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Spine & Sport, a rapidly growing physical therapy, personal training and weight management company, was started by physical therapists Dr. Eric Bull and Dr. Jacques Beauchamp in Rincon, Georgia in February of 2004. The organization has grown from 3 employees to over 100 in the last 6 years and has expanded to 6 locations to include Jacksonville, Florida. The second facility was opened on Wilmington Island in Savannah in April of 2006, and expanded into Richmond Hill In January of 2008. In July of 2008, a Downtown Savannah location was added, and the most recent clinic was established in Hinesville, Georgia in March of 2009.
Recently the locally owned company was honored on the Inc. Magazine 500 as one of the fastest growing companies in the country. Spine & Sport strives to offer a healthcare experience beyond compare through exemplary customer service and expert technical skill. Our employees genuinely care for each patient and client that comes through the door. Patients, clients and co-workers alike enjoy the family-like atmosphere. Spine & Sport is not only a great place to come for care, but a great place to work!
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Dr. Beauchamp Co-Founded Spine & Sport in 2004 with his college roommate, Dr. Eric Bull. Their shared
vision of providing exceptional physical therapy and personal training to the Savannah region has
resulted in Spine & Sport's unprecedented growth. In less than five years, the practice has grown
from a small clinic of three employees, to having six locations with over 100 employees. This growth
accounted for Spine & Sport being honored in 2008 as the 357th fastest privately-owned company in the
USA by Inc Magazine.
He is one of a handful of physical therapists in the State of Georgia to be a Board-Certified
Clinical Specialist in both Sports and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and is considered by his peers
to be an expert in the evaluation and treatment of shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle pathology.
His training and experience has allowed him to work with professional, collegiate, and high
school athletes; as well as numerous weekend warriors.
Dr. Beauchamp was an Adjunct Professor in Armstrong Atlantic State University's Sports
Medicine program. He has lectured nationally and given numerous local seminars on various
sports medicine, physical therapy, wellness and business management topics. He is an avid sports
fan and is most passionate about the Detroit Lions; yes, those Lions. In January of 2010 he
was elected to the Advisory Board for the Greater Savannah Sports Council. He lives in Savannah
with his wife, Cindy, their son Gabriel; and dogs, Beau and Eva.
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Dr. Bull is considered by his peers as an expert in the examination and treatment of
orthopedic conditions. His doctoral research on spinal pain has led to development of new techniques
and technology to help his patients achieve faster results. Dr. Bull has lectured internationally
on spinal and shoulder pain and developed programs for rapid post-surgical return to work and
pain reduction techniques. His passion for physical therapy has acquainted him with Olympic hopefuls
and weekend warriors.
Dr. Bull lives in Savannah with his wife and children.
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Dr. Tim Clemmons earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of South Alabama.
The Carrollton, Alabama native worked as a high school athletic trainer for 3 years in Bay
Minette, Alabama before entering the physical therapy program. Dr. Clemmons entered the athletic
field as a certified athletic trainer in 2001 and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in
athletic training from the University of West Alabama. He then became a certified strength
and conditioning specialist and earned his Master of Education in exercise science from
Auburn University.
Before moving to Savannah, Dr. Clemmons lived in Daphne, Alabama for 6 years with his wife Kim and
2 year old daughter Katie.
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Hollye came to Spine & Sport with 26 years of experience to offer as a Physical Therapist.
She has an extensive background in many areas of Physical Therapy including but not limited to;
wound care, pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, stroke rehabilitation, and amputee training. She
has had experience in independent practices, Home Health care, Hospitals, school systems, and
Out Patient Clinics. Hollye also has experience in managing rehabilitation centers and
Physical Therapy programs. Hollye has coached a Basketball team and also participated in the
booster clubs for both Baseball and Softball leagues. She appreciates the innovative progress
and attitudes with the excellent evidence based practitioners. In her spare time, Hollye
enjoys playing tennis, camping, sailing, dancing and listening to Music.
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Bryan Kist joined Spine & Sport in 2007. He graduated from Hofstra University in 1998 as a
biology major, and from New York Medical College in May of 2001 with his masters of science degree
in physical therapy.
Bryan was a senior physical therapist at New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University
Medical Center for 5 1/2 years. He has experience treating patients with acute conditions
including orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery, general medical/surgical, oncology,
cardiology, cardio-thoracic surgery, pulmonary rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation,
outpatient orthopedics and vestibular rehabilitation.
He has completed the Competency Based Certification for Vestibular Rehabilitation, Recognized by
the APTA for Advanced Clinical Practice: He helped to develop the Outpatient Vestibular program
at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, and worked as the vestibular physical therapist
for over a year there. He specializes in oculomotor examination with emphasis on the
identification of nystagmus and canal involvement, assessment of balance and gait, fall risk
and functional mobility. He also treated unilateral and bilateral peripheral vestibular disorders
and central vestibular disorders including multiple sclerosis and stroke.
Bryan is interested in obtaining a McKenzie Certification and an APTA recognized clinical specialty
in Orthopedics.
He currently lives in downtown Savannah and he enjoys playing baseball, running, and watching
the teams, The Boston Red Sox, The New York Jets and the New York Islanders.
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Dr. Adrianne Kuch grew up in Severna Park, Maryland, located between Baltimore and Annapolis.
She attended and graduated from the University of Alabama earning a Bachelors in Fitness
Management. She continued her education and earned her Masters in Sport Management from Florida
State University.
Dr. Kuch worked in the sports industry for a short while with the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL,
and then a minor league hockey team in Lubbock, TX called the Lubbock Cotton Kings.
Dr. Kuch decided to achieve her initial goal of becoming a Physical Therapist and attended
Widener University located just outside the Philadelphia, PA area where she earned her Doctorate
of Physical Therapy. She is interested in sitting for the Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification this fall.
In her spare time Dr. Kuch enjoys watching sports and is a huge Alabama Sports Fan!
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Dr. Trent Stone joined the Spine & Sport family in 2008 after relocating to Savannah from
Baltimore, Maryland where he practiced for the past two years. He holds Bachelors in Psychology
from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, a Master of Science in Athletic Training
from Shenandoah University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Since working with the athletic training staff of the Baltimore Ravens National Football League
team in high school, Dr. Stone has had an interest in the fields of physical therapy,
athletic training, and sports medicine. At Shenandoah, he further developed this interest
with internships at the University of Arizona and the United States Naval Academy.
He lives in downtown Savannah and enjoys exploring his new hometown. He also enjoys playing
all sports, especially golf, basketball and football, and following the Baltimore Ravens, having
been a season ticket holder, along with his family, since professional football returned to
Baltimore in 1996.
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Dr. Alysha Deal is originally from Phoenix, AZ and attended The University of Arizona until moving
to Savannah, GA where she completed her Bachelor's of Science majoring in Biology from
Armstrong Atlantic State University. Alysha then moved to Florida and received her Doctorate
of Physical Therapy from The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in April 2008.
Alysha's clinical affiliations included orthopedic, pediatric and hospital settings in which
she gained experience in a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. She is currently working towards
a certification in Manual Therapy from The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and
plans to pursue an Orthopedic Specialty Certification.
In her spare time she enjoys running with her boxer, reading, and being outdoors.
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Dr. Rachel Spivey came aboard to the Rincon office of Spine & Sport in June 2008. A Louisiana
native, Dr. Spivey obtained her bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University. Due to
her special interest in manual therapy, Dr. Spivey chose to receive her training in physical
therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Florida. She graduated with
her doctorate of physical therapy in April of 2006. Recently, Dr. Spivey completed the USA's
Manual Therapy Certification program. Prior to joining the Spine & Sport team, Dr. Spivey has
spent the last 2 years practicing in South Carolina.
Privately, Dr. Spivey continues to passionately follow collegiate sports. A competitive fencer
in high school, she continues to be involved in the sport. Dr. Spivey currently assists the
historian for the US Fencing Association with his work on the US Fencing Hall of Fame.
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Ian received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Biology from Springfield College and in 1998
he graduated from North Georgia College & State University with his Master of Science in
Physical Therapy. He went on to earn a Doctorate of Science in Orthopedic/Sports Physical
Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, where he developed a interest
in teaching.
Ian was an Adjunct Professor in the Virginia Commonwealth University's Doctorate of Physical
Therapy program. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and speaks at
Research Platform Presentations for the organization on a national level. He is a certified
specialist in Orthopedics, Sports and Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Spine.
Ian is an avid lover of sports and lives on Tybee Island with his wife, Erin, their two sons,
Avery and Jack.
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Dr. Rath received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Weber State University in Ogden,
Utah. In 2008 she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The University of St. Augustine
for Health Sciences. While working on her Doctorate, she completed several internships where she
managed full in-patient caseloads as well as out-patient caseloads and implemented
therapeutic interventions. An accomplished athlete herself, Dr. Rath has an extensive background
in athletics. Her career has included athletic training, coaching track and field and aquatic
fitness instruction. In her spare time, she enjoys snowboarding, playing soccer and riding her
motorcycle.
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Sarah earned both a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Science, and a Master of Science in
Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York.
Sarah has experience in the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning for patients with
both orthopedic and neurological conditions. She has also worked as a Pediatric Physical
Therapist, working with patients ranging in ages from birth to 21 years of age. While working
at Rehabilitation Today, in Orlean, New York, Sarah headed up their aquatic therapy program.
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Dr. Ingle holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Biology from Wright State University. He recently
earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ohio State University where he took part in a research
study on scapular kinematic alterations following serratus anterior fatigue. Dr. Ingle also conducted
an independent study on upper extremity biomechanics in overhead athletes.
Through his experience and clinical rotations, Dr. Ingle has developed an interest in sports
physical therapy. In addition to his clinical work, he is trained as a Red Cross Emergency
Responder.
Dr. Ingle recently relocated to Savannah from Ohio and enjoys life in the Coastal Empire.
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John Robert Oviedo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Sports Science and a Master
of Science degree in Physical Therapy from East Carolina University in Greenville, North
Carolina. He has been a practicing physical therapist for six years and has experience with
both in-patient and out-patient caseloads.
John has received training in the Gaston Technique and Okazaki Restorative Massage, as well as
the evaluation, treatment and prevention of spinal disorders from The Saunders Group in Raleigh,
North Carolina.
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Zach Zorbanos is a licensed physical therapist assistant who holds an Associate of Applied Science
from Athens Technical College.
His clinical internships allowed him to gain experience in a busy acute care setting where he managed
patients in medical and neurological intensive care units. He also treated patients with various
disorders, utilizing physical agents, manual therapy techniques, strength training and wellness
activities in an outpatient setting.
Zach recently relocated to the Savannah area and lives on Wilmington Island.
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Anthony Glenn received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from The University of South
Carolina at Aiken. He became a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant after earning an Associate
of Health Science from Greenville Technical College.
The clinical rotations Anthony has completed have provided him a great deal of experience in
the treatment of orthopedic, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. He has assisted in
patient care by instructing and advancing patients in therapeutic exercise programs and
administering the appropriate physical modalitites.
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Bradley Gordon earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University in
2007, where he majored in Exercise Science. He then enrolled at Darton College in Albany,
Georgia, where he received an Associate's of Science degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
His clinical rotations and experience include the treatment of various orthopedic injuries and
also working with athletes on increased sports enhancement. Bradley is an avid triathlete, who
loves snow skiing in the winter and spending time with family and friends. On Saturdays during
the fall, he roots for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
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Originally from Iverness, Florida, Jason is a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant who holds an
Associate's Degree from South University. While working on his degree, he came to Spine & Sport to
fulfill clinical rotation hours and joined the company after graduating. He hopes to return to school
and pursue his Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
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Amanda was a 2006 honor graduate of Johnson High School. She was a member of the Islands
YMCA gymnastics team for 16 years. After sustaining an injury during practice, Amanda was
treated at Spine & Sport. Her experience with a sports-related injury partnered with her
desire to pursue a career in Physical Therapy prompted her to join the Spine & Sport team.
Amanda is currently attending Savannah Technical College and then plans to transfer to
Armstrong Atlantic State University to study Physical Therapy. Amanda also works at the YMCA
as a team gymnastics coach. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend,
cheering for the Georgia Dawgs, going to the movies, bowling, and just being
around friends.
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Britany King came to Spine & Sport as a Physical Therapy Aide to get further involved in the
field she plans to pursue. She graduated from Maine's University of New England in May of 2008
and earned her Bachelor's of Science in Medical Biology, Britany then moved to Savannah to further
her education and explore a new place. She applied to Armstrong Atlantic State University to begin
the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in May of 2009. Britany has a passion for learning,
helping people improve their quality of life and truly adores working with the patients and
her co-workers at Spine & Sport.
During her free time, she loves to spend time with her boyfriend and their brand new puppy.
Britany enjoys being outdoors, rain or shine, and doing anything active. Although she misses
her family back in New Hampshire, she is excited to continue her education and career in
beautiful Savannah and at Spine & Sport.
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Brittany came to Spine & Sport as a Physical Therapist Aide. Brittany has had experience as
a volunteer for a local Physical Therapy group before coming to Spine & Sport. She enjoys
working with the friendly staff at Spine & Sport and hopes one day to obtain her Doctorate of
Physical Therapy as well. In her spare time she enjoys tennis, boating, outdoor sports and
water sports.
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Beth joined Spine & Sport as a Physical Therapy Aide to gain hands on experience in the field
she wants to pursue as a career. She is a graduate of Bible Baptist and is currently
studying Rehabilitation Sciences at Armstrong Atlantic State University. Her goal is to earn
a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Beth enjoys helping people and seeing the progress that patients
make while they receive treatment at Spine & Sport. In her spare time, she enjoys watching
movies, hanging out with friends and going to the beach.
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Cindy has been with Spine & Sport for over a year and is now starting a wellness area of the
company. Cindy has an extensive background in the wellness industry through ownership and
management of Fitness Facilities. She has been teaching national and international group
fitness classes since 1986 and became a national Certified Fitness trainer in 1987. Through
her college journeys she has studied exercise science, laboratory medicine,
business administration,and business management.
Before joining the Spine & Sport team she has worked as a certified personal trainer and group
fitness instructor for the landings Club on Skidaway Island. Cindy plans to use both her
background in management, and her experience in the fitness industry to excel Spine & Sport's
wellness department. She is excited to be a part of such a great organization where she can
share her motivation and love for fitness with her clients and staff.
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Mark Lebos M.A., an Exercise Physiologist and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer that specializes
in cancer recovery, orthopedic post-rehab, functional training and weight loss has joined Spine
& Sport Personal Training.
Mark received his BS Ed in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Georgia and his
Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from San Francisco State University where he did his
thesis: Exercise and the Cancer Patient: A Complementary Approach to Treatment.
Growing up in Savannah, Mark spent many years competing on the playing field. Now he helps others
get fit to meet the challenges of life. Mark, who has led cancer retreats, created the Cancer
Recovery Workshop and was the coordinator of the Cancer Recovery Program for Memorial Health, has
been in the fitness industry for over 13 years and recently moved back to Savannah
from California.
Mark's accomplishments include creating and hosting his own fitness show for Discovery Channel,
"Fit TV's House call," and hosting a fitness DVD for Discovery Health's National
Body Challenge.
Mark stays in shape pursuing his passion for surfing and chasing around his wife Jessica, 7
year-old son Abraham, and 3 year-old daughter Liberty. His own busy life has given Mark a
real understanding for all things practical, including how to fit exercise into our busy lives.
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Billy is a Certified Personal Trainer and Sport Conditioning Coach who specializes in strength
and conditioning for athletes, as well as training for anyone. Billy has BS degree from
Western Kentucky University with emphasize in exercise programming and recreation. He has 12 years
of fitness experiences and sports specializing training. He has trained high school
through professional athletes for many different sports in the past and present!
Billy works with a variety of clients of all ages and abilities, including people with
Parkinsonian symptoms, Fibromyalgia, and those with other unique training needs. He is also a
well respected trainer of bodybuilders and successful young athletes. Billy is known for
his creativity, patience, and ability to get great results from clients of all backgrounds.
He also has played collegiate and professional football. He has logged over 15,000 hours of
training athletes during his career in strength & conditioning. During this time, Billy has
trained well over 1000 high school and college athletes from various sports. This includes
All-State and All-American performers in football, baseball, wrestling, basketball, track &
field, lacrosse and hockey.
Having played football for Western Kentucky University and after having the opportunity to try out
for professional level football, he has been training athletes for the past twelve years. After
trying out for the NFL twice, He leads by example through personal dedication to the fundamentals
of athletics and fitness and he works to instill this attitude within his athletes, peers and
clients. Through determination his athletes have surpassed their coaches and parents expectations
in the classroom and on the field.
Let him change your fitness level and challenge your body through exercise programming and
knowledge. Keep Moving!
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Nathan Mikeska is a Certified Personal Trainer originally from Kittanning, Pennsylvania. He
recently moved to Savannah and is attending South University where he studies physical therapy.
After high school, Nathan joined the Air Force and worked in security and law enforcement.
His position required him to be physically in shape; he was instrumental in helping friends and
his squadron with fitness programs.
In 2005 Nathan's squadron sent him to The Cooper Institute in Dallas, TX where he earned his
Personal Trainer Certification from Dr. Kenneth Cooper, the founder of the institution.
After receiving his certification, Nathan conducted personal training with his entire squadron
and worked as a personal trainer for the Moody Air Force Base Fitness Center. Prior to working
for Spine & Sport, he worked as a trainer for Anytime Fitness in Valdosta, GA where he has
trained with clients of all ages. Nathan has always been interested in fitness and nutrition and
knew early in life that he would want to work in that field for the rest of his life.
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Jane Ogle just relocated to Savannah from upstate New York, where she spent the last 5 years as a
full time fitness professional with a highly specialized personal training facility. Previously,
she owned a personal and group fitness training and consulting firm, which she established in
1993, and was also the fitness director of the Jewish Community Center, instructing while
managing facilities and staff. She has 20 years experience as a fitness educator with individuals
and organizations in upstate New York. Ogle is a member of IDEA, the International Association
of Fitness Professionals, and is certified as a personal trainer by the American Council on
Exercise. She is also a Master Level Trainer in the IDEA PFT Recognition System, the
highest designation, and has taught certification programs for aspiring personal trainers. She
is also a certified Pilates mat instructor, a Schwinn certified indoor cycling instructor, and
a certified Functional Movement Specialist. While she specializes in running and cycling
training, Ogle has trained people all along the physical conditioning spectrum, from teens
to octogenarians and from wheelchair users to elite athletes. Also a freelance writer, Ogle
has contributed to Capital District Business Review, IDEA Personal Trainer magazine, and Glens
Falls Business Journal, and was a regular guest on WAMC-FM's "Fitness Forum" listener call-in
program. She also sings in swing, blues, and wedding bands.
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Sebrena is an active mother of three boys. She is a prior military Surgical Technician with 13 years of medical/surgical
experience. She provides billing & insurance information for reimbursement. Sebrena enjoys working with the public to help
them fully understand their benefits. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, swimming, picnics, traveling, bowling
& most things fun in the South.

Hannah was a 2005 honor graduate of Effingham County High School. She was an active member of the Rebels'
tennis team. Hannah suffered a lower back injury her senior year and came to Spine & Sport for rehabilitation.
Her experiences with the staff lead her to join the Spine & Sport team. She has held several positions within
the company, including Receptionist, Physical Therapy Aide, Bulk Mail Officer and Training Room Officer. Hannah
recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and has elected
to stay on at Spine and Sport as the CEO's Communicator.
Hannah spends her spare time working out and loves being outdoors. Horseback riding is one her favorite past-times.

Spine & Sport recruiter, Kim Clemmons, started her career with us as the Training Room
Officer. She earned her B.S. in exercise science and M.Ed. in health promotions, both from
Auburn University. Kim worked as a fitness director at the Bounds Family YMCA in Daphne, AL
for 4 years and soon after was promoted to Associate Director to a YMCA located in Mobil, AL.
When Kim is not working, she is an active mother of two children. She enjoys spending time with
her husband who also works at Spine & Sport as a physical therapist. She has earned her
Private Pilot's License and enjoys flying, being a parent, running, triathlons, working out,
cooking and reading.
Marcie is the front desk receptionist at our downtown location. She moved to Downtown Savannah from Dublin, Georgia in April 2008. With a background in sales and customer service, Marcie is always eager to greet each patient and assist in any way she can, always with a smile. She looks forward to going to work every day, as she gets to work with some of her dearest friends.
In her spare time, Marcie is usually outdoors. She enjoys bike riding, bocce, gardening, taking her dogs to nearby parks, and exploring Savannah with friends and her boyfriend, Ash. Marcie is attending Armstrong Atlantic University working on her degree in Nursing.

Prejea'n Andrews was born and raised in Savannah and graduated from Sol C. Johnson High. After
high school she enrolled at Savannah State where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Marketing. She then went on to earn an MBA from Georgia Southern.
She has a background in Sales Development as well as Human Resources. In her free time she likes
to shop, and spend quality time with my family and friends.

Melissa Fender has worn several hats since joining Spine & Sport in January 2009. She is
currently Establishment Officer, reporting to the office of the CEO. She comes to us after a
long career in Luxury Resort Spa Management, Corporate Training & Corporate Brand Positioning.
She is a certified Green-Belt in the Six Sigma business methodology for rapid transfer of
innovation and technology. Melissa is also a certified Massage Therapist and Shiatsu Practitioner
for fun. She finds nothing in life more fulfilling than raising her young son, Ethan.

Erin Carpenter joined Spine & Sport in August of 2009 as the part-time front desk receptionist
and was recently promoted to the Training Room Officer. Her position duties include ensuring that
each employee of Spine & Sport is able to learn and utilize all training materials to make them
a better employee. She is originally from Central NY and attended college at the University of
South Florida in Tampa, Florida, where she earned Bachelor Degree's in both Psychology
and Criminology. Prior to coming to Spine & Sport she worked in the staffing and mental health
fields.
She loves spending time with her two retired racing greyhounds and is an avid animal lover. She
also enjoys exercising, reading, watching movies and cheering on the South Florida Bulls
during college football.

Shasta joined Spine & Sport as the company Billing Officer. Before coming to Spine & Sport she worked for an attorney's office
as a Legal Assistant. She also brings with her seven years of experience at Effingham County Tax Office as the Senior Mobile
Home Tax Clerk. Shasta enjoys the atmosphere and her co-workers at Spine & Sport. In her spare time she enjoys reading, scrap
booking and her favorite, spending time with her boys. She has been married for eleven years to her husband Lee and they have
two boys Brett 8 and Austin 2.

Holly was born and raised in Savannah. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from
South University in 2003 and has an extensive background in public and private accounting.
A self-proclaimed exercise addict, she spends most of her free time in the gym or enjoying the outdoors.

Patient Collections Officer, Jenny Webster, is a busy mother of 2 teenage daughters. Her girls keep her busy with competition
cheerleading. Prior to joining Spine & Sport, she worked as a Pharmacy Assistant at Carter's Pharmacy in Pooler, Georgia. Jenny
feels the best part of working for Spine & Sport is being part of a team whose goal is to provide their patients with the best
service possible.
In her spare time, Jenny enjoys riding her Harley-Davidson Motorcycle and spending time with her daughters, and her fiancé, Mike.

London Mainor is the Vice President of Public Relations for Spine & Sport. She joined the company in 2006 as Public Relations Manager
and was promoted in 2007. Her responsibilities as VPPR include managing the Public Relations and Marketing department where her goal
is getting Spine & Sport's name in front of the public and making sure everyone knows who, where and what Spine & Sport is.
London graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Major in Marketing and a Minor in Public Relations. She then continued her
education at Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University where she earned her Master's of Business Administration.
In her spare time London enjoys getting involved in bettering the community. Her volunteer work includes being an Ambassador for the
Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, and an active member of the Savannah Junior League. With the Junior League, London is a fixture at
community events held at the Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah. The Georgia Southern graduate is also a dedicated advocate of
animal welfare. She serves as a member of the Island Feral Cat Project and has recently been appointed to the Community Relations Council
for the Humane Society Savannah/Chatham, where her goal is to educate the public about the organization and to bring to light all the
important work they do for the community.

Jodi Laird, from Nashville, Tennessee joins the Spine and Sport team as Public Relations Manager. A 15 year veteran of the music business, Jodi served as Tour Promotion Coordinator for Reba McEntire's Starstruck Entertainment, where she worked on the Reba, Brooks & Dunn Tour. After leaving Starstruck, Jodi joined Warner Bros. Nashville as Manager of A&R Administration and oversaw the recording projects of artists Faith Hill, Blake Shelton and Big & Rich to name a few.
Jodi attended college at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she studied Biology. She currently lives on Wilmington Island with her husband Tommy and their 8 year old daughter Rachel.

Lisa Malphrus joined Spine & Sport as the front desk receptionist at the Effingham location in August of 2007.
A former educator, Lisa was looking for a field of work where she could continue to be of encouragement to the
public. As a receptionist, greeting and managing patient files allowed her to grow more acquainted with the field
of Physical Therapy. Lisa was promoted to Patient Care Representative in March of 2008. As the patient care rep,
Lisa's objective is to get feedback and ensure that each patient is happy with the service that they received at
Spine & Sport. Lisa's compassion and dedication make her a perfect fit for this position. In her spare time,
as a mother of three adventurous boys, Lisa enjoys exploring the outdoors, hiking, camping, cooking, and writing.

From Effingham County, Melissa Thompson works as Spine & Sports' Bulk Mail Officer. Her position duties are to accurately
determine the need for bulk mailing and get materials to the correct publics in a timely manner. Thompson has previous work
experience in office administration, billing, and customer service. In her free time she enjoys shopping, water activities
and most of all spending quality time with her 8 year old daughter Brittany.

Summer was born in Savannah and raised in Effingham County. The South Effingham High School graduate is a licensed substitute teacher and prior to joining the team at Spine & Sport; she worked as a Clerical Specialist at Parker Hannifin Corporation.
The busy mother spend loves spending time with her daughter, Wren, and in her spare time she enjoys photography, going to the beach and relaxing at the pool.

Jordan Nearhoof joins Spine & Sport as AmeriSciences Product Officer. He is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and holds a
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Penn State University. After college he joined the United States Army, where he earned
the rank of Captain and served a 14 month tour in Iraq.
Jordan is very active and enjoys the outdoors. In his spare time he plays golf, tennis and ultimate frisbee. He admits that he
will participate in almost any organized sport. He lives in Hinesville with his wife, Brittany.
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