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Physical Therapy Huntsville, AL

Physical Therapy Huntsville, AL

Johnson & Hayes™ Physical Therapists


Huntsville, AL - features a spacious floor plan and plentiful parking, both of which help us continue to provide our clients with the standard of excellence they deserve and have come to expect.

  • Phone & Fax

    Phone (256) 883-1970
    Fax (256) 883-1336

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  • Address

    4240 Balmoral Drive SW #100
    Huntsville, AL 35801

  • Open Hours

    Mon -Fri: 7am – 6pm

Meet the Team

Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson

Co-Founder, PT, MS

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Todd Hayes

Todd Hayes

Co-Founder, PT, MS

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Scott Johnson

Co-Founder, Physical Therapist

Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson, a Huntsville native, co-founded Johnson & Hayes Physical Therapists in January 2003. Scott began playing baseball and basketball at an early age, which he continued through college. He graduated from Grissom High School, where he lettered in baseball and basketball, and went on to play baseball at Gadsden State Community College. He then played baseball at Birmingham-Southern College, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Psychology.

Scott went on to receive his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama – Birmingham, and later received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Alabama – Birmingham. Having undergone physical therapy due to numerous injuries in collegiate sports, Scott always had an interest in the profession. Scott received his Alabama PT license in 1994, and worked as a Physical Therapist/Manager at Baptist Health System for 4 1/2 years. He then worked as a Physical Therapist/Administrator at HealthSouth for 4-1/2 years.

Scott is married to the former Carrie Cason, and they have two children, Sam and Abby. Scott enjoys treating post-operative and nonoperative orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries with manual therapy emphasis. His areas of interest and expertise include shoulder and knee injuries, scoliosis rehabilitation, and rehabilitation of athletes. In his spare time, Scott loves to spend time with his family and friends, play golf, and serves as a board member with Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Todd Hayes

Co-Founder, Physical Therapist

Todd Hayes

Todd Hayes, a Huntsville native, co-founded Johnson & Hayes Physical Therapists in January 2003. Todd has an extensive background in sports. He played baseball and basketball at Grissom High School, where he graduated in 1987. Todd was no stranger to sports related injury; he broke his tibia and fibula in his right leg during a baseball collision. The importance of quality rehabilitation became evident at an extremely young age. After graduation from Grissom, Todd played baseball for two years at Gadsden State Community College, and then went on to play at Lipscomb University.

He received a Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Math upon graduation from Auburn University, and later a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Upon completing his Physical Therapy degree, Todd worked at HealthSouth for three years. He married his high school sweetheart, Monica Lancaster Hayes, and they have three children: Katie, Carter, and Lauren.

In his spare time, Todd loves to coach youth sports, play golf, snow ski, travel and spend time with his family. He enjoys serving on his church mission board and as board member for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Todd receives extraordinary joy from being a physical therapist because he is able to return people back to the things they love to do.

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Brooke Bishop, DPT

Physical Therapist

Brooke Bishop

Brooke Bishop is from Somerville, Alabama and joined Johnson & Hayes Physical Therapists in November of 2021. While Brooke was in high school, she was a varsity cheerleader and she developed an interest in PT when she was receiving therapy for her ankle and lower back. Brooke received her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology from Troy University and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Samford University. While Brooke was a student at Samford University, she did a clinical rotation at Johnson & Hayes and enjoyed the staff and setting so much that she accepted a position with the company after graduation. Brooke’s interests are in pediatrics, lumbopelvic and hip dysfunction, and pelvic floor. Brooke enjoys treating and helping others achieve their goals through therapy. In her free time, she enjoys working out, hiking, being on the lake or at the beach and spending time with family, friends, and her golden retriever, Sally Mae. Brooke is also active in her local church, Whitesburg Baptist.

Certifications for Brooke Bishop PT, DPT include the Herman & Wallace Pelvic floor 1(pelvic floor muscle function, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, diastasis recti, and pelvic prolapse) and 2A (incontinence, constipation, pudendal nerve dysfunction, and postpartum tears with delivery), and is advancing her knowledge with Pregnancy and Postpartum through the PCES certification and taking further Herman & Wallace courses. Through Dunning DN 1 and DN 2 she holds a Dry Needling certification for upper and lower extremities.

Sara Dorr

Physical Therapist

Sara Dorr

Sara Dorr is a Madison native who joined Johnson & Hayes as a physical therapist in 2019. Sara joined for the opportunity to focus on the Vestibular and Balance populations and she loved the quality one on one time that she saw was given to each patient. She has had an interest in physical therapy since high school. She loves getting to help people return to their normal functional levels, improve their understanding of their body, and creating long term goals to help with sustaining function. She played volleyball throughout high school and college and greatly enjoys the work it takes to push to do your best every day. Sara received her Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Belmont University. Sara enjoys spending time with friends and family in her spare time as well as travel and experiencing new foods. Sara also enjoys serving and learning with her church and small group.

Susan DuPre

Physical Therapist - DPT, MS

Susan DuPre

Susan DuPre’, a native of Macon, GA, joined the Johnson & Hayes team in its infancy in 2003.  She had met Johnson & Hayes owners through church events and, when she learned that they were opening a new, private practice where patients would see their same therapist consistently, and where customer service would be at the top of the list, she actually contacted the owners and asked to be their first PT hire!  The owners welcomed her, and she has been in and out as an employee (interrupted by maternity leaves and a calling to homeschool her children) since then, but always looks forward to being a whole-hearted team member at J&H.

Growing up, Susan was a competitive tennis player and played the Southern Circuit for many years through high school.  It was through the sports world that Susan became fascinated with the human body and how nutrition and movement play such a huge role in health and function. Her desire was to find a career that would connect her with people one-on-one and enable her to share her knowledge of health and healing with others.  She has treated patients in various settings including outpatient orthopedic, home health, and the school system. Her favorite aspect of physical therapy is treating patients with dizziness or balance disorders, which she began doing in 2000.

Susan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Art History from Vanderbilt University and a Master’s degree in Health and Sport Science from Wake Forest University. She earned her Master’s degree and later her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University.  In her spare time (ha!) Susan enjoys spending time with her 4 teenagers and her husband, homeschooling her kids, teaching high school classes, volunteering for Revelation Wellness, the Christian fitness ministry she is involved in, working out, and attending church functions and fellowships.

Lydia Freund

Physical Therapist

Lydia Freund

Lydia was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama and is joining the J&H family in July of 2023. She is returning to Huntsville after completing her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Emory University. Lydia was once a patient at J&H while being a competitive dancer for 15 years when she battled several injuries. She then started falling in love with the profession and became an aide at J&H while completing school. Lydia is now excited to complete the circle by being a full time PT in the J&H family. Within physical therapy, Lydia has a passion for both orthopedic and neurologic populations with a special interest in performing arts physical therapy for adolescent patients. In her free time Lydia enjoys taking dance classes, reading, and spending time with her friends and family!

Patricia "Ricia" Garrard

Physical Therapist

Ricia Garrard

Ricia Garrard, from Mobile, AL, joined the Johnson & Hayes team in 2004 because she wanted to work with a company that was owned by physical therapists where the needs of the patients were a priority. Growing up, Ricia wanted to find a career where she could combine her love of science with the opportunity to work with people, and physical therapy provided just that. She finds if extremely rewarding to work to improve a patient’s quality of life. Her interests include manual therapy and treating spinal pain ranging from body mechanics and posture training to core stabilization exercises to Pilates. She greatly enjoys instructing individual clients in Pilates training at THE STUDIO at Johnson & Hayes.

Ricia graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University and received a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama – Birmingham. In her spare time, Ricia loves to travel, work out, hike, read and play with her two very spoiled dogs.

Kevin Olds

Physical Therapist

Kevin Olds, MSPT CSCS, CMP, Shroth Certified, MCT, NDN has over two decades of experience in physical therapy and sports conditioning, Kevin has worked with a diverse range of athletes, from high school to professional levels. His background includes serving as the Physical Therapist for the University of Memphis Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams and designing a Return to Throwing Program that has become a standard for treating overhead athletes, particularly baseball players.

Kevin’s career highlights include leadership roles as the Director of Clinical Education and Director of the Mentorship Program at Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN, where he was instrumental in educating new residents and therapists. His expertise in advanced manual therapy techniques, including certifications in Schroth scoliosis treatment and dry needling, sets him apart as a specialist in the rehabilitation of complex orthopedic conditions.

Committed to providing exceptional care, Kevin brings a comprehensive approach to patient recovery, integrating manual therapy, functional strength training, and sports performance optimization. His experience collaborating with renowned orthopedic surgeons, including Dr. James Andrews, enhances his ability to deliver top-tier treatment for athletes and active individuals. We are confident that Kevin's vast knowledge and patient-centered approach will be a valuable asset to both our clinic and the local medical community.

Kathryn Smith

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Kathryn recently moved to Huntsville, AL from Tucson, AZ. Graduating with her DPT from Duke University, she is excited to spend her time caring for musculoskeletal and neurological patients at Johnson and Hayes. She is certified in dry needling and has taken multiple orthopedic manual therapy courses.

With a passion for promoting wellness and restoring function, Kathryn utilizes evidence-based practices to form personalized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each patient, focusing on patient centered care. She has found that this practice consistently achieves positive outcomes and helps patients regain their independence and quality of life.

In her free time, Kathryn enjoys doing yoga, snowboarding, volleyball, mountain biking, and traveling. She also likes spending time with her friends, husband, and lab-mix rescue dog, Rosie.

Claire Laaker

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Jacqy Stone

Claire is originally from St. Louis, MO. She attended University of South Alabama for my undergraduate degree in Exercise Science. Claire then graduated from Samford University where she received my DPT degree. She has a passion for orthopedics and really enjoys working with the geriatric population in the outpatient ortho setting. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time exploring new things to do/places to go around Huntsville with her boyfriend, playing with their pets, spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors!

Cassie Schmidt

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Cassie Schmidt is originally from Garden City, Michigan joining the Johnson & Hayes Team in July, 2024. Cassie developed a love for physical therapy and sports medicine through her background of playing Volleyball and Softball in high school. She studied at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan while obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and minor in Psychology. Cassie received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Central Michigan University in May, 2020.

Cassie’s areas of interests include all orthopedics, sport’s injury, people with Parkinson’s, chronic pain, knees, and post-operative care. Cassie also has a special interest in treating individuals with Breast Cancer, along with a certification in lymphedema therapy including complete decongestive therapy. She is certified in the Strength After Breast Cancer program and treats survivors during their timeline before, during, and after treatments.

Cassie enjoys spending time with her Husband, Thomas and her chocolate lab, Wilbur. She loves traveling, hiking, working out, practicing yoga, reading and kayaking. She is excited to join the team and provide a fitness forward approach to physical therapy.

Jacqueline "Jacqy" Stone

Physical Therapist

Jacqy Stone

Jacqy Stone, a Huntsville native, joined the Johnson & Hayes team in 2003 because it was privately owned, already had wonderful team of therapists on staff, and had a reputation of treating patients throughout their complete recovery process. Jacqy chose the profession of physical therapy because she desired a vocation which allowed her to stay active and assist others in achieving their goals using science and hard work. She especially enjoys treating patients who have orthopaedic issues including trauma, multiple fractures, total joint arthroscopy, cervical/lumbar spine (general pain), shoulder, knee, ankle and epicondylitis.

Jacqy received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Music at the University of Montevallo, and a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama – Birmingham. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cycling, hiking and playing with her dogs. She is a member of APTA, The Orthopaedic & Geriatric Sections and Alabama PTA.

Karen Strickland

Business Development, Alabama

Karen Strickland

Karen Strickland is a Huntsville native and joined Johnson & Hayes in 2015 as Marketing Director. Karen attended the University of Alabama and the University of North Alabama where she played scholarship tennis. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in both Marketing and Finance.

Karen enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters and their husbands. She also continues to enjoy competitive tennis locally and traveling to tournaments, beach trips with friends and involvement with her church at Church of the Highlands.

Felicia Smith

Physical Therapist Assistant

Felica Smith

Felicia Smith moved from her hometown of Melbourne, FL and joined the Huntsville, AL team at Johnson and Hayes in May of 2023. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in coaching. Her passion for educating and training others to obtain a healthier, functional lifestyle led her to attain a Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Eastern Florida State College. In her physical therapy career, she has experience working in skilled nursing facilities and outpatient orthopedics. In her spare time, she loves outdoor activities, dogs, gardening, and traveling, hoping to pursue an opportunity to coach volleyball.