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Jeff Giddens

Partner, PT, MPT, CSCS

Jeff Giddens is a partner of Performance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine and works at the Rome office. Jeff started his undergraduate work at the University of the Cumberlands (formerly Cumberland College) where he played collegiate NAIA football. Jeff then transferred to complete his undergraduate training at the University of Georgia where he graduated, cum laude, receiving his Bachelors of Science in Education in Exercise and Sports Science. Jeff received his Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed a clinical internship in orthopedics at the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia. Jeff also is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Jeff previously worked as a physical therapist in a privately owned and operated physical therapy clinic specializing in sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation. Jeff left that company in 2008 as the regional director of physical therapy, overseeing the operations of seven outpatient physical therapy clinics, to pursue the start up of Performance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine in LaFayette, Georgia in 2009.

Jeff has over 19 years of rehabilitation experience and performs sports rehabilitation, spine rehabilitation, pre and post surgery rehabilitation, and geriatric rehabilitation focusing on vestibular training.

Jeff is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, and National Strength and Conditioning Association.

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Michael Trammell

Partner, PTA

Michael Trammell is a partner of Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine and works at both the LaFayette and Rome offices. Michael completed his associates degree in the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Floyd Junior College.

Michael previously worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a privately owned and operated physical therapy clinic specializing in sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation. Michael left that company in 2007 to work as an account executive for a national home health company until 2009. He then left to pursue the creation of Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in LaFayette, Georgia.

Michael has over 11 years of rehabilitation experience and specializes in total joint replacements and various shoulder and knee post surgical conditions. Michael is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, and is a certified provider of Sports Metrics. Sports Metrics is an evidence based program targeted at decreasing the rate of ACL injuries in females.

Michael and his wife Amanda have two sons.

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Matt Herod

PTA

Matt Herod is a physical therapist assistant at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in Rome. After graduating from Adairsville High School in 2008, he then attended Shorter University where he played NAIA and Division II baseball and football. Matt graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Business Administration in 2012. In the fall of 2013, he started his associate of Applied Science at Chattahoochee Technical College.

He began practicing at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in 2016 after his clinical rotation and graduation from Chattahoochee Tech. Creating personal relationships while helping patients overcome injury are what drive him in this profession.

Matt lives in Adairsville where he’s a member of his local church’s worship band. He’s happily married to his wife, Kesley, of three years.

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Carly Penhollow

PT, DPT, ATC

Carly Penhollow is a Physical Therapist at Performance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine in Rome. She is originally from Western NY but has found her home in Rome, GA. Carly graduated Summa Cum Laude from Alfred University with a bachelor’s in science in Athletic Training. She then graduated in 2015 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY. Carly has worked in the Outpatient Physical Therapy setting for 7 years. Carly enjoys spending time with her German Shepherd (Duke), weight lifting, horseback riding, and hiking

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Matt Gregory

PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Matt Gregory, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS is a physical therapist and athletic trainer at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in LaFayette, GA.  Matt is the regional director overseeing all locations. Matt also provides coverage through Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine as an athletic trainer for local sports teams. Matt graduated from LaFayette High School in 2004 and continued his education at the University of Georgia (UGA). While at UGA, Matt enrolled in the Athletic Training Education Program. During this time he worked as a student athletic trainer with the Georgia Bulldogs football, baseball, track and field, and women’s tennis teams. Additionally, Matt completed an athletic training internship in the summer of 2007 with the Indianapolis Colts. Matt graduated from UGA in 2008 with the degree Bachelor of Science in Education in Exercise and Sports Science and became a certified athletic trainer through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. In 2011 Matt received the degree Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. Matt is also a Certified Strength and Condition Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Matt is on the advisory board of the Chattanooga State Physical Therapy Assistant program as well as the healthcare advisory boards at LaFayette High School and Gordon Lee High School.  Matt is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association.

Matt has advanced training in dry needling and is also LSVT Big Certified for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.

Matt’s wife Jessica is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Rock Spring Elementary School in LaFayette, GA. Matt and Jessica have two children, Tate and Cora.  Matt is active in the community playing guitar at his church and serving in leadership with the Chickamauga Cub Scouts.  Matt also serves on the Board for the Chickamauga Library.

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Jensen Wages

PT, DPT

Jensen Wages, PT, DPT is a physical therapist at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in LaFayette, GA. Jensen is from Ringgold, GA and graduated from Ringgold High School. Jensen attended Kennesaw State University (KSU) where she competed as a Division I athlete with the KSU Women’s Softball team. Jensen graduated from KSU with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Science. She continued her education at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) in the Physical Therapy program obtaining the degree Doctor of Physical Therapy. While at UTC, Jensen participated in clinical internships at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Gordon Hospital, Floyd Medical Center in orthopedic, acute care, and inpatient settings.

Jensen also has advanced training in dry needling.

Jensen and her husband, Chris, have two sons named Sawyer and Warren and a daughter named Andi.  They enjoy spending time with family and with their beloved dog, Otis.

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Allison Skidmore

PTA

Allison Skidmore, PTA, is a physical therapist assistant at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in LaFayette, GA. Allison is from Chickamauga, GA and graduated from Gordon Lee High School in 2011. She attended Kennesaw State University and graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. She then continued her education in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Chattanooga State and graduated in May of 2017. While in the PTA program, Allison completed clinical rotations in local acute care, inpatient, and orthopedic settings.

Allison is also LSVT Big Certified for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.

Allison is married to her husband, Cory, and they have  a dog, Hudson. They enjoy going to concerts, attending sporting events and spending time with their family and friends.

 

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Andrea Hammon

PTA

Andrea Hammon, PTA is a Physical Therapist Assistant at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in Lafayette, Ga. Andrea is from Ringgold, Ga and graduated from Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School in 2011. She began the PTA program in August of 2020 at Chattanooga State Community College and graduated summa cum laude, earning an Associate of Applied Science in May of 2022. During her education she had clinical internships in a variety of settings including home health, acute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. She is a newlywed marrying the love of her life, Drew, in June of this 2022. She has two beautiful daughters, two precious bonus sons, and an adorable beagle named Fergus. She enjoys spending time outdoors, going to concerts, and having adventures with her family and friends. Andrea strives to make rehabilitation a positive, enjoyable, and successful experience for all of her patients.

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Brooklynn Wood

Brooklynn Wood, PT, DPT

Brooklynn Wood, PT, DPT is a physical therapist at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in LaFayette, GA. Brooklynn is from Ringgold, GA and graduated from Heritage High School. Brooklynn attended Lee University where she competed as a Division II athlete with the Lee University Women’s Softball team. Brooklynn graduated from Lee U with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a minor in Psychology. She continued her education at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) in the Physical Therapy program obtaining the degree Doctor of Physical Therapy. While at UTC, Brooklynn participated in clinical internships at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Hamilton Medical Center, Life Care, and other orthopedic clinicals.

Brooklynn is also LSVT Big Certified for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.

Brooklynn is a newlywed who married her husband, Colby, this past May 2023. Brooklynn loves being a dog mom to her dog, Oliver, and an aunt to her 3 nieces. Brooklynn’s favorite things include spending time with her husband & family, her dog, coffee, plants, and being outside hiking or kayaking.

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Larken Logan

PT, DPT, OCS

Larken Logan, PT, DPT, OCS is a physical therapist at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in Trion, GA.  Larken graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University (KSU) with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Science.  She continued her education at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) in the Physical Therapy program obtaining the degree Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2013.  While at UTC, Larken participated in clinical internships with Hamilton Medical Center, Gordon Hospital, and Floyd Medical Center with experience in orthopedic, acute care, and inpatient settings. She also received the award for clinical excellence as a 3rd year student.

Larken is certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and has advanced training in dry needling, LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s Disease, and Fascial Counterstrain (F1, LV1-2, MSK SL, P, C).

Outside of the clinic, Larken and her fiance, Ray, love to travel and spend time on the lake.

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Ali Chandler

PT, DPT

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Ashley Collins

PT, DPT

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Matt Gregory

PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Matt Gregory, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS is a physical therapist and athletic trainer at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in LaFayette, GA.  Matt is the regional director overseeing all locations. Matt also provides coverage through Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine as an athletic trainer for local sports teams. Matt graduated from LaFayette High School in 2004 and continued his education at the University of Georgia (UGA). While at UGA, Matt enrolled in the Athletic Training Education Program. During this time he worked as a student athletic trainer with the Georgia Bulldogs football, baseball, track and field, and women’s tennis teams. Additionally, Matt completed an athletic training internship in the summer of 2007 with the Indianapolis Colts. Matt graduated from UGA in 2008 with the degree Bachelor of Science in Education in Exercise and Sports Science and became a certified athletic trainer through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. In 2011 Matt received the degree Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. Matt is also a Certified Strength and Condition Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Matt is on the advisory board of the Chattanooga State Physical Therapy Assistant program as well as the healthcare advisory boards at LaFayette High School and Gordon Lee High School.  Matt is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association.

Matt has advanced training in dry needling and is also LSVT Big Certified for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.

Matt’s wife Jessica is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Rock Spring Elementary School in LaFayette, GA. Matt and Jessica have two children, Tate and Cora.  Matt is active in the community playing guitar at his church and serving in leadership with the Chickamauga Cub Scouts.  Matt also serves on the Board for the Chickamauga Library.

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Natalie Welch

PTA

Natalie Welch, PTA is a physical therapist assistant who graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University where she obtained a Bachelor’s of Art degree in Exercises Studies with a minor in Physical Science and graduated Cum Laude in 2018. She was a two sport NAIA athlete playing 4 years of basketball and softball for the Lady Cougars. She then went on to further her education at Zane State College where she became a licensed PTA in 2021. She has previous experience in outpatient, acute care and sports medicine settings where she was able to widen her skills. Natalie enjoys helping individuals return to a healthy pain free life and building connections with the people she works with. Natalie is working on her Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) training by the McKenzie Institute International.

Natalie was born and raised around Columbus, Ohio and moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee in the Spring of 2022 with her husband Kaden and their two dogs Palmer and Henry. Natalie does a lot of hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, enjoys many forms of physical activity, attends a lot of Tennessee Titans games, cheers on The Ohio State Buckeyes and loves on her dogs!

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Jennifer Copple

PTA

Jennifer Copple, PTA is a licensed physical therapist assistant who graduated from Chattanooga State Community College in 2015. She has previous experience in inpatient and skilled nursing settings where she was able help people return to their activities of daily living and improve their quality of life. Jennifer is working on her Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) training by the McKenzie Institute International. Jennifer was born and raised in Wisconsin. She moved to Georgia in 2008 for hang gliding and decided to pursue a career in physical therapy. She likes to spend her free time with her family, cooking delicious food, hang gliding, and taking walks on the local hiking trails.

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Skye Goresh

PTA

Skye Goresh, PTA, is a physical therapist assistant at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in LaFayette, GA. Skye is from Whitestown, IN and graduated from Berry College in 2006 with a B.A. in Studio Art. Through the course of time and various professional experiences, she opted to pursue a life long passion of helping people recover from injury and restore independence which began in her formative undergraduate years as a student athletic trainer at Berry College. Skye was accepted into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Chattanooga State and graduated at the top of her class in May of 2018. While in the PTA program, Skye completed clinical rotations in local acute care, inpatient, and orthopedic settings. She is driven to provide the best possible experience in the clinic for each individual coming under her care. Skye is a certified LSVT BIG clinician and has been trained to work with individuals desiring to halt and reverse the effects of Parkinson’s Disease.

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Laura Durel

PT

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June Hanks

PT

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Ali Chandler

PT, DPT

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Matt Gregory

PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Matt Gregory, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS is a physical therapist and athletic trainer at Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in LaFayette, GA.  Matt is the regional director overseeing all locations. Matt also provides coverage through Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine as an athletic trainer for local sports teams. Matt graduated from LaFayette High School in 2004 and continued his education at the University of Georgia (UGA). While at UGA, Matt enrolled in the Athletic Training Education Program. During this time he worked as a student athletic trainer with the Georgia Bulldogs football, baseball, track and field, and women’s tennis teams. Additionally, Matt completed an athletic training internship in the summer of 2007 with the Indianapolis Colts. Matt graduated from UGA in 2008 with the degree Bachelor of Science in Education in Exercise and Sports Science and became a certified athletic trainer through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. In 2011 Matt received the degree Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. Matt is also a Certified Strength and Condition Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Matt is on the advisory board of the Chattanooga State Physical Therapy Assistant program as well as the healthcare advisory boards at LaFayette High School and Gordon Lee High School.  Matt is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association.

Matt has advanced training in dry needling and is also LSVT Big Certified for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.

Matt’s wife Jessica is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Rock Spring Elementary School in LaFayette, GA. Matt and Jessica have two children, Tate and Cora.  Matt is active in the community playing guitar at his church and serving in leadership with the Chickamauga Cub Scouts.  Matt also serves on the Board for the Chickamauga Library.

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