Mission Statement

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 Our Owners

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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 physical therapist assistant 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.

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