Staff

Staff Profiles

Julie Roeser-PA-C

Julie Roeser
Physician's Assistant-PA-C, MMS

Julie grew up in Matthews, NC, just outside of Charlotte. 

She attended UNC-Chapel Hill where she earned a B.S. in Psychology and earned her Masters of Medical Science and Physician Assistant studies at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. 

Julie has worked in spine specialties (pain clinic, neurosurgery with spine focus, and now ortho-spine) since 2005.  Julie has lived in Raleigh since 2007.


Carla Cawthorn

Carla Cawthorn, RT (R)
Radiologic Technologist

Carla joined Triangle Spine in October 2007. She graduated from Wake Technical Community College with an Associate of Science Degree in Radiography in May of 2007. 

While in school, Carla did clinical rounds at Wake Medical Center, Rex Hospital, Western Wake Hospital, and Raleigh Radiology. 

Carla grew up in Raleigh and is married and has a daughter and two sons.


Chris Sedei

Christine Sedei
Physical Therapist

Christine Sedei, a licensed Physical Therapist, is the director of "Back Builder" Physical Therapy of Triangle Spine and Back Care Center.

Chris graduated from the University of Vermont in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy, and has been with Triangle Spine since 2004. Chris specializes in the McKenzie method to back and neck pain, as well as emphasizing a core strengthening approach to rehabilitation.

In 2005, a wellness program was started at Triangle Spine where Chris instructs Pilates and Cardio-kickboxing exercise classes.


Rebecca M. Glendy

Rebecca M. Glendy
Physical Therapist

Becky is a Licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator with 15 years of experience.

She earned her physical therapy degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has been performing Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) in the Triangle area for 11 years.

At Triangle Spine & Back Care Center, FCE’s are performed by a Physical Therapist who is licensed to perform evaluations and not an Assistant, Athletic Trainer or a Technician.


Shannon Jones

Shannon Jones
Surgery Scheduler

Shannon joined Triangle Spine in June of 2006 after graduating from Wake Technical Community College with an Associate of Science degree in Radiography.

While in school, Shannon did clinical rounds at Wake Medical Center, Duke Health Raleigh Hospital, Rex Hospital, Wake Radiology, and Raleigh Radiology.

Shannon has recently been married and has a four year old daughter.

Triangle Spine & Back Care Center is the longest standing orthopedic practice in Raleigh, NC that focuses solely on spine and back care with a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at its helm. William F. Lestini, MD, provides operative and non- operative treatments for all spinal conditions.