Doug Cole, PT, MPT

President/Chief Operations Officer

Doug is a 2001 graduate of the University of South Alabama Physical Therapy Program. He began his career as a physical therapist in Mobile, Alabama, working for HealthSouth, and later continued with Physiotherapy Associates in Birmingham. In 2006, driven by a passion for private practice, Doug partnered with Steve Foster, PT, to co-found TherapySouth.

Since then, Doug has been instrumental in the growth and expansion of the practice across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. He currently serves as President and Chief Operations Officer of TherapySouth, where he oversees the daily operations and strategic development of the organization.

Doug is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) and a Certified Dry Needling Practitioner. He has been actively involved with the Alabama Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (ALAPTA), serving in various leadership roles over the years.

Doug is happily married and the proud father of three children, all of whom have attended Hoover City Schools. He is deeply involved in his community—coaching youth sports, teaching Sunday School, and volunteering whenever possible. In his free time, Doug enjoys cycling, hiking, tennis, and the occasional round of golf.