Fairfax / Merrifield

Erin Ruest, PT, DPT, CLT

Education: Erin graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2009 and received her Bachelors of Science/Exercise Science from Salisbury University in 2006. She is also an active member of the APTA in the Sports and Orthopedics sections, a certified Clinical Instructor, and a direct access provider.

Specialties: Erin has a special interest in sports medicine/athletes and orthopedics as well as many other musculoskeletal conditions. Erin has experience with treating conditions of the shoulder, elbow, low back, sacroiliac joint, hip, knee and ankle. She has also worked with patients from a wide variety of age ranges.

Fun Facts: Erin enjoys playing softball, volleyball, football, cycling, hiking and brunch. She was a first team All-American softball player at Salisbury University. She likes to go to trivia and outdoor festivals with friends and family. Erin loves to travel and recently journeyed to Kenya to teach Physical Therapy in the Project Africa program.

Jonathan Cruz,

Alexis Astorga,

Conor Thompson, PT, DPT

Education: Conor graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore in May 2018. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Maryland College Park with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in May 2014. Conor has been a member of the APTA since 2015.

Specialties: Conor has a strong interest in orthopedic and sport injuries. In past clinical experiences, he has had the opportunity of working with a large variety of patients with musculoskeletal deficits ranging from high level athletes to common orthopedic injuries. He is also a personal trainer and enjoys promoting fitness and wellness.

Fun Facts: Conor is from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He enjoys being active, doing things outside such as hiking, rock climbing, and playing soccer. He is an avid Baltimore Ravens, University of Maryland basketball and football fan.

Lauren Goldberg, PT, DPT

Adam Gellios, ATC

Bryce Sadler,