About Heather Slonaker, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, Cert. DN, VRT

Heather is a former high school and collegiate athlete who brings her passion for movement and performance into every aspect of her physical therapy practice. She graduated from Shorter University with her Bachelors of Science.  She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of South Florida and has since dedicated her career to helping patients and athletes of all levels return to doing what they love.

Before relocating to Athens, GA, Heather worked extensively in the Tampa, FL metro area, where she treated high school, collegiate, and professional athletes in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation settings. Her clinical expertise includes spine, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle injuries.  She has developed a strong reputation and a particular focus on treating patients and athletes for hip pain and pathology.

Heather holds certifications in dry needling and the McKenzie Method (MDT), and she is a certified concussion specialist. She is highly experienced in concussion rehabilitation, including sports clearance.  She is able to perform return-to-sport testing and sports clearance following post-operative injury or concussion.