Kyler Dennis , PTA

Education: Kyler graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with his Applied Associates of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant in May 2024.

Specialties: Kyler has experience in treating a wide range of patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. As a former Marine Corps Infantry Rifleman, Kyler has a strong interest in working with first responders and military personnel. He also has experience working with patients with vestibular pathologies, pelvic floor, hypermobility, TMJ, pre/post op, and professional sports injuries.

Fun Facts: A fun fact about Kyler is he is originally from Washington State but while stationed at Camp Pendleton he met his wife and followed her to the northern Virginia area. He enjoys listening to country music, hiking, and spending time with his son.

Dr. Bradley Owaka, PT, DPT

Education: Bradley graduated from Boston University with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2025. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology. Bradley has been a member of the APTA since 2024.  

Specialties: Bradley has a strong interest and background in working with athletes of various ages and abilities. With a background in strength and conditioning and being a lifelong athlete, Bradley demonstrates a passion to share the importance of foundational movement principles for all athletes to optimize their athletic performance. Bradley also played a key role in developing and implementing an adaptive sports gymnastics early intervention program for toddlers at the Franciscan Children’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. His work in this project was instrumental in providing tailored support and opportunities for young children with neurological or physical disabilities.

Fun Facts: Originally from Nairobi, Kenya Bradley is an all-around sports enthusiast. He is a die-hard Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Lakers, and Harambee stars fan. Bradley enjoys creative arts including painting, drawing, listening to and producing music. In his free time, Bradley enjoys spending time with animals, watching sports, working out, spending time with family and always looking for a new way to compete!

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. Ian Slattery, PT, DPT, OCS

Education: Ian graduated from George Mason with a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science. Then received his doctorate in physical therapy from Arcadia University in 2010. Ian completed The Jackson Clinics Orthopedic Residency Program in 2016.

Specialties: Ian has an interest in all orthopedic areas. He has 8 years of experience treating a variety post operative, traumatic, overuse and sports injuries.

Fun Facts: Ian is an avid exercise enthusiast

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Garrett Bluntzer

Education: Garrett graduated from James Madison University in 2025 with a Bachelors in Kinesiology. He plans to pursue a Doctorate of Physical therapy in the future.

Specialties: Garrett has a strong background in strength and conditioning serving athletes from youth to collegiate. He is also passionate about working with adaptive athletes and has been a coach for Virginia Special Olympics swimming.

Fun Facts: When not working Garrett enjoys training for Olympic weightlifting competition, hiking, and spending time with family.

Mariana Gutierrez

Education: Mariana graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. She is a dedicated student of the profession and is currently preparing to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Mariana is also a certified member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Specialties: Mariana is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) with a strong background in exercise science and human anatomy. Unlike many in the field, she brings over four years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedic and rehabilitation settings to her role. This experience allows her to expertly guide patients through therapeutic exercise programs designed to restore function and prevent re-injury. She specializes in designing individualized exercise prescriptions and has a deep interest in the physiology of recovery. Mariana is passionate about patient education and uses her background to help patients understand the \”why\” behind their movement plans.

Fun Facts: Mariana is originally from Colombia and brings a warm, multicultural perspective to the clinic. She is an avid volleyball enthusiast and loves staying active through sports. In her free time, Mariana enjoys traveling to new destinations and exploring different cultures through their food; she loves cooking and trying new recipes.