Joining New Genesis Center in August 2008, Dawn Muller, Physical Therapist of 23 years, and owner of Thrive Physical Therapy and Fitness LLC, graduated from Medical College of Georgia. She is working towards her doctoral degree at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.  

 

Dawn specializes in Manual Physical Therapy, a specialized practice in physical therapy using a hands-on mobilization technique to treat muscle, joint and soft tissue health problems. Women’s health issues, including incontinence, pelvic pain, scarring, post-mastectomy treatment, along with prenatal care for pain or decreased motion/function can be significantly improved through use of Manual Physical Therapy. Dawn also specializes in pre and post-surgical joint replacement rehabilitation. Her caring and supportive one-on-one approach helps to maximize recovery times to return her patients to optimum function. Recovery progress and goals are communicated and coordinated with the patient’s surgeon or health care provider. 

 

Dawn’s other passion for the last 9 years has involved helping clients incorporate healthy lifestyle changes to improve outcomes and more quickly meet patients’ goals.  She has had success with patients who suffer from Diabetes, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol; she helps improve their health by introducing them to specialized exercise and lifestyle programs.

 

Dawn has also been teaching/coaching clients interested in healthy weight loss by incorporating the most current medical research for an individualized weight loss plan. Dawn creates customized training programs for athletes preparing for events or interested in improving their strength, endurance, flexibility or overall performance.

 

She is trained in Paris, Maitland, McKenzie, Barnes, Mulligan, and Cyriax, treatments, as well as Strain/Counterstrain and Sacroiliac treatments.

Dawn has worked with professional, Olympic, and collegiate athletes, including the Falcons, the Atlanta Ballet and Georgia Tech.

 

Dawn has lived in Thomasville for 13 years with her husband Bruce and her 2 teenage sons.