Congratulations to Kanasta Daniel for being selected as the Athlete of the Month for Vinemont High School and Encore Rehabilitation – Cullman!
Kanasta is a Sophomore and plays multiple sports for the Eagles: Basketball, Softball, and Track. She has also served as a Football Manager. After graduation, Kanasta plans to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering at Michigan University. She is the daughter of Waylon and Channah Daniel.
Way to go, Kanasta!
Congratulations to Kenya McQuirter of McGill-Toolen Catholic High School for being named Gatorade Player of the Year in Alabama in Volleyball!
Kenya has 516 kills, 292 digs, 89 blocks and 58 service aces. She is a Junior at McGill-Toolen where she maintains a 3.75 GPA. The the school’s Ambassador Program, Kenya has volunteered with youth volleyball camps and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Kenya is fifth Gatorade Volleyball Player of the year to be selected from McGill-Toolen.
To read more about Kenya, visit #GatoradePOY .
**The Gatorade Player of the Year award was established in 1985 to recognize the nation’s most elite high school student-athletes for their athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character.
Being a mail carrier, Debra Howard needs to be able to walk and carry heavy pouches of mail. Knee problems were causing Debra trouble, even after surgery.
She says, “The doctor referred me for Physical Therapy and it helped strengthen my knee and made me much more confident about going back to work.”
After a month of rehabilitation with Encore Rehabilitation-Columbiana, Debra is greatly improved!
Thank you, Debra, for choosing Encore!
Antonia Smith, Holly Pond High School Athlete of the Month, with Gage Brewer, Encore Rehabilitation Athletic Trainer and Volleyball Coach Emily Brown.
Congratulations to Antonia Smith, Athlete of the Month for Holly Pond High School and Encore Rehabilitation – Cullman!
Antonia is a Senior and a Middle Hitter on the Broncos Volleyball Team. Her coach, Coach Emily Brown says, “Antonia is a great athlete with a great attitude and that is not easy to find. Antonia is very special and I am so proud of her!”
Encore Rehabilitation is proud of you too, Antonia! We wish you the best!
Thank you, DeShone, for making Encore Rehabilitation – Citronelle part of your journey to better health!
The Dothan Eagle Super 12 banquet was held January 18 at Flowers Hospital. This is an awards banquet to honor local high school athletes in football, volleyball, and cross-country. Southern Bone & Joint Specialists and Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. sponsored the banquet. The guest speaker was Austin Johnson, a member of the University of Alabama Football Team and former quarterback for Elba High School.
This year’s winners are pictured below.
For photos of other Super 12 Athletes, please visit our Facebook page, Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan.
Makennah Mills, Northview High School, Super 12 Cross Country Female Athlete of the Year
Gabe Henneberger, Enterprise High School, Super 12 Cross County Male Athlete of the Year
Coach Amy Warrick, Goshen High School, Super 12 Volleyball Coach of the Year (3rd from left). Also pictured are Super 12 Athletes (Goshen High School) Kelsey Gibson and Hannah Calhoun.
Autumn Mayes, Providence High School, Super 12 Volleyball Player of the Year
Bart Synder, Super 12 Football Coach of the Year with Brock Synder, Super 12 Football Player of the Year. Both are from Goshen High School.
Welcome to our new Clinic Director -Justin Hargett, PT, DPT, Cert. DN!
Justin has been a clinician with Encore Rehabilitation for four years. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Alabama State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Auburn University. He also holds a certification in Dry Needling.
Justin’s focus is a patient-centered hands-on approach for the purpose of treating a wide variety of orthopedic and neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Justin emphasizes manual therapy techniques including spinal manipulation in order to assist patients in returning to pain-free, functional, recreational, and work-related activites.
Justin is the co-author of the article “The Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Determining Fifth Metatarsal Fractures” which was published in two orthopedic sports medicine journals and recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association-APTA at the 2013 National Physical Therapy Convention. He believes strongly in continuing education and mentoring his staff in order to provide the highest quality of care for his community.
Justin is a native of Hartselle, Alabama. Justin and his wife, Jessica, have two kids, Abby and Truett.
Madison Harbison has been selected as Athlete of the Month for Vinemont High School and Encore Rehabilitation – Cullman!
Madison is a Senior and enjoys playing Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball for the Eagles. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Nursing Degree at Wallace State Community College.
Madison is the daughter of Mark and Shannan Harbison.
Congratulations, Madison! Enjoy your Senior year!
Amanda Royal loves being a Physical Therapist Assistant! Her favorite part of her work is helping people return to an active lifestyle. Amanda says, “The reward is when your patients cry and hug you and tell you ‘thank you for helping me walk again!’ This job is rewarding in so many ways, it’s almost hard to describe, but knowing I’m making a difference in this world through physical therapy is all I ever wanted.”
Making a difference is something Amanda also does away from her daily career. Amanda serves as a US Navy Reservist. She recently completed A School Training as a Hospital Corpsman at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where she was on the Dean’s List.
Encore Rehabilitation-Foley is very proud of Amanda for serving the Foley community and in the US Navy Reserve!
Meet Christian Peterson – a Senior at Saint Bernard Preparatory School and Athlete of the Month for Saint Bernard’s and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman!
Christian plays varsity Basketball, Soccer, Track, and Baseball for the Saints. When not participating in sports, Christian enjoys spending time with his friends. He is the son of Meg and Pete Peterson.
Enjoy the rest of your senior year, Christian. We wish you the best!
