Physical Therapists
Our licensed and caring physical therapists provide services in Calhoun, Cartersville, Cedartown, Rockmart, Rome and Summerville.
Calhoun
Larken Logan is board certified as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Physical Therapy Association. She earned a doctorate in physical therapy from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Logan is trained to help individuals with osteoporosis. She also holds a certification for the LSVT BIG program to improve movement and function in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Carol Richardson is an occupational and hand therapist. She helps patients experiencing issues that occur from the hand to the elbow. These include congenital injuries, burns, cumulative trauma, tendonitis and fractures. She is an experienced splint maker. Richardson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy from the University of Florida. She is a certified hand therapist, modality certified and certified with the National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists.
Richard Stewart earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University in Dallas, Texas; a Master of Science in exercise science from Georgia State University in Atlanta; and a Bachelor of Arts in history at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. Stewart treats patients with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses, including those who have had orthopedic surgery as the result of an injury or accident, or those who have experienced repetitive use injuries; and patients with neurological issues and balance difficulties.
Cartersville
Leanne South earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in exercise science from University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is certified in dry needling. South provides assessment and treatment of post-surgery patients and patients with orthopedic injuries and diagnoses to improve function and quality of life.
Cedartown
Ally Atkins earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Armstrong State University in Savannah and a bachelor’s degree in athletic training and exercise science from University of Georgia in Athens. She has specialized experience in dry needling.
Beth Dorsey attended Emory University and Medical College of Georgia. She earned a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy. Dorsey has over 30 years of rehab experience. She is a certified ergonomics assessment specialist (CEAS) and is also modality certified. Her areas of specialty practice include neuro disorders, with a focus on brain injuries and stroke, and geriatrics.
Haley Roddam earned a Master of Science in speech-language pathology and a Bachelor of Science in communication science and disorders from the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama.
Jacob Rogers earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Augusta University in Augusta and a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. He has experience in treating sports and orthopedic conditions. Rogers will evaluate, manage and treat pain and decreased function coming from a variety of sources. These include spine conditions, stroke, vertigo, sports injuries, orthopedic injuries and other chronic conditions.
Caron Schabort earned a degree in occupational therapy. She has 20 years of experience in the rehabilitation of adults and older adults with orthopedic, neurological and cognitive issues.
Megan Snider received a Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, Georgia, and a bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a minor in nutrition and dietetics from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Snider sees patients in Cartersville and Cedartown. She is certified in dry needling and breast cancer rehabilitation treatment.
Alisha Zertuche earned her master's degree in physical therapy from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Her areas of specialty include neuro rehabilitation, pediatrics and general orthopedics.
Rockmart
Yolanda Jefferson earned a Bachelor of Science in physical therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina and a bachelor's degree in biology from Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina. She has over 20 years of physical therapy and rehab experience. Her specialties include geriatrics and orthopedics. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Rome
Andrew Alisago received a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He has over 11 years of experience helping patients recover from hand issues and became a certified hand therapist (CHT) in 2015. His areas of specialty are orthopedics, the upper extremities and hand therapy. Alisago also has years of experience fabricating static splints.
Alex Davis, earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Georgia Southern University in Savannah. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in exercise and sport science from the University of Georgia in Athens. Davis is certified in dry needling.
Suzanne Dunn holds a master's degree in physical therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. She is PORi (Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute) certified in breast cancer rehabilitation, chemotoxicity and cancer exercise management. Additional areas of specialty include medically complex diagnoses, neurological conditions, osteoporosis, and vestibular/balance rehabilitation.
Caitlyn Finley is a physical therapy assistant. She earned an associate of applied science physical therapist assistant degree from Athens Technical College in Athens.
Daryl Floyd is a physical therapist; chemotoxicity and cancer exercise therapist; head and neck cancer rehabilitation therapist; and a health coach with over 38 years of experience. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Boston University/Sargent College of Allied Health in Boston, Massachusetts. Floyd holds multiple certifications: head and neck cancer rehabilitation therapist, and chemotherapy and cancer exercise therapist from the Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute; heath coach from Emory University; strength and conditioning specialist from The National Strength and Conditioning Association; massage therapist from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy; performance enhancement specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine; youth conditioning specialist, and youth speed and agility specialist from the International Youth Conditioning Association; LSVT BIG; BioForce conditioning coach from 8 Weeksout; Suples Fit Level 1 from the Suples Training Systems; battling ropes coach from the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association; Speed Specialist from the U.S Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association; and manual lymph drainage (Vodder Technique)and complete decongestive therapy from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies.
Eric Kure earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Georgia Southern University in Savannah. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Education in exercise and sport science, and athletic training, from the University of Georgia in Athens. Kure is a licensed athletic trainer, is certified in dry needling and is also an emergency medical technician (EMT-B). He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Alyssa Luthi earned a Master of Science in rehabilitation science with an emphasis in occupational therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. She holds certification in neurodevelopmental treatment, is modalities and therapeutic listening certified, and is trained in the Handwriting Without Tears program. Luthi specializes in pediatrics and neurological conditions.
Katie Mahoney received a Master of Science in physical therapy from North Georgia College & State University. She specializes in neurology and vestibular rehabilitation, and has over 18 years of experience. Mahoney also holds certification for the LSVT BIG program to improve movement and function in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Clay McCollum earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. He has also earned his Sports Certified Specialist designation from the American Physical Therapy Association. Only 10 percent of therapists receive this board certification. McCollum specializes in video analysis of throwing and running mechanics to improve performance and prevent injury.
Jessica Mohler graduated from Floyd College as a physical therapy assistant and a certified sports metric instructor. Her specialties include sports medicine, musculoskeletal pathologies and lymphedema.
Joy Redden is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. She has over 31 years of experience as a physical therapy assistant. Redden specializes in total joints and chronic, myofascial pain syndrome.
Ansley Sanders is a physical therapist assistant in our Rome rehab clinic. She earned an associate's degree in physical therapy assistant from Chattahoochee Technical College and a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Shorter University.
Brittany Smith is a physical therapist who earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega and a Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology from Valdosta State University in Valdosta. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is certified in ergonomic assessments.
David Snider earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in athletic training from the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. He holds certifications for LSVT BIG and in dry needling therapy, and also specializes in manual therapy.
Faith Stokes is a board-certified orthopedic specialist (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association. She also completed an orthopedic residency with Evidence in Motion. Stokes earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; and a bachelor's degree in biology and an associate's degree in psychology from Dalton State College in Dalton. She is certified in dry needling, pelvic health and obstetric rehabilitation. Stokes is also experienced in treating neurological and vestibular disorders. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, including the Pelvic Health Section, and the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia.
Andrew Teare-Ketter received a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Mercer University in Atlanta and a Bachelor of Science in biology from Shorter University in Rome. He completed a neurologic physical therapy residency at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and is a board-certified specialist in neurologic physical therapy with the APTA. Teare-Ketter has specialty practice in neurologic physical therapy, in concussion and vestibular rehabilitation, and in the treatment of whiplash associated disorders. He is also dry needling certified and has published research on concussion rehabilitation with the
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.
Amber Todd earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a master's degree in public health from University of South Alabama. She also holds a bachelor's degree in athletic training from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association and American Physical Therapy Association; and is a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner.
Hunter Todd holds board certification as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and also is a board-certified Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) by the American Physical Therapy Association. He earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of South Alabama and a Master of Business Administration from University of Alabama-Birmingham. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, including being a Sports Physical Therapy Section member.
Connie Winkles earned her physical therapist assistant degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has over 20 years of experience and specializes in pediatrics, geriatrics, medically complex diagnoses, and neurological and orthopedic conditions.
Erin Wright is a physical therapist. She earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Emory University in Atlanta. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in in animal science from Berry College. She is certified in dry needling and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Summerville
Nicholas Bryant is a physical therapy assistant. He earned a Bachelor of Science in physical education from the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega and an Associate of Applied Science physical therapist assistant degree from Athens Technical College in Athens. Bryant is LSVT BIG certified, which is a treatment for Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. He has experience working with a wide variety of patients including those with orthopedic conditions, sports injuries and other chronic conditions.
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