Dr. Phillip Ratliff, PT, DPT, OCS

Education: Phillip is a 2012 Duke University graduate with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He completed his undergraduate work in 2009 at University of Tulsa in Tulsa, OK with a degree in Exercise Sports Science and a minor in Psychology. In 2012, he completed a specialty certification in Vestibular Therapy and Rehabilitation. He is also an active APTA member in the orthopedic and neurology section and a member of the vestibular/dizziness special interest group.

Specialties: Phillip has a strong interest and background in treating all orthopedic injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. He has worked closely with MD’s from the Steadman-Hawkins clinics for numerous post-operative care patients from high school through geriatric populations. Phillip also has a real passion for working with patients suffering from vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, and other vestibular disorders. He has worked extensively with conditions such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Unilateral vestibular loss, bilateral vestibular loss, Meniere’s disease, and disorders of the central nervous system. He is also plays an active role in the Jackson Clinics Vestibular Team and the further development of the company’s vestibular programs.

Fun Facts: Phillip is an avid sports fan of all types, although his heart lies with basketball. He has played basketball in competitive leagues since age 9 and has been a part of numerous intramural champions throughout his undergraduate and graduate career, including a championship won in Cameron Indoor Arena on Coach K Court. Phillip is a feverish Duke Blue Devil and Tulsa Golden Hurricane Fan. In his spare time, he can be found working out, shooting hoops in the local park, enjoying a good sports game on television, or hanging out with his friends and family.

Dr. Ellie Stephens, PT, DPT

Education: Ellie graduated from the University of Lynchburg with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2024. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science Education degree in Kinesiology. She has been a member of the APTA since 2021

Specialties: Ellie has an interest and background in orthopedic injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. She believes that the whole body needs to be addressed in order to achieve the best outcomes and patient goals. During her last two clinical rotations, Ellie developed an interest in Pelvic Health and enjoyed treating patients during the pregnancy, post-partum, and menopausal stages of life with conditions such as Incontinence, Urgency, Diastasis Recti, and SIJ dysfunction.

Fun Facts: Ellie is a loyal UVA fan despite growing up in a Virginia Tech household. Outside of the clinic she enjoys working out, reading, traveling, and finding new restaurants in the DMV area.

Dr. Heather Ross , PT, DPT

Education: Heather graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in December 2023. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Rehabilitation Science degree. She has been an APTA member since 2022.

Specialties: Heather has a strong interest in orthopedic injuries, post operative rehabilitation, and the effect of social determinants of health on rehabilitation. She is passionate about helping people return to their favorite pastimes and reducing risk of falls in the older population.

Fun Facts: Heather is a distance runner and enjoys exploring running trails in her free time.

Dr. Mike Wilkins, PT, DPT, OCS

Education: Mike graduated from Mary Baldwin with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2021. He completed his undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Sciences in Geology and a Minor in Fitness at the University of Pittsburgh. He has been a member of the APTA since 2017.

Specialties: Mike is interested in treating the body as a whole and how the different parts work together as a team. He is a certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. He worked for 3 years as an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer before starting his PT journey.

Fun Facts: Mike spends most of his free time reading fantasy stories or playing with his dog. He enjoys playing tennis with his family and competing in solving puzzles or games.

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