Eric Petty is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in Geriatrics in various care settings. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Hampton University in Hampton, VA and earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Temple University in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Petty has practiced Physical Therapy since 2004 around the country as a contract Physical Therapist, but made the Charlotte, NC area his home in 2007.
Beyond his career as a practicing Physical Therapist, Dr. Petty is one of the founders of NUDOC Physical Therapy (Nationally United Doctors of Color) which has yielded a Physical Therapy clinic in Novi, MI (Novi Doctors of Physical Therapy), he is the founder of CaKy-Q publishing-an independent and 100% minority owned publishing company which has published two books for which he is the author-- “65” and “THOU SHALL EAT YOUR WAY OUT”. Dr. Petty serves on the Board of Directors at the West Cabarrus YMCA in Concord, NC as the Board Chair, as well as serving on the Youth Sports committee and various sub-committees committed to building strong programs to serve the communities in and around the West Cabarrus county area. As a youth sports coach with experience coaching soccer, basketball, and football, Dr. Petty has been able to stay very active with his three children Caleb, Kylie, and Quincy as well as many other children in the community he serves. Dr. Petty recently expanded his connection with the youth after joining Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in early 2018 and becoming a part of the Children’s Church ministry. He has embraced teaching the “Lesson” to the children every third Sunday, which mimics the sermonic portion of Children’s church. Finally, Dr. Petty has been married to his High School sweetheart Quinn Petty since 2006, although their relationship spans back to 1995.
Dr. Petty has adopted an objective of service through his various efforts in his community and beyond. With his background for serving seniors, Dr. Petty has founded The SixtyFive Movement, which is centered around the well-being and outlook for the Seniors of today and of tomorrow. With his connections in his community, his publishing company, and his growing presence as an author and a speaker, Dr. Petty plans to execute a plan that will be a catalyst for current and prospective seniors to truly live their best lives for as long as possible. Most of Dr. Petty’s efforts can be followed via his website www. SixtyFiveBook.com as well as his social media platforms: DrPetty65 on Instagram and SixtyFiveBook.com on Facebook. Dr. Petty is committed to continually providing advice and services to the masses.
