004 at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. She attended Husson University in Bangor Maine, receiving her Master’s in Physical Therapy in 2008 and Doctorate in 2010. Nicole specializes in the treatment of general orthopedic injuries, vestibular (vertigo) therapy and McKenzie MDT techniques and treatment.

Originally from New Hampshire, Nicole spent her high school and college years alpine ski racing and running cross country. Nicole relocated to Charleston from Maine in 2016 with her husband and two young children and enjoys running, going to the beach and spending time with the family.

Dahlyn Painter is a Physical Therapist with a decade of professional experience. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and furthered her education at Saint Francis University, where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy. She is certified in Dry Needling, Functional Capacity Evaluation, and CPR/AED.

Her special interests are in sports medicine, spinal pain including McKenzie MDT techniques and treatment, headache management, as well as vertigo treatment/vestibular therapy.

Dr. Painter relocated to the Murrells Inlet area from Pennsylvania in 2019. When she isn’t working to better the Physical Therapy community and helping others, she is enjoying beach life, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. 

Shayna Dillane is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Doctor with three years of experience. She graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Health Science with her Bachelor of Health Science in 2016 and later her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2019. Dr. Dillane has her CPR Certification, OSHA/HIPPA Certification, Mulligan Lower Quarter Course Certification, and practices McKenzie (MDT) techniques. Her special interests are in sports medicine, post- surgical rehab, and vestibular therapy.

Dr. Dillane relocated to the Charleston area from New Jersey in 2019. When she isn’t working to better the physical therapy community and helping others she is enjoying the beach, photography and traveling with friends and family.

Kathryn Poaps is a Physical Therapist Assistant with three years of experience. She is LSVT BIG certified and CPR/AED certified from the American Red Cross. 

Kathryn went to Winthrop University for her undergraduate studies and continued her education at Greenville Tech, completing the Physical Therapist Assistant program.  Prior to working in Physical Therapy, Kathryn was a personal trainer for two years. Kathryn hopes to use her passion and knowledge to better the lives of others.