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Jill Gurganus-Less pain and a better life

Patient Testimonial from Jill Gurganus of Encore Rehabilitation-Tillman's Corner, Theodore, Alabama

Jill Gurganus was suffering with pain every day related to trigeminal neuralgia and TMD/TMJ. At times her pain was debilitating, ranking 8-10 on a pain scale of 10. Previous attempts to combat the pain with medicine and other treatments were short-lived. But now things are different, thanks to physical therapy and dry needling at Encore Rehabilitation-Tillman’s Corner.

Jill happily relates her success, “When the spasms started to return, I started physical therapy and dry needling**. Within a few treatments my symptoms were significantly better! By the end of my treatments, my pain had gone from a debilitating 8-10 to zero! I am now down to a very few episodes a day. I have also learned proper body mechanics and tools to strengthen the muscles. The staff at Encore is amazing and has truly been a lifesaver! The Encore staff have completely changed my life.”

Thank you, Jill, for choosing the rehab team at Encore Rehabilitation-Tillman’s Corner as your rehab provider! We appreciate the opportunity to help you!

Encore Rehabilitation-Tillman’s Corner
5643 Sermon Road South
Theodore, Alabama 36582
251-660-1505
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Jenny Barfield-Clinical Director for Encore Rehabilitation-Spanish Fort

Encore Rehabilitation-Spanish Fort is proud to introduce Clinical Director Jenny Barfield, PT.

Jenny has been a practicing Clinician for 18 years and has been with Encore Rehabilitation for 11 years. She received both her Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Mobile. She also holds certifications in Pilates Rehabilitation and Dry Needling.

Outside of the office, Jenny enjoys spending time exercising and being with her husband, Jason, and their kids, as they participate in local sports and church activities.

Thank you, Jenny, for the quality care you provide every day! We appreciate your dedication to excellence!

Encore Rehabilitation-Spanish Fort
30762 State Highway 181
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
251-625-2170
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Encore Rehabilitation-Spanish Fort Athletic Trainer chosen as SETA Athletic Trainer of the Year

Encore-Uhler Sports Medicine Symposium- July 13-15, 2018

Instant Replay for Alabama High Schools beginning Fall 2018

New Clinical Director Phillip Dueitt, DPT, Bay Minette, Alabama

Phillip Dueitt DPT

Meet Physical Therapist Phillip Dueitt, Clinical Director for the new Encore Rehabilitation-Bay Minette, Alabama clinic!

Phillip has been a Clinician for eight years and has been with Encore Rehabilitation for three years. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. He is also Certified in Dry Needling. Phillip provides quality physical therapy services to help patients reach their optimal level of movement.

Phillip is married and has three children. His hobbies include hiking and fishing.

Stop by the new Encore Rehabilitation Clinic in Bay Minette, Alabama and say hello to Phillip!

Encore Rehabilitation-Bay Minette opened in April 2018. Services at the Bay Minette location include Physical Therapy, Industrial Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine. Athletes utilizing this clinic will include the Sun Chiefs from nearby Coastal Alabama Community College-Bay Minette.

If rehabilitation is in your future, choose Encore Rehabilitation!

Encore Rehabilitation-Bay Minette
1902 Hand Avenue, Suite C
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
251-239-5395
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Introducing Co-Directors for Encore Rehabilitation-Daphne: Deanna Foster, PT and Michelle White, PT

Introducing Co-Directors for Encore Rehabilitation-Daphne:
Deanna Foster, PT and Michelle White, PT!

Deanna Foster has been Clinician for 29 years and has been with Encore Rehabilitation for 22 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. She is also Certified in Dry Needling. She enjoys spending time with her five poodles, kayaking, cycling, and shooting. She is actively involved with her church.

Michelle White has been a Clinician for 29 years and has been with Encore Rehabilitation for 13 years. She is a graduate of the University of South Alabama where she received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Michelle has 12 years of primary emphasis on shoulder and knee rehab and 17 years of primary emphasis on spine rehab. Michelle and her husband, Steve, love spending time with their four rescue dogs. Michelle also likes to spend time snow skiing and shooting.

Encore Rehabilitation is proud of the compassionate and high-quality rehabilitative care Deanna and Michelle provide!

Encore Rehabilitation-Daphne
8757 Rand Avenue, Suite C
Daphne, Alabama 36526
251-621-1021
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“I feel like a new person!”

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Brooke Thomas was pained with headaches for years. Recently she came to East Central Physical Therapy where she worked with Encore Rehabilitation Physical Therapists. Her treatment plan included Dry Needling.

Brooke shares, “My results have been incredible. I suffered from constant headaches for five years. I have tried almost any remedy you could think of. When I started physical therapy, Dry Needling was suggested and I was immediately interested. After having it done, I was hooked. Nothing that I have tried has ever relieved my headache so quickly and kept it away for this long. I love it. I tell everyone about it! Thank you so much for all of your help! I feel like a new person!”

Thank you, Brooke, for sharing your story! We wish you the very best!

East Central Physical Therapy
7001 Highway 614
Hurley, Mississippi 39555
228-588-0272
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Providing Quality Physical Therapy in Gulfport, Mississippi – Missy Holliman, PT, DPT

Millicent Missy Holliman PT DPT

Millicent “Missy” Holliman, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, is the Clinical Director for Encore Rehabilitation-Garden Park, Gulfport, Mississippi. She is also the Supervisor of Encore Rehabilitation- Armed Forces Retirement Home-Gulfport. As a Clinician and Physical Therapist with Encore for nine years, Missy has provided quality physical therapy and care in a variety of areas including orthopedics, vestibular rehabilitation, and wheelchair evaluations. She is also Certified in Dry Needling.

Missy holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Kinesiology from Mississippi State University and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University, Pennsylvania.

Missy is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and enjoys helping patients regain an active lifestyle.

Thank you, Missy, for all that you do!

Encore Rehabilitation-Garden Park
15190 Community Road, Suite 120, Gulfport, MS 39503
228-831-0416

Meet Clinical Director Beth Breland, DPT, Cert. DN

Beth Breland DPT

We are pleased to introduce you to Beth Breland, DPT, Cert. D.N.,
Clinical Director at Encore Rehabilitation – Poplarville!

Beth has been a Clinician for over five years and has seen patients with Encore Rehabilitation for four years. Beth’s expertise is in providing quality one-on-one care for each of her patients.

Beth holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Clinical Exercise Physiology from Mississippi State University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Most recently she has obtained her Certification in Dry Needling.

Beth and her husband, Jason, live in the Wiggins area. In her free time, she is involved with her church. She also loves to cook and has a side bakery business with her mom and sister-in-law.

Thank you, Beth, for all you do for the patients at Encore Rehabilitation-Poplarville!

Encore Rehabilitation-Poplarville
411 W North Street, Poplarville, Mississippi 39470
601-795-2130

Clinical Director Molly Nelson, PT

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Molly Nelson graduated from University of South Alabama in 2004 with a Masters in Physical Therapy degree. She accepted her first position in Fort Collins, Colorado working for three years in orthopedic rehabilitation for a US News 50 Best Hospitals in Orthopedics. She returned to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama taking a sports medicine position with Encore Rehabilitation in 2007.

Her time with Encore Rehabilitation has allowed her to work in a variety of settings in the Mobile area including collegiate and high school athletic facilities. With the help of the Sports Medicine team, she was instrumental in establishing onsite Physical Therapy at Murphy High School and Davidson High School.

Currently, Molly is the Clinical Director at Encore Rehabilitation-Mobile Midtown and serves as the Physical Therapist with the Sports Medicine Team at UMS-Wright Preparatory School.

Molly believes patient care and respect should be held at highest degree while searching for root cause of orthopedic problems to allow people to move better and meet individual goals. Annual continuing education goals are accomplished by her with the most recent Certifications in ASYTM, SPORTSMETRICS, and Dry Needling. Her clinical interests include injury prevention programs, post surgical pain, ACL rehab with progression back to sport, and general orthopedic dysfunctions.

Molly and her husband, Jeff, have two beautiful daughters that love to spend time playing golf, watching sports, and going to the beach together.

Thank you, Molly, for your dedication and commitment!

Encore Rehabilitation-Mobile Midtown
3078 Dauphin Square Connector, Mobile, Alabama 36607
251-341-5662

Heather McNaughton, DPT, with Encore Rehabilitation-Providence

Heather McNaughton DPT Revised

Encore Rehabilitation-Providence is delighted to recognize Heather McNaughton, DPT, for her caring and professional patient care.

Heather earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of South Alabama in 2007 and a Bachelor of Science in Pre-professional Health Science in 2005. She began working for Encore Rehabilitation shortly after graduation and has expanded her education by becoming Certified in Dry Needling and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. The majority of her practice has been with an orthopedic population. She is highly motivated to rehabilitate and educate her patients to help them return to what they love to do following an injury or surgery.

Heather was born and raised in Mobile, AL. She is happily married and the proud mother of three children. She enjoys boating, running, traveling, and is an avid “boot camper.”

Clinic Director Dawn O’Keefe- Encore Rehabilitation-Beaumont

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Meet Dawn O’Keefe, PT, DPT, ATC, Cert. DN, Clinic Director at Encore Rehabilitation-Beaumont! Dawn has been a clinician in the Hattiesburg area for 26 years and with Encore Rehabilitation for 17 years. Dawn’s expertise is in providing quality one-on-one care for each of her patients.

Dawn holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology from the University of Southern Mississippi. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University Medical Center-New Orleans and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. In addition to being a Physical Therapist, Dawn is also a Certified Athletic Trainer. Most recently she has obtained her Dry Needling Certification.

Dawn and her husband, Matt have two daughters, Jordan and Lauren. In her free time, Dawn likes to exercise and run. She has participated with the same girls running group since 1997. Dawn has completed several half marathons and triathlons as well as one marathon. She is a native of Metairie, Louisiana.

At Encore Rehabilitation, we LOVE to see you move!