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Biographical Info

Dr. Peggy Peterson is a physical therapist who joined UHC in 2023. After receiving her Doctor of Physical Therapy, she completed a yearlong Women’s Health Residency in Jacksonville, Florida, at the Brooks Rehabilitation Institute of Higher Learning. Her areas of interest include pelvic floor rehabilitation (including bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction), chronic pain, oncology rehabilitation, and ante- and post-partum care. She enjoys treating through a combination of manual therapy and movement-based treatment to help each individual patient meet their goals and to improve functional mobility and quality of life to promote health throughout the lifespan. Before going to school for physical therapy, since 2013, she has also been a certified athletic trainer, previously working at the collegiate level in the state of Alabama and Georgia with experience in sports-coverage for football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, track & field, and tennis.

Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine, Master of Science in Kinesiology and Sports Conditioning, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Certifications: Certified Athletic Trainer
License: Physical Therapist, State of Georgia