Clinicians

Anne Lyle Illges, OTR is an Occupational Therapist at Pediatric Rehabilitation, Columbus, GA. She is recently employed with HPRC. She received her M.S. in Occupational Therapy in 2017 from the Medical University of South Carolina. Her practice interests are pediatrics and neonatal care. In her spare time, she enjoys tennis and baking.

Babette Smith, PT, is a licensed Physical Therapist and works at St. Francis Rehab Main Street Village Columbus, GA. She has been employed with HPRC from 1998-2007 and in 2011. She received her Physical Therapy degree from Daemen College, Amherst, NY, in 1992. She is a licensed physical therapist in three states -- Georgia, Alabama, and New York. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Her interest is spine physical therapy. Babette lives with her husband, Michael, and their children in Fortson, GA, and her hobbies are hiking and biking.

Brittany McLeod, PT, DPT, is a licensed Physical Therapist, and has been employed with HPRC since 2013. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree in 2012 at Upstate Medical University in New York and her BS degree in Heath Science at SUNY Brockport New York in 2009. She is credentialed as a Clinical Instructor. Her specialties and interests include orthopedics. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section. She lives with her husband, Dave and their daughter in Columbus, Georgia.

Bryce Gaunt, PT, SCS, is a licensed Physical Therapist who received his Physical Therapy degree from Saint Louis University in 1992. He became a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS) in 1998. He has been a member of the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET) since 2000 and has served in many capacities, including President. Bryce has been employed with HPRC since 1992 and is currently Clinical Director of Physical Therapy at The St. Francis Rehabilitation Center Main Campus in Columbus, Georgia. Since 2002, more than 98% of his patient population has consisted of people with orthopaedic shoulder conditions. Bryce has presented over 200 scientific and profession presentations with the majority of these focused on shoulder rehabilitation and he has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. Bryce is also co-editor of and a primary contributor to the reference book A Systematic Approach to Shoulder Rehabilitation.

Christina Jackson, OTR/L is a licensed Occupational Therapist at Pediatric Rehabilitation, Columbus, GA. She joined HPRC in April 2017 after completing her M.S. in Occupational Therapy in 2016 from The University of Alabama at Birmingham and received her B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University in 2013.  She loves working in Pediatrics and her interests are Sensory Integration and she is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). She lives in LaGrange, GA with her husband, John. Christina's favorite past times include hiking, baking, watching Auburn football, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Sheri Stein-Blum, CCC/SLP, is a state licensed and ASHA Certified Speech Language Pathologist that works full time with HPRC at Easter Seals in Columbus, GA. She started her employment with HPRC in 2012. She received her Ph.D. from Walden University in Early Childhood Education in 2015 and earned her M.S. degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University in 2000. She is licensed in several states (Georgia, Alabama, and Florida) and has advanced trainings and certifications in: Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Treatment, Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson - TalkTools - Training in Oral Motor Assessment and Treatment, PROMPT – Level 1, Vital Stim, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), and Hanen – It Takes Two to Talk. Sheri is also a DREAM-Qualified SLP with TobiiDynavox and Field Examiner for Pro-Ed and LinguiSystems. Her Specialties/Areas of Interest are in: Early Language/Pre-School and Elementary, Motor Speech Disorders (Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Oral Motor/Feeding Difficulties, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (Speech Generating Devices), Neurogenic, and Auditory Processing Disorders. She lives with her husband Jay, their son Aidan, and dog Bracha in Columbus, GA. Sheri enjoys watching movies, writing poetry, spending time with her family, and being active with the Jewish community.

Elizabeth Bloodgood, PT, ATC is a licensed Physical Therapist and has been employed with HPRC for thirteen years. For the past four years she has been treating Home Health patients. She received her M.S. degree in Physical Therapy in 1986 from the University of Indianapolis. Prior to that in 1984 she also earned a B.A. degree in Health Education from Purdue University. She is a licensed Athletic Trainer and her interests include sports/orthopedic and geriatric rehabilitation as well as home health. She is a member of the Georgia and Alabama Physical Therapy Associations, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association and the National Athletic Trainers Association. Her hobbies include travel, photography, sports, pottery and zymurgy.

Elizabeth Ross, OTR, CHT is a licensed Occupational Therapist at St. Francis Rehabilitation in Columbus, GA, and has been employed with HPRC since 1995. She received her B.S. in Occupational Therapy in 1995 from Medical College of Georgia, and a B.S. in Education in 1988 from Columbus State University. She is a Certified Hand Therapist and specializes in hand therapy. She is certified in Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM). She is a member of GASOPT (Georgia Association of School Occupational and Physical Therapists) and GOTA (Georgia Occupational Therapy Association). She lives with her husband, Robin, and family in Columbus, GA.

Folashade Abayomi Graduated from Darton College with COTA in 2009. She Received B.S. in Healthcare Management from Albany State University in 2015, and she is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Member of Phi Beta Kappa. She started with HPRC 7/27/2015.

Gretchen M. Hinson, OT, CHT, is a licensed Occupational Therapist and is Director of Occupational Therapy at St. Francis Rehabilitation Main Campus in Columbus, GA. She has been employed with HPRC since 1990. She obtained her pre-requisites from The University of Georgia and graduated Summa Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science Degree from The Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA in 1990. She obtained her certification in Hand Therapy in 1996. She is also certified in Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM). She was the 2013 recipient of the George M. McCluskey, Jr. Award presented by HPRC, Inc. Her specialties are elbow, wrist, and hand injuries. She is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Georgia Occupational Therapy Association (GOTA), American Society of Hand Therapists and Georgia Upper Extremity Special Interest Group. She has served as Vice-President, Columbus-District GOTA from 1992 – 1997. Gretchen lives with her husband, Marc, and their children in Midland, GA. Her hobbies include traveling and exercise.

Jaimee Gordon is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist at Pediatric Rehabilitation. She received her M.S. in speech-language pathology in 2014 from the State University of New York at New Paltz. She has been working in pediatrics since receiving her degree, and has a passion for working with children. She is new to Columbus and is looking forward to exploring and getting to know the area with her husband, Danny, and puppy, Rosie. ​ .

Jeffrey Fraser, PT, MS, ECS, CNIM, is a licensed Physical Therapist and is Director of Electrophysiology and Intraoperative Monitoring services of HPRC. He has been employed with HPRC since 1997. He received his M.S. degree in physical therapy in 1995 from University of Alabama at Birmingham, and also has a B.S. degree from Utah State University in 1992. He is an APTA Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Electrophysiology and certified in Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association where he served as a district director. He is also a member of the American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring. He lives with his family in Midland, GA.

Jo Barker, PT is a licensed Physical Therapist at St. Francis Rehabilitation, Columbus, GA, and has been employed with HPRC since 2004. She received her B.S. degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas in 1992. She has Clinical Instructor Certification by the American Physical Therapy Association. Her special interests include rehabilitation of the knee and lower body, work hardening and clinical instruction. She is a member of the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia. Her hobbies include biking, gardening, reading and cooking.

Joel Stenslie, PT is a licensed Physical Therapist at St. Francis Rehabilitation, Columbus, GA, and has been employed with HPRC since 2008. He received his B.S. in Physical Therapy in 1998 from Hoge School Enschede, Netherlands, and a B.S. in Exercise Science from University of Montana in 1996. Joel is ASTYM (Augmented Soft Tissue Massage) certified and his interests are orthopedics, sports performance and manual therapy. He is a member of the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association and serves on its Practice Affairs Committee. He lives with his wife, Kathy, and family in Columbus, GA. He enjoys triathlons.

Jorden Ragsdale, PTA graduated from South University in 2015. He has been employed with HPRC since July 2015. Jorden enjoys painting and fishing.

Julie King PT, DPT is a licensed Physical Therapist at St. Francis Rehabilitation Main Street Village. She has been employed with HPRC since 2008. She obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Belmont University in 2008 and her Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Services Education from Auburn University in 2004. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia. She is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and is certified in ASTYM (Augmented Soft Tissue Massage) and dry needling. She specializes in neurological and orthopedic disorders with a focus on knee and foot/ankle dysfunctions. Her hobbies are tennis, traveling, and community volunteerism.

Karen Lynn, PT is a licensed Physical Therapist and Director of Physical Therapy at HRPC-Auburn, and has been employed with HPRC since 2005. She received her M.S. in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1994. Her interests are balance/vestibular rehabilitation and spine therapy. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. She lives with her husband, Brett, and their children in Opelika, AL. Her hobbies are gardening and rollerblading.

Karri Iten, PT, DPT, OCS is a licensed Physical Therapist and became employed with HPRC in 2016.  She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University of Omaha, NE in 2009. She became a Certified Specialist in Orthopedics (OCS) in 2014. She is also an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor. She is a member of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Orthopedic Section and Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (PTAG). Karri lives with her husband, Chris, and their dog, Marley. In their free time, they enjoy sports, being outdoors, and traveling.

Vice President of Operations, Physical Therapist

Kathryn Stenslie, PT, DPT is a licensed Physical Therapist in Columbus GA and serves as Vice President of Operations for HPRC.  Kathy has been employed with HPRC since 2008. She received her post professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the EIM Institute of Health Professions in 2012, her B.S. degree in Physical Therapy in 1998 from Hogeschool Enschede, Netherlands, and her B.S. degree in Health and Exercise Science in 1995 from Furman University. She is ASTYM (Augmented Soft Tissue Massage) and dry needling certified and her interests are in orthopedics and manual therapy. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), APTA Private Practice Section, APTA Orthopedic Section and Physical Therapy Association of GA. She currently serves as President of the Institute of Private Practice Physical Therapy for the Private Practice Section. She resides in Columbus, GA with her husband, Joel, and 3 children. Her hobbies include running, biking, triathlons, family and travel.

Kimberly Green, PT, is a licensed Physical Therapist and has been employed with HPRC since 1993. She received her MSPT degree in 1993 from Duquesne University, and her BS in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Georgia in 1991. She is certified to perform functional capacity evaluations and impairment ratings, and her clinical interests include shoulder rehabilitation, fractures, dance rehabilitation, instrument assisted soft tissue massage, and running biomechanics. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section. She lives with her husband, Richard and their three children in Ellerslie, Georgia. Her hobbies include running, biking, and fishing.

Maison McKee, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist and has been employed with HPRC since 2013. Maison received his Bachelor's degree in 2010 from Florida State University, and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree in 2013 from University of North Florida. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. His specialties and interests include rehabilitation of the spine. Maison is a sports enthusiast and is an avid runner.

Michael Balkcum, PT is a licensed physical therapist in Columbus, Georgia, and has been employed with HPRC since 1992. He is Director of Spine Rehabilitation at St. Francis Rehabilitation. He received his B.S. degree in Physical Therapy in 1992 from Georgia State University. He also has a Respiratory Therapy degree from Columbus State University in 1982, and an A.S. degree in science in 1980 from Chattahoochee Valley Community College. His interest is orthopaedics, and he is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. He enjoys sky diving and stain glass work

Paul L. Padgett, PT, ATC, CSCS is a licensed Physical Therapist employed with HPRC since 2016. His education includes: Medical University of South Carolina, MSRS in PT 2006 and Clemson University, BS in 2003. Paul is a Certified Athletic Trainer, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. He is also certified in Thoracic Spine, Cervical Spine, Upper Limb, and Cranio-fascial Dry Needling. His specialties and interests include orthopedics and sports injuries. Memberships include: APTA (American Physical Therapy Association), SCAPTA (South Carolina Chapter of the APTA), SPTS (Sports Physical Therapy Section of APTA), SCATA (South Carolina Athletic Trainers Association), and KTA (Kinesio Taping Association). He lives with his wife, Candice and family in Gilbert, SC. His hobbies include spending time with family, being outdoors, working in the yard, participating in church, and attending Clemson University sporting events.

Rachel Chariton, OTR, is a licensed Occupational Therapist and has been employed with HPRC since 2013. She works in the Occupational Therapy Department specializing in elbow, wrist and hand injuries. She received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2013 from Mount Mary College. She also received a Bachelor's degree in Management of Health and Fitness from Northern Michigan University in 2005. She is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). As a native of Wisconsin, Rachel appreciates the ability to enjoy the outdoors year round. Her hobbies include running, biking and traveling.

Dunny Dunlap, PT, ATC is a licensed physical therapist employed with HPRC since 1987. He is Director of HPRC Physical Therapy in Columbia and Lexington, South Carolina. His education includes: Winthrop University, MBA 2001; Medical University of South Carolina, B.S. in PT 1987; The Citadel, M.Ed. in 1984 and B.S. in 1980. Dunny is certified in Dry Needling, Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). He is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and his specialties and interests include orthopedics and sports injuries. Memberships include: APTA (American Physical Therapy Association); PPS (Private Practice Section of APTA); SPTS (Sports Physical Therapy Section of APTA); NATA(National Athletic Trainers Association); SCATA (South Carolina Athletic Trainers Association).

Sachiko Garner, PT, is a licensed Physical Therapist, and has been employed with HPRC since 2005. She received her MSPT degree in 2004 at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and her BS degree in Exercise Science/Athletic Training at Columbus State University in 2001. She is credentialed as a Clinical Instructor and certified in the treatment of myofascial pain and dysfunction with dry needling. Her specialties and interests include shoulder rehabilitation, post breast cancer rehabilitation including lymphedema and running biomechanics. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Orthopedic Section of the APTA. She lives with her husband, Jeremy and their three children in Salem, Alabama. Hobbies include boating, running and enjoying quiet family time.

Stefanie Ortiz, DPT, is a licensed Physical Therapist at Pediatric Rehabilitation, Columbus, GA. She joined HPRC in January 2018 after completing her DPT in Physical Therapy in 2017 from Armstrong State University. Stefanie received B.S. in Rehab Science from Armstrong State University in 2014. She enjoys Pediatrics and orthopedics. She lives in Columbus, GA with her fiancé and sweet baby boy. Stefanie's favorite past time include sports, outdoor activities, and crafting.

Steven Winfree, PTA, is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and has been employed with HPRC since 2011. He received his PTA degree from South University in 2011. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Orthopedic Section of the APTA, and Physical Therapy Association of Georgia. He is a credentialed clinical instructor and enjoys shoulder and sports rehabilitation. He lives in Auburn, AL with his wife, Ashley, and their three children. Steven's hobbies include golfing, fishing, and outdoor activities.

Tim Clemmons, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, OCS, CHT, ECS is a licensed physical therapist and electrophysiologist. He was employed with HPRC in 2012. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2008 from University of South Alabama, his M.Ed. degree in 2002 from Auburn University, and a B.S. degree in 2001 from University of West Alabama. Tim received his Electrophysiology Specialist Certification in 2017. He is an APTA Board Certified Clinical Orthopedic Specialist. His specialty and interest is orthpaedics. Tim and his wife, Kim, have two children, Katie and Abigail. Tim enjoys running, college football and reading.

Virginia "Ginnie" Byrd, CCC-SLP is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist at St. Francis Rehabilitation Main Street Village in Columbus, GA. She has been employed with HPRC since 2017. Ginnie received her MS degree in 2011 from the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, AL. Ginnie is CCC-SLP certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Her specialties are deaf and hard of hearing (sign language).