Physical Therapy

Tylyn Brumfield, PT, DPT

Tylyn Brumfield received her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise science from University of Southern Mississippi in 2016 and a doctorate degree of physical therapy from University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2019. She has four years of experience in an acute care setting at UMMC which included extensive experience with patient populations in level 1 trauma, orthopedics, oncology, neurology, and neurosurgery. Tylyn has received specialized training in McKenzie Method for low back.

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Kerri Easterling, OTD, OTR/L

Kerri Easterling has been an Occupational Therapist with Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Rehabilitation since 2018. She received a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor of science in health studies from Texas Woman’s University. Kerri is certified in trigger point dry needling and has experience custom fabricated splinting, oncology, work conditioning and functional capacity evaluations, acute care, swing bed, and skilled nursing facilities. During her residency, Kerri focused on academia which included a semester educating at Salem State University in Massachusetts. She has presented at numerous state and national occupational conferences including Texas Occupational Therapy Association, Florida Occupational Therapy Association, and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

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Cory Johnson, PTA

Cory has been a Physical Therapist Assistant with Southern Bone and Joint since 2017. He received his education from Pearl River Community College where he started his career as a PTA in 2017. Cory has experience in swing bed, acute care and outpatient rehab settings. He has primarily worked in orthopedics during his career.

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Kristy Knight, B.S., LPTA

Kristy Knight has been a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Rehabilitation since 2012. Kristy received her bachelor of science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2004 followed by her associates degree in applied science from Pearl River Community College’s PTA program in 2007. Kristy has experience in acute care, swing bed, and outpatient rehab settings. She has primarily worked in orthopedics during her career. Kristy has received specialized training in Kinesio taping and the McKenzie method for low back.

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Wesley Liles, B.S., LPTA

Wesley Liles has been a physical therapist assistant with Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Rehabilitation since 2015. Wes received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Troy University and an associate of applied science degree from Bishop State Community College where he started his career as a PTA in 2009. Wes has experience in acute care, swing bed, and outpatient rehab settings. He has primarily worked in orthopedics during his career. He has received training in kinesio taping.

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Brooke Morse, MOT/L,CHT,CMTPT,CFCE

Brooke Morse has been an occupational therapist with Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Rehabilitation since 2018. She attained the destinction of Certified Hand Therapist in 2021 by the Hand Therapy Certification Commitee. Brooke received a master's degree in occupational therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2016. She is a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT)- Dry Needling, Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator (CFCE), and an Instrament Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Therapist (STMT-1).

She is also trained in the field of impairment ratings and custom orthotic fabrication. Brooke has experience in the acute/intensive care, swingbed, and outpatient therapy settings with a focus on upper extremity orthopedic rehabilitation.

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Will Prosser

Director of Rehabilitation

Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Rehabilitation has named Will Prosser as its director.

Will is a board certified Doctor of Physical Therapy. He will oversee the physical therapy department by offering services, creating strategic goals and acting as a liaison between other medical departments. He previously worked at Columbus Orthopaedic.

Will has specialized training and certification in the McKenzie Method, trigger point dry needling, Graston soft tissue mobilization, ATRI Aquatic, functional capacity examination, impairment rating. He is an APTA certified clinical instructor. He is also trained in blood flow restriction.

Will received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Mississippi State University where he was a four-year letterman as wide receiver. He received his doctor of physical therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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Kristin Rouse, LPTA

Kristin Rouse is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) who started with Southern Bone and Joint Rehabilitation in October 2022. She graduated from Pearl River Community College in 2022 with an associates of applied science degree. She is a former student athletic trainer at PRCC for women’s soccer and softball teams.

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Kimberly Sterling, COTA/L

Kimberly Sterling began her journey as an occupational therapy assistant with Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Rehabilitation in 2017. She received a bachelor of exercise science from the University of Southern Mississippi and an associate degree from Delgado Community College in occupational therapy. She was captain of women’s soccer team at the University of Southern Mississippi and lettered all four years. She completed her fieldwork education at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Ochsner Hospital, Bedford Care Nursing Facility and Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Rehabilitation. Kimberly has experience in oncology, skilled nursing, inpatient, sports performance and mental health. She has a passion for helping others achieve their goals and strives to improve lives through physical independence.

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Rachel Beech, OTD, OTR/L

Rachel Beech has been an occupational therapist with Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Rehabilitation since July 2022. Rachel graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in sociology from the University of Mississippi in December 2018. Rachel then attended the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she earned her doctorate of occupational therapy degree in May 2022. Rachel completed clinical rotations in acute care and outpatient settings. Since beginning her career in July 2022, she has gained more experience in acute care and outpatient settings, as well as swing bed.

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Patrick Childress, PT, DPT

Patrick Childress is a board-certified physical therapist. Patrick has been a physical therapist with Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Rehabilitation since 2018. Patrick received his bachelor of science degree from Louisiana State University in 2007. Patrick then received his doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of South Alabama in 2011. Patrick has experience in the acute care, swing bed, and outpatient settings. Patrick has predominantly worked in outpatient orthopedics throughout his career.

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Lindsey Hamilton, OTA

Lindsey Hamilton has been a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Rehabilitation since October 2021. Lindsey has been dedicated to Southern Bone and Joint Rehabilitation since completing her last clinical rotation as an OTA student at the Hattiesburg location in early 2021. She was then hired after passing her board certification for Picayune SBJ rehabilitation. Lindsey obtained an associate degree of applied science from Pearl River Community College in 2021 that led her to become an OTA. Lindsey has gained experience in acute care, swing bed and outpatient services. Lindsey is currently a clinical instructor for PRCC and MGCCC OTA programs.

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Lacey Jones, LPTA

Lacey Jones is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and has been working with Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Rehabilitation since 2018. She received her bachelor’s degree in human performance from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2015 and an associate’s degree in applied science from Pearl River Community College in 2018. Lacey has experience in acute care, swing bed, geriatrics, pediatrics, and outpatient rehab settings. She is currently the liaison for the Picayune office. She has primarily worked in outpatient orthopedics throughout her career.

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Chelsey Sones, COTA/L

Chelsey Sones has been a certified occupational therapy assistant with Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Rehabilitation since early 2018. Chelsey received an associates degree in applied science from Pearl River Community College. Chelsey specializes in older adults in the inpatient setting.

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Blake Sherman, DPT, Cert DN

Laurel Clinic Director

Blake Sherman is a board certified Doctor of Physical Therapy. He has provided physical therapy care to the Laurel community for more than a decade.

Sherman is certified in dry needling and has spent the majority of his career in outpatient orthopedics with clinical interests including general orthopedics, post op care, foot/ankle, and sports recovery. Sherman has served as a clinical instructor for 8 years.

Sherman received his bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Mississippi State University. He received his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

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Erin M Rigel PT, DPT, Cert. DN

Hattiesburg and Laurel

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Tina Friend OTD, OTR/L

Laurel

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