Erin Rigel, PT, DPT, Cert. DN
Erin Rigel joined Southern Bone & Joint Rehabilitation in 2023. She comes from an extensive therapy background with experience in neurological impairments, geriatrics, orthopedics and the treatment of medically fragile children. She graduated summa cum laude from Mississippi State University in 2016 and earned her doctorate in physical therapy from University of Mississippi Medical Center […]
Chloe Smith, COTA/L
Chloe Smith is a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) who started at Southern Bone & Joint in September of 2025. She graduated from Pearl River Community College in 2025 with an associates in applied science degree.
Will Prosser, Director of Rehabilitation, PT, DPT, Cert MDT, Cert DN
Southern Bone & Joint Specialists Rehabilitation has named Will Prosser as its director. Will is a board certified Doctor of Physical Therapy. He will oversee the physical therapy department by offering services, creating strategic goals and acting as a liaison between other medical departments. He previously worked at Columbus Orthopaedic. Will has specialized training and […]
Kimberly Sterling, COTA/L
Kimberly Sterling began her journey as an occupational therapy assistant with Southern Bone & Joint Specialists Rehabilitation in 2017. She received a bachelor of exercise science from the University of Southern Mississippi and an associate degree from Delgado Community College in occupational therapy. She was captain of women’s soccer team at the University of Southern […]
Tina Friend, OTD, OTR/L
Cristina graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in clinical exercise physiology in 2020. She received her doctorate of occupational therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2023. She has been working with Southern Bone & Joint Rehabilitation since January 2024. Cristina’s clinical experiences include orthopedics, […]
Annaleigh Buckley, PT, DPT, UDN-C
Annaleigh graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 2021. She received her doctorate of physical therapy in 2024 from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She has been working with Southern Bone & Joint Rehabilitation since June 2024. She is certified in LSVT Big for the treatment of […]
Kerri Easterling, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, UDN-C
Kerri Easterling is a fellowship-trained, certified hand therapist. She has been an Occupational Therapist with Southern Bone & Joint Specialists Rehabilitation since 2018. She received a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Texas Woman’s University. Kerri is certified in trigger point dry needling and […]
Kristy Knight, B.S., LPTA
Kristy Knight has been a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with Southern Bone & Joint Specialists Rehabilitation since 2012. Kristy received her bachelor of science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2004 followed by her associates degree in applied science from Pearl River Community College’s PTA program in 2007. Kristy has experience in acute […]