Meet-our-Staff

Our Staff

Physical Therapy

Andy Ellis, PT Andy Ellis obtained his Bachelors of Science in

Physical Therapy from Georgia State University. He is the President of

Rehabilitation Services of Tifton, which he opened in 1983, as well as

Rehabilitation Services of Coffee, which he opened in 1995. In the past,

he has served on the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy, served

on the Board of Directors of the Physical Therapy Association of

Georgia, and co-chaired the Sports Medicine Seminar for 20 years.

Andy is a current member of the American Physical Therapy

Association and the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia. Andy

and his wife Pam live in Tifton and have one daughter and three sons.

Pam Ellis, PTA Pam Ellis is a licensed physical therapist assistant

and has over 30 years of experience. She obtained her associate of

science in physical therapy from University of Alabama at

Birmingham. Pam has extensive experience in a wide variety of

diagnoses. Pam states, "I really enjoy getting to know each patient.

It is such a joy to see them doing the things they love again - without

pain." Pam enjoys spending time with family, watching sports -

especially the Braves, gardening, and needlepoint. Pam and her

husband Andy live in Tifton and have one daughter and three sons.

Roxanne Tyler, PTA Roxanne Tyler is a licensed physical

therapist assistant and has been with RST for over 20 years. She

obtained her associate of science in allied health from Abraham

Baldwin College and her physical therapist assistant training

from Thomas Technical Institute. Roxanne has experience with a

wide variety of diagnoses including many orthopedic conditions.

Her goal in treating patients is to make sure they get back to

their daily activities and the things they enjoy as quickly and safely as possible. Roxanne and

her husband and daughter live in Ocilla. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and

being involved with church.

Jocelyn Tarrant, PTA Jocelyn Tarrant is a licensed physical

therapist assistant. She is a 2015 graduate of Darton State College.

Jocelyn assists with Rehab Services' aquatic therapy program. She

states, "I enjoy working with my patients and getting to know them.

Seeing the positive impact I have on their lives by helping them feel

better and getting back to their normal function makes my heart smile!

Like the saying goes, 'if you do what you love, you'll never have to work

a day in your life.'" Jocelyn enjoys spending time with her family.

Heather Garces, PTA Heather Garces began working with our

fitness center as a student in high school. Having a passion for

helping people, Heather pursued a career as a physical therapist

assistant. She is a 2017 graduate of Albany State University.

Heather feels it is rewarding to see patients achieve their goals

while working with them throughout the healing process. She is a

native of Tifton and enjoys going to the beach, spending time with

family, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Occupational Therapy

Brandy McKeown, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, CLWT Brandy McKeown

is a 2000 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. She is a

licensed occupational therapist, a certified lymphedema therapist,

and a certified wound therapist. Brandy is the director of RST's

Lymphedema Center in Tifton and serves patients in our Douglas

office. Brandy states, "It is very gratifying to help a patient who

didn't even think there was help available. It is the best feeling to

know that I help people live full and productive lives." Brandy enjoys

yard work and traveling and is an active member of her church.

She, her husband, daughter, and son live in Tifton.

Donna Case, COTA/L, CLWT Donna Case is a 2011 graduate of

Darton College's Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She is a

licensed occupational therapy assistant and certified wound therapist.

One of her favorite quotes is "Life is meant to be lived, but if we live

without making a difference it makes no difference that we lived." She

loves making a positive difference in her patients' lives. Donna has a

passion for treating patients with lymphedema. As a one-time patient

herself, she has empathy for her patients. Donna lives in Tifton and

enjoys traveling, photography, scrapbooking, helping out in the family

cake shop, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets.

Kristen Sims, COTA/L Kristen Sims is a 2018 graduate of Albany

State University's Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She

lives in Fitzgerald with her husband, son, and daughter. Kristen

loves being able to help her patients while at the same time getting

to know them. She enjoys shopping, camping and spending time

with her family and friends.

Speech Therapy

Accepting applications

Support Staff

Rehabilitation Services of Tifton has a strong support staff to ensure that you have a positive experience with all aspects of your treatment. Some of the support staff's duties include aiding therapists, scheduling, helping fitness members, filing insurance, and conducting day-to-day operations.