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Presley Marks- Athlete of the Month for Holly Pond and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman
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Presley Marks, Athlete of the Month for Holly Pond (center) with Encore Rehabilitation Athletic Trainer Gage Brewer and Cullman County Schools Athletic Director Wanda Gilliland.

A big congratulations to Presley Marks, Athlete of the Month for Holly Pond High School and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman!

Presley is a Senior and plays multiple sports for the Broncos-Volleyball (#24), Basketball (#24), and Softball (#4). She was selected to the  2017 All-County Volleyball Team. When not playing sports, Presley enjoys spending time with family and friends and participating in activities with her church. After graduation, Presley plans to pursue Nursing and become an Ob-Gyn. She is the daughter of Shane and Inger Marks.

Have a great Senior year, Presley!

Lexie Childers – Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Hamilton

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Meet Lexie Childers, this month’s Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Hamilton! 

Lexie is a Junior at Hamilton High School where she excels in both Softball (#22) and Basketball (#23). This is her third year playing Varsity for the Aggies.

Lexie’s list of sports accomplishments includes: 2017 All WAC Softball; 2017 Most Improved-Softball; 2017 Most Steals-Basketball; and 2018 All Marion County Basketball. She is also a State Champion with the Dirty Diamonds Softball Team.

Her future plans include pursing a career as a Nurse Practitioner or Veterinarian. Lexie is the daughter of Stephanie and Jamie Childers.

Congratulations, Lexie!

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!

 

Posture Party at Encore Rehabilitation-Leakesville
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Peyton Rounsaville, 2017 Greene County DYW Winner, joins Clinic Director Hope Backstrom for the Posture Party with Dariyel Johnson, Paris Pierce, and McKay Lee Bray.

Encore Rehabilitation-Leakesville enjoyed hosting the Greene County Distinguished Young Women Posture Party with the Ladies Variety Club of Greene County.

Clinic Director Hope Backstrom, PT, has instructed the Greene County Distinguished Young Women (DYW) participants for 20 years. The Posture Party helps prepare young women for their on-stage presence, as well as the fitness and self-expression categories.  Hope also teaches the young ladies about how posture can impact lifelong health and wellness.  2017 Greene County DYW Winner Peyton Rounsaville was also on hand for the Posture Party. This year’s participants included Dariyel Johnson, Paris Pierce, and McKay Lee Bray.

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. is proud to be a National Sponsor of the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program. 

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Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that combines the chance to win college scholarships with a program that offers Life Skills training to prepare young women for the world after high school. Each year DYW makes over $1.5 billion dollars in scholarships available. The Life Skills Program includes workshops and online resources where participants can learn skills like interviewing, public speaking, self-confidence building and much more.

Best of success to this year’s participants!

Justin Byrd, DPT, ATC, new Clinic Director at Encore Rehabilitation-Priceville

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Welcome to our new Clinic Director, Justin Byrd, DPT, ATC, Cert. DN!

Justin has been a part of Encore Rehabilitation for two and a half years as a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer.

Justin received his Clinicial Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Alabama State University and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from The University of Alabama. While attending UA, he worked with the softball, gymnastic, and football teams. Justin is certified in Dry Needling and is currently pursuing his certification in Spinal Manipulation from the Spinal Manipulation Institute. He will soon earn his Diploma in Osteopractic.

Justin combines his knowledge of the human body with a strong sense of compassion and understanding to develop personal, individualized, patient-centered care for treating a variety of orthopedic and sport-related injuries/impairments. He focuses on hands-on manual therapy that consist of manipulation, mobilization, and dry needling. He desires to help all his patients regain complete functional movement and mobility, especially individuals suffering from back pain, neck pain, tension headaches, and cervicogenic headaches.

Justin is married to Kristie Hutchison Byrd, a native of Priceville. Kristie also works for Encore Rehabilitation as an Occupational Therapist. They are the proud parents of Olivia Kate (Livy).

Congratulations, Justin!

Meet the Encore Rehabilitation Human Resources Department!

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Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. is proud of our Human Resources Department for the support they give our employees. From new hires to seasoned employees, Jennie, Amanda, and Mack are always available to answer questions and treat each employee with respect.  They provide assistance with benefits, family medical leave, and more. We are thankful to have a GREAT HR Department!

Mack Haraway – Human Resources Generalist (seated above)
Mack graduated from the University of Alabama in 2015 with a major in Human Resources Management. He has been with Encore for 2 years.

Amanda Stone – Human Resources Assistant (left back row)
Amanda graduated from Troy University in 2009 with a degree in Sports & Fitness Management with Health Promotion & Exercise Science concentrations. She has been with Encore 9 years.  She is married with 2 sons and a daughter.

Jennie Foote – Director of Human Resources (right back row)
Jennie graduated from Athens State University in 1999 with a  double major in Human Resources Management and Business Management.  She has been with Encore for 8 years.  She is married with one daughter.

At Encore Rehabilitation, we LOVE to see you move!

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Super 12 Athletes honored at Banquet

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 Cross Country Player of the Year Super 12 Jan 2018

Makennah Mills, Northview High School, Super 12 Cross Country Female Athlete of the Year

 

Gabe Henneberger Cross Country Player of the Year Super 12 Jan 2018

Gabe Henneberger, Enterprise High School, Super 12 Cross County Male Athlete of the Year

 

Amy Warrick Volleyball Coach of the Year Super 12 jan 2018

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.

 

Autmn Mayes Volleyball Player of the Year Super 12 Jan 2017

Autumn Mayes, Providence High School, Super 12 Volleyball Player of the Year

 

Bart Synder Brock Synder Goshen Coach and Player of the Year Super 12 jan 2017

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.

Blake Comeaux – Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Diamondhead, MS

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Introducing Blake Comeaux, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Diamondhead, Mississippi!

Blake is a Junior at Hancock High School where he is a multi-sport athlete in Football, Track, and Powerlifting. He has placed 1st and 2nd in the District for Discus and has been selected to The Sea Coast Echo First Team.

His post-graduate plans include attending Rice University to obtain a law degree and become a mediator. Blake is the son of Leigh and Daniel Comeaux.

Congratulations, Blake! We wish you all the best of success!

Making a Difference in the World – Amanda Royal, LPTA

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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!

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