PHYSICAL THERAPISTS & PILATES INSTRUCTORS
Heather Herod Cole, PT, COMT, CPI, CMTPT
Owner, P3
Physical Therapist
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist – Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars
Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist – Myopain Seminars
Pilates Instructor & former Educator – Polestar Pilates
Trained in STOTT PILATES Level I program
Heather Herod Cole minored in Business Administration while earning her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College. She has extensive post-graduate experience in orthopedics, manual therapy and dance medicine, including completing the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries “Principles of Dance Medicine” curriculum. She is certified in orthopedic manual physical therapy via Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. She is the official physical therapist for New Dialect, helps with PT for Found Movement Group, and has previously served as a physical therapist for Nashville Ballet.
Heather earned her rehabilitation-based certification in Pilates in March 2012 via Polestar Pilates. Combining Pilates into her physical therapy practice had been a long-term goal of Heather’s and is what motivated her to start a practice that combined both modalities together. Heather is privileged to work with an amazing group of people that make P3: Precision Physical Therapy & Pilates what it is today. The superb continuity of care that patients receive is due to the talented team of Pilates instructors & physical therapists.
Jeannie Newton, DPT, COMT, CMTPT
Physical Therapist
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist – Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars
Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist – Myopain Seminars
Certified Pilates Instructor – Polestar Pilates
Jeannie Newton has been a physical therapist since 2002, with practical experience in acute care, home health and outpatient settings. She was also part owner/operator of a physical therapy business for three years, and is now an enthusiastic new addition to the P3 family.
Jeannie was certified as a Pilates instructor by Polestar Pilates in 2000, where she had the privilege of studying under owner Brent Anderson, PT. She first began studying and practicing Pilates in 1990 in New York City while attending NYU. She was also a professional dancer for thirteen years and performed at Opryland as well as in various CMT videos and various shows around the country.
Amanda McGee, PT, DPT, CPI, CMTPT
P3 FRANKLIN
(beginning May 30, 2023)
Physical Therapist
Trained in Manual Therapy – Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars
Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist – Myopain Seminars
Certified Pilates Instructor – STOTT PILATES
Amanda McGee is originally from Nashville, TN where she quickly realized her love for dancing and movement. She received a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Tennessee State University in 2016 and is a STOTT PILATES reformer certified instructor. Amanda is certified in dry needling for myofascial trigger points via Myopain Seminars. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Florida State University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance. During her time at FSU, Amanda was a member of the Dance Repertory Theatre under the direction of Lynda Davis. She has worked with internationally recognized choreographers such as Dan Wagoner, Gerri Houlihan, Monica Bill Barnes, Alan Danielson, Stephen Koester, and Wallie Wolfgruber. In 2008, Amanda choreographed and had her work produced in the Days of Dance concert at Florida State University. In 2009, Amanda received an arts administrative internship at Susan Marshall & Company and a physical therapy internship at Westside Dance Physical Therapy, under Marika Molnar, as a part of the FSU in NYC dance program. She is a physical therapist for Found Movement Group and various other dancers in the community of the greater Franklin and Nashville area.
Amanda’s passion for physical therapy and Pilates resulted from a personal experience after an extensive ankle injury and surgery while dancing. She has clinical and work experience in the areas of outpatient orthopedics, acute and outpatient pediatrics, and skilled nursing. Amanda has numerous years of experience teaching dance and Pilates to all ages. She is a member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science and loves being a part of the P3 team!
Amanda is married to another physical therapist and they enjoy traveling, going to concerts, hiking, and spending time with their sons, Wyatt, Hudson, and their dog, Finley.
Alex Bars, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Pilates Instructor – Trained – Polestar Pilates
Dry Needling – Trained – Myopain Seminars
Alex received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University in 2014. As a Nashville native, she decided to move back to her hometown and pursue her career in physical therapy driven by her passion for helping others and serving the Nashville community. Alex received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Tennessee State University in 2018.
Alex has clinical experience in the areas of outpatient orthopedics, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and pelvic health. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association. She has completed the 1st level of the CAPP (Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health) pelvic series of the APTA. She is also trained in the Comprehensive Series of Polestar Pilates. Additionally, Alex is trained in dry needling for myofascial trigger points via Myopain Seminars. She is excited to be joining the wonderful P3 team!
In her free time, Alex enjoys being outdoors, watching football, and spending time with her husband and dog.
Fallon Messer, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Certified Running Gait Analyst
USATF (Track & Field) Coach Level 1
Trained in Manual Therapy—Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars
Dry Needling – Trained—Structure and Function
*P3 Social Media Team*
Fallon is originally from Virginia where she received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Virginia in 2014 where she pursued a Distinguished Major’s tract which culminated in a formal written thesis and independent research project in the field of epigenetics. Fallon originally wanted to pursue a MD/PhD however was drawn to physical therapy after training for her first half marathon. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018.
Barbara Zwerner, MSPT, CPI
Physical Therapist
Orthopedic Manual Therapist – Trained
Certified Pilates Instructor – Balanced Body Pilates
Barbara has been a physical therapist for almost 20 years since obtaining her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 2001. She has practical experience in a chronic-pain management clinic as well as acute care and pediatrics; but, her primary experience and focus has been in outpatient orthopedics. She has had specialty training in a number of exercise approaches and manual therapy techniques, and she is also a comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor. She received her Pilates certification through Balanced Body in 2010 and had the privilege to train under Elizabeth Larkam, co-founder of Polestar Pilates and nationally recognized as a pioneer of merging Pilates with rehabilitation.
Prior to moving to Nashville, Barbara practiced physical therapy in Alabama and California while her husband attended medical school and residency. They have been happily settled in Nashville for over 10 years and find it the perfect place to raise their family. She has a passion for physical therapy and helping people achieve pain-free movement. She has always identified as an athlete and despite hitting mid-40’s and raising 3 busy boys, being physically active is still a high priority. Her current favorite ways to keep moving are biking, hiking, running, Pilates, yoga, barre classes, rock climbing and playing tennis and ultimate frisbee.
Chris Williams, PT, PhD, DPT, COMT, FAAOMPT
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Chris started her graduate studies in the field of biochemistry, earning a PhD from Vanderbilt University. After several years in the research world, she decided to change careers, earning her DPT from Belmont University. A life-long learner, she has continued her post-graduate education through residency and fellowship programs with the Ola Grimsby Institute, a manual therapy and exercise-based curriculum that marries the subcellular detail of her biochemical background with biomechanical and neurophysiologic principles utilized in physical therapy rehabilitation. Currently, Chris is studying to become a Certified Pilates Instructor, to further expand her treatment repertoire. In the outpatient clinic, she has worked primarily with chronic pain patients. This population can be difficult, as often there are postural and movement pattern changes that resulted from the original injury that last beyond the normal tissue healing. Untangling these changes and optimizing a client’s mobility and strength is a challenge she embraces.
In her spare time, Chris enjoys competing in triathlons, open water swimming, yoga, roller blading, reading and doing puzzles.
Casey Redding, PT
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Certified Pilates Instructor
*P3 Social Media Team*
Casey has been a physical therapist since graduating from The University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2017 and has experience in both neuro and orthopedic settings. Her interest in Pilates began when she observed the difference one of her patients was making in body awareness and control after beginning Pilates classes. Casey began learning more about Pilates and taking classes herself. She quickly fell in love with the functional combination of mobility and stability involved in Pilates and realized how beneficial this could be for her patients. She completed her education and is an official graduate of Polestar Pilates comprehensive Pilates program. When not treating patients or teaching Pilates, Casey attempts to be outside as much as possible. She enjoys hiking, going to concerts, running with her husband, and snuggling with their dog Beaux.
Alex Frey, PT, DPT, CDNT
Physical Therapist
Alex is a Birmingham, AL native who received her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Auburn
University in 2017. She graduated from Samford University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2020
and followed her husband up to Nashville. Alex has clinical experience in both acute care and outpatient
orthopedic settings, with an emphasis on postpartum care. She enjoys treating athletes, postpartum
mothers, and a multitude of orthopedic conditions. She has a passion for empowering postpartum moms
to feel strong and confident returning to exercise in their 4th trimester and beyond. Alex is certified in
Trigger Point Dry Needling, and has attended a Herman and Wallace Level 1 Pelvic Health course and
postpartum clinical education seminars. She is also currently working towards her certification in
Orthopedic Manual Therapy. In her free time, Alex likes to work out at Orange Theory, try new
restaurants, create new recipes, watch Auburn sporting events, and travel with her husband. She is very
excited to be a part of the P3 family!
Ashlee Butler, MS, PT, COMT, CDNT
Physical Therapist
*Works on a PRN / as-needed basis only*
Ashlee was born in southwest Georgia (Leesburg, Ga) and lived there until she attended college in Dahlonega, Ga (fun fact – the site of the nation’s first Gold Rush…even before California!). Ashlee went to undergrad and Physical Therapy School at the University of North Georgia. She got her first PT job with her mentor from PT school and worked with her for more than 3 years. Upon marriage to her musician husband, Matt, she moved to Nashville in 2002 and continued to practice in outpatient physical therapy. Ashlee has a passion for Physical Therapy education, and is full-time clinical staff in the DPT program at Tennessee State University. Professionally, Ashlee has obtained advanced Credentialing and Certifications for Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT), Trigger Point Dry Needling (Level III CDNT), and Clinical Instructor Credentialing (APTA Level 1 & 2). In addition to practicing and teaching in physical therapy, she is also a Certified Strength Trainer, a Certified Group Exercise instructor, A certified BOSU instructor, and a Strategic Business Development Associate for Travel Trim Corporate Wellness. Clinically, her favorite area to treat is the spine. She also enjoys working with pregnancy-related conditions and treating patients that have balance dysfunction and/or deconditioning resulting in loss of function.
Sara Bandy, PT
Physical Therapist
Sara graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene University for Athletic Training and then worked as a Certified Athletic Trainer for a local high school for 5 years. She loved working with the athletes but also knew she wanted to learn to help more people live without pain. Sara attended PT school at Rockhurst University and spent the majority of her career working in an outpatient orthopedic private practice in the Kansas City area treating patients and managing the clinic, before moving to Nashville in 2021. In 2014, she obtained her Doctorate of Manual Therapy from Ola Grimsby Institute and did her dissertation on femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). She also has her certification in Women’s Health Physical Therapy and loves treating pregnant and postpartum patients.
Ashley Hodges, DPT
Summer 2023 – available for rehab based Pilates only (On tour with Shania Twain)
Physical Therapist
Certified in dry needling – Integrated Dry Needling
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
Active Release Technique – Trained
Ashley received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Belmont University in 2011, after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee. She has extensive training in manual techniques including a full body certification in Active Release Technique, Functional Range Conditioning mobility as well as being certified in Dry Needling.
Being a former dancer herself, Ashley had a special interest in working with the performing arts population. She spent two years as the touring physical therapist for Billy Elliot the Musical before working in New York City on multiple Broadway shows including The King and I, The Lion King, West Side Story, and more.
Ashley most recently served as Shania Twain’s personal physical therapist on her NOW world tour, and also traveled with Duran Duran treating the band members on their latest world tour.
Ashley is very excited to be back in her home state of Tennessee, and thrilled to be on the team at P3!
PELVIC HEALTH TEAM
Katie Lakoff, PT, DPT, Cert MDT
Physical Therapist
Pelvic Health Specialist
Certified MDT Therapist
Certified – IPSI Pain Neuroscience Education
Originally from Memphis, TN, Katie moved to Nashville upon graduating from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with her Doctor of Physical Therapy and Alpha Eta honors. Prior to that, Katie played collegiate soccer at Freed-Hardeman University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.
Katie’s interest in physical therapy began after minor injuries while playing soccer throughout the years. She began her physical therapy practice in orthopedics before specializing in pelvic health physical therapy. Katie is passionate about treating a variety of pelvic health conditions and educating others on the importance of pelvic floor rehabilitation. She has completed the Pelvic Floor Capstone through the Herman and Wallace Institute as well as numerous other courses in pre-partum, post-partum, post-menopausal, post-prostatectomy, and rectal/pelvic pain rehabilitation. Katie has attained the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace as well. She is a Certified MDT clinician with training in pain neuroscience education, Maitland-Australian approach, and Selective Functional Movement Assessment.
In her spare time Katie enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her Husband, Lincoln and dog, Huey.
Abby Conrady, PT, DPT, Cert MDT
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Certified MDT Therapist
Pelvic Health Specialist
ISPI Pain Neuroscience Education – Certified
Abby graduated with honors from Saint Louis University with her Bachelors in Exercise Science in 2014 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2016. Upon graduation, Abby moved to Nashville to start her career in physical therapy in the outpatient orthopedic setting.
Becca Eddings, PT, DPT
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Pelvic Health Specialist
Manual Therapy – Trained
Functional Dry Needling – Certified
Becca received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Tennessee State University in 2019, after
graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The University of Tennessee in 2015.
Upon graduation, Becca solidified her passion for pelvic floor physical therapy while working at
a pelvic health specialty clinic in Boulder, CO. As a Nashville native, Becca has made the move
back home to continue her career as a pelvic floor physical therapist closer to family and the
Nashville community.
She has experience treating a variety of pelvic health conditions and has completed numerous
courses through Herman & Wallace Institute specializing in rehabilitation for pelvic pain,
pregnancy, post-partum, voiding dysfunction, and other pelvic-related populations. She is
extremely passionate about pelvic PT and loves educating and normalizing the importance of
rehabilitation of this region of the body. In addition, Becca is certified in functional dry needling
through Evidence in Motion. She is thrilled to be a part of the P3 team!
In her free time Becca enjoys all things outdoors, long walks/hikes, a good true crime novel or
podcast, spending time with her fiancé, Charlie, and snuggling her cat, Finn.
Michele Baeder PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist—Herman and Wallace
Certified Dry Needling—Evidence in Motion
200 Hour Level Yoga Instructor— LYT Yoga
Michele earned her doctorate degree in physical therapy from Army-Baylor University in 2015. She started her career as an active-duty Army physical therapist and served for 8 years. Her clinical experience in and out of the army spans hospital, out-patient orthopedic, and pelvic health settings. Michele is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedics and is trained in pelvic health through the Herman and Wallace Institute. In 2020, she became certified as a yoga instructor through LYT yoga, an anatomy-based yoga practice.
Michele has been a lifelong competitive athlete and found her interest in physical therapy while recovering from injuries herself. She is passionate about working with endurance athletes return to the activities they love. Michele is also experienced in working with a variety of pelvic health conditions, with time spent working in a specialized pelvic health clinic. She is educated in trauma informed care and is dedicated to creating a comfortable environment for all patients.
Michele competed as a division 1 varsity rower at the University of Dayton and continues to row competitively. She enjoys running, yoga, swimming, hiking, and reading in her free time as well. She made the move to Nashville in 2020 and is loving living in central Tennessee.
PILATES INSTRUCTORS
Sarah Englert
Certified Pilates Instructor – Polestar Pilates
As a teenager, Sarah was introduced to the Pilates practice through mat classes, to strengthen her core as a ballet dancer. Later in life, Sarah experienced the benefits of the Pilates Reformer to tone the finer local muscles for injury prevention and precision in movements. Receiving her training in the Polestar Pilates method to bring physical therapy knowledge into movement sequences, Sarah is also NCPC (formerly PMA) certified.
Tammy Wilson
Certified Pilates Instructor – Balanced Body
Tammy is a certified comprehensively trained Balanced Body Pilates instructor. After challenging postpartum issues following the delivery of her second child, Tammy found and used Pilates as a way to continue her physical therapy regimen and healing process. Pilates helped her alignment and gave her a sense of freedom within her body that she had not experienced since giving birth.
Tammy is certified in May other movement modalities including barre and Y12SR yoga, which aids in the healing of trauma and addiction. She is also a vinyasa yoga teacher and has studied yin yoga and the anatomy of breath (with Leslie Kaminoff). Prior to pursuing a career as a movement professional she worked in the rehabilitation world as a COTA. Tammy’s training and personal journey have given her a keen eye for alignment and the wisdom to aid others on their path to wellness and healing.
Tammy currently lives in Brentwood with her amazing husband, awesome two kids and spunky two labradoodles.
Kayla Struska, PTA, CPI
Physical Therapy Assistant
Certified Pilates Instructor – STOTT PILATES
Kayla grew up in Houston, TX and studied Sports Conditioning at Texas A&M University. After graduation, Kayla continued her education in Houston by becoming a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). While completing her Physical Therapy clinicals, Kayla worked with patients suffering from spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and other pathological conditions. During this time, Kayla was practicing Pilates personally and realized the rehabilitation benefits that Pilates could offer her patients. She then went on to complete the STOTT Pilates® instructor certification.
Kayla has always had a passion for movement and dance. She danced professional for the Ad Deum Contemporary Dance Company and taught competitive dance for over 10 years. During her time at Texas A&M, Kayla was also a member of the Texas A&M Triathlon team and raced in the USAT Collegiate National Championship. Outside of work, Kayla likes to keep moving by trying new Pilates exercises, swimming, biking, and hiking with her dog and Fiancé.
Kayla is a motivating instructor that enjoys bringing her knowledge of Pilates and Physical Therapy together to help clients achieve their personal goals. She is excited to share her passion with the clients at P3.
Michal Harvey
Certified Pilates Instructor – Balanced Body
Michal Harvey is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor through Balanced Body, a ballet teacher, and a former professional ballet dancer. Michal was first exposed to Pilates as a supplement to her ballet training at the age of fifteen. She saw an immediate improvement in her alignment, strength, and flexibility, and has continued to cross-train with Pilates throughout her professional career. As an instructor, Michal is passionate about instilling a love of anatomical precision and the joy of movement in every youth and adult she encounters.
A Nashville native, Michal trained with The Centennial Youth Ballet. In 2010 she earned a B.A in Dance from Belhaven University. After graduation, Michal pursued a number of dance performance opportunities with regional companies in Jackson, MS; Jerusalem, Israel; and Fort Worth, Texas, where she danced professionally with Ballet Concerto for three years.
Michal relocated back to Nashville in 2013 to a full-time faculty position with The School of Nashville Ballet. She received her Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Communication from Belmont University in 2019 and a Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Certification in 2022.
When Michal is not in the studio, you’ll find her pulling weeds from her garden, tossing a frisbee with her black lab Jess, or spending time with her husband Benton and daughter Viviana!
Dawn Murry
Certified Pilates Instructor – STOTT PILATES
*Available for virtual sessions only*
Dawn, a native of New England, moved to Nashville from Bedford, New Hampshire in June of 2017. She is a certified STOTT PILATES Instructor and has been teaching Pilates since 2000. After teaching all types of group fitness for many years, Pilates became her true passion and she was STOTT PILATES certified in Mat & Reformer (2005) and Injuries & Special Populations (2011). Dawn is an American Council of Exercise (ACE) Certified Group Exercise Instructor and holds additional certifications in TRX, Spinning, and Kickboxing. Her work as a group exercise instructor and as a Pilates trainer has provided extensive experience training athletes as well as individuals with injuries or chronic conditions.
Brianna Razo
Apprentice Pilates Instructor – STOTT PILATES
P3 Pilates Manager
Brianna “Bri” Razo is an apprentice Pilates instructor working towards her comprehensive STOTT Pilates certification. As a former dancer and dance instructor, Bri began searching for ways to continue her love of teaching as well as her love of movement post-graduation. Bri grew up in a small town in Illinois where she danced competitively at her local studio before she began teaching various styles of dance. Bri moved to Tennessee in 2020 to attend Belmont University and earned her Bachelor’s in Science. After graduating from Belmont, Bri began working towards her Pilates certification after falling in love with the practice while working the front desk at P3. She is passionate about Pilates because it promotes body awareness and mindfulness as well as injury prevention. Brianna is excited to begin to working with the clientele of P3 outside of the front desk and in the studio where she can use her knowledge of dance and instruction to help her clients achieve their goals.
Melissa Croushorn
Certified Pilates Instructor – STOTT PILATES
Melissa Croushorn is a fully certified STOTT PILATES Instructor (Level 1, 2, & ISP) and works with a broad population of clients ranging from those recovering from surgery or injury to high level athletes.
She worked for over a decade in dance education and arts management at institutions including Boston Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Miami City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, The Joyce Theater, Freed of London, & Penn State.
She received her B.A. in Communication & Theatre Arts from Virginia Tech, her M.A. in American Dance Studies from Florida State, and is a Trained Mindfulness Facilitator through the Mindful Awareness Research Center in the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior at University of California, Los Angeles.
FRONT DESK TEAM
Our Amazing Front Desk Team
(Pictured Left to Right)
Row 1: Lora Hatchett, Matthew Robinson, Amanda “AJ” Jercinovich, Whitney “Windy” Dobbins, Amy Black
Row 2: Whitney Whittaker (Office Manager)
Our Greeter/P3 pup “Stoney”
