Serenity specializes in customized
plans for
your health,
pain relief,
detox, fitness
and beauty
goals
S
erenity Physical Thera-
py & Wellness, the only
complete wellness center in
the Milledgeville area, has
been on the leading edge of
healing, physical therapy,
fitness, wellness, pampering
and beauty since its incep-
tion. Serenity is devoted to
providing life altering interventions that provide the community optimal health
and wellness solutions, while abolishing or reducing the need for prescription
drugs and surgeries.
Linda Kerce and Maria Johnston, owners, along with David Babb, partner, lead
the Serenity team of caring and dedicated staff. These specialists at Serenity de-
sign a plan for each client to ensure that goals are met and lifestyle is restored.
These specialized plans can include: spa services, health coaching, physical ther-
apy, dry needling, weight loss, infrared sauna/detox, equipment-based Pilates ex-
ercise, chronic pain management, and cures for headaches and vertigo.
Since 2002, Serenity has offered the ultimate in spa and salon services. Full
service spa offerings include body treatments such as body wraps, detoxification,
cellulite reduction, deep body exfoliation, custom facials, manicures, pedicures,
body contouring, full body waxing, hair cuts for men, women and children, col-
ors, foils, highlights, perms and special occasion up dos. Professional massage
therapy includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, Heated Stone, Sports and Neuromuscular
types of massages as well as foot reflexology.
Serenity has recently added a full spectrum infrared sauna and a whole body
vibration plate to promote wellness and natural healing.
The infrared sauna, unlike traditional saunas, warms the body directly rather
than heating the air around a person. Johnston states that infrared heat pene-
trates human tissue, joints and muscles more deeply to relieve aches and pains.
Johnston adds, “In fact, infrared heat stimulates all of the ‘Happy Chemi-
cals’---Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin and Endorphins.”
Serenity’s Whole Body Vibration Plate, also referred to as, “The Bulletproof
Vibe” detoxifies and strengthens the immune system by improving the lymphat-
ic system. It helps build and regain muscle strength and bone density, reduc-
es workout recovery time, stimulates healthier brain function and furthermore
grants huge bursts of energy.
Kerce explains, “The Whole Body Vibration Plate improves flexibility and stim-
ulates microcirculation while you are simply standing on a platform.”
The Physical Therapy department at Serenity has two physical therapists and
one physical therapist assistant.
Maria Johnston, physical therapist, is a graduate of the Medical College of
Georgia and has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. John-
ston specializes in migraine/headache relief and pelvic floor issues.
David Babb, a native of Milledgeville, is a physical therapist assistant. Babb
holds an Associate of Science degree, Physical Therapy Assistant from Middle
Georgia College and a Bachelor of Sci-
ence degree in Health Education/Sports
Medicine from Georgia College and
State University. Babb specializes in re-
lief for vertigo and neck/back pain.
Connie Bloodworth, physical thera-
pist, graduated from MCG in 1990 and
has NDT (Neuro Developmental Train-
ing) in Pediatrics. Bloodworth specializ-
es in treating all ages with neurological
and chronic pain issues.
“At Serenity we have many tools in our
‘Fix-You-Up’ tool kit,” Babb adds. “We
have all the traditional physical therapy
modalities, equipment including ultra-
sound, electric stimulation, moist heat
and ice therapy. But what really sets us
apart from traditional physical therapy-
--are the unique healing strategies and
protocols.”
Another unique method of wellness
that Serenity offers is pilates. The stu-
dio, directed by LeAnna Sheppard, has
30 classes per week, from 8 a.m. through
7 p.m. These small sized classes, which
range from beginner to advanced, are
safe and effective for all ability levels.
The classes have an emphasis on move-
ment quality, posture and breathing in
order to provide a safe, challenging and
revitalizing workout.
Serenity recently certified four in-
structors in barre exercise.
Serenity’s latest addition is the curvy
circuit. It includes 17 pieces of work-
out equipment and a four-step stretch
machine. Workout as often as you like.
Open 40 hours a week with monthly
rates as low as $44. Serenity is a Silver
Sneakers approved facility.
Serenity’s goal is to improve wellbe-
ing, lifestyle and function. Visit Seren-
ity for a complementary consultation
to set your wellness plan into motion.
Serenity can help you lose weight, de-
tox, decrease pain, improve your sport,
walk up stairs with ease, get up from the
floor after playing with grandkids, take
a power walk after dinner, and ultimate-
ly meet your goals.
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