Richard “Adam” Bell, DPT, Cert DN

Richard “Adam” Bell grew up in Kosciusko, MS and graduated from Kosciusko High School in 1995.  He completed his bachelor of science degree in 2001 at Mississippi State University in Fitness Management.  While at MSU he was certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Personal Trainer.  Adam worked as a certified personal trainer at the Joe Frank Sanderson Center and a Physical Therapy Technician at the Longest Student Health Center.  He gained leadership and business experience while serving as the President of the Gamma Theta Chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity in 2000-2001.

He completed his Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC, in 2003.  During his tenure at UMMC he served as the Vice President (’01-02) and President(’02-03) over the student body for the School of Health Related Professions, SHRP.  While in school at UMMC Adam completed clinical affiliations at the University of MS Medical Center Hospital, the University of MS Medical Center Outpatient Pavillon,  Vanderbilt’s Stallworth Rehab Hospital and at MS  Baptist Medical Center.

Shortly after graduating in 2003, Adam became a manager at Baptist Physical Therapy and Sportscare on Airport Road.  While managing this OPPT clinic, he returned to UMMC and completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2005.

Adam joined MedScreens in 2008 where he spearheaded a staff relief physical therapy department while serving as the director of operations.  He provided physical therapy services to local clinics on a prn basis.  He also took the lead on business development, strategic planning and marketing.

In 2011, Adam founded Reliant’s initial outpatient physical therapy clinic in Pearl.  He felt God leading Reliant to open a clinic in Kosciusko in 2016 and our third clinic in Flowood in 2023.  He continues to provide hands on physical therapy treatment, as well as strategic planning, marketing, employee development and billing/coding.

Nick Gunter, DPT

Nick attended Copiah-Lincoln (Co-Lin) Community College in Wesson, MS where he earned his Associates Degree in Biology in 2006 and was a member on the Co-Lin football team.  After graduating from Co-Lin, Nick attended The University of Mississippi where he received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2008.

He gained experience in the field of physical therapy as a physical therapy technician from 2008 – 2011 at Dogwood Physical Therapy in Flowood, MS.

Nick earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2015 from The University of Mississippi Medical Center.  He has been on staff at Reliant as a physical therapist since November of 2015.  He is now the manager and lead physical therapist at our Pearl Clinic where he provides exceptional patient care and leadership.

Tina McNeal, DPT

Tina grew in Sallis, MS where she was the baby of 9 siblings including a twin brother. She graduated from McAdams High School in 1998. She completed her Bachelor’s of Biological Science with an Emphasis in Physical Therapy from Mississippi State University in 2002. She completed her Master’s Degree from University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC, in 2005.

Tina has over 18 years of experience. She began her physical therapy career with Premier Rehab in 2005-2023 in Kosciusko, MS. She has been able to gain work experience over the years with MidSouth, Baptist Attala, Mississippi Homecare & Veterans Nursing Home. She obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UMMC in 2009. Also, she is certified in Dry Needling.

Tina is an active volunteer and member of her community. She has a passion in investing in the youth-our future leaders. She is the founder of ARISE The Future, a registered 501 (3) c for youth ages 10-18 that exist to provide a Godly foundation for area children. She has served as physical therapist for her local high school Alma mater, McAdams, since 2007. She is a member of Kosciusko Junior Auxiliary, the treasurer for the Kosciusko Little Whippets Football/Cheer Team, as well as the local Girls Scout Troop.

Tina joined the Reliant Physical Therapy Staff in 2023. She has a passion to provide skilled, hands on treatment and healing to patients of all ages. She is committed to furthering her education and certification in order to bring the most effective treatment to our patients.

Kim Middleton, PT

 Kim is a lifelong resident of Pearl, Mississippi.  She graduated from Pearl High School in ’91 and continued her education at Hinds Community College and Mississippi College in pursuit of her goal of Physical Therapy.  She graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a Bachelor of science degree in Physical Therapy in 1996.  She has over 25 years of experience of caring for patients specifically in her present setting.  She prides herself in treating each patient as she would want her own family to be cared for.  She loves seeing patients improve, return to health and routine physical activities.  Helping her patients develop a restored sense of happiness means so much to her.  She has previously been a patient herself and has been a caregiver for many family members over the past years.  She truly understands the healing process both physically and emotionally.

Elizabeth Allen

ELIZABETH GREW UP IN CARTHAGE, MISSISSIPPI. SHE GRADUATED FROM CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL IN 1980 AND CONTINUED HER EDUCATION AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY TOWARD A CAREER IN PHYSICAL THERAPY.  SHE GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER WITH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY IN 1984. ELIZABETH HAS WORKED IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SETTINGS OVER THE YEARS INCLUDING INPATIENT REHAB, HOSPITAL, HOME HEALTH AND INDUSTRIAL REHAB, BUT HER PASSION HAS BEEN OUTPATIENT SERVICES OVER THE LAST TWENTY PLUS YEARS. ELIZABETH’S GOALS ARE TO TREAT EACH PATIENT WITH RESPECT, TO THOUGHTFULLY LISTEN TO THEIR NEEDS AND GOALS, AND TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED EVALUATION AND TREATMENT WITH A HANDS-ON APPROACH TO HELP PATIENTS IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY.

“EMPATHY IS CHOOSING TO SEE OURSELVES IN ANOTHER DESPITE OUR DIFFERENCES. IT’S RECOGNIZING THAT THE SAME HUMANITY – THE SAME DESIRE FOR MEANING, FULFILLMENT AND SECURITY – EXISTS IN EACH OF US, EVEN IF IT’S EXPRESSED UNIQUELY” – Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States

Becca Shields Hayden, PTA

Becca grew up in Kosciusko and is a proud graduate of Kosciusko High School.  She achieved her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology at Mississippi State University.  She attended the physical therapy assistant program at Hinds Community College in Raymond, MS where she earned her associate’s degree in applied science in 2018.  Prior to joining our team at Reliant PT in 2020, Becca gained two years of outpatient physical therapy experience as a PTA at Performance Therapy in Carthage, MS.

Ellen Upton, PTA

Ellen grew up in Monterey, La and graduated from Monterey High School. She achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Science of Athletic Training at Louisiana College in 2017. She then attended the physical therapy assistant program at Louisiana College in Pineville, LA where she earned her Associate’s degree in Applied Science in 2019. Prior to joining our team at Reliant PT, Ellen gained 4 years of outpatient experience as a PTA in Vidalia, LA and Brookhaven, MS. She enjoys seeing patients reach their goals and loves getting to know them in the process!

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Antonio Debose

Antonio grew up in Dothan, AL where he graduated from Rehobeth High School where he was a 2-sport athlete (Football and Basketball). Antonio signed a scholarship out of high school to play football at Point University in West Point, GA for 4 years where he achieved his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. He moved to MS in 2015 and attended Hinds Community College in Jackson, MS in 2021 where he earned his associate’s degree in applied science in 2023. Antonio gained a year of experience working as a PT tech at Genesis Physical Therapy in Flowood, MS. Since joining Reliant PT family, his has a goal to shine a light on everyone he encounters continuing to spread love. Antonio has currently been married for 5 years.

Maddie Jackson

Born and raised in the city of Brandon, Maddie is a honors graduate of Brandon High School.  She achieved her associates degree in Pre-Physical Therapy at Holmes Community College(Goodman, MS), and her bachelor’s in Kinesiology with a minor in Exercise Science at The Mississippi University for Women (Columbus, MS).  Prior to joining our team at Reliant PT, Maddie worked with our staff as part of an undergraduate internship where she gained textbook knowledge and clinical experience in the outpatient physical therapy field.

Robbie Breazeale

Robbie is from Kosciusko and is a graduate of Kosciusko High School.  She began her career with MS Rehab where she started as a PT Technician and was promoted to Rehab Coordinator.  She served MS Rehab for thirteen years.  After leaving MS Rehab, Robbie took a position as a CSR with United Medical.  Throughout her thirteen year tenure at United Medical she was promoted to Center Manager where she was responsible for the operations of all the staff.  In 2017 Robbie became the Business Administrator/Manager for MS Home Care where she was over the operations of five counties.  She served in this role for six years prior to joining our staff at Reliant Physical Therapy.  Robbie provides exceptional customer service at our Kosciusko clinic and greets every patient with a smile.  She enjoys camping with her family, loves Jesus and is strongly involved at her church.

Shenita Forest

Shenita is a graduate of Coldwater High School in Coldwater, MS. She went on to pursue a degree in Music Education.  Since doing so, she has worked for Tate County and Jackson Public Schools Districts.  Shenita moved to Jackson, MS to become a nanny for her nephew and decided to make it her place of residency in 2010.  She is now the mother of a seven-year-old daughter, Kylee’Faye Mackenzie.

Since her residency here in Jackson, she has had the opportunity to work in jobs that allowed her to spark a fire in her heart to work with others more closely.
Shenita has a heart for making others smile.  It is her driving force and passion in life.  She believes that the smiles we wear on our faces help to show the amount of love we have in our hearts.  Once we have given a smile to someone, it can never be taken back. That’s the Beauty of spreading joy, laughter, and love.
Joining the Reliant PT Family has been a testament that God truly knows the plans that he thinks towards you.  Being at Reliant PT will allow others to experience what she holds in her heart to freely give.

“Come get your DOSE of LOVE today!”

Meagan Weaver