Our Staff
Jim Mike Hinzman, CEO, PT, Cert. MDT
Jim Mike Hinzman is the CEO of East Athens Physical Therapy. He is a licensed physical therapist and has been practicing since 2000. Jim Mike earned his Bachelors of Science in Biology at the University of Georgia and a Masters of Physical Therapy at the Medical College of Georgia.
Jim Mike is a Certified McKenzie Provider. McKenzie Physical Therapists specialize in the assessment and treatment of lumbar and cervical disorders through proven, evidence-based criteria. He enjoys using the newest PT technologies such as Neubie Neuromuscular e-stim and Heart Rate Variability to accelerate patient outcomes. In his spare time, Jim Mike enjoys helping his three girls, Ava, Caroline, and Charlotte, with their sporting activities and spending time with his wife, Tanya.
Lindsey Argroves, DPT
Lindsey Argroves is a licensed PT that joined EAPT in January 2021. She attended Armstrong State University where she graduated with her B.S. in Rehab Sciences in 2015. She then went to Wingate University in North Carolina for graduate school where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy in December 2020. She has returned to EAPT to start her journey of treating others and helping them reach their goals.
Lindsey is a born and raised Madison native who loves being back in the Morgan County community. She has returned to educate and help others through their physical therapy journey. Her favorite aspect of work is interacting with patients, expanding her knowledge, and motivating each person to reach their goals.
In her spare time, she enjoys watching Netflix, cooking, working out at the gym, and spending time with her 3 dogs: Georgia, Max and Otto.
Jesse Ferguson, DPT
Jesse earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Augusta University in 2018 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Augusta University in 2022. Jesse is originally from the Athens area and is excited to be back home. In his spare time, Jesse loves spending time with his wife and son. Jesse also enjoys spending time outside hiking and playing just about any sport.
Annabeth Norboge, PTA
Annabeth is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Watkinsville-native. She graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2010 with her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. Annabeth attended Athens Technical College and graduated with her Associates of Science Physical Therapist Assistant degree in 2016. She has been working at East Athens Physical Therapy since graduation.
Annabeth is excited to be working in her hometown, getting to know her patients, and seeing them work hard to meet their goals.
In her spare time, Annabeth enjoys reading and cheering on the Atlanta Braves and her Georgia Southern Eagles.
Michael Stahl, PTA
Michael Stahl is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. He received his Associates of Science of Physical Therapy Assistant from Darton College. He graduated from Darton in 2011 and was awarded his license in February 2012. Michael has been working with East Athens Physical Therapy since March of 2012.
Michael has completed several courses from the McKenzie Institute to continue his education in low back and neck treatment. Michael has enjoyed his time with East Athens Physical Therapy. He loves spending time with people and getting them back on their feet.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Bonnie and their new baby daughter Ellie. He also enjoys being in the great outdoors.
Stephanie Woodall, DPT
Stephanie Woodall is a licensed Physical Therapist. She joined the East Athens Physical Therapy staff after graduating from physical therapy school in 2014. Stephanie graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors of Science in Education in Exercise and Sport Science in 2011. She then went on to pursue her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Augusta (formerly the Medical College of Georgia).
Stephanie enjoys being a part of the East Athens Physical Therapy team. Her favorite part of the job is getting to know her patients while supporting and encouraging them as they work towards activities they are passionate about. She also enjoys integrating the Neubie into treatment plans and seeing patient recovery accelerated and outcomes improved.
In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband Michael and her children Ellie and Jack. They enjoy cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves together. Stephanie is a native of Watkinsville and is glad to have returned to the Athens area.
