Dr. Wade Rinehart, PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN
Dr. Wade Rinehart, PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN, first received his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 1999 and is a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. He later returned to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2009 from the same University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. His undergraduate work was performed at Florida State University, where he also graduated with the highest honors and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Fitness/Exercise Physiology.
Dr. Rinehart is the owner and operator of First Choice Physical Therapy who has spent his entire career in the outpatient orthopedic setting. He is skilled and trained in Physical Therapy spinal manipulations and is state certified in dry needling. His interests include Dry Needling, spinal manipulations, headaches, TMJ dysfunction, and sports injury and training.
Dr. Brannon Chester, PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN (Clinical Director of Panama City Beach Clinic)
Dr. Brannon Chester, PT, DPT is a 2014 graduate from the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences Physical Therapy program. Dr. Chester also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University of West Florida.
He is a former college baseball player and specializes in working with athletes, pre and post-surgery.Dr. Chester studied under one of the top spine and SI joint therapists in the country and he is highly experienced in spinal manipulations/mobilizations. He is also certified in myofascial trigger point dry needling therapy ( CMTPT/DN). Dr. Chester has spent his entire career working in an outpatient orthopedic setting and is highly specialized in treating orthopedic dysfunctions both pre and post surgery.
Dr. Luize Warren, PT, DPT (Clinical Director of Callaway Clinic)
Dr. Luize Warren, PT, DPT, was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She attended the University Center of Joao Pessoa, where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy. In 2010 she relocated to Jacksonville, FL, and in 2016 she graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Dr. Warren began her physical therapy career in Brazil, where she treated patients using aquatic physical therapy. After earning her Doctorate, she had the opportunity to work in the outpatient setting treating patients with orthopedic conditions as well as balance and vestibular disorders. Her goal is to specialize in balance and vestibular rehabilitation while continuing to improve her skills in orthopedic manual therapy.
Luize relocated to Panama City in 2020 to join the First Choice Physical Therapy team. In her time off, she enjoys paddle boarding, mountain biking, the beach, and spending time with family.
Dr. Johnny Gray, PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN (Clinical Director of Lynn Haven/Panama City Clinic)
Dr. Johnny Gray, PT, DPT found an interest in physical therapy in high school while he was a patient of Dr. Brett Frank’s at our beach facility as he was rehabilitating from a shoulder injury that required surgery. After high school, he moved onto Troy University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 2013.
He then attended the University Of South Florida’s School Of Physical Therapy in Tampa, FL where he received his Doctorate in 2016. He was then brought on to join our team in the fall of 2016.
Dr. Gray is certified in dry needling through myopain seminars and is proficient in soft tissue manipulation techniques as well as spinal manipulation techniques. He has an exceptional skill set in working with athletes but welcomes all orthopedic conditions to the clinic.
Dr. Gray was born and raised in Panama City where he attended Arnold high school. He and his wife have triplets and his favorite role is being a husband and father. He enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, anything sports-related, and spending time with his family and friends.
Dr. Ali Henderson, PT, DPT
Dr. Ali Henderson, PT, DPT was born and raised in Fort Walton Beach, Florida where she played soccer and ran track for her high school. Her involvement in sports led her to her passion for physical therapy. In 2016, she earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of West Florida. She then attended the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences where she graduated with her doctorate in physical therapy. Ali has a passion for orthopedics and plans to continue improving her skills in manual therapy and myofascial release.
Ali loves calling Northwest Florida her home and enjoys being outside in the warm weather. She loves spending time with her family and friends, paddle boarding, and playing with her Boxer puppy.
Dr. Micah Hapner PT, DPT
Micah was born and raised in Lynn Haven and graduated from A. Crawford Mosley High School in 2013 where he played soccer. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, fishing, and playing recreational sports.
Ever since middle school, he knew he wanted to be a physical therapist due to positive experiences as a patient here at First Choice Physical Therapy. From then on, he went to Florida State University to obtain his Bachelor’s in Athletic Training in 2019. Prior to beginning physical therapy school, Micah worked with us at First Choice Physical Therapy as a therapy technician. He then attended the University of Florida where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2022.
Currently, he has a passion for working with orthopedic injuries and aims to improve his manual therapy skills with a focus on soft tissue and joint mobilizations.
Maggie Garbiec, PTA
Maggie Garbiec, PTA is an honor graduate of the 2009 Gulf Coast Physical Therapist Assistant Program with the “Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Student Award”.
Prior to her career as a PTA, Maggie graduated from Silesian University in Poland with a Master of Arts Degree majoring in Polish Language and Literature. After graduation, she worked as a teacher and a newspaper editor in her native country. Currently, she is interested in expanding her knowledge and experience in orthopedic therapy techniques, focusing on the clinical application of myofascial manipulation. Maggie is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor certified by APTA.
She is an advocate for outdoor physical activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, and boating.
Lauren Dupree, PTA
Growing up with a sister who was born with arthrogryposis, a disorder involving multiple joint contractures, Lauren Dupree was exposed to the career of being a physical therapist assistant at a young age.
She watched how extensive physical therapy played a big role in her sister learning to walk with the help of a walker and orthotics.
That, coupled with an urge to have a career that truly made a difference in the lives of others prompted Lauren to obtain her Associate of Science Degree (AS) in Physical Therapy Assistant in 2013 at Gulf Coast State College, Panama City.
Previously she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and Minor in Communication in 2009 from Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
She spent the next three years working with physical therapy and rehabilitation firms until 2016 when she joined First Choice Physical Therapy, working out of the Lynn Haven clinic.
When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her husband Michael and their sons, Noah and Kaleb. She also likes to attend the Lynn Haven United Methodist Church and enjoys playing tennis.
Carrie Seiler, PTA
Carrie was born and raised in Lynn Haven, FL, and graduated from Mosley High School in 2009. She grew up loving animals and planned to pursue a career in wildlife biology/zoology.
As an avid soccer player throughout her childhood and teenage years, Carrie sustained several knee injuries. This led her to discover her love of a different “field”…the field of physical therapy!
Carrie achieved her Bachelor’s of Science in Health Sciences from the University of West Florida. She attended Gulf Coast State College and graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant program in 2015.
Carrie has worked exclusively in outpatient and loves being challenged by the variety of patients and diagnoses in this setting. She has a special interest in knee and running injuries. However, she strives to expand her knowledge and skill set in the treatment of all diagnoses that come her way.
In her spare time, Carrie loves running, being outdoors, and spending time with her family and friends.
Garrett Guthrie, PTA
Garrett is a life-long Bay County resident. He attended Rutherford High School where he played baseball for all 4 years. His interest in physical therapy started with a passion for helping other people in need and enjoys the “hands on” aspect of the field. He graduated cum laude from the PTA program at Gulf Coast State College in 2023. In his free time he enjoys hanging out with family and friends and being in the outdoors hunting and fishing on his boat.
Brim Willis, PTA
Brim served in the US Air Force from 2001-2021. He is from Lynn Haven, Florida where he attended Mosley High School and graduated in 1997. Brim recently graduated from the Physical Therapy Assistant program and Gulf Coast State College in 2024. He completed his intern rotation in 2024 with First Choice Physical Therapy and started employment immediately after. Brim enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his wife and 3 children.
Kristina Bolinger, PTA
Kristina graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Jacksonville University in 2014, where she was a collegiate cheerleader and played intramural soccer during the summers. Shortly after, she earned her PTA degree and license from Great Falls College MSU in 2016.Her interest in physical therapy began in high school when her great-grandmother, who lived with her, suffered a stroke. This experience inspired her to pursue a career dedicated to helping others. With eight years of experience as a PTA, Kristina has worked in various settings, including acute care, long-term care, and the last six years focused on outpatient care. She has a particular interest in treating sports-related injuries and is currently Graston Technique M1/2 certified. In her free time, Kristina enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons and three fur babies. She is passionate about traveling, Crossfit, and spending time at the beach. Our family recently relocated from North Carolina, where her husband serves in the Air Force.