Team Members

Betsy Phillips is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant who has spent her entire career working in the geriatric setting. As the founder of GeriActiveNC, she is deeply committed to helping older adults not just stay active, but truly thrive into their 80s, 90s, and beyond. Her passion for aging well shows up in the thoughtful, individualized care she brings to every client and every session, meeting people where they are and supporting them as they move forward with confidence. In 2022, Betsy expanded her expertise by becoming a Duke Certified Health and Well-Being Coach, integrating coaching principles into her physical training approach. She continually brings innovative exercise tools and evidence-based strategies into her work, with a strong focus on balance, posture, and functional movement. As the need for GeriActive’s services has grown, Betsy is excited to bring Mary and Justin on board to help expand care—while maintaining the same high standards, personal attention, and trusted approach clients have come to rely on.

Mary Boyd is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with over 15 years of experience designing personalized fitness programs for clients of all ages, with a strong focus on older adults. With specialized training in Corrective Exercise, Senior Fitness, and Performance Enhancement, Mary creates thoughtful, individualized programs that improve strength, balance, mobility, and flexibility to support long-term independence and daily function. In addition to her training credentials, Mary is a Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Her holistic approach blends movement, nutrition, and lifestyle support to help clients navigate the physical changes of aging and enhance overall quality of life. As part of the GeriActiveNC team, Mary works closely with Betsy to ensure every client receives consistent, compassionate care rooted in safety, trust, and long-term well-being.

Justin Szczypinski is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and Certified Personal Trainer who earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from North Carolina Wesleyan University, where he was a member of the Taylor-Crocker Honors Program. A former collegiate athlete, Justin brings a well-rounded understanding of how training, nutrition, recovery, and rest work together to support physical health and help manage chronic conditions and diseases. Justin’s passion for working with older adults is deeply personal, shaped by watching his grandmother become inactive in her later years and experience a decline in health. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and working toward his Dementia Care Certification. As part of the GeriActiveNC team, Justin is guided by the same thoughtful, client-centered approach that defines Betsy’s work, ensuring care that is attentive, safe, and grounded in trust.