Mississippi

Meet Encore Rehabilitation-Biloxi Clinic Director Jane Waldrop, PT, Cert. DN

Physical Therapist Jane Waldrop has been a Clinician for 41 years and with Encore Rehabilitation for 10 years. She is the Clinic Director for Encore Rehabilitation-Biloxi. She has provided patient care in multiple clinics and hospitals along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She specializes in Manual Orthopedics and Sports Therapies. She also performs Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) and is Certified in Dry Needling.

Jane obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Mississippi, School of Allied Health Professionals in Jackson, MS.

She is a native of Columbia, MS. Jane enjoys playing golf, salt water fishing (in-shore and off-shore), and traveling by air, boat, or RV to interesting and exciting places around the world!

Thank you, Jane, for all your dedication and service!

Awards and Honors at the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame-Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter

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The National Football Foundation Hall of Fame-Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter held their annual awards banquet on Jan 17, 2018.

We would like to recognize the coaches and athletes from schools affiliated with our Encore Sports Medicine Program. Congratulations to the athletes, coaches, and our own athletic trainer, Eric Oehms, MS, LAT, ATC!

Coach Neil Lollar, Hancock High School – Frank “Twig” Branch Coach of the Year Award

Coach Bo Russum, Hancock High School-Luther Kuykendall Assistant Coach of the Year Award

Karlos Dillard, Gulfport High School- Terrell Buckley Defensive Player of the Year Award

Clay Gollott, St. Martin High School – NFFHOT Scholarship Award

Eric Oehms, Athletic Trainer, Encore Rehabilitation – Contribution to Amateur Football

Athlete-Scholars included:

D’Iberville High School – Brady Grace
East Central High School – Maxwell Greenough
Gautier High School – Mario Love
Gulfport High School – Karlos Dillard
Hancock High School – Elliott Nolan
Harrison Central – Javion Khan
Long Beach High School – JT Tripp
Moss Point – Matthew Sellers
Ocean Springs – Peyton Sams
Pascagoula High School – Jack Colmer
Pass Christian High School – Nathan Weatherly
St. Martin High School – Clay Gollott
St. Patrick Catholic High School – Robert Starks
Vancleave High School – Havens “Lane” Wise

Abby Baravik- Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-William Carey University

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Say hello to Abby Baravik, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-William Carey University!

Abby is a Junior at William Carey and plays Goalie on the Crusaders Soccer Team where she has achieved tremendous success! Her list of accomplishments and awards include:

All American
Golden Gloves
First Team SSAC Conference
Freshman Team of the Year
SSAC Second Team All Conference
SSAC All Academic Team (2 years)
SSAC All Tournament Team (2 years)
NAIA All Academic Team

Abby’s post-graduation plans include pursing a career in public relations.

We wish you all the best, Abby!

Patient Success is rewarding to Jessie Bowles, PTA

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Meet Jessie Bowles, Physical Therapist Assistant at Encore Rehabilitation – Tillman’s Corner in Theodore, Alabama!

“Being a Physical Therapist Assistant is very rewarding. The best part of my career is seeing a patient succeed. Whether that success is seeing a patient perform a small task such as performing an independent straight leg raise or a large task such as returning to their career or sport, every milestone is important,” Jessie says.

Jessie has been a Clinician for two years and has been with Encore Rehabilitation for one year. She received her Associate of Applied Science degree-Physical Therapist Assistant from Itawamba Community College in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Jessie shares, “Not only do I feel like therapists impact patients’ lives, I feel that patients make a difference in our lives as well. I will never regret my choice to become a PTA.”

Thank you, Jessie, for your dedication and commitment to excellent patient care!

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!

SportsFit-Leakesville 5K Postponed

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For two years, SportsFit of Leakesville has sponsored a 5K to promote health and fitness and to benefit local schools with PE equipment. This 5k has taken place the first week of February. This year the date will change.

Due to poor weather conditions in December, Leakesville Elementary School had to postpone their 5K Color Run to this Saturday, Jan 20th. As it would be so close to the date we normally have our 5K, we will reschedule ours to a later date.

We encourage you to support LES in their 5K Color Run this weekend and support all our local schools.

We will announce our Sportsfit 5K at a later date.

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!

Kristofer Jones – Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation – Oak Grove

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Kristopher Jones has been selected as the Encore Rehabilitation – Oak Grove Athlete of the Month! Kristopher is a Junior at Oak Grove High School where he plays Varsity Football (#20) and Baseball (#7). Kristopher has lettered all three years of high school and has also made the All-Area Team in Baseball.

When not playing sports for the Warriors, he enjoys hunting, fishing, weight-lifting, and playing video games. His post-graduation plans include attending college.

Kristopher is the son of Robert and Sandra Stephens.

Congratulations, Kristopher!