Columbus Staff

Dan LaPlaca, PT, DPT, MEd

Dan LaPlaca, PT, DPT, MEd
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Owner & Co-founder

Dan is an owner and co-founder of PRO Physical Therapy, Inc. He holds degrees from Plymouth State University of the University System of New Hampshire, The University of Virginia, The Medical University of South Carolina, and The College of St. Scholastica. He has experience in several healthcare settings and has worked as an Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist with athletes and diverse patient populations since 1990. He specializes in sports and orthopedic care utilizing manual therapy skills, corrective exercise, and dry needling among other methods. He serves on the board of the Rehabilitation Associates Network and is a career long member of the American Physical Therapy Association.


Erin Alley

Erin Alley, MPT
Physical Therapist

Erin earned her undergraduate degree from Brown University where she played soccer and was an All American lacrosse player. Her Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy was earned at the University of Colorado Health Science Center. Erin has expertise in orthopedics, myofascial release, gait and balance problems, injury prevention and women's health vestibular.


Kim Simone

Kim Simone, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Kim Simone earned her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Indian River State College in FL. She has diverse experience in orthopedic, neurological, as well as versed in circulatory systems addressed in physical therapy. Kim has specialty training and certified LSVT BIG program as well Micro Point Nuevo-stimulation for scar tissue and pain reduction. Her experience and training allows her to help those facing muscle, bone and joint issues as well neurological conditions of all types.


Lori Geddings

Lori Geddings, OT
Occupational Therapist

Lori attended undergraduate school at Georgia Southern University and she earned her Occupational Therapy degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She has experience in a variety of healthcare settings and wide range of patient populations. Her expertise includes orthopedics, hand injuries, splinting, stroke and general rehabilitation. Lori lives in Tryon with her husband Jay and her two beautiful children Jackson and Madison.


Melissa Davis

Melissa Davis, MPT
Physical Therapist

Melissa Davis earned her bachelor's degree in exercise science from Appalachian State University and a master's degree in physical therapy from Western Carolina University. She has diverse experience in orthopedic physical therapy as well as specialty training in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, including certification in LST BIG. Her expertise allows her to help those facing muscle, bone and joint issues and neurological conditions of all types.


Rogelio Najera

Rogelio Najera, Certified Personal Trainer
Personal Coach

Rogelio is currently a Personal Coach, Class Instructor and a Physical Therapy Aide. He has been living in Polk County since he was 10 years old. He graduated from Polk County High School and later got his personal training certification. In his spare time he likes to play and coach sports such as soccer, basketball and football. He also loves spending time with his friends and wife and daughter. He also enjoys working out.


Beth Gettys

Beth Gettys
Insurance Specialist

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Brooke Williams

Brooke Williams
Office Manager

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Emilee Hodge

Emilee Hodge, OT
Occupational Therapist

Emilee began her journey as an Occupational Therapist after graduating from Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2020. Over the course of her career as an OT, Emilee has widened her experience working in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedics, outpatient pediatrics, and skilled nursing facilities. This experience has only increased her knowledge in treating over the age spectrum. Emilee's expertise includes treating diagnoses of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, both surgical and nonsurgical in nature, as well as creating customized orthotics for stability and mobility. She is dedicated to providing an individualized treatment approach to maximize the functional independence and quality of life of all her patients. In her free time, Emilee enjoys traveling with her fiancé and their two dogs as well as spending time with family and friends.


Kenslee Padgett

Kenslee Padgett, B.S. Exercise Science
Therapy Aide

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Nathan Walker

Nathan Walker, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

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Tiana Derisma

Tiana Derisma, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

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Michele

Michele Angelo, MS, PT
Physical Therapist

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