Ann Marie Byrne, PT

Clinical Operations Manager

Ann Marie was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She received her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. She has lived in Charlotte, Indianapolis, and moved to Charleston 15 years ago. After she and her husband welcomed 3 daughters, Ann Marie took a couple of years to be a stay-at-home Mom. Ann Marie loves working with children in the clinic and home settings. In addition to being a wonderful PT, she is our clinical operations manager. She helps keep our office running smoothly with her ability to plan and communicate. Ann Marie has no free time - LOL - but enjoys watching all the activities her daughters are involved in and driving them everywhere!

Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite color: Today it is yellow
Favorite movie: The Princess Bride 
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Shannon Bryant

Office Manager/Patient Coordinator

Shannon was born in Boston, MA but raised in Moncks Corner, SC, and still lives there now! She has worked in healthcare for almost 9 years. She has two boys - 12 and 8 years old. She likes to read or find a good series to binge watch in her spare time.

Favorite food: Mexican - but she loves to try dishes from other cultures
Favorite color: Green
Favorite movie: Encanto

Toni Hopkins

Patient Coordinator

Toni was born in Brooklyn, NY. She moved to Summerville, SC in August of 2024. She has worked in healthcare for over 7 years. She loves reading, vacationing with family and friends, and spending time with her husband and son in her spare time.

Favorite food: Spaghetti
Favorite color: Orange
Favorite movie: All Shrek Movies

Nan Lewis

Patient Coordinator

Nan was born in Menomonie, WI and moved to Miami, FL 35 years ago. She made her way to Goose Creek in 2019. Nan has worked in healthcare for over 30 years of her life. In her spare time, she loves to hang out with her grandsons (16 + 18), and take them to lunch. She also loves spending time with her dog, Buck, who is a retired racing greyhound. 

Favorite food: Chinese
Favorite color: Purple
​Favorite movie: The Avengers
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Cecilia McBratney

Operations Manager

Cecilia is from Lynchburg, Virginia. With over 10 years of experience in the therapy world, she is a seasoned team leader with a strong background in Healthcare Administration. She has developed a deep understanding of the nuances in healthcare operations and has a proven track record of optimizing systems and processes to ensure efficiency, quality service, and patient satisfaction. Cecilia's passion is to create a successful workplace for employees and a facility where patients thrive. 
At home, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, daughter, and dog, embracing the balance of family life. They love to hike, travel, and spend time at the beach.  
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Favorite food: She loves all foods and has no fear of trying something new
Favorite color: Green
​Favorite movie: The Lion King

Karen Miller

Patient Coordinator

Karen was born in Pittsburgh PA and have lived in several states on the east coast. She worked in senior care for the past 35 years and recently semi-retired when she relocated to Summerville. Karen loves to garden, play pickleball and spend time with her granddaughter.

​Favorite food: Italian
Favorite color: Green
Favorite movie: The Lion King


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Emily Riser, COTA/L

Director of Community Outreach

Emily was born and raised in Hanahan, South Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health at the College of Charleston and went on to earn her Associate in Applied Science as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from Trident Technical College. Emily enjoys being part of the operations team and forming relationships with providers, families, and local businesses. In her free time, Emily loves camping, kayaking, traveling, spending time with her husband and son, and playing with her two dogs.

​Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite color: Light blue
Favorite movie: The Lion King


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Nicole Schneider, ​PT, DPT, OMT-C

Clinic Logistics Coordinator

Nicole grew up in Greenville, SC and has worked her way towards the coast. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Motor Development from the University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks!) and went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. While in undergrad, Nicole worked with children with motor development delays from age 2-12. While in grad school at MUSC, Nicole completed training in outpatient orthopedics and pediatrics.  She has worked 11 years in outpatient orthopedics working with adults and children with a variety of diagnoses. Nicole works in the Natural Environment and in our Ladson clinic. She treats patients with a variety of diagnoses to include developmental delay, cerebral palsy, toe walking, clubfoot, torticollis, arthrogryposis, and autism. In addition to being a wonderful PT, she is also our Clinic Logistics Coordinator. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her husband, two daughters, and dog. She loves listening to music and going to the beach.

Favorite food: Mexican food especially guacamole and chips
Favorite color: Teal
​Favorite movie: One is just too hard to pick!
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Angela Schmidt

Billing Manager

Angela was born and raised in Charleston, SC. She graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in Health Information Management-Medical Billing/Coding. Angela has 13 years of experience in medical billing and coding, medical records, and medical office management. In her spare time, Angela enjoys photography, paranormal investigating, picnics, listening to music, and spending time with her husband. 

Favorite food: Southern comfort foods
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite movie: Toy Story
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