Haley Jones
Front Desk Coordinator
cayce@vertexpt.com
803.973.0100
Dr. Mara Argyriou
PT, DPT, CSCS

- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Mara is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and is passionate about injury prevention and performance. She enjoys working with athletes and active individuals of all ages with the goal to not only return to sport/activity but to enhance performance and quality of life.
mara.argyriou@vertexpt.com
803.973.0100
Dr. Aimee Depelteau
PT, DPT, CSCS

- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
aimee.d@vertexpt.com
803.973.0100
Dr. Josh Jeffery
PT, DPT, MS, CSCS

- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- M.S. in Exercise Science
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- USAW Sports Performance Coach
- CrossFit Level 2 Training
- Certified Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach
- Certified in Personalized Blood Flow Restriction
- OPEX CCP Associate Coach
- Body Tempering Certified
- Functional Movement Screen Certified
- RockTape FMT Blades Certified
Josh grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and completed his undergraduate work at the University of Dayton in 2012, graduating with a B.S. in Business Administration. He moved to Columbia, SC in 2013 to begin graduate school at the University of South Carolina, earning a M.S. in Exercise Science in 2015 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2019. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, an OPEX coach and a CrossFit Level 2 trainer.
Josh began his career in the strength and conditioning field and has experience working in multiple settings. He has worked with the athletes at USC, NFL players, Olympic athletes, elite level CrossFitters, weightlifters, powerlifters and everyone in between. As a former college baseball player, Josh enjoys working with throwers and other overhead athletes as they work to get back to their sport. He also enjoys working with functional fitness athletes and has coached Crossfitters to the CrossFit Games, regionals and sanctional events.
In his spare time, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs, traveling the country to teach continuing education courses, and training and competing in CrossFit and weightlifting.
josh@vertexpt.com
803.973.0100
Dr. Brandon Vaughn
PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, Full Body ART®

- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- ABPTS Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Associated Instructional Faculty, University of South Carolina DPT Program
- Certified Dry Needling
- Certified Spinal Manipulative Therapy
- American Institute of Balance Certified Concussion Practitioner
- RockTape FMT Blades Certified
- Certified in Personalized Blood Flow Restriction
- Body Tempering Certified
- Functional Movement Screen Certified
Brandon is the co-owner of Vertex PT Specialists and is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). A graduate of The Citadel, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science in 2007 with high honors. He then completed his graduate work at The University of South Carolina where he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2010. Brandon furthered his specialized training by earning certifications in Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. He is also an NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), is certified in the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), certified in concussion management through the American Institute of Balance, certified Pose Method running technique specialist, and most recently certified Full Body Active Release Technique® certified.
Brandon specializes in combining advanced manual therapy skills with dry needling, functional movement, and mobility restoration. Brandon has utilized these techniques while rehabilitating several world-class athletes including NFL players, Olympians, and CrossFit Games athletes at the highest level.
In his spare time, Brandon enjoys spending time with his wife and two children as well as training and competing in Ironman triathlons and local CrossFit competitions.
brandon@vertexpt.com
803.973.0100
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Vertex PT Specialists Millwood
Columbia, SC 29205
Phone: 803.851.3506
Fax: 803.619.9551
Email: info@vertexpt.com
Vertex PT Specialists Cayce
Cayce, SC 29033
Phone 803.973.0100
Fax 803.973.0117
Email: cayce@vertexpt.com
Vertex PT Specialists Laurel St
(At Carolina CrossFit)
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803.227.2341
Fax: 803.619.9551
Email: info@vertexpt.com