YOUR PARTNERS IN WELLNESS
Meet Your Atlanta Physical Therapy Team — Experts in Recovery, Performance, and Prevention
At Thrive Physio Atlanta, our team of physical therapists in Decatur and Vinings provides expert, one-on-one care to help you move better, feel stronger, and thrive in every stage of life. Whether you’re managing an injury, training for a sport, or seeking long-term pain relief, our Atlanta PT specialists are here to guide you.
Why Choose Thrive Physio Atlanta?
One-on-One Physical Therapy
We believe you deserve our full attention for every minute of every visit. We want to be able to work with you in whatever way will help you achieve your goals most efficiently, rather than in the way an insurance company dictates. By working one-on-one we can more quickly identify the problem and get to work on solving it. You are unique, and so are the solutions to your pain. It is essential to address the individual factors that brought you to us in order to get you back to feeling like yourself.
Education-Driven Healing
Our ultimate goal is to provide you with the tools you need to free you to thrive in movement on your own. We help you understand all of the pieces of your lifestyle, movement patterns, exercise and work habits that may be contributing to why you ended up in our clinic. Although initially and periodically you may need our hands to reset your body and get you back on track, we want you to feel equipped to manage and prevent flare ups in your everyday life.
Finding Balance for True Recovery
There are many sources of balance in the body, all of which keep you functioning at your optimal pain free level. Your deep stabilizing muscles balance out your global mover muscles. Your core and extremities each have roles to play. Your passive stability of bones and ligaments balances out the active stability of your muscles and tendons. But there are other areas of life that must find balance in order to feel your best. Sleep, nutrition and stress all contribute to how your body feels. It is important to understand to work toward balance in every sense.
A Whole-Body Approach
Meet the Atlanta Team
Dr. Elizabeth Dalrymple
Originally from Philadelphia, I’ve lived in Atlanta for nearly six years, becoming a part of the community. I earned my Nutritional Sciences degree at Cornell, alongside minors in Exercise Science and Global Health, also making a name as an Ivy League award-winning pitcher in softball. As a former athlete, I understand the necessity of maintaining physical health and have a keen interest in supporting players of rotational and overhead sports.
After Cornell, I coordinated a nutrition program in Haiti for a year, which led me to realize my calling in physical therapy—much like my mother. Now, my mission is to pinpoint the root cause of your pain beyond just the symptoms (“he “what”), combining hands-on techniques and neuromuscular re-education to alleviate recurring pain and issues (the “why”).
I strive to meet you where you are in life to create a partnership in injury prevention, rehabilitation and wellness.
Certifications:
- PT – Physical Therapist
- DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy
- OCS – Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Board Certified
- FDN – Functional Dry Needling certified
- TPI – Titleist Performance Institute Medical 3 Certified
- SFMA- Selective Functional Movement Assessment certified
- Redcord Neurac trained
Outside of the clinic you can find me:
- Traveling anywhere and everywhere! In a car, on a boat, on a plane…
- Speaking Haitian Creole any chance I get, but definitely a couple times a year on volunteer trips to Haiti
- Working out in my home gym- on the Peloton, in a yoga flow, swinging a kettlebell…I love all movement!
- Paddleboarding on the Chattahoochee or hiking in North Georgia with my partner, Craig
- Waterskiing on the Chesapeake Bay or in the Finger Lakes with my family
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Dr. Nikki Bailys
Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, I’ve been an Atlantan since 2016. As a former competitive gymnast frequently in physical therapy, I was drawn towards it as a career where I could guide people back to their passions.
My enthusiasm for physical therapy led me to earn a Bachelor’s in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Emory University. Immersed in health and fitness all my life, and informed by my own athletic background and my parents’ engagement in CrossFit and Ironman triathlons, I’ve developed a unique interest in treating athletes, specifically in gymnastics, running, cycling, and CrossFit.
In my practice, I view the whole system to identify and address the symptom source and facilitate balanced movement. Utilizing techniques from movement science, manual therapy, neuromuscular reeducation, and dry needling, I listen and understand your goals, pairing my clinical expertise, residency training, and advanced education to deliver comprehensive care. My focus isn’t just on rehabilitation, but also on injury prevention and optimizing your movement for holistic wellness and performance.
Certifications:
- PT- Physical Therapist
- DPT- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- OCS- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Board Certified
- FDN- Functional Dry Needling certified
- Certified Movement Links Specialist
- Group Fitness Instructor
Outside of the clinic you can find me:
- In a spin class, running, yoga, or strength training – I love all varieties of exercise!
- Teaching strength training classes in the Mez at TURN Studio
- Watching college football with my husband Eric
- Exploring the US and beyond – my travel bucket list is quite lengthy
Dr. Sarah Konantz
Originally from Maryland, I moved to Atlanta in 2015 to earn my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mercer University, fueled by a lifelong passion for movement and performance that began during my competitive running days. Since graduating, my practice has been guided by a whole-body approach to assessment. I operate on the firm belief that everything in the human body is connected, and looking at the entire system is the only way to find lasting solutions.
This philosophy directly reinforces a core principle I see daily: the location of pain is rarely the actual source of the problem. In 2022, I expanded my expertise into pelvic health, a deeply rewarding specialty that further highlights how different regions interact. Whether upper back stiffness is driving pelvic floor symptoms, altered core control is causing shoulder pain, or a rigid big toe is throwing off your hip mechanics, I specialize in uncovering the underlying patterns causing your discomfort.
When working with me, you can expect a tailored combination of manual therapy techniques—to improve joint mobility and reset the nervous system—and targeted, exercise-based interventions. My goal is to help you rebuild confidence, elevate your performance, and safely return to the activities you love. Together, we will train your body to achieve movement that is ultimately painless, fearless, and thoughtless.
Certifications:
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PT – Physical Therapist
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DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Certified Movement Links Specialist
Outside of the clinic you can find me:
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Traveling around the world on points. I love experiencing new cultures and seeing sights that put me in awe.
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Lifting weights and running. I run the Peachtree Road Race every year and think every Atlantan should participate or be a spectator at least once!
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Playing pickleball.
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Hiking in North Georgia with my husband and our dog.
