Mary Doyle Smith

Education: 

• Bachelor of Arts in Zoology - University of Tennessee 
• Master of Applied Physiology - University of Virginia 
• Master of Physical Therapy - Emory University 
• Doctor of Physical Therapy-University of Montana

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
• Treatment of post-operative conditions of the spine 
• 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 training and rehabilitation. For the past 20+ years she has worked exclusively in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine setting, specializing in acute and chronic spine pain. 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 and lifestyle changes.