Expert Sports Physical Therapy in Decatur, GA
At Athletes' Potential, we help motivated, active adults and athletes get out of pain and back to performing at their best — and then some. Every session is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. No aides. No hand-offs. No cookie-cutter protocols. Just root-cause care built around your body, your sport, and your goals. Serving Decatur and the greater Atlanta metro area.
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Tired of PT That Leaves You Stuck?
Too many active people waste months on generic treatment plans that mask symptoms, rush them through 15-minute sessions with an aide, and never actually solve the problem. You deserve better.
Handed Off to an Aide
At most clinics, your Doctor of PT disappears after the eval. You're left doing exercises alone or supervised by a tech who can't answer your questions or adapt your care.
Generic Protocols, Zero Results
Cookie-cutter treatment plans treat a diagnosis on paper, not the person in front of them. If your PT doesn't understand your sport or your goals, you'll keep getting generic — and keep getting frustrated.
Symptom Masking, Not Root-Cause Fixing
Treating pain without finding its cause means it comes back. Injections, rest, and ice might quiet things down — but until someone identifies why you're hurting, you'll be back on the table in six months.
Why Decatur Athletes Choose Athletes' Potential
We built Athletes' Potential for people who are serious about getting back to — and beyond — their best. Every visit is a full hour with your Doctor of Physical Therapy, using advanced hands-on treatment, dry needling, and progressive gym work to fix the actual source of your pain. When you're looking for sports physical therapy near me that actually works, this is the difference.
- 60-minute, 1-on-1 sessions with a Doctor of PT — you are the only patient your doctor sees that hour, every single visit
- Custom treatment plans built around your body, sport, and goals — manual therapy, dry needling, blood flow restriction, and progressive strength work
- Root-cause diagnosis using a 3-step process: find the cause, understand the problem, build a long-term solution — no symptom masking
Proven Results Over 8 Years in Sports Physical Therapy
"What sets Athletes' Potential apart is their model: you spend the entire hour one-on-one with your physical therapist. Every aspect of my treatment was custom-tailored to my exact needs. When I started, I could not walk for more than five minutes without severe pain in both hips. Just last weekend, I walked 3.5 miles in a hilly area with minimal pain. I finally feel like I have my life and mobility back — and I drive 45 minutes each way every week. I would make this decision again in a heartbeat."
— Sabrina S., Athletes' Potential Patient
Your Path Back to Full Performance Starts Here
Step 1: Uncover the Root Cause
Your first session is a deep dive. Your Doctor of PT will assess your wrist, movement patterns, and training history to identify exactly what's driving your pain—not just where it hurts, but why.
Step 2: Follow Your Personalized Plan
We build a treatment plan around your goals—whether that's returning to the barbell, the tennis court, or a full day at your desk without pain. Each 60-minute session combines manual therapy, dry needling, and targeted strength work tailored specifically to you.
Step 3: Return Stronger Than Before
Getting you out of pain is just the starting line. We progress your program until you're moving better, performing better, and confident your wrist won't hold you back again—for good.
Sports Physical Therapy in Decatur for Every Injury
From runners and CrossFitters to golfers, tennis players, and lifters — our Doctors of Physical Therapy treat the full spectrum of sports and orthopedic injuries. Whether you're dealing with something acute or a nagging overuse issue that's been slowing you down, we'll find the cause and build the plan to get you back stronger. Not sure if we treat your condition? Give us a call.
- Lower extremity injuries: runner's knee, ACL, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, IT band syndrome, hip impingement, ankle sprains, and more
- Upper extremity injuries: shoulder pain, rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, frozen shoulder, and wrist pain
- Spine and head: low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, mid back pain, musculoskeletal headaches, and migraines
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Real results from real athletes in Decatur, GA.
"The exercises that Dom designed for me to do both during my sessions and at home have changed my life! My knee is no longer swollen, and I'm able to be on the court as a player and instructor at Olympic Indoor Tennis without fear of causing damage to myself. Finding Dom at AP has been amazing because he understands the life of an athlete and personalizes treatment accordingly."
— Megan S.
"Athletes' Potential helped me go from 15+ years of nagging neck and upper back tightness that flared up every time I sat at my desk to being completely pain free! Dr. Matt fixed me—now I'm able to work, walk, and golf without any pain or tightness. He explained why I was having the pain and worked with me to fix the root cause. I highly recommend them if you want lasting relief."
— Erica L.
"Before working with AP I had major back pain and trouble picking up anything over 20 lbs. Within just a few months any pain had cleared up and I'm now on my way to becoming stronger than I ever have been. Everyone there is incredibly nice and the staff truly cares about helping their clients get rid of nagging joint pain and get back to pursuing their athletic goals."
— Hunter T.
Meet the Doctors of Physical Therapy Behind Your Results
Athletes treating athletes — every provider on our team trains, competes, and understands your 'why.'
Dr. Emma Stewart, PT, DPT, OCS, CF-L1
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and competitive CrossFit athlete with 7+ years of clinical experience treating NFL players, CrossFit competitors, and recreational athletes. Trained at Emory University with an Orthopedic Residency through Upstream Rehabilitation Institute. Specializes in hip, neck, and elbow pain, dry needling, and joint manipulation.
Dr. Caleb Warnimont, PT, DPT, CSCS, TPI Certified
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Titleist Performance Institute Certified physical therapist with a D1 collegiate baseball background. Specializes in golf performance, swing athletes, calisthenics, gymnastics, and strength training. Certified in dry needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.
Dr. Sam Gillespie, PT, DPT, OCS, FRCMS, SFMA
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Functional Range Conditioning expert. Patients describe him as thorough, patient, and highly knowledgeable — tailoring treatment to specific activities like yoga, surfing, and running. Specializes in orthopedic rehab, mobility, and knee and shoulder injuries.
Dr. Charlotte Barren, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, ATC, LAT
Fellowship-trained orthopedic manual physical therapist and certified athletic trainer. Known for building clear, engaging recovery plans that address the contributing factors behind an injury — not just the symptoms. Specializes in Achilles and lower-extremity overuse injuries and works extensively with runners, soccer, and tennis athletes.
Dr. Colten Poellinger, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert-DN
Board-Certified Orthopedic Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified dry needling provider. Patients highlight his full-hour sessions combining evaluation, progressive exercise, manual therapy, and dry needling — plus home exercise videos and responsive follow-up between visits. Specializes in back pain, shoulder and knee injuries, and orthopedic rehab.
Dr. Jacob Swart, PT, DPT, CSCS, CF-L1
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and CrossFit Level 1 trainer. Credited by patients with rehabilitating back injuries and complex ankle injuries while identifying root causes and improving movement form. Known for his encouraging, goal-focused approach to returning athletes to their pre-injury performance.
Visit Us in Decatur, GA
533 W Howard Ave C1, Decatur, GA 30030 | Phone: (470) 852-3623 | Mon 7AM–5PM · Tue 7AM–6PM · Wed 7AM–4PM · Thu 7AM–7PM · Fri 7AM–3PM. Just a 2-minute drive (0.6 mile) from Downtown Decatur via W Howard Ave—conveniently located 0.4 miles west of Decatur Square and 0.7 miles northwest of Agnes Scott College.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your first session at Athletes' Potential in Decatur.
