The physical therapists at the Atlanta Back Clinic will explain the findings from your evaluation. Our goal is to make your visit to our clinic a positive and pleasant experience. You will find our office staff to be helpful, courteous and professional. If you have any questions regarding appointments or insurance matters, feel free to ask one of our office personnel.

Rich Nyberg, P.T.
Rich joined the Atlanta Back Clinic in 1977 after graduating from Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. In 1985, he earned a Masters of Medical Science in Physical Therapy from Emory University. The American Physical Therapy Association awarded him Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 1994. He has worked at the Atlanta Back Clinic since 1977 and has a special interest in manual therapy. On a part-time basis Rich teaches in the Division of Physical Therapy at Emory University and at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and is involved in research related to spinal biomechanics.
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Roger Kilcrease, P.T
Roger has been part of the Atlanta Back Clinic staff since 1997. He graduated in 1980 from the Ohio State University with a B.S. in psychology and in 1990 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with an M.S. in physical therapy. Roger was certified in Hellerwork Structural Integration in Seattle, Washington in 1994. Hellerwork is a wholistic approach using deep connective tissue work, movement re-education, and body psychology to help improve posture, improve movement and ease pain.
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Deborah Herberger, P.T., C.F.P.
Deborah is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston’ School of Physical Therapy and has been on staff at the Atlanta Back Clinic since 1999. Her work experience ranges from pediatric to geriatric, and from acute orthopedic to longer term rehabilitation. Post-graduate studies include certification in the Feldenkrais Method®, obtained from the Reese Movement Institute in 1996. Deb’s particular interest and focus is on the dynamic systems approach to posture and movement re-education. She enjoys assisting individuals and groups in the process of increasing their awareness of "neuromuscular habits" that can contribute to pain, injury, and inefficient function.
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Brent Cesare, DPT

Brent graduated from Emory University in 2005 With a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy.  In 2000 he earned a B.A. in Leadership Studies from the University of Richmond. Brent has previous work experience at the St. Mary’s Mind/Body Institute in Richmond and as a Stress Management Teacher at the University of Richmond.  He has special interests in manual therapy, mind-body interactions, and stress management. His Doctoral research examined the relationship between low back pain and sitting posture.

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