Physical Therapist
Dr. Emily Mendonca is a Physical Therapist at Shift Therapy & Wellness. She grew up in Fayetteville, Georgia, and earned a degree in Psychology from the University of West Georgia before completing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Georgia State University. She has called Rome, Georgia home for the past five years, where she lives with her husband, an energetic dog, and a very sassy cat.
Dr. Mendonca worked in hospital and outpatient settings for 5 years prior to joining Shift, and holds the credential of a rehab oncology specialist. Her core values, compassion, peace, and excellence, guide every part of her care.
At Shift, she primarily works with orthopedic cases, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and general aches and pains, along with balance issues and patients going through or recovering from cancer treatment. She is committed to making the recovery process as stress-free as possible through personalized, listening-first care that keeps patients informed and involved in their own treatment.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Mendonca enjoys reading, working out, spending time outdoors, trying local restaurants, and spending time with her family.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy — Georgia State University
- B.A. Psychology — University of West Georgia
- 5 years of hospital & outpatient experience
- Rehab Oncology Specialist credential
What drives the care they give.
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”Dr. Emily Mendonca, PT, DPT · Physical Therapist