Dan Jones, ATC

Education: Dan is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training. He graduated and passed The NATABOC exam in May of 2000.

Specialties: Since Graduation Dan has been providing Athletic Training Services in both Secondary School settings as well as Orthopedic outpatient Physical Therapy clinics.

Fun Facts: Dan is a devoted father of two small Boys and loves spending time with them during outdoor activities.

Abhinav Yadav, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

Education: Abhinav graduated from the University of Delhi and went on to complete a Masters degree in Sports Physical Therapy at the University of Amritsar.  He then went to the U.S. to complete his doctoral degree in physical therapy (DPT) at Utica College in New York.

Specialties: Abhinav is dedicated to the profession of physical therapy and is always seeking to learn new skills and techniques.  He has earned specialist certifications as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and also as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).  He is also certified to do Dry Needling.  Abhinav was accepted to and completed his time for the Traveling Fellowship with  the APTA Sports section [Kevin Wilks TSF 2018].

Fun Facts: Dedicated to his profession both in clinic and on the field, Abhinav enjoys volunteering for sports coverage.  He has completed the USOC medical volunteer program.  Loves to run 5ks, half marathons and good game of badminton or cricket.

Barbara Semple, PT, DPT, ATC, CMC, OCS

Education: Barbara received her bachelor’s in physical therapy from Florida International University and her Masters in Administrative Science from Johns Hopkins University. She received her Athletic Training Certification from George Mason University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in Philadelphia. Barbara is a member of the Orthopedic and Sports Chapter of the APTA, AAOP and NATA.

Specialties: Barbara is A Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist through the APTA.  She is also a Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist through the PTBCCT.  Barbara is a certified provider in the Graston Technique and offers instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, and is also certified in dry needling. She is certified in Concussion Management through EIM  and can provide a comprehensive targeted approach following concussions from Sports, MVA ,Falls and Vertigo

Fun Facts: Barbara has two daughters living in the Northern Virginia area. She loves to bike and hike and explore all the trails in Northern Virginia with her husband.

Jacob Ruzanski, PT,DPT

Education:

Jacob is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in December of 2022. He holds two Bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Science and Kinesiology. Prior to pursuing a career in physical therapy, he worked as a personal trainer in a variety of settings and demographics with 10 years of experience. He has been a member of the APTA since 2020.

Specialties:

Jacob has a passion for treating patients in orthopedics emphasizing recovery, maintenance, and injury prevention. With a background in health and fitness he’s well equipped to show you how you can maximize your recovery, enhance functional capability and improve quality of life through movement. He is a great resource for increasing independence within the gym to assist in the transition from therapy to a maintenance program.

Fun Facts:

Jacob enjoys movies, music and and live entertainment, particularly stand up comedy. He is a guitar player and enjoys classic rock and blues. He likes to be physically active both in and out of the gym.

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Alisa Brown

Education:

Graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in April 2015.

Specialties:

Strong interest and background in athletic performance and rehabilitation. As a former Women’s college basketball player with a torn ACL, I have gained plenty of experience in the process of physical therapy. I have experience with coaching basketball skills as well. I have been in the physical therapy setting as an aide for 3 years.

Fun Facts:

I am a jack of many trades. I am an athlete, as well as a DJ in my free time. My favorite time of the year is march madness.