Mount Pleasant Team

Dan Kammire, DPT, MS

Clinic Director

Originally from Lexington, NC, Dan graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a pre-professional concentration. Dan continued his education and passion for exercise science completing a Master of Science in Health & Exercise Science at Wake Forest University. During his Master’s Dan worked as a personal trainer, research assistant, and a student assistant in a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation center, helping adults overcome chronic disease and other pathology with the power of exercise. Dan went on to pursue his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Medical University of South Carolina and developed a deep love for the low country, making Charleston his home.Dan loves working with patients of all backgrounds. He has experience working with professional baseball athletes and loves facilitating return to sport with his patients. This opportunity provided Dan with great experience treating shoulder and elbow pathology. Furthermore, he has experience treating vestibular pathology, post-surgical patients, performing dry needling, and treating patients with various orthopedic impairments.In his spare time Dan is an avid gym rat, loves hanging out with his dog, going to the beach, rollerblading, playing baseball, skateboarding, and no matter how old he gets will never lose his love for video games. Dan always maintains a fun, energetic vibe.

Emma Freitas, PT, DPT

Originally from Rhode Island, Emma was born and raised a New Englander until she relocated to Charleston. Emma graduated from Endicott College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. After graduating in 2021, she continued her education at the University of Vermont to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in January 2024. Post-graduation, she found her new home in the Lowcountry.

Emma learned the importance of an active lifestyle from a young age. She grew up as a soccer player and would spend free time hiking and biking. Having previously been injured in sport, Emma was introduced into outpatient orthopedics in high school, leading to a career in the physical therapy field. Through her time at UVM, she gained vast experience in various patient populations to assist in motivating people to pursue their own active lifestyle while managing their pain. Now, she strives to help people with their own musculoskeletal injuries reach their goals, whether that be return to sport, work, or daily activities in the home.

In her free time, she enjoys staying active by playing soccer, running, going to the gym, biking, and hiking. Along with activity, she enjoys to relax at the beach, explore new sites, and try new restaurants and food trucks.