About Us

Nadia graduated from The University of South Alabama with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of 2016. She completed a sports residency at The University of Alabama's Recreation Center in 2017. She went on to pass her sports specialty exam in July of 2017 and is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS). Along with her SCS, Nadia has her CrossFit Level 1 Coaching Certificate and is also a certified Level 1 Titelist Performance Institute Golf Fitness instructor.

Prior to physical therapy school, Nadia competed in track and field at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). During Nadia's senior year at UAH, the Lady Chargers took home the Peach Belt Track and Field Conference Championship and she was selected as a nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. She married her college sweetheart, Elliott Jones, in May of 2016. Elliott was a member of the 2011 NCAA Elite 8 Men's Basketball team at UAH and is a founder and Financial Advisor at Thornhill Capital Management. Nadia and Elliott welcomed their first child, Rory, in December 2020.

Nadia enjoys CrossFit, running, and participating in other recreational sports. While she is looking forward to her first Masters Track and Field season, chasing Rory around is her favorite “event” of all.

Lauren graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of 2014. She then went on to complete a sports residency program at UMMC where she worked closely with athletes from East Rankin Academy and Millsaps College. During her residency, Lauren also had the opportunity to intern with Ole Miss Athletics. Lauren passed her sports specialty exam in July 2016 and is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS). Along with her SCS, she is a Certified Dry Needling Provider and is trained in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy.

Prior to physical therapy school,  Lauren attended Mississippi College. She played soccer her freshman year and was named American Southwest Conference Freshman Defender of the Year. Her senior year she was named into the Mississippi College Hall of Fame. Lauren is married to her husband Nathan and has two daughters, Peyton and Presley. Nathan is a physical therapist and practices as a Geriatric Certified Specialist at Northport Medical Center where he also serves as the manager of inpatient rehabilitation and acute care therapy services.

Lauren has a passion for reaching college students and currently serves on the students team at Church of the Highlands in Tuscaloosa. Lauren enjoys running, outdoor activities, and working out at Element Fitness.

Sydney graduated from Samford University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in April of 2021. She is currently completing a Sports Fellowship here at Physiolete. Sydney has been a Certified Athletic Trainer since December of 2017 and worked with Faulkner University’s Softball Team during the Spring of 2018.

Prior to physical therapy school, Sydney attended Pensacola State College, where she played softball her freshman year. Sydney transferred to the University of Mobile (UM) the next year, where she played softball her sophomore year and junior years. During her sophomore year, the Rams took home the Southern States Conference Championship and competed in the NAIA Softball World Series. Sydney graduated from UM in December of 2017 with her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training.

Sydney enjoys working out, participating in recreational sports, such as softball and flag football, as well as lego and furniture building. Sydney also enjoys watching and attending sporting events, especially ones where she can cheer on her Auburn Tigers.

Shelby graduated from The University of Alabama with her Bachelor of Science in Public Health in May of 2020. She finished her undergraduate career as a first generation, summa cum laude graduate. Shelby has helped manage a local business and worked in childcare for nearly 10 years. 

Shelby had knee surgery in January of 2021 and was referred to Physiolete for therapy. During her recovery, she grew close to the Physiolete family and was happy to join the team later that year. She loves the Tuscaloosa community and is so happy to be able to spend so much time with people from all over Tuscaloosa.