Heather Byas

Education: University of Mississippi Medical Center – Doctor of Physical Therapy (2013)

Burn experience: "I started working with inpatient burns in 2014 while working at the burn center at Merit Health Central. Eventually, I started working with patients in the outpatient clinic as well." 

Why burns: “I feel that burns chose me. At first, I was seeing a wider range of patients that came into the hospital, but I soon became the primary burn physical therapist.” 

Personal life: "I am a wife and a mom, and I really enjoy spending time with my family. I enjoy hangout and attending work out classes with my friends. I like to read, and I like to attend church."