Daniel Pernell, PT, MBA- Clinic Director

Daniel Pernell serves PT Solutions as a partner, physical therapist and clinic director of our Hiram facility. Originally from Winston Salem, NC, Daniel received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in physical therapy from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga and completed his Masters of Business Administration at Shorter College in Rome, GA. Daniel has gone on to practice in many aspects of physical therapy including acute care, wound care, spine and athletics. Throughout his career, he has fulfilled many roles such as team therapist for West Georgia University football, baseball, basketball and volleyball. Daniel has developed a specialization in treatment of athletes whose sports require a repeated overhead throwing motion. Daniel is also certified to offer Functional Capacity Evaluations to help determine return to work abilities along with disability and impairment ratings. Daniel leads the PT Solutions team to support Paulding County School System’s student athletes through sports performance training and injury management/rehabilitation. Daniel lives in Dallas, GA with his wife and two children. Daniel is a competitive triathlete, teaches business development seminars in Kyiv, Ukraine, and is involved with church activities and community awareness.

Laura Schell, PT

Laura Schell was born and raised in Powder Springs, GA. She received a bachelor’s degree in biology from The University of Georgia and a Master’s degree of Physical Therapy from Georgia State University. Laura and her husband opened and ran a competitive cheerleading gym for 6 years before selling and focusing on her physical therapy career. Laura has worked in outpatient orthopedic, aquatic therapy, home health care and acute care settings in Carrollton, Dallas, Douglasville, and Cartersville.  With her competitive background she is an excellent resource for the injured athlete. Laura lives in Dallas, GA with her husband and daughter. Laura is an active member of Dallas First United Methodist Church. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, reading, competing in fitness shows and spending time with her family.

Lauren Smith, PTA

Lauren is a graduate of Athens Area Technical Institute and serves PT Solutions as Physical Therapist Assistant at the Hiram clinic. She has 7 years of clinical experience treating general orthopedic and sports medicine injuries in the Atlanta area. Lauren is also a certified fitness trainer through the International Sport Sciences Association. She has special interest in rehabilitation of sport injuries and post-operative rehabilitation of the knee and shoulder. Lauren is married and has one little girl, Emelia. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, involvement in church activities and water sports..

Tye Marr, PT, OCS

Tye is a physical therapist and partner in PT Solutions of Acworth. Tye is originally from Guymon, Oklahoma . He is a graduate of University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center with a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. Since graduation, Tye has worked in and managed multiple orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy practices in Alabama, Rome, GA and most recently in Atlanta. Tye has served as hospital program director, clinic director and industrial rehabilitation director. Tye has expertise in care of orthopedic problems including neck and back pain, foot and ankle management as well as upper extremity injuries. Through Tye's clinical experience and education, he has achieved successful outcomes for patients living with Temporomandibular joint disorder and balance/dizziness problems. He has worked in development of ergonomic and work place safety programs for industries in the Atlanta area. Tye is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is an Orthopedic section member. Working with local sports teams and young athletes as well as providing training and education for injury prevention, Tye continues to serve the community through special projects. He recently completed a work place stretching and conditioning program DVD for Southern Company. In addition to local work, Tye has traveled internationally as an educator in sports rehabilitation recently lecturing in Beijing, China with fifty sports medicine physicians. Tye lives in Kennesaw with his wife Angela and their daughter and enjoys running as well as playing golf and guitar.

Dale Yake, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC

Dale is a physical therapist and athletic trainer. Dale is originally from the Pittsburgh, PA area. Most recently Dale has completed his Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, UT. He received his Master’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dale is also a graduate of Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, with a minor in Psychology. Dale is a founder of PT Solutions and serves the practice as Physical Therapist and Chief Clinical Officer. Throughout his career, Dale has served roles in many facets of the Physical Therapy profession. He has worked throughout the Southeast in industrial rehabilitation and sports medicine, and has been a hospital department director, private practice owner, and clinical director of outpatient services. Dale is currently a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and has previously served as Secretary to the Alabama Physical Therapy Association. Dale is also an APTA Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. Clinically, Dale has an emphasis in manual therapy, with focus on spinal issues and industrial injury management. He provides therapist clinical education on the management of low back, sacral, and cervical problems for therapists. He has also had the opportunity to work with professional and collegiate athletics in many sports. Dale is married to Emily Yake has two children and is active in running and triathlon and enjoys his children’s sports and activities. He is active in a church in Marietta, GA.