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Performance Physical Therapy Clinic in Atlanta, GA
Do You Want to Stay Active for Years to Come?
Performance PT and dry needling for barbell, endurance, and sport athletes. We build the plan around your goals, not against them.
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5.0 Rating • 107 Reviews
Our Services
Find the Program That Keeps You Training
Whether you lift, run, or play, there's a program built for how you train.
Why Choose Us
Built by Athletes, for Active People Who Won’t Quit
At Spectrum Performance, every session is one-on-one with a clinician who is also a certified coach. No hand-offs, no generic exercise sheets. Providers who understand progressive loading and speak the language of your sport, because they have been there too.
One-on-One, Every Session
Sixty-minute sessions, one-on-one with your physical therapist. No techs, no aides, no shared appointments.
Coach and Clinician in One
Both providers hold DPT, OCS, and CSCS credentials, plus coaching backgrounds in weightlifting, CrossFit, and endurance sport.
Manual Therapy That Keeps You Moving
Dry needling, joint mobilization, and soft tissue work calm pain and muscle tension so progressive loading can do the rest. You stay in the sport instead of sitting out to recover.
Performance PT, Strength, and Women's Health
One team, one philosophy, three ways to keep you active at every stage of athletic life.
How It Works
Your Path from First Call to Full Performance
Book a Free Discovery Call
A free 15-20 minute call to talk through your situation and confirm we are the right fit.
Complete Your One-on-One Evaluation
One-on-one for 60 minutes. We assess, diagnose, and begin treating in the same session.
Keep Training. We Build Around Your Goals.
Keep your sport. We build the plan around your training and address what's causing the problem at the source.
Our Team
Meet the Providers Behind Your Recovery
Your care is one-on-one with a DPT and certified coach.
Dr. Jackie Varnum
DPT, OCS, CSCS, Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Certified, USAW L2, CrossFit L2
Owner, Physical Therapist
Dr. Sebastian Gil
DPT, OCS, CSCS
Physical Therapist
What Athletes in Atlanta Are Saying
Serving athletes in Atlanta and surrounding areas
In a nutshell...Absolutely the best of the best! Look no further if you’re in need of a physical therapist. Go see Dr. Jackie!
Shimley Reynolds
Jackie is great! She helped me with hip/knee pain and mobility. She is very knowledgeable and takes the time to understand what’s going on. I am doing much better thanks to her advice and homework! The facility is really nice as well!
Julia Withers
Jackie is outstanding! I had very intense and debilitating pain in my back, and in just a couple of sessions she had me on the path to recovery. I'm happy to say that I'm back to 100% and I highly recommend Jackie!
Stuart Bernstein
I've had chronic back pain for over a year. After 1 visit with Jackie I was amazed that it was gone. I found her knowledgeable, professional, and fun! I now try to visit once a month to continue strengthening my core muscles and stay ahead of any shoulder and back pain. I'm grateful to have met some a wonderful person.
Alex West
Jackie is simply he best for people serious about their physical health. She takes the time to understand your issues and solves them through exercise and being active about your issues. She will spend the whole session with you only. She helped with my back issues in no time !
Valentin Fehr
Jackie has helped me with frozen shoulder, pelvic pain, sciatica and strengthening my lower back. She is absolutely amazing and truly listens to my concerns and takes into account what my goals are moving forward. I highly recommend her!
Jenelle Kruse
Went to Jackie after a fractured clavicle and injured rotator cuff. She helped me regain full function and range of motion with effective therapy, exercises and lots of encouragement. I highly recommend her as an excellent physical therapist.
Chris Braden
100% recommend Jackie Varnum. One of the best PTs I have worked with (and I have seen a few PTs over the years). Add to that, the facility is really nice. It is well-ventilated and she sees one client at a time, an absolute plus in the COVID era.
Marcos Coutinho Schechter
Jackie is a sorceress when it comes to solving problems with your body. I’m constantly amazed at how good I feel after treatment vs on the way in for a tune up. I go in for a monthly treatment and she is able to keep me moving and healthy. Forever thankful to have her on my team.
Mike McDaniel
Jackie knows her stuff inside and out and meets you where you are at on your fitness journey.
JoAnna Smith
TJ has worked with to rehabilitate my shoulders after an injury. The improvement was immediate and amazing. He is professional, knowledgeable, and great to work with. He listens carefully and then customizes the treatment specifically for my problems. A real joy to work with and I highly recommend him!
James Lynch
I've been working with Spectrum Performance for about 2 years and have nothing but great things to say. I came in with a bad back and a very weak shoulder. Jackie is attentive to my injuries, she talks to me about my goals (short term and long term) and builds programming to help me meet them. 3 months ago I couldn't do anything overhead; today, I am able to press over head without any pain and I'm getting stronger by the day. Highly recommend.
Kate Freeman
Jackie is phenomenal! She’s personable, extremely knowledgeable and you can really see how her passion for her work flow through her! I cannot recommend her and spectrum performance enough!
Christina Ellenberg
My 17 year old soccer player had a nagging ankle injury which was having a deleterious effect on both legs despite faithfully doing exercises given to him by our orthopedist. TJ did a very thorough evaluation, made a great treatment plan, and did some physical manipulation that got my son back on the field in time for the start of his senior year. TJ REALLY KNOWS HIS STUFF and is worth every penny.
Angie Tatum
Dr. TJ was absolutely wonderful. I was thrilled to find Spectrum in my neighborhood as I was in need of physical therapy following a surgery. Thomas is extremely knowledgable and provided sustainable exercises to alleviate my pain. He is a fantastic listener and is kind, funny, patient and very resourceful. While my reasons for starting PT have been addressed, I will continue my relationship with Spectrum for strength training.
Suzanne Reitz
Dr. Jackie is an extraordinary practitioner, especially for weight lifters and other athletes. Highly recommended!
Quinn O'Briant
I have been going to Spectrum Performance since it opened. I have seen both Jackie and Thomas (TJ). They are both excellent physical therapists, very personable and have helped me tremendously over the years to stay active as a Crossfitter and Yoga Instructor.
Tracy Stroud
TJ is incredible. I only recently started working with him because I had really bad knee pain and as an athlete I had to get this fixed. I’ve only done a couple sessions with him but it’s like magic. The difference has been incredible and I can finally play sports and lift without the pain.
Jaden Huckaby
Dr. Jackie has been working with me virtually for over a year. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, she’s just so motivating and encouraging and I always look forward to our virtual meetings!
Heather Vines
Love, love, love my time with Jackie. She has been instrumental in getting me back to running without pain after dealing with an injury. The workouts she designs for me are doable whether I’m on the road, at home or at the gym. Highly recommend!
Peggy Benkeser
I had an injury that was preventing me from running more than 1.5mi without pain. Not only did we identify the muscle that was hindering my runs, but TJ helped assess my running form - we worked on increasing cadence, which drastically improved overall mechanics. Spectrum uses an app to when you go home you have a plan for your movements and you can view videos of how to do it on your own. Very helpful and glad I found Spectrum Performance.
Miguel Rivera
Jackie has been working on my body for several years. She knows how to approach challenging injuries/issues and has performed miracles for me on lingering problems. She is an athlete and understands the mental health aspect of a hard-working body. I can’t thank her enough for guiding me and helping me take better care of my body for long-term health.
Laura Spriggs
Dr. Jackie is phenomenal! She's a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and developed a perfect plan to fix me up. She did a ton of work with me in person, and also gave me a ton of customized exercises to do at home to keep me healthy. Definitely recommend!
Dennis Hom
Sebastian has been great to work with, after having lingering ankle issues for months, Sebastian has gotten me back on the road again.
Ed Andrews
Would recommend to family and friends!
Tiffany Alberto
Sebastian was so helpful and amazing! I hurt my back overlifting and wanted to be out of pain before a trip to New Zealand. He helped me so so so much, was recovered in time with no pain at all during my trip. Will definitely use him again in the future.
Rebecca Nels
Jackie is the perfect amount of caring and realistic to get to the root cause of the issues and work with you to understand what fits into your life.
Aaron Shaw
Excellent! I've been working w/ Sebastian & TJ for the past 9 months. Extremely patient & helpful, the team dedicates a full hour, one-on-one, to working with clients. Full gym on-site for them to test movements, identify exercises, and rebuild with you. They understand the desire to get back to your sport & normal functioning and can build from their personal athletic backgrounds to help you.
Jason Taylor
Dr. Sebastian at Spectrum Performance helped me recover quickly and fully from a back issue. He thoroughly assessed the situation and carefully listened to my symptoms. He developed a set of exercises and treatments for back strengthening. I fully recovered thanks to his recommendations and treatments -- and am back to running and tennis. He is wonderful to work with!
Andrea G
Everyone I've worked with at Spectrum Performance has been amazing. I've worked with TJ and Sebastian. They've helped me recover from two different soccer injuries now. Each visit is very personalized. They work intelligently to get to the root cause of the injury/pain and provide care and exercises to build up strength to help prevent it in the future. I've been able to get back onto the field quickly and with confidence each time.
Katie Sclafani
I absolutely love everyone at Spectrum!! They take such great care of me and all of the people I have referred. It is amazing to have a trusted partner to recommend to my clients.
Gail Turner-Cooper
I love Spectrum Performance. I feel educated and empowered to keep my body in top shape. Jackie asks about my goals, places of stress in my body, and helps me develop a plan that works for me. The soft tissue work has always helped me get back to speed with any tightness or cramping.
KatieRuth Tucker
Sebastian was truly a god send. I've had lower back issues for a few years now - sporadically throwing it out, rendering me pretty immobile for a week or so. After throwing it out once again, I went to see Dr. Sebastian on the recommendation of my trainer. He not only had me feeling MUCH better DAY OF the injury (wild), the exercises he gave me to do daily have helped my back feel stronger and more limber overall. GO SEE HIM!
Katie Marticke
For many years, I've heard my DFC CrossFit friends rave about Dr. Jackie and Spectrum Performance. After only 6 weeks, I'm happy to rave w/ them - the knowledge, the personalized attention, and the accessibility have all been awesome!
Patricia Duboise
Jackie not only fixed my shoulder pain but has made me a lot stronger. Looking forward to continue to grow with her.
Jayson Janowski
Thoughtful and caring approach to my knee pain. Sebastian was a great listener and changed his approach constantly to meet my changing needs. Great experience!
Meisa Salaita
Spectrum Performance and Dr. Sebastian are fantastic to work with. It is a personalized experience in a calm setting. I highly reccommend.
Shawna Mikes
Dr Jackie is great. She is an athlete so she understands the challenges of rehab for someone who is already performing at a high level. Would recommend her to any cross fit or explosive performance athletes.
Chip Stephens
I worked with Sebastian to get over a lingering Achilles issue that affected my legs. Working with him has helped me feel better than I have in years and I’m now playing soccer again after a long hiatus!
Debashis Ghose
Amazingly pleased with my experience at Spectrum Performance. Dr. Sebastian tailored my physical therapy bringing much relief to the issues related to years of pain resulting from previous injuries. I’m a big fan of Spectrum and have already referred others to seek out Spectrum’s professional and practical approach to providing care to their clients. Do your exercises and you will see and feel the results.
Craig Woodson
Jackie understands sport and body. Her hands, needles and brain have brought me back from multiple soft tissue injuries to keep me in competitive shape for elite masters crossfit events.
Joe Winterscheidt
Sebastian helped resolve my neck pain and provided me with great set of exercises to manage any flare ups. Exercises were never overwhelming and he really made the most of our limited visits.
Lindsay Gross
The team at Spectrum is fantastic. They are very knowledgeable and always know the best way to approach my injuries. I would definitely recommend spectrum to anyone looking for top shelf rehab.
Joey Beard
Jackie and Sebastian know their stuff well and are super supportive. My strength and mobility have been steadily improving since working with them.
David Nelson
Jackie is the best! She is magic! I'm a 46-year-old perimenopausal woman, I started barbell lifting a few years back, and all these injuries started cropping up. Jackie worked with me to understand what was going on and what we could do to work on better body mechanics and strengthen muscles that were not getting attention with the big lifting moves. It's been SO helpful! (Also the dry needling is great.) 10/10 go see her!
Libby Tipson
Jackie and Seb are incredible at what they do- they took time to listen, gave me actionable ways to improve, and I would send anyone I know to Spectrum Performance. I wish I had a weekly meeting just to keep in touch and stay pain free always!
Abby Sundell
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers on cash-based PT, session structure, and what makes Spectrum different from the PTs you've tried before.
Do I Need a Referral to Get Started?
No referral required. Georgia is a direct access state for physical therapy, which means you can come directly to us without visiting a physician first. Book a free discovery call to talk through what you are dealing with, and we will confirm we are the right fit before your initial evaluation.
Do You Accept Insurance?
We are a cash-based practice and do not bill insurance directly. We accept full payment or installments, and FSA/HSA payments are welcome. We can provide a superbill you can submit for possible reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. Your plan is structured around your goals, not what insurance will approve.
Will I Have to Stop Training?
No. Our approach is built around keeping you active. We program around what you can still do and build load progressively so you stay in the gym, on the road, or on the field while we address the root cause. The goal is never to bench you. It is to build you back up while you keep doing what you love.
How Is This Different from PT I Have Already Tried?
Every session is 60 minutes, one-on-one with your physical therapist. No techs, no hand-offs, no shared appointments. Our providers are certified coaches as well as clinicians. They understand progressive loading, speak the language of your sport, and build plans around your training schedule. If previous PT has not worked, it is likely because it did not account for who you are or what you are trying to do.
Is Telehealth Available?
Yes. Telehealth physical therapy sessions are available for Georgia residents via computer or smartphone. Remote coaching is also available to individuals in any state. If you are not local to Avondale Estates but still want to work with our team, reach out to discuss which option fits your situation.
Still have questions?
Reach out and we will get you pointed in the right direction.
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