Jennifer Mitchell, MSPT- Owner

     Jennifer is a 1990 graduate of Greely High school in Cumberland, Maine. She received her Bachelor of Science, and Master of Sciences, Physical Therapy degree from Springfield College, in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1995. Since that time, she has focused her career on outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, spinal rehabilitation, and lower extremity biomechanical assessments, with a special interest in the treatment of runners. Jennifer also utilizes a diverse set of manual therapy skills with the treatment
of spinal dysfunction and general soft tissue injuries.
     Before returning to Maine in 2003, Jennifer practiced in one of the largest out patient sports medicine clinics in central Massachusetts. She advanced her education and clinical skills, taking more than 20 advanced manual therapy continuing education courses. She also was able to share in her physical therapy knowledge and expertise, and teaching coursework at several central Massachusetts colleges.
    Jennifer's interest in sports medicine stems from a lifetime of sporting activities, including being a high school and collegiate tennis 
stand -out, as well as a former award winning equestrian competitor and trainer thru high school, college and beyond. She currently enjoys hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Acadia National Park, running, alpine skiing and power yoga. She enjoys many of these activities with her husband, daughter Sofia and their yellow lab, Cadi.
     At Atlantic Physical Therapy, Jennifer provides all of her patients with her focused personal attention. She strives to see that each patient achieves their personal physical therapy goals, and incorporates into those goals a sense of personal accomplishment and an increase in their well being.

Jill Newell, PTA, LMT

     Jill Newell, a Wells native, is a graduate of the Physical Therapy assistant Program from Endicott College in Beverly , MA .  For the past 12 years Jill has been providing Physical Therapy services in outpatient orthopedic clinics where she works with a wide spectrum of orthopedic injuries and conditions.  While she also has experience in acute care and long-term care settings, Jill finds the orthopedic setting an excellent match for her skills, and enjoys helping her patients reach their Physical Therapy goals.  In the Fall of 2006, Jill pursued a passion, and began working with Special Needs children providing much needed Physical Therapy care in a school-based environment.  Jill thoroughly enjoys the time that she spends improving the functional needs of children and feels energized as a result.  Jill’s love of hand’s on therapy grew her interest in healing modalities and she added licensed Massage Therapist to her list of skills.
     In her time away for the clinic, Jill enjoys stand up paddle boarding along the Maine coast, as well as performing yoga while on her paddle board.  She seeks out adventure, traveling 2 years ago to Costa Rica to learn to surf.  In the winter months, Jill can be spotted in the mountains snowshoeing and alpine skiing.
     At Atlantic Physical Therapy, Jill strives to provide each patient with a positive and educational Physical Therapy experience where her patient’s full health is considered.  She aims to ensure that patients of Atlantic Physical therapy will walk away with an improved quality of life, and skills that will enable them to maintain healthy and active lifestyles.

Stephanie Holmes, DPT

     Stephanie Holmes received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of New England in 2007.  Since then she has worked in orthopedic settings where she has helped clients overcome a wide variety of ailments and return to functioning normally.  Stephanie has continued to impressively augment her education with over 20 professional development courses including Integrative Manual Therapy, Myofascial Release Techniques, Strain/Counter Strain, Cranialsacral Therapy, Kinesio Taping, and Postural Restoration.
     Stephanie traveled and worked in Connecticut before returning to Maine accepting a position at Atlantic Physical Therapy.  At Atlantic Physical Therapy her treatment philosophy and dedication to outstanding patient care were a perfect match.  Stephanie believes in educating clients about their specific conditions so they may participate developing a comprehensive treatment plan based on the individual needs of that client.  Stephanie looks to treat clients as a whole and searches beyond the site of pain for causative factors that may lead to dysfunction.
     Stephanie also enjoys reading, hiking, and yoga in her spare time.  She lives on the midcoast of Maine , where she and her husband are avid gardeners.  Stephanie looks forward to serving the therapy needs in the Falmouth community of Falmouth , ME   for years to come. 

Laura Southard, DPT

     Laura received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006. Since that time she has worked as a physical therapist on the West Coast, including Oregon and Washington , where her focus has been out patient orthopedics and sports medicine. Laura has continued her growth as a therapist, taking advanced manual therapy courses including Muscle Energy Techniques, Strain/Counter Strain, and Mulligan Concept Mobilization. She also has completed advanced training in Kinesio Taping, Sportsmetrics, and speed, agility and quickness training of the athlete.
     Prior to becoming a skilled physical therapist, Laura competed in Division I college athletics, playing soccer for Big East powerhouse University of Pittsburgh . She continued her passion for soccer after college, coaching varsity girls high school soccer in Vancouver , Washington . Laura continues to promote a healthy lifestyle here in Maine , playing soccer, running and spending active time outdoors with her husband, young son, and two dogs.
     At Atlantic Physical 'Iherapy, Laura believes in utilizing the combination of functional exercise with manual therapy, and designing personalized treatment plans unique to each individual patient. She emphasizes patient education, injury prevention and proactive treatment so that her patients are able to achieve their physical therapy goals and return to their chosen activity.

“Great people, 
great results”

Meet our wonderful support staff!

You'll always receive warm greetings
 from our receptionist Jennifer Blackmon
and office manager Linda Johnson!
 They will assist you in patient intake,
billing, scheduling and insurance 
questions of all kinds!

74 Gray Road, West Falmouth ME, 04105     207.797.3006    fax 207.797.3002