About Us
We are therapists who believe in keeping the patient doing the things they love, to continue to thrive in his/her passion and improving their quality of life. We believe instead of taking the patient out of the environment they love, to modify and learn to manage the injury. It is our passion to equip each patient with the tools and knowledge on how to prevent reinjury in the future.
Meet the Owners
Ellen Parker, PTA
Ellen is a native of Marietta, Georgia. When she was young, she was a gymnast. She was later introduced to dance and became a competitive ballroom dancer. She completed her associates of applied science at Georgia Highlands College, practicing as a licensed licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) since 2000. She has experience in geriatrics, pediatrics, sports related injuries and disease related injuries. Her expertise is in vestibular training, balance training and fall prevention in the ages of 65 and older. Ellen works hard continuing to educate herself on the latest practices, so that she can provide the very best possible care for her patients. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is a Graston Technique provider. Ellen is married and a mother of 3, Caellum, Coleman and Eliana. She enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with her family.
Laura Schell, PT, DPT, CSCI
Laura is a native of Powder Springs, GA. Laura was a gymnast when she was young then transitioned to competitive cheerleading. She was a collegiate cheerleader while completing her undergraduate degree in Biology at The University of Georgia. She completed her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy at Georgia State University and her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Alabama State University. She has spent the majority of her physical therapy career in outpatient orthopedics working with athletes, weekend warriors, and work related injuries. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Instructor through the Pro Health Institute, Certified in Dry Needling through the Biomedical Acupunture Institute, Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator through Ergoscience and a Graston Technique provider.
Laura is married and mother of 3 children. In her free time she enjoys exercising, strength training, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Meet Our Staff
Dawn Carlson, PTA
Dawn Carlson is a Physical Therapist Assistant here at Integrate 2 Physical Therapy. Her educational journey started at the University of Georgia where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus in Health Promotion and Behavior. After working for a few years as an Industrial and Wellness Coordinator at Southern Therapy Services in Carrolton, GA, she fell in love with physical therapy and decided she wanted to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. She completed her Associates of Applied Science at Georgia Highlands College in 2020 and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Continuing her career at Southern Therapy Services for over 12 years, she worked in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedics, acute care, sub-acute care, and home health care, as well as a role as one of the company’s Assistant Administrators. Dawn joined the Integrate 2 team in 2021 after taking several years off to be a stay at home mom. Her passion is getting people to reach their full physical potential whether that is returning to competitive sports or just everyday recreational activities.
Dawn is married to her husband Dan and they have two daughters, Jordan and Lexie. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, running, watching UGA football, and spending time with friends and family.
Jessica Wiggins, PTA
Jessica Wiggins is a Physical Therapist Assistant here at Integrate2 physical therapy. She started her educational journey at Young Harris college in 2003 where she played softball. She later transferred closer to home to pursue her associates degree as a physical therapist aåssistant from Chattahoochee technical school in 2009. She moved to Macon Georgia where she worked for middle Georgia orthopedics for 2 years. She worked for PT solutions in a variety of clinics for 4 years and Georgia Bone and joint for 8 years. In 2020 she went back to get her orthopedic certification specialist. She moved closer to home and wanted to focus on family. She has a twin sister, niece and nephew who she loves to spend time with.
Autumn Simmonds, Office Manager
Autumn Simonds is a dedicated Office Manager at Integrate 2 Physical Therapy, where she ensures the smooth and efficient operation of daily administrative functions. With a Bachelor’s degree in Education and extensive experience in customer service, Autumn brings a strong foundation in communication, organization, and problem-solving to her role. She excels in managing office systems, coordinating schedules, and providing exceptional support to both the team and patients, creating an optimal environment for healing and care. Her commitment to delivering outstanding service and maintaining a balanced, fulfilling life makes her an invaluable asset to the practice.
Outside of work, Autumn enjoys reading, hiking, swimming, and spending time with her family, while also staying involved in volunteer activities at her church.
Christine Russell, Billing Specialist
Christine has over 35 years’ experience in medical office management, medical billing and medical insurance. Christines’ goal on our team is to assist with any insurance problems and to assist the front office to run smoothly. Christine works hard at staying up to date with all commercial medical insurance rules fighting on the patient’s behalf and to make sure each patient’s estimate is accurate. Christine is married with 4 grown children. She enjoys time with family and traveling.