Our Staff
Marcus Jones, DPT
Marcus Jones is a native of Northwest Arkansas having graduated locally from Deer High School and North Arkansas College. He is proud to have played for two great coaches, his father Darrell Jones who coached him in high school and Charlie Spoonhour who coached him on the collegiate level at Saint Louis University.
Marcus and his wife Angela opened Jones Physical Therapy in January 2005. He has been practicing physical therapy since graduating from Saint Louis University in 1996 with a Master of Physical Therapy Degree. He obtained his doctorate of physical therapy in 2007 from Southwest Baptist University. His academic background includes a BS in Exercise Science and has since become renowned in our area for his Ola Grimsby spine specialty. Our patients feel very comfortable in his manual skills. Marcus was also the first therapist in the state of Arkansas to acquire an ASTYM certification.
On the personal side Marcus still enjoys playing basketball and is an aging jock that still thinks he can run with the young dogs. He enjoys going to sporting events with his dad and sister Shannon. Shannon is a former Lady Razorback and to this day Shannon and Coach Jones say that Marcus can't beat them in a game of horse. In the summer this "weekend warrior" is often found in parking lots throughout the country playing in Hoop-It-Up 3-on-3 tourneys with some of his college buddies. However, his favorite pastime is spending time with his wife, Angela, daughter, Addie and son, Gavin.
Angela Jones
Behind every great man is a great woman, and the beauty that stands behind Marcus Jones is his wife, Angela. Angela grew up in Lawson, a small town in South Arkansas. She graduated from Union High School in 1994 where she played Jr. High basketball and was a Jr. High and Sr. High cheerleader. She continued her education at the University of Central Arkansas and graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. After graduating from UCA, she moved to northwest Arkansas, taking teaching jobs at Lead Hill and Bergman. While teaching, she was introduced to Marcus, whom she married in 1999. Angela has taken a break from teaching to stay home with their beautiful daughter, Addie, and very active son, Gavin, but finds plenty to do since opening Jones Physical Therapy with Marcus in 2005.
When Angela isn't busy with clinic business or prepping Addie for a pageant, she plays a mean second base on the church softball team and directs the children's choir in some top-notch musical programs. Whether it is a children's activity or organizing a function for the clinic, Angela is the "get it done" lady! We are privileged to have her as part of the JPT staff.
Lynn Jones
Lynn joined the JPT staff in February 2008 as our Patient Care Director. She works with patients on insurance benefits, financial assistance and general problems that arise. Lynn has a great attitude and genuinely cares about our patients and helping them get the therapy they need. We are so glad she is part of our team...since she was already part of the family.
An Arkansan by birth, Lynn grew up in Little Rock and graduated from McClellen High School. Her background includes retail management and general management in the import/export business and manufacturing.
Lynn is married to Max Jones and they share 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She is a wonderful cook and enjoys reading and playing with her grandchildren.
Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson, Physical Therapist, joined JPT April, 2008. He comes with a background in hospital based outpatient therapy. Sam is a Harrison native, graduating from Harrison High School in 1982. He received his Master's degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas in 2001 and was formerly the Interim Director of Rehabilitative Services at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. Sam enjoys treating a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions.
Sam and his wife, Amy, enjoy two beautiful daughters, Audrey and Andi. They are active members of Faith Assembly of God, where Sam is involved in the instrumental and vocal music specials. When he isn't busy at work or church, Sam can be found playing basketball and golf. He also volunteers as a board member for the Medical Mission Clinic of Harrison which helps the uninsured with health care needs.
Sam has the distinguished honor of "playing" for the Arkansas Razorbacks in basketball and football...playing for the band, that is! He was a top notch trombonist and still blesses his church congregation with his talent.
Neely Richardson
Neely, Physical Therapist, joined the staff of JPT in October of 2009. She is a graduate of Harrison High School, and went to undergraduate school at the University of Central Arkansas. She received her Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the Hogeschool Van Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1999.
Neely is married to Tommy Richardson, Jr. and they have two children - Trey and Carly. There son Trey enjoys playing baseball, soccer, basketball and football. Carly dances for Deborah Moore Academy of Dance Performance team as well as plays soccer, basketball, and softball. Most of the time you can find the Richardson's spending their spare time on the ball fields!
Sonya Edwards
Sonya joined JPT in October 2011 as the Marketing Director/Business Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree specializing in Marketing Management from the University of Arkansas. Her marketing background is in the transportation and financial industries and she is excited about the opportunity to increase her knowledge in the health care field.
Sonya and her husband, Kris, enjoy two children - Shelby and Gatlin. Most of their spare time is spent supporting the kids in their many activities. Sonya is very active in the community as a member of Rotary International and serves on the Board of Directors for the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Harrison Public Schools Foundation.
