Pediatric Rehabilitation at Easter Seals
Phone
(706) 660-5495Fax
(706) 660-5497Ways To Schedule
Pediatric Rehabilitation at Easter Seals
Columbus, GA 31909 Get Directions
Phone
(706) 660-5495Fax
(706) 660-5497
Location Info

Clinic Hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Services & Treatments at this location
- Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)
- Kinesio Taping
- Occupational Therapy
- Orthotics/Equipment Assist with Ordering/Monitoring
- Orthotics & Prosthetics
- Pediatric Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Post-COVID Therapy
- Post-Operative Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Total Motion Release (TMR)
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
Meet the Team
Samantha Kent M.S., CCC/SLP
Clinic Director, Speech-Language Pathologist
Samantha Kent M.S., CCC/SLP
Clinic Director, Speech-Language PathologistSamantha Kent is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist at HPRC Pediatric Rehabilitation in Columbus, GA. She joined HPRC in July 2023 after receiving her M.S. in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from Auburn University. She completed her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Savannah, GA at Georgia Southern University with a minor in Psychology. Samantha has been Clinic Director at HPRC Pediatric Rehab since November 2025. Samantha is passionate about early language intervention and feeding/swallowing rehabilitation for children with dysphagia. She currently lives in Opelika, AL with her husband. In her free time, Samantha enjoys hiking, visiting new coffee shops, eating at new restaurants, and reading!
Karen Osorio M.A., CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Karen Osorio M.A., CCC/SLP
Speech-Language PathologistKaren earned her Master’s of Arts in Communication disorders from Eastern Kentucky University. Karen is licensed to practice in both Alabama and Georgia. She is also accredited by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association and has been practicing as an SLP for 33 years. In her free time, Karen enjoys hiking, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family. She is most interested in practicing pediatrics and loves watching her patients meet their goals.
Courtney Johnson PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Courtney Johnson PT, DPT
Physical TherapistCourtney Johnson, PT, DPT is a licensed Physical Therapist at Pediatric Rehabilitation in Columbus, Georgia. She joined HPRC in November 2020. Courtney received her B.S. in Biology from LaGrange College in 2014 and went on to complete her DPT in Physical Therapy at Emory University in 2017. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and currently lives in Columbus with her husband, their two daughters (and expecting twins soon!) and their two fur babies.
Alison L. Smith CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Alison L. Smith CCC-SLP
Speech Language PathologistAlison Smith, CCC-SLP was employed with HPRC in 2014, and she works at Pediatric Rehabilitation at Easter Seals in Columbus, GA. She is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Georgia. She received her MA degree from Michigan State University in 2012. She is CCC-SLP certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Alison enjoys hiking and gardening in her free time.
Ashley Gault M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ashley Gault M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language PathologistAshley Gault is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who joined Pediatric Rehab in 2024. Ashley received her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Faulkner University. Her clinical interests include: language disorders, phonological disorders and awareness skills, gestalt language processing, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Ashley lives in LaGrange, Georgia, where she spends time reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Jennifer Williamson M.A., CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jennifer Williamson M.A., CCC/SLP
Speech-Language PathologistJennifer “Buffy” Williamson, M.S., CCC-SLP is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and licensed with the state of Georgia. She graduated in May 2000 from the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences. Buffy also obtained her Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders from Western Kentucky University in 2003. Buffy has worked with Muscogee County School District since 2003 and with HPRC since 2010. She enjoys working with children ages 2 through high school and has experience with pediatric disorders for articulation, language and stuttering. She has a husband, three sons and two cats. Buffy enjoys going for walks, painting, photography, singing, reading and watching classic movies.
Kennedy Vannelli PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Kennedy Vannelli PT, DPT
Physical TherapistKennedy Vannelli is a licensed physical therapist at HPRC Pediatric Rehab at Easter Seals in Columbus, Georgia. Kennedy completed her undergraduate degree at Texas Christian University and graduated from Hardin Simmons University with her doctorate in physical therapy. Kennedy is originally from California, spent 8 years in Texas, and moved to Columbus, Georgia in 2025. She loves working in pediatrics because she gets to play as part of her job, and she thinks it’s awesome to teach kids how to move! In her spare time, Kennedy enjoys spending time outdoors, playing with her dog, baking, and exploring restaurants with her husband!
Chris Taylor OTD, OTR
Occupational Therapist
Chris Taylor OTD, OTR
Occupational TherapistChris Taylor is a licensed occupational therapist serving as a school-based therapist in Russell County and Phenix City, Alabama, and as an outpatient therapist at HPRC Pediatric Rehab at Easter Seals in Columbus, Georgia. Chris joined the team in February 2026. He earned his Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, Florida. Chris’s clinical interests include pediatrics and supporting functional skills across school, home, and community settings.
He currently resides in Auburn, Alabama. In his spare time, Chris enjoys working out, playing with his son, and spending time with his wife.
Amanda Maloney OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Amanda Maloney OTD, OTR/L
Occupational TherapistAmanda Maloney earned her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Degree from Baylor University. Prior to that, Amanda Maloney obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Amanda is most interested in treating the pediatric population.
In her free time, Amanda enjoys reading, rock climbing, and walking in nature.
Human Performance and Rehabilitation Center in Muscogee County
For well-regarded pediatric physical therapy in Musogee County, near the Columbus Botanical Garden, look to HPRC PT (Pediatric Rehabilitation at Easter Seals) in Columbus, GA. If you’re searching for outstanding physical therapy clinics near Columbus Airport, with exceptional physical therapists near Northside High School, you’ve come to the right place. East of I-185, we are located on the Easter Seals Campus. Your child’s healing journey begins here, where we offer cutting-edge techniques and the newest physical therapy equipment to reduce pain, gain mobility, and produce long-lasting results. Experience a safe and comfortable setting where our dedicated team of therapists treat you like family and believe that “Life without limits” is possible with a personalized treatment plan. For the highest standards of patient care, call or book your initial screening visit online. When you trust HPRC PT (Pediatric Rehabilitation at Easter Seals) in Columbus, a brighter future is on the horizon.
Specialties & Treatments at Our Clinic
Human Performance and Rehabilitation Center PT, on the Easter Seal’s campus, is a community-focused, evidence-based, and respected facility that provides comprehensive pediatric physical therapy services to address multiple physical issues. The skilled therapists at this location offer specializations in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. We contract with school systems to provide PT, OT, and Speech Therapy. Our talented professional team works with patients and their families to uncover the cause of your child’s condition and create an individualized treatment plan that targets specific needs and goals. When you begin treatment at this facility, you’ll soon realize how our compassionate staff makes therapy fun and something to look forward to. Here, we are committed to building relationships with our patients that foster confidence and well-being.
Meet Our Top Physical Therapists in Columbus
At HPRC PT (on the Easter Seals Campus), we employ a team of practitioners with advanced degrees and certifications in pediatric physical therapy. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the latest, up-to-date therapies by continually researching modern treatments, techniques, and training. Not only do our qualified therapists have the skills needed to develop a personalized, effective treatment plan for you, but they will also make every effort to make you feel valued, respected, and cared for. When limitations are holding your child back from living their best life, rely on us for expertise, excellence, and efficiency. We’ll even help you schedule convenient appointments, file insurance forms, and set up payment plans to make your experience as seamless and stress-free as possible. We can’t wait to work with you when you book your first visit at HPRC PT.
Pediatric Contract Therapists

Kathleen is the Director of our Pediatric Contract Therapists that also help out at our Pediatric Rehabilitation center here at Easter Seals
- Kathleen Gallops, OTR/L, Director
- Folashade Abayomi, COTA
- Stephanie Francis, PT, DPT
- Amy Fick, PT, DPT
- Jorden Ragsdale, PTA
- Jaquelyn Arnett, PT, DPT
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