Dr. Mindi Meadows, PT, DPT, MS, ATC

TheraSport Physical and Aquatic Therapy is locally owned by Mindi Meadows.

She completed her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy in 2008, her Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine in 1998, and her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 1997 from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She was the Director of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine for Southeastern Rehabilitation in Scottsboro, Al, for four years before opening her own practice in Rainsville in 2003. Mindi is also the owner of PINK Dance Studio, which opened its doors in 2005 and is now located inside the same building as TheraSport Physical Therapy. She was a competitive dancer throughout high school and a collegiate top ten dancer/choreographer. She combined her passion for her patients and her dancers to incorporate these two businesses in the same building.

Mindi Meadows

Jill Crow, LPTA, ATC

Jill completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training in December 2000, from Troy University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She worked solely as a Certified Athletic Trainer from January 2001 until September 2010 when she completed the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Wallace State Community College. Jill received the top student award in her graduating PTA class. Jill has been working as a full time LPTA and part time ATC from September 2010 to present. Jill has been a member of the TheraSport Team since its inception in 2003. Jill is also Dry Needling Certified and a Certified Stretch Coach, which she completed in 2023. Jill has been married to Allen Crow since 2002, and they have three children, Daxson, Isaac, and Sydney.

Jill Crow

Jamie Cook, LPTA

Jamie is married and has a beautiful daughter that brings a lot of joy to their lives. He graduated from Wallace State Community College in 2014 as a Physical Therapist Assistant and was a student at TheraSport prior to graduating. Since then, he has had the privilege of learning from a lot of great therapists along the way, and is happy to now be a part of the Therasport team.  He enjoys the close knit feeling that comes with working in this clinic and the rewards that include seeing patients progress from the beginning to the end of their rehab journey.  Jamie has an affinity for sports and enjoys being outside in his free time.

Jamie Cook

Joe Metz, PT, ATC, CSCS, Cert. MTPT-DN

Joe brings a rare and valuable combination of experience as both a Physical Therapist and a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer; something only two clinicians in our county can say, and we’re proud to have both serving patients at TheraSport. His background spans orthopedics, sports rehab, neurological care, pediatrics, geriatrics, and more. He has worked with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes across multiple settings and has led several outpatient clinics, bringing both clinical expertise and leadership to our team.

A native of Louisiana, Joe earned his Master of Physical Therapy from Georgia State University in 2006, his Certification in Athletic Training in 1993, and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in 1992. He is a NSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point and Dry Needling Therapist, and has also completed extensive education and training in concussion and vestibular rehabilitation. More than anything, Joe is someone who genuinely cares about people and the communities he serves; and that’s exactly the kind of person we’re proud to have at TheraSport. Outside of work, Joe enjoys spending time with his wife, Cherie, and their two adult children, DJ and Gabrielle. He is also an active member of Church of the Highlands.

Michael Johnson, PTA, RN

Michael Johnson is a dedicated healthcare professional with a unique dual background in physical therapy and nursing. Originally from Flat Rock, Alabama, and a graduate of North Sand Mountain High School, Michael has been serving the healthcare community since 1999. He began his career by earning his Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) degree from Chattanooga State and later expanded his clinical expertise by obtaining his Registered Nurse (RN) degree from Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) in 2004. Now residing in Rainsville, Michael is known for his comprehensive approach to patient care, drawing on more than 25 years of multidisciplinary experience. Outside of work, he is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys spending quality time with his wife, son, and extended family.

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