Dr. Jackie DeLoach, owner of Advent Therapy in Richmond Hill, Ga., is a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill, GA, where she attended school through the Bryan County School system. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 1999 with a BS and MS in Physical Therapy. She has practiced Physical Therapy in Bryan, Chatham, and Liberty counties. In addition, Jackie is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2004) and Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (2023). With Jackie’s drive for success and passion for physical therapy, she attained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2009 from A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences.

Beyond conventional physical therapy, Jackie specializes in treating benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and possesses expertise in ETPS and scar depolarization therapy. She prioritizes individualized care, ensuring each patient receives evidence-based, personalized treatment. Additionally, she is proficient in red light therapy and provides access to one of the region’s only full-size, medical-grade commercial beds.

Jackie resides in Richmond Hill with her husband, Ricky DeLoach, son Billy, and daughter Callie. Passionate about her community, she dedicates her time to advancing health, fitness, and rehabilitation for all ages through her work at Advent Therapy. Her dedication makes her an inspirational leader and a strong advocate for health and wellness throughout Richmond Hill.

Lindsey is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, who graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 2014. She also obtained her undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences from AASU in 2011. She has practiced as a Physical Therapist since 2014, gaining experience in pediatrics, pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy and postpartum populations, orthopedics, post-surgical conditions, and neurological rehabilitation. She has undergone extensive training in pelvic floor dysfunction, to include Herman and Wallace coursework, and is a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist.

She has been with Advent Therapy since August 2017, and thoroughly enjoys treating patients of all ages and abilities.  She is originally from Hawkinsville, GA, but moved to Savannah in 2007 for college. She has remained in the Coastal Empire since. She is currently a resident of Richmond Hill with her husband, Austin, and two sons, Hudson and Wheeler. In her time off from work, she loves spending time with her family and friends, cooking, reading, exercising, and playing with her boys!

Haley received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology followed by a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of North Georgia. She then earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University and a Doctorate in Education from the University of North Georgia. Haley has had extensive clinical experience in a variety of orthopedic and sports outpatient physical therapy clinics. She is currently the Director of the Physical Therapy Program and an Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University in Savannah, GA. She has been involved in teaching undergraduate and graduate physical therapy courses including orthopedic pathophysiology and examination, implementation of evidence-based practice in the clinical setting, therapeutic exercise, case management, and clinical nutrition.

Haley has been involved in numerous research projects that have been presented at state and national conferences. Haley is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. She is also certified in Dry Needling, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, and is a Certified Nutritional Physical Therapist. She is a member of the Orthopedic and Sports sections of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and has served in numerous leadership roles for the American Physical Therapy Association at the national and state levels.

Haley lives in Richmond Hill with her husband, Gary, who is now retired from the Army. She has 2 daughters, Emma Grace and Lydia. She is active in the community and loves promoting health at Advent Physical Therapy.

Maria is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy who earned both her undergraduate and doctoral degrees from Georgia Southern University—making her a proud Double Eagle. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science and completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2021.

Maria has a wide range of clinical experience, working with pediatric, orthopedic, sports-related, and pelvic floor conditions. She has undergone extensive training in pelvic floor dysfunction, to include Herman and Wallace coursework, and is a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. This allows her to offer expert support and tailored treatment plans for women during and after pregnancy. She is passionate about providing personalized, evidence-based care for patients of all ages—something she truly enjoys.

Originally from Jesup, GA, Maria moved to Savannah for school, where she met her husband, Ross and had a son, Anderson. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys cooking, rollerblading, being on the water, and spending quality time with family and friends. Maria is actively involved in her community and is passionate about helping people feel empowered, equipped, and encouraged as they work toward their goals.

Brooke earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Food & Nutrition Science from Florida State University in 1999, followed by a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2003. She maintains her board certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and is licensed to practice in the state of Georgia. Brooke is also certified in Physical Agent Modalities.

With extensive experience as an occupational therapist, Brooke has worked in both the school system and outpatient settings, serving pediatric, orthopedic, and neurological populations. She is passionate about helping others achieve their highest level of independence and enjoys integrating her nutrition background to help patients understand how food and nutrition influence overall physical function and well-being.

Originally from Jupiter, Florida, Brooke now resides in Richmond Hill with her husband and two sons. Outside of work, she enjoys being active, spending time with her family, traveling, and the outdoors.

Hannah received her Bachelors and Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Armstrong Atlantic State University. Hannah’s passion includes working with patients who have articulation/phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, fluency disorders, and voice disorders. She has experience working with children in both the home/natural environment and in outpatient setting. Some special populations that she enjoys working with include autism, Down Syndrome, hearing impairment, and stroke patients. Hannah is ASHA certified and is licensed in the state of Georgia. Hannah is a Richmond Hill native and resides here with her husband and two children.

Danielle is a speech-language pathologist originally from Statesboro, GA. She earned her undergraduate degree in Savannah at Georgia Southern University before moving to Columbia, SC to complete her Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology at the University of South Carolina. She holds licensure in both Georgia and South Carolina and is a member of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Danielle has experience working with patients of all ages and has developed expertise in diagnosing and treating swallowing disorders and neurogenic communication disorders, including aphasia, dysarthria, and acquired apraxia in adults. She also specializes in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric speech sound disorders and pediatric language disorders. She is especially passionate about management and treatment of aphasia, early language intervention, feeding and swallowing disorders, and auditory verbal therapy. Outside of work Danielle enjoys cheering on the University of South Carolina Gamecocks football and women’s basketball teams or spending time with her husband and German Shepherd, Goose!

Kristen earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree through the U.S. Army–Baylor program and her PhD in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior from the University of South Carolina. Her work centers on musculoskeletal injury – particularly how psychosocial factors influence risk, resilience, and recovery for active people and tactical athletes.

As a former active-duty Army physical therapist, Kristen brings extensive experience in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, including manual therapy, dry needling, functional movement assessment, and performance-focused care. She is passionate about helping people move with confidence, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most to them.

Kristen also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Georgia Southern University, where she teaches orthopedic clinical examination, lifespan development, and evidence-based practice, while continuing her research to improve outcomes in military and athletic populations.

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Kristen now calls coastal Georgia home. Outside the clinic, she enjoys paddleboarding, cooking, and exploring the outdoors with her two boys.

Maya Sharpe is a Licensed Massage Therapist who has been helping clients and athletes relieve pain and stress through deep tissue massage, sports massage and cupping therapy.

She specializes in clinical, hands-on-bodywork aimed at delivering fast pain relief and long-lasting functional movement for both everyday clients and high-performance athletes.

Linda Naessens comes to us from Metro Atlanta where she worked as an Executive Assistant for a large insurance corporation.  Before that she was Employee Benefits Coordinator for a NASA Contractor in Houston, TX and part of the Insurance and Benefits Development team at Ernst and Young.  She is our Patient Coordinator and specializes in patient referrals, insurance verification and scheduling. Linda ensures timely and accurate customer service and ,while doing so ,has been known to develop patient relationships and rapport that lasts well after the patients care plans. 

Linda is the crafty one in our Advent Therapy family, as well as the office “IT department”.

In Linda’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter Brianna and her fur baby, Tilly.

Suzanne graduated with a B.S. Degree in General Studies and Associates Degree in Nursing from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She joined the Advent Therapy team in December 2015 bringing with her over 20 years of experience in executive positions such as: Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources. She combines her experiences, skills and knowledge to ensure the smooth and successful operation of the clinic.

She enjoys being a team player, working in the community and meeting new people whether they are patients, doctors, or new employees. Her goal is for patients and their families to have a pleasant experience from the start of their care until they have met all their goals. Additionally, she focuses on growth and networking within the community and surrounding areas. Her belief is that employees are happier, more productive and less stressed in a fun and flexible environment making this her passion to create the best work environment.

Outside of work, Suzanne enjoys spending time outdoors and boating with her husband and 2 children, Ayden, and Brynnan.