Our Team

Heather is a native of Fairbank, Iowa and relocated to Columbia, SC in 2003. She attended the University of Iowa and ...

Sonja has been in the medical field in various aspects from scheduling, billing and medical assisting for 20+ years. She found her home at Excel PT in 2015 ...

Lauren comes to Excel PT after a 15-year career in fitness and 3 years treating as a Physical Therapist Assistant. A native New Yorker, ...

Emma Buckner is the friendly face you see at the front desk- our front desk receptionist!

Emma lives from Lexington, SC and graduated from Westwood High School. She has been happily married for a little more than a year, and recently became a homeowner. She enjoys watching movies, painting, plant keeping and most of all reading! Emma looks forward to getting to know all of the patients in the Excel family.

Reece just graduated from Midlands Technical College in December and became licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

He has grown up in West Columbia his whole life. Reece has a passion for helping others through exercise. He just got married last year to his best friend, Cassidy. Reece enjoys spending time with his wife and family, playing sports, working out and being a dog dad of 3. He is excited to see what God has planned for him at Excel and thankful to be part of the team.

Angeles is a South Carolina native and has lived in the town of Lexington her entire life. After graduating from White Knoll High School in 2017, Angeles decided to pursue her love for anatomy and science further. Angeles then graduated from midlands tech and became a licensed PTA in 2021. With a year of treating in outpatient clinics under her belt, she is excited to join the Excel team and continue learning and caring for patients! Angeles is supported on her new journey by her family, her boyfriend of 9 years (Blake), and her 2 cats (Flossie & Rue). When she’s not treating patients you may also find her reading, rock climbing, creating pottery, traveling, practicing yoga, or just spending time in nature! Angeles is so excited to be a member of the Excel team.