Mr. Amos Ivey, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Ozark, pictured with PTA Sherry Snell (left) and PT Nan Mayo, Clinic Director (right).
We are happy today to announce our Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Ozark, Mr. Amos Ivey! Today is his last day of rehabilitation AND his birthday. He is 81 years young! Happy birthday, Mr. Ivey, from all your friends at Encore Rehabilitation-Ozark!
Debbie Richards (left) with Marla Kizzire, PTA at Encore Rehabilitation-Fayette
When Debbie Richards first came to Encore Rehabilitation-Fayette, she had very limited use of her shoulder due to a fractured humerus. Physical Therapist Assistant Marla Kizzire says, “Debbie worked super hard. Now she has full function of her arm again. I’m excited and happy for her!” Debbie is excited, too, because now she is able to go visit her grandson again. We wish you all the best, Debbie!
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.”
When Leah Bailey of Columbiana found out she had scoliosis, she looked for back pain relief without having surgery. She found help at Encore Rehabilitation-Columbiana.
Leah shares, “I found out I had scoliosis and I had been having back pain for a while so I wanted to find a way to fix my back without surgery. The doctor sent me to Encore and they have been amazing. They are very friendly and sweet people! My back has been a lot better since.”
Leah completed her rehabilitation and is doing well! Thank you, Leah, for choosing Encore Rehab!
Encore Rehabilitation was proud to have participated in Snowbird Fest 2018 in Orange Beach, Alabama on Jan. 27, 2018. The half-day event included food, fun, entertainment, and much more! We had a great time welcoming the Snowbirds back to the area!
Announcing Austin Riddle, Athlete of the Month for Vinemont High School and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman!
Austin is a Freshman who competes in a variety of sports including Basketball, Baseball, Football, Track and Cross-Country! In his free time, he enjoys sports and church activities. His post-graduation plans include pursuing an Architecture Degree at UAH-University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Austin is the son of Daniel and Missy Riddle.
Congratulations, Austin!
Congratulations to Christopher Broyles, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Winfield!
Christopher is multi-sport athlete competing for the Pirates in Football (#25), Basketball (#14), and Track. He is a Junior at Winfield High School and plans to attend the University of Alabama or Mississippi State University to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. (Great career choice!) Christopher is the son of Billy Joe Broyles.
Way to go, Christopher!
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!
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.
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