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Meet Our Specialists
Our therapists assess strength and work with patients to develop personal goals and a treatment plan.
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Jason Baareman, PT, DPTSpecialties: orthopaedic rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, stroke rehabilitation Education: Doctorate, Physical Therapy, Medical College of Georgia, 2012; Bachelor of Science, Exercise and Sport Science, University of Georgia, 2008 |
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Alyson O’Banion, PT, DPT Specialties: in-patient trauma and general acute care, sub-acute rehabilitation, acute rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation for those with orthopedic, neurological and vestibular dysfunctions; Computerized Dynamic Posturography, a treatment for those with dizziness and imbalance Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy, A.T. Still University, 2014; Master of Science, Physical Therapy, Medical College of Georgia, 1998; Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science and Biology, University of South Carolina-Aiken, 1996 |
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John Belcher, PT, MPT Specialties: various orthopedic and neurological diagnoses in the outpatient setting Education: Master of Science, Physical Therapy, Medical College of Georgia, 2006; Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Georgia College and State University, 2004; advanced certification in functional capacity evaluations and aquatic therapy |
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Terri Cherni, PT, MPT Specialties: musculoskeletal, neurological and general orthopedic conditions Education: Master of Science, Physical Therapy, Sacred Heart University, 2004; Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology, Kent State University, 2001; LSVT Big certified |
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Jeffrey S. Dowling, PT, DPT, MHE, Practice Site Manager Specialties: foot and ankle pathology and lower extremity biomechanical dysfunctionEducation: Doctorate, Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine, 2008; Master of Health Education, Georgia Medical College, 1993; Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, Medical College of Georgia, 1989 |
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Paula Finley, PT, Senior Physical Therapist Specialties: orthopedic, sports medicine and musculoskeletal issues Education: Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, Medical College of Georgia, 1991; Bachelor of Science, Biology and Minor in Mathematics, Brenau College, 1986 |
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Jack E. “Ted” Hanson, PT, Cert MDT, Senior Physical Therapist Specialties: applying the MDT principles to the upper and lower extremities as well as the spine Education: Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, Medical College of Georgia, 1997; Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, King College, 1994; Certified Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) clinician |
Stephanie Johnson, MHS, OTR/L, Senior Occupational TherapistSpecialties: movement disordersEducation: Master of Health Science, Occupational Therapy, Medical College of Georgia, 2008; Bachelor of Science, Biology, Shorter College, 2005; advanced certifications in LSVT Big and aquatic therapy |
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Jordan Mellinger, PT, DPT, ATC Specialties: spine, orthopedic and sports injury Education: Doctorate, Physical Therapy, Medical College of Georgia, 2012; Bachelor of Science, Exercise & Sports Science and Athletic Training, University of Georgia, 2009; certified athletic trainer |
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Cheryl Moores Priessman, OTR/L, Senior Staff Occupational TherapistSpecialties: hand and upper extremity rehabilitationEducation: Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy, Medical College of Georgia, 1985 |
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Stephanie Eleazar Reyes, MS CCC-SLP, Speech and Language PathologistSpecialties: voice, dysphagia, head and neck oncology and speech-language rehabilitation Education: Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, 2012; Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Minor in Public Health Sciences, University of South Florida, 2010; LSVT certified, interactive metronome certified |
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Tracey Rogers, PT, Senior Physical Therapist Specialties: neurological rehabilitation, vestibular disorders, pediatrics, orthopedics and manual therapies Education: Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, Medical College of Georgia, 1991; advanced training and certifications in traumatic brain injury, vestibular rehabilitation, stroke, spinal cord, and Parkinson’s Disease; LSVT certified for Parkinson’s Disease, certified brain injury specialist |
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Tim Wixson, PT, MPT, Senior Physical Therapist
Specialties: orthopedics, spine, progression of sport-specific rehabilitation Education: Master of Science, Physical Therapy, Medical College of Georgia, 2006; Bachelor’s of Science, Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University, 2004 |