Elizabeth DePasquale, PT, DPT, OCS

Education: Liz graduated from Shenandoah University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in August 2015. She completed her undergraduate work at Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in May of 2012. She traveled to Kenya in December 2016 to assist with teaching the Lumbar Spine and Pelvic Girdle, as a part of the ongoing Jackson Clinics Africa Programs. Liz recently completed our Orthopedic Residency Program and is now an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.

Specialties: Liz has a strong interest and background in orthopedic and overuse injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. She has experience working with various sports injuries, as she worked with the Virginia Tech Sports Medicine team and cheerleading and dance teams. She has a strong passion for injury prevention and helping patients return to activities that they enjoy.

Fun Facts: Liz loves being active and traveling, with any excuse to go somewhere new. She usually can be found hiking somewhere, whether it be in the Shenandoah Valley, out West or in Scotland with a wounded warrior organization she volunteers with. One of her biggest passions is running. She completed Marine Corps Marathon in 2016 and hopes to finish it again this year.  During the fall, you can often find her in front of the TV, watching college football and cheering on her Hokies.

Megan Flaherty, PT, DPT, OCS

Education: Megan graduated from Shenandoah University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in August 2019. She completed her undergraduate work at University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Megan has been a member of the APTA since 2016.

Specialties: Megan has a strong interest and background in orthopedic and sports injuries, as well as post-operative rehabilitation. As a former D3 lacrosse player, Megan has a strong interest in working with athletes of any form. She is currently studying to become a certified strength and conditioning specialist to better serve her patient’s needs.

Fun Facts: Megan played D3 college lacrosse for two years. She loves to remain active in her free time whether that be lifting weights or going for hikes outdoors. Megan loves watching sports, especially hockey (Go Caps!).

Pathik Patel, PT, DPT, OCS

Education: Pathik graduated from Wheeling Jesuit University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in December 2017. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Virginia with a degree in Kinesiology. He has been a member of the APTA since 2015.

Specialties: Pathik has a strong interest in orthopedic and sport specific injuries, as well as post-operative rehabilitation. With a background in soccer and running, he enjoys working with individuals looking to return to sport, as well as other activities that individuals enjoy performing.

Fun Facts: Pathik likes spending time with family and friends, traveling, and being active by spending time outdoors and playing sports. He also likes watching soccer.

Tori Crapes, PT, DPT

Education: Tori graduated from Emory University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2024. She completed her undergraduate work at Radford University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise, Sport, and Health Education with a concentration in Allied Health Sciences.

Specialties: Tori has a strong interest in orthopedic injuries amongst the athletic population. She will be joining The Jackson Clinics Orthopedic Residency program in January 2025 to further develop her skills in this area. She prefers to treat ankle, knee, and shoulder injuries; however, loves a challenge that encourages her and her patients to learn together throughout the rehabilitation process.

Fun Facts: Tori formerly played travel soccer and became interested in physical therapy following several ankle and knee injuries; she now enjoys pick-up games and playing for fun. Tori loves to be active by regularly attending the gym, hiking, and walking with friends. She also enjoys a good cup of chai and a well-timed pun/dad joke.

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Daniel Jorquera

Education: Daniel was born and raised in Gainesville, VA and attended George Mason University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

Specialties: He enjoys educating athletes on improving mechanics in sport and regaining confidence after injury.

Fun Facts: He has grown up playing soccer in an Argentinian household where many plates were broken to rogue power shots. With an obsession with rock climbing and running, Daniel spends weekends out on the trail or in the climbing gym.

Gabby Coradazzi