Our Physical Therapists
Audrey Jones PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN
Audrey graduated in 2003 from Emory University with a clinical doctorate in physical therapy. She has extensive experience as a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist, certified Pilates instructor and adjunct assistant professor at Emory University. She specializes in treating orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions, Pilates-based movement rehabilitation, Neurac suspension training, manual therapy and dry needling. She has consulted with Zoo Atlanta regarding rehabilitation for primate injuries. Her clientele range in age and ability, yet she strives to maintain an active and vibrant lifestyle for all. Audrey lives in Ormewood Park with her husband and 3 children.
Contact Audrey: audrey@bridgebody.com
DaRonne Jenkins PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN
DaRonne Jenkins graduated from the University of St. Augustine in 2015 with a clinical doctorate in physical therapy. He specializes in treating orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions as a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist. DaRonne is also experienced in manual therapy, dry needling, vestibular/concussion rehab. He is also a high school football coach and a former strength and conditioning specialist with a master of sports science. DaRonne just loves treating patients, all ages and abilities, and impacting lives through movement. DaRonne lives in Smyrna/Vinings with his wife and 2 boys.
Contact DaRonne: daronne@bridgebody.com
Our Movement Specialists
Anne Brendle, MS, CNS
Human Being Healthy
Anne is a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist and holds a Masters degree in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health. As a practitioner, Anne’s approach is to look at you as a whole person and not just as a set of symptoms. Your personal history, genetics, environment and lifestyle are all important components of health and chronic disease and Anne utilizes this information to create a complete set of customized recommendations to make your goals attainable. Anne has been teaching Pilates for 18 years and has conducted teacher training programs and continuing education workshops around the U.S. for Power Pilates. In addition to Pilates and Nutrition, Anne has been teaching Redcord Suspension Training for 11 years. Outside of teaching, she can be found running, indoor rock climbing, taking fitness classes around town and playing with her eleven year old daughter who is her ultimate motivator to be healthy.
404.808.8639
anne@annebrendle.com
humanbeinghealthy.health
Christine Sellers
Modern Movement
Christine has been moving her body athletically her whole life. From competitive swimming, cross country, track, and basketball to Pilates, her love of movement inspired her to begin teaching Pilates in 2007. She holds comprehensive certifications in Polestar Pilates, Classical Pilates, pre/postnatal Pilates, and is also a Running Form Specialist. Christine loves to run and has run multiple marathons, including the Boston Marathon.
In January 2018 she graduated from Dr. Sarah Duvall’s Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist course. As a PCES course graduate she has extensive knowledge in posture correction, breathing, diastasis, pelvic floor dysfunction, SI joint and low back pain and the kinetic chain. She is passionate about getting postpartum women to a place where they can exercise and run without pain and leaking!
Christine also holds a Strong First Russian Kettlebell certification and HIIT. She believes in a holistic approach to fitness and enjoys incorporating her many trainings to best help her clients get stronger. She believes that all of us can and deserve to live in our best body; one that feels good everyday.
404.317.4338
modernmovementatlanta@gmail.com
TheModernMovement.com
Meredith Bricker
Meredith Bricker Fitness
Meredith lived a transient life as an Air Force brat and found her roots in dance at an early age. Movement not only helped her stay connected to her body but also to a close knit community. She has channeled those early influences into her practice now and finds that connecting with her clients through their movement journey is the best part of her job. Meredith completed her undergraduate degree at Berry College, receiving a BA in photography/graphic arts with a minor in marketing. After working seven years in the hospitality industry and event planning she found her true calling- teaching! Meredith was certified in classical Pilates and Redcord in 2013 and has been teaching for almost a decade here in Midtown. Guided by her dance background, Meredith has a meticulous eye for detail and enjoys focusing on the anatomy and proper biomechanics of movement. She believes that the body benefits most from training across multiple modalities and uses the foundation of the Pilates method, the science of Redcord suspension, and the benefits of strength training to craft an exercise program that meets each client’s needs. She has found this combination to be truly transformational, increasing their overall strength and mobility simultaneously. And when you work with Meredith, you get more than just a fitness instructor- you get a cheerleader!
In her free time Meredith enjoys hot yoga, long walks with her dog, and all that Atlanta city life has to offer. She and her teenage daughter love going to concerts together, exploring NYC, and taking beach trips.
(770)402-4903
meredithbrickerfitness@gmail.com
Deanna Companion
Deanna Companion is a Pilates Teacher, Movement Specialist, and Founder of Companion Wellness, an in-person and virtual Pilates, Yoga, Mobility, and Strength Training platform.
Deanna has been in the fitness and wellness industry for over 17 years and has had a passion for movement her entire life. With a background in performing arts and sports, her transition into helping others discover strength, confidence, and freedom in their bodies through movement came naturally.
Deanna began her Pilates journey in New York City, completing a 600-hour comprehensive Pilates certification through Half Moon Pilates under the tutelage of Lawson Harris. Since then, she has continued to expand her knowledge through extensive continuing education, including Pre- and Postnatal Pilates, Pilates Footwork, Pilates for Bone Health and special populations, as well as advanced training in strength, mobility, and functional movement.
Her training and certifications extend beyond Pilates and include Redcord Active, kettlebell training, strength and functional mobility training, Hatha Yoga, TRX, and Barre. She is also a certified Thai Yoga Massage practitioner, incorporating her understanding of mobility, recovery, and hands-on bodywork into the way she approaches movement and wellness.
Over the course of her career, Deanna has taught at studios in New York, Florida, and Atlanta and has had the opportunity to work as a traveling trainer with Cirque du Soleil’s KURIOS. Through Companion Wellness, she works with clients both in person and virtually, helping them move better, feel stronger, reduce pain, and maintain healthy, functional bodies throughout every stage of life.
Deanna believes in always remaining a student of her craft. Her teaching combines classical Pilates principles with Yoga, strength, mobility, suspension training, and functional movement, allowing her to create individualized programs based on each client’s body, goals, abilities, and needs.
Above all, Deanna feels incredibly fortunate to spend her career helping people become stronger, move with greater confidence, and feel their best—both physically and mentally.
Skylar Thompson
Originally an Atlanta native, Skylar grew up in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, dancing and horseback riding. She earned her BA in Dance Studies at Appalachian State University. After graduating in 2011, she continued studying movement and completed the comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program through the ASU Dance Department. She finds that the right kind of movement is very therapeutic. She enjoys interacting with her clients and helping them find their most effective path for mindful movement and healing.
After moving back to Atlanta, she become a Redcord Active Specialist. Skylar values the stability and strength that Pilates and Redcord provide her in the reduction of pain that comes from her own hypermobility.
Skylar is also a certified CPR instructor. She loves listening to music, walking her dog and enjoys valuable dirt therapy in her garden. She intends to get her Masters in Dance Movement Therapy.
