Mission/Values
At Venture Physical Therapy™, our mission is to provide the highest quality patient-centered care by focusing on:- Evidenced-based care – Research and technology are constantly improving and help guide the best physical therapy.
- Communication – We focus on designing our care plan around what is important to our patients, whether it is reducing pain or focusing on strength to return to work.
- Environment – We recognize that physical therapy can sometimes be part of a hiccup in your life. We try and make the experience fun and informative in our clinic.
Brian Healy, MPT – Director
Brian Healy, MPT joined the Venture Physical Therapy team in 2022. Brian Healy received a Master’s of Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton where he graduated with honors. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, as salutatorian and presidential scholar. He has practiced in New York, Chicago, and Florida treating a wide variety of patients including collegiate and professional athletes. He is lead instructor for Manual Therapy Education, teaching courses on manual therapy for the spine and extremities. He is passionate about evidence-based practices and his current professional interest is investigating loading profiles to guide healing of tendons, ligaments, and muscular injuries. He enjoys playing golf, basketball, hiking and spending time with his family.
Paul Mattson PT, ATC
Paul received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Kansas and his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Emory University in 1986. He is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength/Conditioning Specialist. Paul has 34 years of experience and is celebrating over 28 years of ownership in Venture Physical Therapy, Marietta. His prior experience of working with the Atlanta Hawks and other professional athletes (Atlanta Braves, Olympians, etc.), has helped his patients receive the same professional care. Some of Paul’s specialties include joint replacement rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation, foot and ankle care, and all types of orthopedic and sports injuries. Paul enjoys taking continuing education courses and stays up to date on the latest techniques.
Kent Osborne, PT, DPT
Kent has been practicing physical therapy in Atlanta since 1997. With a strong foundation in traditional PT, he brings additional expertise in osteopathic manual medicine, which he began studying in 1996. In 2005, he added Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) to his skill set, followed by training in trigger point dry needling in 2009.
Jennifer Carver, PTA
Jennifer Carver is a Physical Therapist Assistant who studied at Kennesaw State University and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise and Health Science. From there she completed an accelerated PTA program and received her Associate’s degree from Darron College in 2011. Most of her work career has been spent in orthopedics but also has a passion for helping heal the aging senior community and direct them to a better quality of life. Her clinical practice focuses on manual techniques as well as balance and strength training. She spends her free time with her three kids ages 4, 6 and 8, as well as her husband of 12 years. She enjoys all forms of exercise and being outside playing with her kids.
