Brian, PT, MS, RRT, CHCP, HSP
Brian isn’t just passionate about physical therapy. He’s passionate about the way they do physical therapy at Lake Oconee Rehabilitation Physical Therapy, the outpatient physical therapy clinic he founded in 2009. Brian believes his job is to be a diagnostician, and he desires to walk with each patient on their health journey, sorting through the secondary issues to find the primary cause, thus moving patients from where they are to where they ought to be.
Prior to transitioning into private practice, Brian worked with Physiotherapy Associates in Cumming, GA as a staff therapist, before being promoted and tasked with opening, developing, and directing the Physiotherapy Associated Athens location in 2005. Brian has grown Lake Oconee Rehabilitation Physical Therapy into a recognizable presence in the Eatonton area by providing best-in-class care across a wide range of disciplines, including diagnostics such as Nerve Conduction/EMG testing as well as Neuromusculoskeletal Ultrasound (NMSKUS) imaging. This testing allows Rehabilitation & Performance Center therapists to direct treatment toward the primary issue and improve functional outcomes.
Brian graduated with his Master of Physical Therapy from the University of North Georgia, Dahlonega in May 2002. He received additional education through the University of Wisconsin in Vestibular Rehabilitation, after which Brian developed a continuing education course for physical therapists entitled, “Treatment of Vestibular and Non-Vestibular Balance Disorders,” which he taught throughout the Southeastern United States. Brian has also taken advanced coursework in manual therapy, utilizing the Maitland Australian Physiotherapy technique.
Brian and his wife Leigh have 3 children, Braeden, Ansleigh, and Cailyn. They currently reside in Bogart, GA where they have lived since September 2014. Brian is a risk taker, which can make family vacations pretty interesting. He is passionate about UGA Football and is an avid follower of UNC Basketball. Finally, because his parents were born and raised in the great state of Wisconsin, Brian is, and always will be, a true thru and thru Green Bay Packer backer.
Kacey, PT, MS
Kacey is a proud Georgia native! She grew up about 35 miles east of Atlanta. Her love of a small town and close knit community runs deep. It is only fitting that being a part of Lake Oconee Rehabilitation Physical Therapy would satiate the love she has for the small town feel of the Lake Country Community. After graduating from The University of Georgia with a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science, she continued her education at Georgia State University. In 2007, she was awarded her Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (MPT). Kacey and her husband live locally and are raising 2 very active boys. They love all things outdoors, as well as cheering for the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta United and Georgia Bulldogs.
Lori, PT, DPT
Lori grew up in Orange County, California and found her way to Lake Oconee Rehabilitation Physical Therapy in January 2019. After a debilitating car accident with a drunk driver at age 16, questions were stimulated as to the purpose of life. Shortly thereafter her heart, and strong desire, led her to Loma Linda University (LLU) to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. LLU, known for its international Christian and medical education programs, began influencing her life to reach out to others on medical missions. Her dream came true 20 years later when she was able to go and help others in different parts of the world. Lake Oconee Rehabilitation Physical Therapy has really facilitated her desire to strengthen her patients with love and time in order to encourage a healthy life style. Currently, she loves living on Lake Oconee where she enjoys spending quality time with people in the community and being outdoors with her husband, Mike and her dog, Tua.
Richard "Trey", PTA
Trey received an Associate of Applied Science for Physical Therapy from Athens Technical College in 2019. Trey is a big Georgia Bulldog fan and has participated in sports throughout his life. He enjoys strength training and exercising at Lake Oconee Family Fitness. Trey also works with his dad at their family owned BBQ restaurant in Sparta, GA.
Kristina, Front Desk Administrator
Kristina is a Georgia Native, grew up in Douglas County. She moved to Milledgeville, GA in 2021 due to her husband being active duty with the Army National Guard. Kristina loves all things sports related, especially football, baseball, and cheerleading. She loves to spend time at home with husband, Andrew, and stepdaughter Piper (6) and 3 crazy pups. They are excitedly awaiting the arrival of a new baby. Kristina came to Lake Oconee Rehabilitation Physical Therapy for a job but has found a family. She can often be heard saying how much she loves the patients and the community.
Jennifer, PTA
Jennifer moved to Georgia in 1985 from Minnesota and has loved living in the Peach State ever since. She was a year-round swimmer throughout her childhood and became interested in Physical Therapy during high school. She graduated from PTA school in 1996 and has enjoyed working in all types of therapy settings. She lives in Bogart with her husband and high school aged children. Her family loves the Georgia Bulldogs and all outdoor activities; especially biking and gardening.
Lori, PT, DPT
Lori grew up in Orange County, California and found her way to Lake Oconee Rehabilitation Physical Therapy in January 2019. After a debilitating car accident with a drunk driver at age 16, questions were stimulated as to the purpose of life. Shortly thereafter her heart, and strong desire, led her to Loma Linda University (LLU) to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. LLU, known for its international Christian and medical education programs, began influencing her life to reach out to others on medical missions. Her dream came true 20 years later when she was able to go and help others in different parts of the world. Lake Oconee Rehabilitation Physical Therapy has really facilitated her desire to strengthen her patients with love and time in order to encourage a healthy life style. Currently, she loves living on Lake Oconee where she enjoys spending quality time with people in the community and being outdoors with her husband, Mike and her dog, Tua.
Aniefiok "Ani", PT, DPT
Aniefiok "Ani", PT, DPT is the Director of Telehealth Physical Therapy. With just under 15 years of clinical practice, Dr. Isen brings a diverse background of therapies to this role. With experience in private practice, outpatient orthopedics, pain management, home health, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and memory care settings, Dr. Isen has a proven knack for helping patients feel and perform better, regardless of the clinical setting. His perspective on patient care is summed up here: "I work every day to help people become better versions of themselves and to help them regain control of their lives again, like I was able to do years ago. Our bodies have an incredible amount of potential to heal. A diagnosis is only detrimental when its symptoms exist. If we learn how to control the symptoms or fix the actual problem, we win."
Ani's interest in physical therapy began in high school when he injured his leg while playing football. Physical therapy helped Ani to regain the use of his leg and his interest in helping others to overcome similar challenges was ignited. Following his undergraduate degree at Lipscomb University, Ani graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008 from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis, TN.
Ani has a wide range of passions outside of work, including family, coaching, building and music. He has coached soccer, football, and basketball for 18+ seasons for elementary, middle, and high schoolers, on recreation, school, and travel levels of competition. He also loves woodworking, audio/video installations, tinkering, and fixing things when time permits. With an interest in music since the age of 3, Ani has participated in private recitals, group concerts, string ensembles, chamber groups, youth orchestras, honors bands and choruses, and the Memphis Youth Symphony. Ani also played in the Early Music Consort throughout most of his undergraduate study at Lipscomb University. A former football player, Ani played semi-pro football for 2 years, most recently with the Nashville Storm who was a national powerhouse in the early 2000s. Ani's reward at the end of each day is getting to spend as much time as possible with his amazing wife and 3 kids.
April, PT, DPT, ATC
April, a native of Crawfordville, GA, a doctor of physical therapy and a certified athletic trainer, has worked for Advance Rehabilitation for 6 years with 5 of those years located in the Greensboro location. She took over as director of the Greensboro clinic in 2015. April’s specialties include fall assessment and prevention, joint replacement rehab, dry needling (certified), chronic pain, sports injuries and return to sport. April began practicing dry needling in the Greensboro clinic in January 2016 to assist with muscle tension and other diagnoses. April was the lake areas only clinician with this certification until her co-worker also became certified in 2019. She is also the only certified athletic trainer in the area, and enjoys assisting athletes of all ages return to their sport of choice.
April earned her Bachelor of Science in Health-Athletic Training from Georgia College & State University in 2009. She then attended Armstrong Atlantic State University where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013.
April and her husband Cody have a daughter named Sawyer. They currently live in Crawfordville, GA, where April grew up. April enjoys staying active with running, kayaking, and working in her yard/garden. April is thrilled to be helping the community in which she grew up become more independent, stronger, and active, improving quality of life.
Takiya, DPT, CERT. DN
Takiya received a Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 2012. She received a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Augusta University in 2016. She has practiced in the Greensboro area for four years. Takiya enjoys spending time with family and friends and is the youth minister at her church.
Victoria "Tori", Front Desk Administrator
Location: Eatonton, Greensboro
Tori is California born and Georgia raised since 1998. She loves meeting our patients and building a positive relationship with them. Tori wants them to know they are more than a patient. They're family. Tori enjoys spending her free time with her husband and 3 children.
Tara, Front Desk Administrator
Tara is a Milledgeville, GA native who graduated from Putnam County High school in 2007. She is a certified teacher who enjoys encouraging and uplifting others. Tara loves being the front desk admin at Lake Oconee Rehabilitation because it allows her the chance to interact and be personal with our patients. The most rewarding part of her job is listening to the patients and being able to encourage and assist them. In her additional time, Tara enjoys having fun with loved ones, as well as worshiping and spending time with God. Tara is a proud cheer aunt who loves traveling with the PCHS cheer team during various competitions.
