Tabitha graduated from the physical therapist assistant program at Chattanooga State in 2014. She is an LSVT BIG certified clinician who works with Parkinson’s patients. She also works very closely with our vestibular certified PT to treat our post-concussion and vertigo patients. She stated, “I love the atmosphere here at Bradley Whiteside Rehab! Our clinic is unique because we have the ability to provide one-on-one evidence-based treatment to all of our patients. These one-on-one treatments allow me to make personal connections with and goals for my patients to maximize therapeutic outcomes.” In her spare time, she loves being outdoors hiking, kayaking, and spending time with family.
Cerebral Palsy
Megan Witherow Quarles, PT, DPT
Douglas Lee, PTA, CLT, LMT
Alex Wade, PT, DPT, Cert DN
Alex is currently the Lead Physical Therapist and Supervisor at Hamilton Medical Center for their outpatient physical therapy department. He attended Loma Linda University in Southern California where he obtained his clinical doctorate in physical therapy in 2015. Alex further specialized in orthopedics by completing a residency in 2017 where he obtained his dry needling certification.
Daryl Fagan, PTA
Daryl has been a physical therapist assistant for 22 years with the last 20 years being here at HMC. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science with a concentration in exercise physiology from Covenant College in 1997. He then pursued an applied associate’s degree from Chattanooga State’s physical therapist assistant program. He enjoys working with aquatic and orthopedic patients. In his free time, he enjoys riding bikes, Frisbee golf, and family adventures.
Elisabeth Gay Rice, PT, CHT
Gay is a cum laude graduate of Georgia State University. A native Daltonian, Gay has over 35 years of experience providing physical therapy to patients in the Dalton area. She is a Certified Hand Therapist and has an interest in all orthopedic conditions. Gay is also a certified LSVT BIG therapist. LSVT BIG is a specialty program for those with Parkinson’s disease. She is on the board of directors for Camp Juliette Low, Inc., an independent, non-profit camp for girls. Gay is the current president of NWGA SORBA, a trail advocacy organization. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, bicycling, and traveling.
Erin Trentham, PT, DPT, LSVT BIG Certified
Erin Trentham, a native of Dalton, GA, received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Emory University. Since graduating in 2017, she has pursued a specialization in Vestibular Rehabilitation to treat dizziness and vertigo of different causes and become a certified LSVT BIG therapist to help treat the Parkinson’s community. Erin enjoys therapy because she feels that she is one of the most integral parts to get people back to their goals.
Danielle Newmyer, OTR/L
Danielle Newmyer, OTR/L is an occupational therapist at Bradley Whiteside Rehabilitation in Dalton, GA.
Teresa Morgan, PTA, CCI
Teresa has a degree in physical therapy from Chattanooga State with 37 years of experience mostly in outpatient orthopedics. She is a certified clinical instructor (CCI) for PTA students that come to Bradley Whiteside Rehab for hands-on experience. She has worked for Hamilton Health Care System for 5 years.
Rachel Stone, COTA/L
Tricia Carroll, OTR/L, CHT
Tricia Carroll, OTR/L, CHT, is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist at Bradley Whiteside Rehabilitation in Dalton, GA.
Amy Thomas, OTR/L
Amy Thomas, OTR/L is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist at Anna Shaw Children’s Institute in Dalton, GA.
Dedicated to the memory of Anna Sue Shaw, Anna Shaw Children’s Institute is a regional leader of and an advocate for the care of children who experience the challenges of developmental delays. The Institute is in the style of a treehouse and is located in a serene environment adjacent to Hamilton Medical Center. Every detail about the center was carefully designed to provide an inviting, comfortable place. Children and families are able to receive diagnoses, treatment, therapy services, and support all under one roof.