ABOUT
Atlas Physiotherapy was founded on the belief that every individual is unique; therefore, we should provide an experience that is unique to every individual. We guarantee you will always receive personalized attention while under our care with the ultimate goal to empower you to continue your therapy independently with our education on the foundations of rehabilitation.
MEET THE TEAM
DR. MICHAEL GIAMANCO
WebMD Profile
Dr. Michael Giamanco is a Physical therapist and Co-Founder of Atlas Physiotherapy located in Pooler, GA. He graduated with his doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2020. He has also been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) sanctioned by the National Strength and Conditioning Association since 2017. He has experience working with student-athletes of varying levels, ranging from college to youth athletes as both a physical therapist and CSCS. As a Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional, he specializes in treating golfers and other rotational sports athletes. With a unique background in manual therapy and strength training, Dr. Giamanco is able to address underlying impairments and movement dysfunctions allowing patients to return to their prior activities with confidence. He likes to spend his free time working out, playing golf and other recreational sports, spoiling his dogs, and spending time with friends/family.
CERTIFICATIONS
Voted "Best Physical Therapist"
in 2023/2024
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NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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Dry Needling 1 and 2 Certifications (DN 1 & 2)
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Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional (TPI Level 2 Medical Certification)
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DR. KELLY ASHLEY
Dr. Kelly Ashley, Doctor of Physical Therapy, is a proud double Eagle alumna of Georgia Southern University, earning her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology in 2022 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2026. Originally from Virginia, Dr. Kelly is a proud mom of two incredible boys and a devoted dog mom who enjoys the outdoors, live music, traveling, and cheering on Virginia Tech and Georgia Southern football! Dr. Kelly is an LSVT BIG-certified provider specializing in Parkinson’s disease and a Herman & Wallace-certified Pelvic Floor clinician. She is passionate about helping individuals improve pelvic floor function, strength, mobility, and overall quality of life. With a previous career in logistics and power generation, she brings a unique perspective to patient care and the impact daily life can have on the body. Inspired by the memory of her late grandparents, Dr. Kelly is dedicated to helping individuals, especially the aging population, maintain independence, strength, confidence, and safety! She looks forward to partnering with each patient across the life spans, to create individualized treatment plans and support their journey toward feeling their very best!
CERTIFICATIONS
Michelle was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and moved to Savannah, GA in 2008. She has a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, but while in Savannah, earned a Certificate from Savannah Technological College in Healthcare Billing and Coding, and she is also a Certified Phlebotomist. In her free time, Michelle enjoys training her 3 dachshunds in Agility and Obedience, volunteering at her church, and spending time fishing and boating with her husband of 9 years John.
DR. JOSHUA GOLDEN
Dr. Joshua Golden received his Bachelors in Rehabilitation Sciences from Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus in 2019. Pursuing his childhood dream of becoming a physical therapist, he and his family moved to NC where he graduated from Wingate University with his doctorate of Physical Therapy. During his clinical rotations, Josh treated patients ranging from 9-97 years old with a vast array of impairments including orthopedic, neurological, chronic pain, and workplace traumas in North Carolina, Colorado, and Washington. Josh’s expertise allows for the successful and efficient treatment of patients not only of orthopedic nature, but also neurological etiology including acute strokes, spinal cord injuries, vertigo, and balance based impairments. Due to Josh’s clinical experience and constant research, he is able to accurately identify functional impairments and relate them to a specialized treatment plan that best fits your needs. Outside of the clinic, he and his wife enjoy their evening dog walks, camping, and gardening at their new house