About Hope Therapy and Wellness

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Susan Irby is the proud owner and a physical therapist at Hope Therapy and Wellness. Susan is the wife of Kirby Irby and mother to two cute little boys, Henry and Hardy. She enjoys doing anything outside with her family and can be found on the river if it is warm enough. 

"I love what I do. I know the Lord called me to be a physical therapist when I was young, and He has worked in my life to lead me to where I am today. I get to love on people and give them hope when they feel like things aren't going to get better. Seeing a kid play the last game of their senior year or watching a patient smile for the first time in months because their pain is gone and their joy is back, that's my favorite part. That's why I have such a passion for my job. I may be just a PT to some but to some people, I can make a big difference." 

Auburn University 2010-2014

Bachelors in Exercise Science

University of South Alabama 2015-2018

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Colton Mozingo is our Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant . Colton was born and raised in Gilbertown and currently resides there with his wife, Annie and their son, Riggins. Colton is a 2012 graduate of South Choctaw Academy. After high school, Colton gained skill in various areas of employment, ranging from forestry to coaching. However, after a few of years working with high school athletes, he felt the Lord calling him to go back to school to pursue a profession in physical therapy. He graduated at the top of his class from Meridian Community College, with a degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2023. Colton is also the Youth Pastor at Heritage Church of God in Gilbertown. During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, coaching basketball, and hunting. Colton is very excited to now be back working in Choctaw county and to be blessed with the opportunity to care for the community to which his heart resides in.

Cortney Richardson is our Marketing Coordinator. Cortney is a lifelong resident of Choctaw county and graduated from South Choctaw Academy in 2008. After high school, she attended and graduated in 2011 from The University of West Alabama with a degree in Nursing. Since then, she has gained a vast understanding of the healthcare industry while working in various areas of nursing that range from Rehabilitation, Intensive Care, to Hospice. Most recently, she worked as a Director of Volunteer Coordinators for a local hospice company. With this array of healthcare experience, Cortney is now excited to venture into the marketing side of Physical Therapy. Cortney resides in Butler with her husband, Ryan, and their two children, Gracie and Rowdy. Be on the lookout for Cortney out and about in our community representing Hope Therapy and Wellness