Mary Doyle Smith, PT, OCS, Owner
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Zoology - University of Tennessee
- Master of Applied Physiology - University of Virginia
- Master of Physical Therapy - Emory University
Certifications:
- Licensed Physical Therapist
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
- Functional Movement Systems
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
- USA Triathlon Certified Level 1 Coach
- Team In Training/Dave Scott Level II Coaching Certification
- BCLS
Specialties:
- Manual therapy to the spine and extremities
- Trigger point dry needling
- Sports and Orthopedics
- Triathlon overuse injuries
Associations:
- American Physical Therapy Association APTA.org
- Physical Therapy Association of Georgia PTAGonline.org
- USA Triathlon USATriathlon.org
Mary finished her post-graduate work at the University of Virginia in Applied Physiology/Sports Medicine and then worked several years in corporate fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, athletic training and exercise rehabilitation before returning to school to study physical therapy. She has a passion for all things relating to endurance sports. For the past 20 years she has worked exclusively in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine setting. Mary has gained a personal understanding of rehabilitation from the patient's perspective following brain surgery for removal of a benign tumor. She can appreciate the patience and persistence it takes to overcome obstacles and achieve goals. Her ultimate goal is to assist patients/clients in reaching their full physical potential through exercise.