Deborah Koval, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA, ATC, MSEd earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Boston University. She completed an original research study on older adults and falls risk with positive clinical results for reducing falls risk.

Debbie is a board certified clinical specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy (APTA). With less than 1% of all physical therapists earning this distinction and less than 20 in the state of Georgia, Debbie’s expertise places her among notable and dedicated physical therapy professionals who have earned board certification.

Debbie secured her Masters degrees in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis and Research Methodology and Statistics from Johns Hopkins University with original thesis work on running injuries. She has Bachelors degrees in Athletic Training and Sports Management from Towson University and Biochemistry from the University of Maryland.

She has completed the prestigious competency-based vestibular rehabilitation certification through Emory University in April 2017. Debbie is also a Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (CEEAA) credentialed by the APTA in January 2020.

Debbie’s unique background provides her with the skills, knowledge, and insight to enhance patients’ function and quality of life. Debbie understands her patients’ goals and is able to establish a personal connection with them. Her distinctive approach to Physical Therapy results in a high level of patient satisfaction and enhanced functional outcomes.

Debbie practices physical therapy in her clinic, Restorative Therapy & Wellness in Sandy Springs, GA. She treats patients from young teenagers to geriatrics in subspecialties including sports medicine, vestibular rehab, cardiopulmonary, balance and falls risks, orthopedics, arthritis, and neurological case mixed diagnoses.

Debbie has competed in two marathons and several half marathons, and personally understands the physical demands of exercise at anyone’s baseline level. She lives in Dunwoody, GA with her husband, Mike.

Mawunyo (Mo) Gletsu, PT, DPT, NCS earned a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from the McMaster University in Ontario, Canada and completed her transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy through Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo.

With over 20 years as a physical therapist, her dedication to the profession is notable. Mo is a board certified clinical specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties since 2002. With less than 1% of all physical therapists earning this distinction, and the only therapist in the Sandy Springs area practicing in private practice, Mo's expertise places her among prominent and devoted physical therapy professionals who have earned neurological physical therapy board certification.

Mo also is trained in Neurodevelopmental Theory (NDT) since 2004. This is a research treatment approach to assist clients in their recovery from neurologic conditions such as brain injuries and strokes; NDT focuses on analyzing patients' neurological movement impairments in order to facilitate optimal movement strategies. Therapists trained in NDT are able to properly assess and treat the variety of neuromotor problems experienced by these individuals and help these individuals become as functional and independent as possible. NDT therapy is based on scientific principles and current research.

Since 2001, Mo is trained in Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in Sebastian, Florida. Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive condition that affects approximately 2.5 million people in the USA. Lymph is a protein rich fluid carried in lymph vessels, a vital part of the body's immune system that filters the blood of impurities. Conditions which cause Lymphedema include: 1) Post surgery swelling such as following Breast Cancer surgery and radiation, 2) Post traumatic swelling after injuries or accidents and 3) Chronic venous insufficiency. CDT is the most effective way to treat Lymphedema conditions. CDT consists of manual lymph drainage, a gentle manual technique, compression therapy using short stretch bandages and compression garments to prevent re-accumulation of fluid, specific exercises utilizing muscles to pump fluid and skin care to prevent and treat skin infections and wounds.

Mo is certified in Dry Needling from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, enhancing her ability to treat various orthopedic conditions of the spine, and extremities.

Mo has successfully completed three full marathons in Oklahoma City, Chicago and San Diego and several half marathons in Georgia and South Carolina. When not working, she is most likely to be found on one of the many tennis courts in the Atlanta area being very active in ALTA and USTA tennis.

Shahnaz Bhayani, PT, DPT, certDN, LSVT BIG® Certified earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia. She completed her Honours Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Toronto in Integrative Biology, Health Studies and Anthropology.

Shahnaz has a special interest in improving patient’s quality of life and decreasing their pain. As a firm believer of continuous learning, she has completed post graduate coursework in The Lumbar Spine of the McKenzie Diagnosis and Therapy which classifies, examines and manages lumbar back pain.

Shahnaz specializes in treating Parkinson’s with a LSVT BIG® Certification. LSVT BIG is an evidence-based intensive treatment program for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) with application to other neurological conditions. People living with PD or other neurological conditions often move differently, with gestures and actions that become smaller and slower. LSVT BIG effectively trains improved movements for any activity, whether its small motor tasks like buttoning a shirt or large motor tasks like getting up from sofa or chair, self-care and other activities of daily living by helping people recalibrate how they perceive their movements with what others actually see. Research on LSVT BIG has also documented improvement following treatment in Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) Motor Score and multi-tasking with walking.

Shahnaz is certified in Dry Needling from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, enhancing her ability to treat various musculo-skeletal conditions of the spine and extremities.

When not working, Shahnaz can be found trying new recipes to bake, hiking on one of the several trails in the Greater Atlanta Area, and volunteering at her local mosque.

Elizabeth (Edye) Nechmad, MS CCC-SLP earned her Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Vanderbilt University and received her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) following a one year Clinical Fellowship working as an inpatient speech-language rehabilitation specialist. She received her Bachelor's of Science in Communications Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida. Edye has also been part of the faculty at the Georgia State University as a Clinical Supervisor in the Speech, Language and Hearing clinic where she supervised, coached and mentored graduate students in speech language pathology.

Edye has extensive experience working with the adult population following neurological events and chronic illnesses. These include patients who have experienced strokes, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and other chronic illness that effects their ability to communicate effectively. Common diagnoses that Edye has treated include, but are not limited to, Aphasia (Expressive, Receptive, Global), Cognitive impairments, Memory and Retrieval difficulties, Anomia, Apraxia (Verbal), Dysarthria, Voice disorders, Pragmatic difficulties, Executive Function challenges and Dysphagia. Throughout her career, Edye has worked with adults of all ages in inpatient rehabilitation (the Shepherd Center), outpatient rehabilitation, acute care settings (Piedmont Hospital) and skilled nursing facilities.

Edye has also worked with children, ranging in age from toddlers to teens. She was able to bring her experience in the adult therapy world, to the pediatric world, treating developmental communication and speech disorders, learning differences, oral motor impairments and voice impairments.

Edye has worked both in the U.S. and abroad. She brings her international and bilingual experience to her therapy practice by prioritizing her clients' ability to communicate effectively regardless of their age, stage or level of impairment. Helping people improve their ability to communicate is her passion.

Edye lives with her husband in Dunwoody, GA and has two young-adult daughters. She and her family love traveling, finding new and delicious places to eat and sports of all kinds, particularly college sports, though they root for opposing teams (Go Gators! Go Jackets! Go Dawgs!).