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Overview
If you have a commitment to your
recovery our treatment team will work with you to produce results that
are second to none. Today most health care is driven by numbers and
quotas. At Body Mechanics we don't treat numbers, we believe that healing
results from a personal, supportive relationship. Toward this end our
office staff will work with you to meet your schedule, our therapists
will give you hands-on, personal attention during every visit and we
will continue to support you until your recovery is complete.
Body Mechanics Physical Therapy
Body Mechanics Physical Therapy is not your typical physical therapy clinic.
Here, every patient receives personalized attention during each visit with a
hands-on treatment program that has been carefully tailored to their specific
needs and physical condition. Recovery from injury or surgery can be a
difficult and trying process. We believe that the supportive relationship
we establish with our patients, combined with our expertise in the treatment
of physical ailments and pain relief, is responsible for the extraordinary
outcomes that we routinely see. Our facility is fully equipped to provide a
comprehensive spectrum of treatment modalities for all orthopaedic conditions
to improve mobility, strength, balance and pain relief.
Mission Statement
"To enable every patient the opportunity for a return to an active lifestyle
through caring, hands-on, personalized attention through the application of
state of the art physical therapy services."
Our Team
Our specialists are well trained to treat a multitude of physical ailments.
Each of our therapists has received advanced post-graduate training in body
mechanics; anatomy and the complex relationships between muscle and bone
which support motion in every part of the body. We are trained in the most
effective treatment modalities to provide you with the best possible outcome
in your rehabilitation.
We are also on the cutting edge of research into improving the treatment and
recovery of low back and pelvic pain. We have presented several papers at
the International World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain and continue to conduct our
own research.
The Body Mechanics Physical Therapy team has one goal: providing you with
effective and successful rehabilitation. We give you personal attention
on every visit to ensure a continuity of care and to offer support and
encouragement in your recovery. Our staff works closely with you and your
physician to create a program that is specifically tailored to your needs.
We know that "one size does not fit all," so we take into consideration your
age, physical condition, pain level, range of motion and the nature of your
injury to set realistic goals for your rehabilitation. Our front office
and therapists then work closely with you as you go through the recovery
process. We serve as both coach and cheerleader for you to achieve
winning results.
David Mesnick, PT, cMDT
Clinic Director
David Mesnick graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's
Degree in Zoology in 1997 and a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy in
1999. He is a certified McKenzie Therapist. He specializes in Manual
Osteopathic techniques with a focus in spinal and pelvic girdle dysfunction.
David enjoys spending time with his nine year old sister
and cheering for the Gators.
Email David at: dmesnick@bodymechanicsatl.com
Vicki Sims, PT, CHT
Co-Director
Vicki Sims is co-director of Gainesville Physical Therapy in Gainesville, Georgia.
A graduate of Georgia State University, Vicki brings over 30 years of clinical
experience in hospital and outpatient orthopedic physical therapy. Vicki is active
in research and has co-authored three clinical papers on the SI Joint and authored a
Sacroiliac Book. Her most
recent study, Symmetric Ligametous Laxity of the SIJ As Measured With Doppler
Imaging, was presented at the 5th World Congress on Low Back Pain in
Melbourne, Australia in 2004.
Email Vicki at: vsims@bodymechanicsatl.com
Polly Bhattacharyya, MPT, cMDT
Polly Bhattacharyya, MPT, cMDT graduated with a Master's of Physical Therapy from the University of
South Alabama in 2002. She is a manual therapist and certified McKenzie therapist specializing in Spine
and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. Polly enjoys singing in a local choir, playing tennis and doing yoga.
Email Polly at: pbhattacharyya@bodymechanicsatl.com
Elizabeth Houck, PTA
Elizabeth Houck is a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. She graduated
with a Bachelor's Degree at Presbyterian College and received an Associate's
Degree in Applied Technology from Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville,
Georgia. She specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation, with a background
in sports related injuries. Elizabeth enjoys playing tennis and is active
in both ALTA and USTA.
Email Elizabeth at: ehouck@bodymechanicsatl.com
Aaron M. Small, DPT, MTC, ATC, CSCS
Aaron Small graduated from Emory University with a Masters in Physical Therapy in 2002, and a
Doctor in Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2004. His training in sports rehabilitation began at the
University of Virginia where he graduated with a B.S.ed. in Physical Education in 1998. He was
certified as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) that same year. In 2001, he sat for the National Strength
and Conditioning Association’s board certification earning the distinction of Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Upon receiving his physical therapy license in 2002,
he began working in an outpatient orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation clinic in the Buckhead
and Midtown area of Atlanta. In 2006, he completed a Manual Physical Therapy curriculum with
the University of St. Augustine leading to certification (MTC). He combines all his training
in order to motivate and educate his patients in general body wellness while facilitating and
aiding their rehabilitative process.
Email Aaron at: asmall@bodymechanicsatl.com
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