Makese Cooper-Nickens, MBA

Dr. Audrey Rudy, PT, DPT

Education: Audrey earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Maryland, Baltimore. She completed her undergraduate education at Virginia Tech with a degree in Psychology. She has a strong foundation in exercise science, movement analysis, and evidence-based rehabilitation. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and is passionate about continuing education to provide the highest quality care for her patients.

Specialties: Audrey has a strong interest in orthopedic physical therapy, sports rehabilitation, and helping patients return to the activities they love. Through her clinical experiences and work with athletes, she has developed a special interest in treating sports-related injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, injury prevention, and optimizing movement to improve performance and reduce future injury risk.

She enjoys working with active individuals of all ages and helping patients build confidence through individualized treatment plans focused on strength, mobility, and functional goals. She has experience treating a variety of orthopedic conditions, including shoulder, spine, hip, knee, and ankle injuries, and is passionate about empowering patients through education and active participation in their recovery.

Fun Facts: Outside of the clinic, Audrey enjoys staying active through running, yoga (including aerial yoga), snowboarding, horseback riding, and spending time outdoors. She grew up enjoying water sports and continues to love being around the water. She also enjoys cooking, exploring new activities, spending time with family and friends, and listening to and playing music. Her passion for an active lifestyle and trying new experiences helps her connect with patients and understand the importance of returning to the activities that bring them joy.

Dr. Georgiana Voiebuna, PT, DPT

Education: Georgiana graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in December 2023. She completed her undergraduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Health, Education, and Exercise Science with a concentration in Exercise Science. Georgiana has been a member of the APTA since November 2021.

Specialties: Georgiana has a strong interest and experience in orthopedic and sports injuries, as well as post-operative rehabilitation. Georgiana also enjoys treating vestibular disorders, including BPPV and concussions. Additionally, she has experience treating various neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke recovery, and multiple sclerosis. As a former Division I volleyball player, Georgiana is particularly passionate about working with athletes. She is currently studying to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist to deepen her understanding of her patients’ needs. Georgiana is also an ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

Fun Facts: Georgiana played Division I volleyball at Cleveland State University for two years. In her first year, 2017, her team won the Horizon League Championship for the third consecutive year and advanced to the NCAA Division I Women\\\’s Volleyball Tournament in Utah. Georgiana remains active by playing recreational volleyball, lifting weights, and hiking or walking. In her downtime, she enjoys painting, reading, and playing video games. She also loves spending time with her kitten, Cookie, with whom she loves to play tag and snuggle.

Dr. Kylie Knight, PT, DPT, OCS

Education: Kylie graduated from Ithaca College with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in August 2023. She completed her undergraduate degree in Clinical Health Studies in 2021 at Ithaca College as well. Recently she has completed the Orthopedic Residency in Physical Therapy with Regis University in Denver Colorado in December 2025. She has been a member of the APTA since 2023.

Specialties: Kylie has a strong passion for orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy. She especially enjoys helping post partum mothers return to recreation and exercise. She has also been trained in dry needling and concussion rehab.

Fun Facts: In Kylie’s spare time she enjoys weight lifting, hiking, and exploring new places. As a New Jersey Native she especially likes finding new bagel shops wherever she moves!

Josh Kenney , PTA

Education: Josh graduated from Brigham Young University–Idaho in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Movement and Rehabilitation. He later earned his Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Northern Virginia Community College and became board certified in 2022.

Specialties: Josh enjoys working with patients of all age groups and activity levels. His clinical interests include orthopedic rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, movement-focused therapy, and helping athletes and active individuals return to the activities they enjoy. His interest in physical therapy began after recovering from a meniscus injury sustained while playing sports in high school.

Fun Facts: Outside of the clinic, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters and staying active outdoors through backpacking, camping, biking, kayaking, snowboarding, and slalom water skiing. He enjoys listening to a wide variety of music ranging from classical and big band to classic rock and Alternative. In the rare free moments of parenting three kids, he and his wife also enjoy ballroom dancing together.

Dr. Kristen Landers, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT/DN

Education: Kristen graduated from the University of Vermont with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and also received her Bachelor of Science, Biology from Gettysburg College. She completed the Jackson Clinics Orthopedic Residency program in 2014. She is a Board Certified Direct Access provider and a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.

Specialties: Kristen has a special interest in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. She has experience rehabilitating collegiate athletes with sports-related injuries and post-surgical conditions. She also has experience in research and participated in a project using diagnostic ultrasound imaging to assess trunk musculature to try to predict those patients with low back pain who would benefit from a stabilization program (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23228626). She has a particular interest in lower extremity conditions including the hip, knee, ankle, and foot. She also specializes in trigger point dry needling, which is the insertion of needles into trigger points in muscles to help accelerate the return to function.

Fun Facts: Kristen spends most of her free time with her husband and two sons. She enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly running and hiking. She also loves to travel.

Dale Fields

Education: Dale earned a PhD in Kinesiology, further advancing a strong academic foundation in human performance and movement science. Prior to completing doctoral studies, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Nutrition, deepening his expertise in the critical connection between fueling strategies and optimal physical performance.

Committed to continual professional growth, Dale has completed extensive advanced training through Functional Movement Systems (FMS). His certifications include FMS Level 1 and 2, SFMA Level 1 and 2, Functional Wellness, Functional Capacity Screen (FCS), Y Balance Testing (YBT), Corrective Movement, Corrective Strategies for Rotational Patterns, Mobility Master Class, Stability Master Class, Core Training – The Backside and Evaluating Movement.

In addition, he has earned multiple certifications through EXOS, including EXOS Performance Specialist, The EXOS Model of Recovery, The 0.10 Second Difference, Integrating Nutrition into Training, Advanced Strength and Recovery, The Applied Neuroscience of Peak Performance, Tactical Training Systems, Optimizing Performance Through Menopause, Optimizing Performance Through the Menstrual Cycle, Coaching the Olympic Lifts for Sports Performance, and Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Framework.

Further demonstrating his comprehensive expertise, Dale holds the Master Trainer designation from National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), which encompasses all NASM certifications with the exception of Life Coaching.

Specialties: Dale specializes in applied biomechanical assessments, force plate analysis, functional movement diagnostics, and precision body composition programming. His approach integrates evidence-based corrective strategies with performance development, serving youth athletes, aging adults, and post-rehabilitation clients.

Utilizing advanced technologies such as VALD Performance systems, Styku 3D body composition scanning, and speed profiling systems, Dale develops highly individualized, data-driven training protocols. His programs are designed to reduce injury risk, enhance movement efficiency, and optimize lean muscle development.

Dale’s work bridges the gap between clinical rehabilitation, high-performance sport, and long-term movement longevity, delivering measurable outcomes that support both immediate performance gains and sustainable physical health.

Fun Facts: Dale is a retired member of the United States Air Force, where he built the discipline and work ethic that still shape how he lives and works today. He has traveled to 72 countries, visited every U.S. state except Alaska and Hawaii, and explored every province in Canada. He has a deep appreciation for nature and enjoys spending time off the grid whenever he can. In his downtime, Dale enjoys long motorcycle rides and restoring classic cars. He also holds an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts and enjoys bringing that same creativity and precision into the kitchen.

Gabriela Mathews

Education: Gabriela graduated from the Arturo Michelena University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology in 2015.

Specialties: Gabriela has a deep curiosity and passion for the human mind and body. She is certified as a NASM Personal Trainer, and Group Fitness Instructor. Gabriela has an affinity for playing soccer. Her mother tells her that based on the amount she’d kick in the womb, there was little doubt what she’d spend her free time doing. She’s excited to work with a wide variety of patients with different needs but is especially fascinated with athlete recovery. Gabriela is currently pursuing NASM Behavior Change Specialist and Wellness Coach certifications.

Fun Facts: Gabriela is an exercise nut. If she drinks coffee after noon, it’s going to be a long night. She has a lot of energy, loves running, spending time with her grandma on the farm, and also diving and snorkeling. She is a firm believer of ice cream on rainy days. Gabriela believes that if you smile even when you’re upset, there is a 99.9% chance that you will forget why you were upset.