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McColumn Physical Therapy: Helping to Heal

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By Anne T. Sulton, Ph.D., J.D.

JA Senior International Correspondent

Since 1998, Kathy McColumn Taylor, PT, DPT has provided physical therapy services to Jackson metro area residents. In 2012, she assembled an impressive team of highly skilled professionals and opened her health care facility.

McColumn Physical Therapy (MPT) is located at 4665 US Highway 80W in Jackson. 

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MPT provides a comprehensive range of physical therapy services, including but not limited to orthopedic related problems, post surgical care, joint replacement therapy, neck and back rehabilitation, work injury rehabilitation, and sports medicine. It also offers manual therapy, joint mobilization, and functional capacity evaluations. 

Dr. McColumn Taylor is an alum of Jackson State University, receiving a BS in Biology in 1987. She earned a BS in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University, and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Alabama State University.

When asked why she does this work, Dr. McColumn Taylor explained: “I love doing this work. I want to make certain everyone can obtain quality health care. We provide an atmosphere of healing, help patients manage pain, and obtain results by using different techniques.”

Although owning and operating her health care facility keeps her busy, Dr. McColumn Taylor finds time to mentor those considering a health care career. 

It is not surprising that the primary sources of MPT’s patients are referrals and repeat customers. MPT is unique in many ways. Upon entering the front door of the facility, there is a warm, welcoming feeling. Delightful conversations among patients and staff fill the space. Patients can be heard laughing while completing strenuous exercises designed to help repair their ailing bodies. And, yes, during football season JSU games are a frequent topic of lively discussions.

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For additional information on the services provided by MPT, please visit https://www.mccolumnpt.com/

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Since receiving her law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1985, Anne has focused her law practice on litigating civil rights cases in federal courts. In recognition of her outstanding achievements as a civil rights attorney, she received the coveted “William Robert Ming Advocacy Award” from the NAACP at its July 2007 National Convention in Detroit.

Anne also holds a Ph.D. in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Maryland-College Park. She has served as a faculty member at several colleges and universities, including Spelman College in Atlanta, Howard University in Washington, DC, and New Jersey City University. As a criminologist, Anne has conducted empirical research, and published articles and books on criminal justice topics. Anne frequently gives keynote speeches on civil rights, crime prevention, and urban education. She also serves as an expert witness.

Anne has given dozens of keynote speeches. Among her major addresses are a Wingspread Briefing on Crime Prevention and the Wilmington, Delaware NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet. She has appeared on scores of television and radio programs, including the McNeil Lehrer Newshour and CNN.

She currently serves as our Senior International Correspondent, covering stories in Japan, Thailand, India, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Dubai, France, Austria, Australia, Egypt, Turkey, and Canada. She currently is authoring our weekly column on climate change.

In 1977, Anne became the first African American female in Atlanta to earn a private pilot’s license. Since then, she has developed aviation education programs for youth. In 2005, she organized African American female pilots’ visit to Chicago and Rue, France to honor Bessie Coleman and the men making it possible for her to become the world’s first licensed African American pilot in 1921. Her name is among those included on the Wall of Honor at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

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