Chad Luth, PT, MPT, Founder
Chad Luth, founder of George Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center, received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Mississippi State University and his Master’s of Physical Therapy at Southwest Baptist University.
For almost 20 years, Chad Luth has dedicated his professional career to serving the sports medicine and rehabilitation needs of metro Atlanta patients.
He began his practice as a staff physical therapist in 1997 and soon earned a leadership role with the largest outpatient sports medicine group in Georgia. He worked with that firm for nine years and ran more than 10 facilities.
At that point he recognized a special need in the northern suburbs for sports medicine and rehabilitation.
He started the Georgia Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center in Alpharetta, GA. in 2006. Specializing in dry needling, aquatic therapy and sports medicine, this clinic quickly became recognized by the community and local physicians as a clinic of rehabilitation excellence.
With the help of a great staff, he opened a second clinic in Canton, GA in 2012 and then partnered with Polaris Spine to run their new spine rehab and wellness center in 2015.
Georgia Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center continues to expand in the metro Atlanta area with new clinics in Cumming & Woodstock.
In his spare time, Chad likes to spend time with his family and friends and play golf.
Dr. Carlee Von Ruden, PT, DPTClinic Director - Canton Location
Dr. Carlee Von Ruden is a Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapist and Clinic Director at Georgia Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Canton location. She received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at Georgia College and State University in 2020 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2023.
Carlee specializes in sport medicine rehabilitation and post-operative care and is certified in dry needling. Her goal to help patients in recover safely and return to peak performance. Known for a personalized, movement-focused approach, Carlee is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in every stage of recovery.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dog!
Gaby Pettit, PTA - Alpharetta & Cumming Location
Gaby has always had an interest in how the human body works and wanting to help people find the best ways to heal and grow into stronger versions of themselves. Figuring out that was here passion and wanting to turn it into a career took her to Life University in Marietta, GA where she got her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science in 2021. She then decided to continue her education at Lanier Technical College in Cumming, GA where she received her Physical Therapist Assistant Degree in 2025.
In her free time Gaby likes to go hiking with her husband and her dog, go to the gym, or spend time with family and friends.