About Us
At Optimal Performance Physical Therapy, we believe that everyone deserves a fun and personal atmosphere for their physical therapy needs. Our team of highly trained, very experienced, therapists is committed to providing you with the best care possible. We work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that fits your unique needs, and we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Whether you are recovering from an injury or looking to improve your performance, we are here to help you every step of the way.
Optimal Performance Physical Therapy is the preferred provider for PT for Magnolia Pediatric Extended Care, a prescribed pediatric extended care.
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Our Physical Therapists
Sara Norval, DPT
Sara is a lifelong resident of Jones County. She attended R.H. Watkins High School and graduated from the Mississippi School of Math and Science. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in Molecular Biology. She went on the University of St. Augustine to obtain her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2006. She is married to Gary and together they have a daughter. Their days are filled with horses and barrel racing and spoiling their rescue dog, Bandit.
Lori Landrum, PT, DPT, Cert DN
Lori grew up in Northeast Missouri, moving to Warrenton, Mo for high school. She received her BSPT degree from Maryville University-St. Louis in 1995. She came to MS after college, planning on living here for two years, when she met and married Jones Co native Kirk Landrum. They have two children, who both graduated from Northeast Jones and later Mississippi State with engineering degrees. They welcomed daughter-in-law, in 2022. Lori received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from UMMC in 2011. She enjoys her dogs, gardening, reading and likes to think she can play a little pickleball.
Clark Rasberry, DPT, Cert DN
Clark was born and raised in Jones County and is a graduate of Northeast Jones, where he was a member of the state champion basketball team in 1994. He received his undergraduate degree from William Carey College in Biology, going on to the University of St. Augustine where he obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2004. He is married to West Jones alum, Amanda Sartin Rasberry and they have a son, who loves all things outdoors. Clark brings some comedic relief to the clinic and enjoys fishing and vacationing with his family.
Courtney Williams Taylor, PTA
Courtney is a graduate of Northeast Jones. She received her PTA degree from PRCC in 2004. She is a life long resident of Jones County. She wears many hats at OPPT, not only providing PT services, but she is also usually the face you see when you walk in our door and the voice you hear when you call us on the phone. She is married to West Jones alum Billy Taylor, and their three young boys keep them busy with all things sports, outdoors and lizards.