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CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST
Manisha Kapasi, PT, PhD, CHT is the President and Owner of Meadows Physical Therapy and
Hand Clinic since its inception in 2001. She started the clinic to provide individualized care to
patients. In 2003, she opened a second branch in Lawrenceville. Manisha has a PhD in
Anatomy and has over 19 years experience as a physical therapist in treating orthopedic and
hand injuries and is a certified hand therapist for the past 14 years. She has served as a
guest lecturer at Emory University to teach the Doctor of Physical Therapy students about
hand rehabilitation. Manisha is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and
Georgia Upper Extremity Special Interest Group.
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Manisha Kapasi, PT, PhD, CHT is the President and Owner of Meadows Physical Therapy and
Hand Clinic since its inception in 2001. She started the clinic to provide individualized care to
patients. In 2003, she opened a second branch in Lawrenceville. Manisha has a PhD in
Anatomy and has over 19 years experience as a physical therapist in treating orthopedic and
hand injuries and is a certified hand therapist for the past 14 years. She has served as a
guest lecturer at Emory University to teach the Doctor of Physical Therapy students about
hand rehabilitation. Manisha is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and
Georgia Upper Extremity Special Interest Group.
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ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Heidi Chichester, PT received her MS in Physical Therapy from University of Miami. She has
over 11 years of clinical experience with extensive training and practice in manual physical
therapy. Heidi specializes in treatment of the neck and spine as well as all of the joints of
the arms and legs. She has worked with patients recovering from all types of orthopedic
surgeries including ACL reconstruction, Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repairs of the shoulder
and hip, and Total Joint Replacements of the Shoulder, Hip, Knee and Great toe. In addition
to being a physical therapist, Heidi is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. Heidi is an active
member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Physical Therapy
Association of Georgia.
Heidi Chichester, PT received her MS in Physical Therapy from University of Miami. She has
over 11 years of clinical experience with extensive training and practice in manual physical
therapy. Heidi specializes in treatment of the neck and spine as well as all of the joints of
the arms and legs. She has worked with patients recovering from all types of orthopedic
surgeries including ACL reconstruction, Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repairs of the shoulder
and hip, and Total Joint Replacements of the Shoulder, Hip, Knee and Great toe. In addition
to being a physical therapist, Heidi is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. Heidi is an active
member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Physical Therapy
Association of Georgia.
CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST
Ann M. Lucado, PT, CHT received her MS in Community Health Education and Physical
Therapy at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia and is a doctoral candidate at Nova
Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ann has over 18 years of clinical
experience in hand rehabilitation. She has conducted numerous instructional seminars
specific to upper extremity rehabilitation across the country and has served as adjunct
faculty in the university setting. Ann is a member of both the American Society of Hand
Therapists and American Physical Therapy Association and is active in clinical research.
Ann M. Lucado, PT, CHT received her MS in Community Health Education and Physical
Therapy at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia and is a doctoral candidate at Nova
Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ann has over 18 years of clinical
experience in hand rehabilitation. She has conducted numerous instructional seminars
specific to upper extremity rehabilitation across the country and has served as adjunct
faculty in the university setting. Ann is a member of both the American Society of Hand
Therapists and American Physical Therapy Association and is active in clinical research.
ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Camille Gray, PT received her MHS in Physical Therapy from University of Indianapolis:
Krannert School Of Physical Therapy where she specialized in orthopedics and neurology.
Her 10 years of clinical experience mainly addressed the rehab of patients with
degenerative arthritis, bursitis, adhesive capsulitis, plantar fasciitis, Rotator Cuff Repair in
addition to patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries such as ACL reconstruction,
meniscal repairs and joint replacements in the upper and lower extremities. Camille is a
credentialed clinical instructor with the American Physical Therapy Association.
Camille Gray, PT received her MHS in Physical Therapy from University of Indianapolis:
Krannert School Of Physical Therapy where she specialized in orthopedics and neurology.
Her 10 years of clinical experience mainly addressed the rehab of patients with
degenerative arthritis, bursitis, adhesive capsulitis, plantar fasciitis, Rotator Cuff Repair in
addition to patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries such as ACL reconstruction,
meniscal repairs and joint replacements in the upper and lower extremities. Camille is a
credentialed clinical instructor with the American Physical Therapy Association.
NEUROLOGIC/VESTIBULAR PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Jamie Miner, PT graduated with a degree in physical therapy from University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jamie has over 20 years of experience as a physical therapist and
has worked in acute care, rehab, home health, long term care, out-patient care and has a
certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory University. She enjoys helping patients
with neurological disorders, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and dizziness and falls
problems. She has made many presentations to support groups such as the Parkinson
Support group, stroke support group and church groups about fall prevention. Jamie is
currently working on her doctoral degree in physical therapy from Shenandoah University.
She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Neurological Section,
and the Vestibular Disorders Association.
Jamie Miner, PT graduated with a degree in physical therapy from University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jamie has over 20 years of experience as a physical therapist and
has worked in acute care, rehab, home health, long term care, out-patient care and has a
certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory University. She enjoys helping patients
with neurological disorders, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and dizziness and falls
problems. She has made many presentations to support groups such as the Parkinson
Support group, stroke support group and church groups about fall prevention. Jamie is
currently working on her doctoral degree in physical therapy from Shenandoah University.
She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Neurological Section,
and the Vestibular Disorders Association.
CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Rita Bruss, LMT, NMT is a Georgia State licensed massage and body work therapist. Also,
she is a certified laser therapist. Rita is professionally trained to do neuromuscular, sports,
orthopedics, Swedish and deep tissue massage. Additionally, she practices reflexology,
positional and myofascial release. Rita has over 15 years of experience and enjoys working
with people from all walks of life.
Rita Bruss, LMT, NMT is a Georgia State licensed massage and body work therapist. Also,
she is a certified laser therapist. Rita is professionally trained to do neuromuscular, sports,
orthopedics, Swedish and deep tissue massage. Additionally, she practices reflexology,
positional and myofascial release. Rita has over 15 years of experience and enjoys working
with people from all walks of life.
