Our Staff

Richard Jackson, PT, OCS

Executive Director of Clinical Services

Education: Richard Jackson, PT, OCS: Richard has practiced physical therapy for over 38 years. He graduated in 1971 from Ithaca College/Albert Einstein College of Medicine with a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy. He received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Shenandoah University in 2000. Mr. Jackson is highly regarded as a clinician, educator, and researcher.

Specialties: Mr. Jackson has taught nationally and internationally in the field of lower extremity bio-mechanics, gait, spinal and pelvic joint dysfunction. He has presented his research in conferences in England, Australia, Austria, Canada, India, and of course, the United States. “Clinical research is essential if we are to understand what works and what does not” says Jackson.

In the past twenty five years Mr. Jackson has taught over 400 continuing education courses. About his teaching he states, “I can be most effective as a clinician by teaching therapists how to treat their patients better. I touch thousands of patients every day through the therapists who have taken my courses. I am personally involved in the training programs for our therapists, assistants, athletic trainers and exercise specialists. Comprehensive education and training is how we achieve our goals of quality and consistency.”

Fun Facts: After running 19 marathons with six trips to Boston, Richard has switched focus to golf. Some would say, (including his wife), that it is becoming an obsession. He loves to dance, enjoys country music, skeet shooting, and has never met an ice cream that he didn’t like. His overriding obsession is travel, (“I don’t care where I’m going as long as I’m making good time”).

Check out Richard Jackson in a video by MoveForwardPT, Physical Therapy & Bone Health. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpImzaZVYUA&feature=related

Anna Jackson,

Executive Director of Administration/Human Resources/IT

Anna Jackson has worked over 30 years as an Administrator, and Entrepreneur. Raised in Southern California she had an early introduction to animation which turned to a concentration in computer systems development and design. Her interest in animation production waned in college, but the creative skill set followed her into the business world.

Anna oversees the marketing, human resource, and information technology aspects of The Jackson Clinics (TJC).  In her time with the company she has to lead the implementation of a fully integrated electronic medical record (EMR) system, introduced and revamped the internal communication network, and directed award-winning ad campaigns.

Anna studied at the University of California Los Angeles.  Her career has provided her the good fortune of working for or in association with companies such as Disney, Nordstrom and Merisel (now known as Coloredge).  She possesses experience in graphic design, marketing, systems design, manufacturing, distribution, human resources, and software development and training. Just prior to The Jackson Clinics, she worked as a marketing director and small business consultant.

“In a nutshell, my job is to care for the needs of our team members.  To ensure they have the right tools and systems in place, so they can do the most important job…caring for our patients”

Anna picked up the game of golf about 8 years ago and enjoys a pretty day on course with her husband. She has three great kids who are very tolerant of her work ethic. A self-confessed software addict, she gets a kick out of updates and new tools that make administrative systems more efficient and creative ideas easier to develop.  Good food, books, and world travel keep her interests.  Just before Covid, she joined the Peloton family.  She enjoys many of the instructors, but some of her favs are Cody, Tunde, Robin, Emma Lovewell, and Ally Love.  Favorite candy bar – Snickers.

Ben Keeton, PT, DPT, OCS

Director of Clinical Operations

Education: Ben graduated from the University of Delaware with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. There, he worked as a Graduate Assistant in the research department, developed a paper for publication in APTA’s PT Journal, and graduated first in his class. He completed his undergraduate work the College of William and Mary where he majored in Kinesiology with a pre-med track. At William and Mary, Ben played Division I varsity baseball for 4 years and graduate Phi Beta Kappa. He is also a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and Board Certified Direct Access Provider and MBA Candidate at George Washington University. Ben has been certified as a clinical instructor from the American Physical Therapy Association.

Specialties: Ben is interested in rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions of all kinds. He has extensive experience with athletic injuries, postoperative care, chronic pain, and exercise prescription and progression. He is an educator at many levels in The Jackson Clinics, including teaching courses for professional development, mentoring new graduates, mentoring physical therapy students, mentoring orthopedic residents, and mentoring Clinic Directors and Office Managers on clinical operations. He has a passion for professional development, involvement in the APTA, and involvement in global initiatives for the advancement of the profession of physical therapy.

Fun Facts: Ben enjoys playing sports and is a Wiffle Ball Champion! He is also an avid fisherman and spends as much time as possible on the water. He loves to travel, and has worked with the Jackson Foundation to teach physical therapy in Ethiopia and Kenya as part of the ongoing Africa Programs.

Cindy Cutright, PT, MBA, DPT

Director of Clinical Services

Cindy graduated from the University of Baltimore with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. She also received her M.B.A. from Strayer University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. Cindy is a Board Certified Direct Access Provider.

Cindy has over 20 years experience in outpatient physical therapy. She has treated patients as young as 5 months and as old as the mid-nineties.  She has a strong background and interest in spine and muscle imbalance problems of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions, including treating headaches. She is very experienced in sacroiliac problems, including chronic cases and pregnancy related issues. Cindy also enjoys and is experienced with pediatric patients including developmental delays, cerebral palsy, torticollis and head injury.  She is also experienced in treating a variety of upper and lower extremity problems such as rotator cuff injuries, ACL injuries, and total knee replacements.

Cindy is an Anglophile.  She loves to vacation in England and enjoys reading books on English history. Cindy has a cat named Stormy, who snores!

Kristopher Porter, PT, DPT, OCS

Director of Residency and Fellowship

Education: Dr. Porter graduated from UAB with his Doctorate in 2007. Two years later, Kris graduated from the orthopedic PT residency program at The Jackson Clinics and became board certified in orthopedics. He has been a mentor and didactic instructor for over a decade in orthopedic and sports residencies. More recently, Kris has been a faculty member in The Jackson Clinics Upper Extremity Athlete and Foot/Ankle Fellowship program. Kris also is the lead instructor for several courses on low back pain, foot/ankle disorders, as well as lower extremity and spine biomechanics and exercise. Kris has and continues to serve as a clinical instructor to physical therapy students from various universities and has served as adjunct faculty at Marymount University. Dr. Porter was co-author of the peer-reviewed Pelvic Girdle Current Concepts monograph published by the APTA and wrote a book chapter on Plantar Heel Pain.

Specialties: Kris is skilled in treating musculoskeletal disorders of the entire human-machine. If Dr. Porter is not proficient in treating your condition fully, Kris has a broad network and is happy to recommend another therapist, physician or other healthcare provider that can help manage and restore function as soon as possible. He works with patients of all ages and abilities to include competitive athletes, but he does not work with infants or toddlers. Dr. Porter makes custom orthotics for the foot and related disorders of the knee and above. He also utilizes blood flow restriction therapy and dry needling when traditional treatments don’t work for strengthening or pain management respectively. Kris was a college pitcher and has developed a deep interest in working with overhead athletes.

Fun Facts: Kris is committed to improving the profession of physical therapy globally and has been involved in physical therapy education programs in Peru, Bhutan, Ethiopia, and Kenya.  Kris was a founding associate editor for a new journal, JOSPT Cases. Kris played college baseball, but he does not discriminate against any sport. “If I’m hitting, throwing, or catching a ball, especially with patients, friends or my kids, I’m in my happy place!”

Phillip Ratliff, PT, DPT, OCS

Director of Clinical Analytics / Physical Therapist

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.

Cindi Cherry,

Director of Human Resources

Jay Pappas,

Director of IT / Executive Project Manager

Lucas Braga,

Director of Marketing

Ann Lodovichetti, PT, DPT

Clinic Director

Education:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marymount University of Arlington, VA.  I have been spending majority of my 10 years of practice in outpatient Ortho while using a variety of manual techniques such as soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, myofascial releasing

Specialties:
I would like to be OCS certified and possibly pursue COMT.

Fun Facts: My daughter is in ballet so my husband and I are very involved with the productions she participates in.  I am typically involved in the costume department.  We love to cook together, have music blasting while cleaning and just exploring the world near and far.

Chelsea McNally, PT, DPT

Clinic Director

Education: Chelsea graduated from Duke University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2016. She completed her undergraduate work at Radford University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise, sport, and health education with a focus in sports medicine. Chelsea has been a member of the APTA since 2013 and is a certified clinical instructor.

Specialties: Chelsea has a background in treating a variety of orthopedic conditions throughout the lifespan with a strong interest in treatment of the neck and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD). She is a strong believer in taking a holistic approach to treatment, seeing each patient as an individual and assisting them in attaining their specific rehabilitation goals.

Fun Facts: Chelsea is a huge Duke and Virginia Tech fan having grown up in Blacksburg, VA. Outside of the clinic she enjoys hiking, spending time with family, playing board games, and attending renaissance festivals.

Claire Dulin Ortiz, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Director

Education: Claire earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Grand Valley State University where she worked as a graduate assistant. During PT school she served as President of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association Student Relations Committee, and was Chair of the Community Advocacy Committee and Historian for her class. Claire graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Western Michigan University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences with minors in Chemistry and Spanish. She is a Board Certified Direct Access Provider and an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor. She graduated from The Jackson Clinics Orthopaedic Residency in 2016 and became a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS) after passing the specialty board examination. Claire earned her Clinical Certification in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (COMT) in 2022. Claire has been a member of the APTA since 2010 and served as the Secretary for the Northern District of the VPTA from 2013-2017. In 2013 she received the DPT Visionary Foundation – Gary L. Soderberg Doctor of Physical Therapy Award. She traveled to Africa with The Jackson Clinics Foundation to help educate physical therapists in the OMPT class in Kenya in 2016, and to mentor DPT students in Ethiopia in 2017.

Specialties: Orthopedics. Manual Therapy. Claire enjoys treating patients with a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological impairments and has a particular interest in manual therapy. She is experienced in treating a variety of orthopedic conditions and sports injuries in areas such as the shoulder, knee, neck, ankle, spine, and sacroiliac joint and has worked with high-level amputees in the military.

Fun Facts: Claire loves soccer, snowboarding, cycling, hiking, kayaking, and exploring the outdoors. She enjoys music, travel, and learning random/useless facts. She has three fur babies, Maverick, Squirrel, and Goose (a dog and two cats). She likes to experiment in the kitchen and has a particular fondness for Blue Moon ice cream and anything from The Mitten State (Michigan).

Dan Jones, ATC

Clinic Director

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.

Elizabeth DePasquale, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Director

Education: Liz graduated from Shenandoah University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in August 2015. She completed her undergraduate work at Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in May of 2012. She traveled to Kenya in December 2016 to assist with teaching the Lumbar Spine and Pelvic Girdle, as a part of the ongoing Jackson Clinics Africa Programs. Liz recently completed our Orthopedic Residency Program and is now an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.

Specialties: Liz has a strong interest and background in orthopedic and overuse injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. She has experience working with various sports injuries, as she worked with the Virginia Tech Sports Medicine team and cheerleading and dance teams. She has a strong passion for injury prevention and helping patients return to activities that they enjoy.

Fun Facts: Liz loves being active and traveling, with any excuse to go somewhere new. She usually can be found hiking somewhere, whether it be in the Shenandoah Valley, out West or in Scotland with a wounded warrior organization she volunteers with. One of her biggest passions is running. She completed Marine Corps Marathon in 2016 and hopes to finish it again this year.  During the fall, you can often find her in front of the TV, watching college football and cheering on her Hokies.

Emily Horst, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Director

Education: Emily graduated from Slippery Rock University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2017. She also completed her undergraduate work at Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.

Specialties: Emily has a strong interest and background in treating sport and orthopedic injuries with a special interest and experience treating patients with rock climbing injuries.  Emily is certified in dry needling and blood flow restriction therapy. Emily enjoys working with patients of all ages to help them reach their goals and perform at their greatest potential.

Fun Facts: Emily is from Lancaster, Pennsylvania and enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, skiing, biking, and rock climbing. Emily enjoys traveling and has had the opportunity to provide physical therapy services in Peru and travel to Kenya with the Jackson Clinics to teach physical therapy students there.

Erin Burford, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Director

Education: Erin graduated from Marymount University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in August 2015. She completed her undergraduate work at The University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a sports medicine concentration. She is a certified direct access provider. Erin recently completed our Orthopedic Residency Program and is now an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.

Specialties: Erin has a strong interest and background in orthopedic injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. She has experience working with various sports in college while in college spending a year with the men’s lacrosse team and working various other summer camps.

Fun Facts: Erin is a native of Fairfax, Virginia, attending Fairfax High School. In her free time Erin enjoys coaching a club field hockey team with girls from high schools all over Northern Virginia. Outside of that she enjoys anything outdoors or reading a book on a rainy day.

Jane Summers, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Director

Education: Dr. Summers graduated from Lynchburg College with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2014. She completed her undergraduate work at Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology. She completed the Jackson Clinics residency program and is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. As an APTA-certified clinical instructor, she enjoys giving back to the profession via mentoring physical therapy students throughout the year.

Specialties: Dr. Summers works with a wide patient population, and has experience treating neurological and orthopedic pathologies, including post-operative conditions and vestibular dysfunction. She enjoys utilizing her manual therapy skills and also provides dry needling services, to supplement patient-tailored strengthening and movement re-training exercises.

Fun Facts: Jane enjoys reading, traveling, and being physically active. She will try most anything once in the name of fun, relational bonding, and experiential growth.

Jeff Camara, PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN

Clinic Director

Education: Jeff earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from American International College. He completed his undergraduate studies at the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Athletic Training, where he worked with a variety of collegiate sports teams in rehabilitation and treatment. Jeff is now attending Louisiana Tech University’s online program to receive his MBA.

Specialties: Jeff has a vast knowledge of sports injuries and the biomechanics needed to return to play. He has a background in treating orthopedic injuries, blood-flow restriction rehab, post-operative care, vestibular/vertigo, pediatric care, and aquatic therapy. Jeff is also fully certified in dry needling, which he received through Myopain Seminars.

Fun Facts: Jeff is an avid golfer, multi-sport intramural champion and loves friendly competition in all sports. He has currently lived in 8 different states and enjoys exploring new areas. He loves traveling and trying different types of foods and has a passion for cooking.

Jennifer Burda, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA

Clinic Director

Education: Jennifer graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She also majored in Biology with a minor in Psychology from Allegheny College. Jennifer is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist for treatment of the upper and lower extremities.

Specialties: Jennifer is experienced in orthopedic rehabilitation and enjoys treating foot, ankle, knee, spinal, shoulder, and wrist and hand injuries. She also enjoys working with pediatrics and has previous experience working with children at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children.

Fun Facts: Jennifer is a 10 time marathon finisher! Her favorite flavor of ice cream is Chocolate.

Kathryn Hayes, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Director

Education: Kathryn graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She also received a post Post-baccalaureate graduate certificate in the Virginia Leadership Education Program in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (Va-LEND). She also majored in Humanities and Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Specialties: Kathryn is skilled in orthopedic rehabilitation including ankle, foot, knee, shoulder, and spine disorders. She has a special interest in pediatrics and treating infants through young teens concerning sports injuries, neurodevelopmental disorders, torticollis, gait abnormalities, and other musculoskeletal dysfunctions.

Fun Facts: Kathryn enjoys a variety of sports including swimming, running, and was a member of the equestrian team in college. She continues to enjoy horseback riding on the weekends.

Leila Khatouri, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Director

Education: Leila graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2016. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology. She has been a member of the APTA since 2013. She completed TJC’s Orthopedic Residency Program in 2019 and is now an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Since 2019 she has taken several certification courses in Pelvic Health through Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute.

Specialties: Leila has a strong interest and background in pelvic health, orthopedic injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and with a variety of musculoskeletal injuries. She has a special interest in treating women during pregnancy and throughout their post-partum recovery, as well as throughout their lifespan to help them participate in exercise and recreation without pain or incontinence.

Fun facts: Leila played on the club volleyball team while at UVA and continues to enjoy playing whenever she gets the chance. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching the University of Virginia basketball team, and going to the beach. Lately she spends most of her free time with her dog, Frankie, who is a big ball of joy and energy and keeps her very busy.

Rachel Bailor, ATC

Clinic Director

Education: Rachel graduated from George Mason University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. She later obtained her Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration from Southern New Hampshire University in 2017.  She is nationally certified as an Athletic Trainer through the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification and licensed through the Virginia Board of Medicine.

Specialties: Being involved in sports her entire life, Rachel enjoys working with athletes of all ages who are trying to return to the playing field- whatever that field may be.

Fun Facts: Rachel is a huge sports fan and some of her past work experience involves working with the Washington Nationals. Since working with the Jackson Clinics she has expanded her on field experience to include various ProCamps for Kids with local professional athletes as well as professional wrestling.  Away from work she enjoys travelling and spending time with friends and family.

Rachel Jespersen, PT, DPT

Clinic Director

Education: Rachel graduated from Slippery Rock University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2017. Rachel also received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University as well.

Specialties: Rachel has prior experience utilizing various manual therapy techniques treating a variety of orthopedic and post-operative injuries. She strives to use her passion for health and wellness to assist in injury prevention and help patient’s reach their personalized individual goals. Rachel is also certified in trigger point dry needling.

Fun Facts: Originally from Western PA, Rachel has a passion for cheering on all Pittsburgh sports teams. In her free time, she loves exploring new hiking trails, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Ryan Herr, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Director

Education: Ryan graduated from Duke University with his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree in 2017. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine with a minor in Psychology at Radford University in 2014. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Radford and was awarded “Sports Medicine Major of the Year” by his professors his senior year. Ryan completed The Jackson Clinics’ Orthopedic Residency and became Board Certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in 2020. Ryan has been a member of the APTA since 2014 and is an APTA Certified Clinical Instructor.

Specialties: Ryan has experience in treating a variety of orthopedic conditions and is especially interested in shoulder, ankle/foot, knee and lumbar spine conditions. Having undergone physical therapy, himself, for a baseball injury as a teenager, Ryan has a particular interest in working with adolescent athletes and returning them to a competitive level as quickly and safely as possible.

Fun Facts: Ryan is a Northern Virginia native and has grown up as a fan of all Washington sports teams. While he may have left Duke, the Cameron Craziness has not left him, and during college basketball season you will find him cheering on the Blue Devils. In addition to watching sports, Ryan enjoys being physically active, snowboarding, and playing baseball, softball, kickball and flag football.

Ryan Kalkbrenner, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Director

Education: Ryan graduated from Drexel University with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Prior, he completed his undergraduate education at the Pennsylvania State University, graduating from the Schreyer Honors College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. His honors thesis was completed investigating anatomical differences between sprinters and non-sprinters. Ryan has been an active APTA member since 2016, founding student physical therapy special interest groups across Pennsylvania.

Specialties: Ryan has a diverse background in treating orthopedic injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation such as rotator cuff and labral repairs, ACL reconstructions, and total hip/knee replacements. He also has a special interest in treating running and weightlifting related injuries, with significant experience coaching collegiate track & field athletes. Ryan is skilled in performing running gait analysis and enjoys educating the running community on improving performance and preventing injuries via weight lifting. Overall, Ryan is passionate about treating all orthopedic injuries and helping his patients avoid further injury or surgery when possible.

Fun Facts: In his spare time, Ryan loves being active through running, hiking, mountain biking, and fly fishing. He ran track & field for 9 years. During his undergraduate career, he was the sprinting/head coach of the Penn State Club Track & Field team, winning 2 national championships. Since retiring from track, Ryan now enjoys long runs and has since competed in the Philadelphia Half Marathon.

Sara Acheson, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT-UE

Clinic Director

Education: Sara graduated from Emory University with highest honors with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2015. She completed her undergraduate work at Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. She completed the Jackson Clinics Orthopedic Residency in 2016 and became an Orthopedic Certified Specialist in 2017. She is a certified direct access provider and a Certified Clinical Instructor. She is a current Jackson Clinics Upper Extremity Athlete Fellow and is scheduled to complete the program in May 2019.

Specialties: Sara has been a member of the orthopedic section of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2012. She traveled to Kenya in February 2016 to assist teaching a module on the shoulder, elbow and hand as a part of the ongoing Jackson Clinics Africa Programs. Sara completed the upper extremity lymphedema certification in November of 2017. She has since taken a large interest in post-breast cancer rehabilitation. She believes physical therapy can be a tremendous asset in helping patients post lumpectomy, mastectomy, radiation or chemotherapy return to their prior level of activity.

Sara has a strong background in orthopedic injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. Having worked with the track and field, baseball, and cheer-leading teams while at Virginia Tech, she has experience working with a variety of sports injuries. She has a strong interest in swimmers as she swam year-round throughout her childhood. She continues to have a strong passion for helping athletes with overuse injuries return to the playing field.

Fun Facts: Sara sailed for Virginia Tech’s club team. She enjoys swimming and loves being active outdoors. She loves to work with runners as she is a runner herself. She ran the Marine Corp Marathon in 2016 and has run several half marathons and 10 milers. She loves to travel and will find any excuse to go somewhere new. She loves to cheer on the HOKIES during football season!

Phil Forsythe, PT, DPT

Concussion Program Director

Education: Phil graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in December 2021. He completed his undergraduate work at The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an honors focus in Movement Science. He is a current member of The Jackson Clinics Sports Residency.

Specialties: Phil has a strong interest in working with sport and orthopaedic-related injuries and post-operative rehabilitation and in particular, ACL reconstruction and sport’s related concussion management. As a current member of the sports residency, Phil is committed to working with athletes of any sport across many different orthopedic injuries to ensure return to performance. He is the current Concussion Program Lead committed to establishing a sub-specialty provider group across multiple TJC locations. He additionally has experience working with patients suffering from vestibular pathologies including BPPV, vestibular hypofunction, and vestibular migraines.

Fun Facts: Phil is an avid sports goer with a collegiate-level background in cross country running, but can be found playing pick-up basketball at the OneLife Fitness. He is currently undergoing preparation for a return to competitive running in the form of obstacle course racing in 2023. He is an avid supporter of Penn State and Pitt Football, Basketball, and Women’s Volleyball.

Alexandra Smith,

Patient Experience Director

Marcel Brown,

Patient Experience Director

Yasmeen Ahmad,

Patient Experience Director

Abhinav Yadav, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

Physical Therapist

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.

Adriel Delacruz, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education:

Adriel graduated from Radford University Carilion with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2022. Prior to attaining his DPT, he graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelors in Exercise Science back in 2018 and spent a gap year working as a PT Aide in an outpatient clinic before going into Physical Therapy school.

Specialties:

Adriel has an interest in treating patients of orthopedic and sports related presentations, where he is more than willing patients of all activity levels. From low-level intensity to weekend warriors to athletes, Adriel is happy to treat various patients as long as they come into therapy with a good attitude.

Fun Facts:

When Adriel is not in the clinic treating his patients, you can find him playing pickup basketball, working out, listening to music, trying out food places, and spending time with his friends and family.

Alisha Nagda, PT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Education: Alisha graduated from The Chicago Medical School in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. She also received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Major in Finance from The University of Illinois at Chicago in 1996. Alisha is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist.

Specialties: Alisha has nine years of experience in the field of orthopaedic Physical Therapy and is highly trained in treating a variety of orthopaedic conditions including the spine, shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle. She has a special interest in treating post-surgical patients and the athletic population.

Fun Facts: Alisha enjoys reading, exercising, and watching movies. Most importantly, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

Amanda Cronin, PT, DPT, CSCS

Physical Therapist

Education: Mandy graduated from Drexel University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in April 2019. She completed her undergraduate coursework in Kinesiology at the University of Virginia. She has been a member of the APTA since 2017 and is also a member of the Sports and Orthopedic Sections of the APTA.

Specialties: Mandy is interested in a wide range of orthopedic conditions, particularly those commonly seen in youth and female athletes. Having grown up playing a variety of sports, Mandy values helping patients return back to the sport they love or preventing injuries before they happen. She has also obtained her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) to effectively treat high level athletes. Additionally, she also enjoys treating concussions and patients with post-concussive syndrome.

Fun Facts: Mandy is a passionate sports fan, especially for UVA Basketball and the U.S. Women’s National Team. She enjoys listening to country music, spending time on the lake, reading, and listening to podcasts. In addition to being a fan, Mandy enjoys playing and coaching soccer in her spare time.

Amanda Nguyen, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education:

Amanda graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in May 2018. She then went to Thomas Jefferson University and completed her Doctorate in Physical therapy in May 2022. Amanda has been a member of the APTA since 2019.

Specialties:

Amanda has a strong interest in pediatrics, vestibular rehabilitation, and sports-related injuries. She enjoys working with all types of athletes, from dancers to soccer players, and she is open to treating them all!

Fun Facts:

Amanda is a native of northern Virginia and is a former 1st-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and still enjoys learning other types of martial arts. In her free time, she enjoys weightlifting, calisthenics, playing video games, and trying new board games with friends.

Amanda Reeder , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Amanda graduated from University of Lynchburg with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May of 2022. She completed her undergraduate coursework at James Madison University (Go Dukes!) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Amanda has been a member of the APTA since 2019.

Specialties: Amanda has a background in treating orthopedic and sports injuries and has a strong interest in working with gymnasts, dancers, and cheerleaders to provide preventative care, rehab, and maximize sport performance. She also has experience treating patients with vertigo/dizziness and patients that utilize upper/lower extremity prosthetics.

Fun Facts: Amanda is a former gymnast and loves to stay active playing tennis, attending new group exercise classes, and chasing after her Bernadoodle named Peach. She loves to read in her spare time and is very proud of her ability to make homemade raviolis from scratch (due to watching copious amounts of Masterchef!)

Amber Taylor, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Anna Tunik, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Anna graduated from Simmons University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2020. She completed her undergraduate work at Simmons University as well with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Nutrition.

Specialties: Anna has a strong interest in orthopedic injuries and a strong background in post-operative rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, fall prevention and wheelchair management. She also has experience working with patients with other neurological disorders and vestibular pathologies, including balance disorders and dizziness/vertigo related to BPPV. She plans on getting her certification in vestibular and gaining more experience in pelvic floor disorders.

Fun Facts: Anna grew up in Boston for most of her life and is a loyal supporter of all Boston sports teams. She is fluent in Russian and loves everything music. When she’s not going to concerts or pursing music herself, she is spending time with family and friends, and staying active at the gym.

Ashley Jeter, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Dr. Ashley Jeter obtained her undergraduate degree from Howard University in May of 2008. In April 2017, she graduated from Northwestern University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She is a certified holistic nutrition coach with AFPA. In 2020 until Spring of 2022, she decided to work as a co-instructor at VCU’s Department of Physical Therapy and within the Occupational Therapy Department. She is a proud member of the APTA.

Specialties: Dr. Jeter spent majority of her career within a mixed setting of neurological and orthopedic conditions. She has a strong interest in the neurological population and treating patients following a stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson’s Disease. She has also worked in inpatient rehab and acute care of which she also enjoys.

Fun Facts: Dr. Jeter loves traveling especially internationally. She has travelled to 37 countries and counting. Her love for travel inspired her desire to become a travel PT of which she did from 2019 until 2022 before settling in Northern VA.

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

Physical Therapist

Education: Barbara received her Bachelors 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 and a member of the NATA.

Specialties: Barbara has a strong interest and background in treating all orthopedic injuries, from post-operative rehab to chronic conditions. Barbara is certified in SFMA1, SFMA2, and FMS, a movement-based diagnostic system used to help identify the primary source of movement dysfunction and pain. Barbara is a certified provider in the Graston Technique and offers instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. She also is certified and trained in Concussion Management (CMC) and can provide a comprehensive targeted approach following concussions from SPORT, MVA or FALLS.

Fun Facts: Barbara loves to be active and explore the outdoors. She enjoys hiking with her husband and her dogs on the many Virginia trails. Barbara’s claim to fame is raising her two daughters- Laura, a practicing lawyer in Virginia, and Kelley, a rising physical therapy student. She is thrilled to be a part of the Jackson Clinics where the clinicians focus on continuing education and utilize a team-building approach for the best patient care.

Ben Birley, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education:
Ben graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in August 2020.  He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. While at MUSC, Ben had a hand in a pilot study in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and its effect on lower extremity motor units.

Specialties:
Ben has an interest and background in orthopedic injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, postural re-education, and powerlifting.  During a clinical rotation, Ben became interested in a series of studies detailing Olympic-style weightlifting and its effects on bone density in postmenopausal women and otherwise low bone density men.  He very much enjoys teaching people who have never done a deadlift in their life how to perform one well and loves showing people who never thought they\\\\\\\'d go near a barbell how rewarding strength training can be. Athletes who know their way around a gym are also in Ben\'s wheelhouse, and he enjoys ironing out their approach to pumping iron.

Fun Facts:
Despite doing all his higher education in the state of South Carolina, Ben had never previously set foot in the state and instead grew up in North Carlina and Georgia.  He enjoys working out and watching a great many sports, chiefly baseball.  He is an Atlanta sports fan, for better or (more commonly) worse.  He also greatly enjoys speaking in their person about himself (jk)

Cassie Jurasits, PT

Physical Therapist

Education: Cassie graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 1989 with a BS in Physical Therapy. She is an active orthopeadic section APTA member and regularly attends continuing education courses offered by the Jackson Clinics Residency Program.

Specialties: Cassie’s specialty is outpatient orthopeadics. She enjoys helping people feel better, move better, and function better with the basic activities of everyday living, as well as helping them get back to doing what they love to do. In addition to providing manual therapy and exercise guidance, Cassie enjoys educating people to a greater understanding of their individual physical situations. She has a particular interest in treating dysfunctions of the spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle.

Fun Facts: Cassie landed her first job at Johns Hopkins Hospital because of a foot massage. She and her husband hiked Half Dome. Her favorite family vacation spot is Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Catherine Thomas , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Chris Adams, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Collin Bradley , DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Collin Graduated from Ithaca College in with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2021. Collin completed his undergraduate studies and earned a bachelor’s in clinical health studies with a minor in Psychology.

Specialties: Collin has an interest in orthopedic injuries and post-surgical rehab including total knee/hip replacements, rotator cuff repair, and ACL reconstruction. Collin has a strong interest in sports related injuries and injury prevention. Collin enjoys working with patients of all ages to improve walking, stairs, balance, and coordination.

Fun Facts: Collin enjoys playing sports in his free time like ice hockey, football, and basketball. Collin looks forward to joining rec league teams within his area. He also enjoys going on long walks with his golden retriever. Collin is from Central Pennsylvania, however, is a Washington Commanders football and St. Louis Blues ice hockey fan at heart.

Cristina Belmonte, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education:

Cristina graduated from Ithaca College with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2021. She completed her undergraduate work at Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Health Studies and Minor of Psychology in 2019. Cristina has also been a member of the APTA since 2020.

Specialties:

Cristina has an interest and strong background in treating patients of all ages and orthopedic conditions, as well as post-operative and return to sport rehabilitation. She also enjoys treating patients with neurological conditions to improve balance, gait, and overall function. Cristina has a passion for guiding patients through their rehabilitation with confidence, allowing them to return to the things they love most.

Fun Facts:

Cristina is originally from Stamford, CT and comes from a large Italian family. She played competitive soccer throughout high school and college. She is a huge fan of the US Women’s National Soccer Team. In her free time she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Danielle Bloom, PT, MSPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Danielle graduated from The George Washington University in May 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. She also received a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in May 2002.

Specialties: Danielle has over 10 years of experience primarily in orthopedic settings, and has a special interest in sports medicine. Danielle has extensive experience treating both non-operative and post-operative rehabilitation of the shoulder and knee. She enjoys working with athletes of all ages and levels, ranging from weekend warriors to high school and college athletes.

Fun Facts: Danielle plays soccer and tennis. She also enjoys travel and goes to the beach whenever possible.

David Godschalk, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: David graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May 2022. He completed his undergraduate work at William and Mary with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. David has been a member of the APTA since 2019.

Specialties: David has a strong interest in treating patients with orthopedic injuries including traumatic, overuse, and post-operative rehabilitation. In particular, he enjoys performing foot and ankle evaluations, and working with runners, hikers, and climbers. He also has experience evaluating and treating impairments associated with a variety of neurological conditions.

Fun Facts: David is from Richmond, Virginia and spends as much time as he can outdoors, whether that is running, hiking, biking, or rock climbing. He loves traveling and has an ever-expanding bucket list (please give any suggestions you have!). He enjoys learning/trying new things, and is always looking for a new hobby.

Elena Danos, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Elizabeth Signorelli, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Education: Elizabeth earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2019 from Stony Brook University. She completed her undergraduate studies at George Mason University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2016. She is a current resident in The Jackson Clinics’ Orthopedic Residency Program (completing in 2021). She is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS). She has been an APTA member since 2016.

Specialties: Elizabeth has experience with post-operative rehabilitation and treating a variety of orthopedic conditions. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and diverse musculoskeletal injuries. In addition to her orthopedic specialization, she has completed her LSVT-BIG certification to work with patients with Parkinson’s Disease. With a background in field hockey and running, Elizabeth enjoys working with individuals looking to return to sport and recreation.

Fun facts: Elizabeth enjoys staying active through running, yoga, field hockey, and hiking. She competed and coached the club field hockey team at George Mason University. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and exploring to gain knowledge through new experiences. She has been to both Ecuador and Kenya to provide and teach PT services. Elizabeth is very passionate about providing sustainable PT services and promoting overall wellness across the local and global communities.

Erin Borda, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Education: Erin graduated from University of Maryland, Baltimore with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2020. She completed her undergraduate work at University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. Erin has been a member of the APTA since 2017.

Specialties: Erin has a strong interest in orthopedic injuries and enjoys treating low back, pelvic, ankle, knee and shoulder injuries both post-operatively and non-operatively. With a background in competitive soccer, Erin enjoys developing functionally-specific programs to help patients return to their favorite activities. Erin also has experience working with patients with neurological disorders.

Fun Facts: Erin enjoys staying active through soccer, tennis, yoga, Pilates, and spending time outdoors going for walks or kayaking on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Erin loves spending time with family and friends, and traveling whenever she gets the chance.

Erin Spengler, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Education: Erin graduated from Duke University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2012. She completed her undergraduate work at Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science. Erin completed The Jackson Clinics Orthopedic Residency program in 2014. She is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS), credentialed clinical instructor, and board certified direct access provider.

Specialties: Erin has an interest in all areas of orthopedic rehabilitation and enjoys working with patients across the age spectrum. She has a special interest in treating athletes and helping them return to their respective activities.

Fun Facts: Erin ran cross country and track at Wake Forest University and was a member of the cross country team that won the 2002 ACC Championships. She enjoys running, biking, and exploring Virginia parks and trails.

Gargi Patel, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Gauri Ghan, PT, MPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Gauri is a board-certified Physical Therapist with a master’s degree in Physical Therapy with a specialization in Musculoskeletal Sciences (Orthopedics) and a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Mahatma Gandhi Mission’s Institute of Physical Therapy, India.

Specialties: Prior to working at TJC, Gauri worked as a Physical Therapist in various clinical settings treating patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions in India. Gauri’s latest research publication on neck musculature activation following neck manipulation using pressure biofeedback can be found here - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33090945/. Gauri’s case research publication to study the effect of therapeutic ultrasound and TMJ manipulation on trismus (locked jaw) can be found here -https://www.medpulse.in/Physiotherapy/Article/Volume1Issue2/Physiotherapy_1_2_1.pdf Gauri has a strong interest in treating operative and non-operative musculoskeletal conditions with a focus in strength training, mobility training, balance and proprioception training. She enjoys working with people of all ages including pediatric and geriatric patients and is especially passionate about helping veterans and their families with their physical therapy needs.

Fun Facts: Outside of the clinic, Gauri enjoys spending time with her family and friends, singing, riding her bike, and hanging out with her golden-doodle pup, Chiku. 

Haval Rasheed, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Haval graduated from Mary Baldwin University with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2022. He completed his undergraduate work at Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. He has been a member of the APTA since 2019.

Specialties: Haval has a strong interest and background in orthopedic and sports-related injuries. Previously a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Haval enjoys working with athletes and has a strong background in return-to-sport testing, sport-specific rehab, and injury prevention exercise. Haval is also passionate about treating the spine and posture related pain/syndromes.

Fun Facts: Haval in his free time loves to travel, go to concerts, rock climb, skateboard, play tennis, and EAT. Haval is also a fried chicken sandwich connoisseur, as his current venture is to try every fried chicken sandwich restaurant in the region.

Holly Chen, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Holly graduated from Marymount University with her Doctor of Physical Therapy in August 2016. She also got a PhD degree in Rehabilitation Sciences from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Holly has been a member of the APTA and VPTA since 2013.

Specialties: Holly had a strong interest and background in orthopedic injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. She was particularly trained in evaluating patients with tendinopathy and fascia using ultrasound and treating them with Extracorporeal shock wave therapy. She also has experience working with cardiac patients post surgery and patients with neurological pathologies including balance disorders. Holly has strength in conducting clinical trial research, and find most up-to-date evidence based papers for recalcitrant cases.

Fun Facts: Holly loves to taste different kinds of delicious food with her husband and two sons. She loves travel, reading, playing piano, and watching comedy movies.

Ian Slattery, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

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

Jacob Lee, PT, DPT, CSCS, CSPS, CMTPT/DN

Physical Therapist

Education: Jacob graduated from Shenandoah University with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in August 2018. He completed his undergraduate at Korea National Sports University with a Bachelor in Art degree in Physical Education where he had many opportunities to work with Olympic-level athletes. He also completed officer training from the Korean Army and served as a platoon leader and a logistic officer.

Specialties: Jacob is a CMTPT/DN(Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist /Dry Needling) who can perform dry needling on big and small muscles, as well as hands and feet. Jacob has a strong interest and background in return to sports rehabilitation, performance enhancement, and injury prevention for junior/adult athletes as well as weekend warriors. Jacob also has a lot of experience working with youth and people with long-term disabilities from his teaching experiences in Taekwondo and volunteering experiences from local churches.

Fun Facts: Jacob is from Seoul, South Korea who came to the U.S to pursue his dream to become a doctor of physical therapy. He is a jack of all trades; he has multiple black belts from Taekwondo (4th degree), Hapkido (2nd degree), and Judo (1st degree). He is a PAID certified advanced diver and an NSCA certified CSCS & CSPS with a big interest in powerlifting and functional movement enhancements. Besides working full-time at TJC, he is a USPTA certified Professional Tennis Coach who has his own business, ProBioMechanics Tennis, where he teaches youth to adult tennis groups and private classes.

Jacob Nguyen, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Jacob graduated from the University of Delaware with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in December 2021. He completed his undergraduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science in 2019. Jacob has been a member of the APTA since 2019.

Specialties: Jacob has a strong background in strength and conditioning and is primarily interested in orthopedic injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA, and has experience working with youth soccer and volleyball, as well as one on one training for active adults.

Fun Facts: Jacob has been involved in sports since he was a child, including soccer, basketball, track and golf. Outside of sports and treating patients, he also enjoys cooking, hiking and fishing. He is currently working on climbing each of the highest points in all 50 states.

Jacob Ruzanski, PT,DPT

Physical Therapist

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.

Jeanine Fuld, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Education:
Jeanine graduated from Ithaca College in 2012 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, where she also completed her undergraduate work and received a bachelor’s of science in Clinical Health Studies in 2010. She went on to complete an orthopedic residency at The University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX in 2014.

Specialties:
As an athlete herself, Jeanine always had an interest in becoming a clinician in orthopedics. Following her residency, Jeanine became an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Jeanine enjoys treating patients of all ages and orthopedic conditions, with the greatest interest and training in the knee, hip, and shoulder conditions. She loves guiding patients through their rehabilitation process, increasing their confidence, and allowing them to return to the things that make them the happiest. Currently, Jeanine is a mentor and faculty member for The Jackson Clinics orthopedic and sport residency programs. She teaches evaluation and manual therapy of the knee as part of The Jackson Clinics residency content. Jeanine is also a mentor in our new hire mentoring program.

Fun Facts:
Jeanine was a college basketball player at Ithaca College and has always had a great passion for sports. She is an avid Duke men’s basketball fan, and enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Jessica Jones, PT, DPT, CLT-UE

Physical Therapist

Jonathan Thomas, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Katherine Sammons, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Kate graduated from Shenandoah University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in August 2018. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and African American studies. Kate has been a member of the APTA since 2015.

Specialties: Kate has a background in competitive ballroom dance and has a strong interest in dance rehabilitation and performing arts medicine. She has experience providing treatment backstage at the Kennedy Center and Wolf Trap, and has worked with dancers from The Washington School of Ballet. She also has interests in manual therapy, chronic pain science, wellness, and treating the whole person.

Fun Facts: A not-so-secret data nerd, Kate loves getting lost in spreadsheets. Her earliest memories are from Moscow, Russia, and she has lived in 3 countries outside the U.S. Kate enjoys writing, good conversations over coffee, yoga, and building blanket forts with her husband and daughter.

Kathryn Frei, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Kavisha Patel, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Kavisha graduated from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2020. She also completed her undergraduate work at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia with a Bachelor in Health Sciences while minoring in Exercise Science and Wellness Management. Kavisha has been a member of the APTA since 2017.

Specialties: Kavisha has a strong interest in treating orthopedic injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. She has a special interest in treating patients with concussion and sport-related injuries.  With her background in the sport of Olympic weighting and certification as a ClinicalAthlete Olympic Weightlifting Coach, she also enjoys treating strength athletes and utilizing progressive loading strategies into her treatment plan. Kavisha enjoys developing creative ways to help her patients go back to doing the things they love!

Fun Facts: Kavisha’s favorite ways to stay active is through Olympic weightlifting, yoga, basketball and hiking. In her free time she also enjoys watching college and professional basketball, cooking, traveling, playing with her dog and spending time with her family and friends!

Kristen Silsby, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education:
Kristen graduated from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in August 2020. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. Kristen has co-presented research on Family Attitudes About Infant Screen Time at the 2019 Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference. Kristen has been a member of the APTA since 2017

Specialties:
Kristen has a strong interest in treating patients of all ages with orthopedic injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. She also has experience using a variety of treatment approaches including aquatic therapy, McKenzie method, and manual therapy techniques. She enjoys developing a functional treatment plan to guide patients back to performing activities they enjoy the most.

Laura Barrett, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Laura graduated from Ithaca College with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy . She also received a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Sciences from Ithaca College. Laura is a Board Certified Direct Access Provider.

Specialties: Laura is skilled in rehabilitation of ankle, foot and knee disorders as well as non-surgical and post surgical interventions of the shoulder. She has a strong background in treating pediatrics (newborns to teens) for sports injuries, musculoskeletal dysfunctions and developmental delay. Laura has special interest in gait retraining and sports rehabilitation, particularly soccer, tennis, baseball/softball, and running.

Fun Facts: Laura enjoys playing many sports competitively, including soccer and street hockey and is part of the USA women’s street hockey program. She is also an avid runner, having completed 6 half marathons and her first marathon in 2009! Laura loves spending time with her husband and dog, trying new foods, and traveling.

Logan Sebastian, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Education: Logan graduated from the George Washington University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of 2017. She went on to complete an 18 month orthopedic residency and passed an additional exam to become a Board Certified Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS). She received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Delaware in 2013.

Specialties: Logan has a special interest in treating patients with a variety of orthopedic injuries including traumatic, overuse, and post-operative rehabilitation. Her treatment sessions also include education on injury prevention to limit chance of future re-injury. She strives to orient PT sessions towards assisting patients to achieve their personal functional goals.

Fun Facts: Logan is a former Division 1 volleyball player from the University of Delaware and continues to enjoy playing indoor, beach, and grass volleyball. Logan had the privilege to teach a physical therapy course at a University in Kenya in 2022.

Madalyn Grafton, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education:
Madalyn graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2021. She completed her undergraduate work at Christopher Newport University with a Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Physiological Biology.

Specialties:
Madalyn has a strong interest in treating a variety of orthopedic injuries. She played soccer throughout high school, so she enjoys working with athletes and returning them to the sport that they love. Recently, Madalyn began pursuing her interest in treating pelvic floor dysfunction. She is particularly passionate about treating women both antepartum and postpartum.

Fun Facts:
In her free time, Madalyn loves being active through hiking, running, and going to the gym. She enjoys exploring new cities as well as spending time with her family and friends.

McKenzie Murray, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Meena Ravi Shankar, PT, MSPT

Physical Therapist

Education:

Meena graduated from the master’s in physical therapy program with a specialization in neurosciences from Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, India in August 2018. She completed her bachelor’s in physical therapy from Meenakshi College of Physiotherapy, India.

Specialties:

Meena has been working as a physical therapist for over 10 years. Her experience has led to a strong interest in motor control and re-learning with her patients of all ages and with all conditions. She enjoys working with patients regularly with a focus on gait training, balance and coordination. This has motivated her to work in both musculoskeletal and neuro outpatient rehab settings so far in her career. She is highly interested in working with patients who are motivated to achieve independence in their activities of daily living and return to work, play, and family life.

Fun Facts:

Meena enjoys reading fiction in English and her native language, Tamil. Realistic fiction is her favorite genre. Likewise, she enjoys watching movies based on real-life and books. Her latest interest is creating her personal board game collection. She is a trained singer in Indian classical music and hopes to be able to explore this interest more intensively in the future. She prefers to travel by train, when the option is available. And considers reading a book and playing board games with her kids while traveling on a train to be an ideal vacation.

Megan Duran, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Education: Megan graduated from Lynchburg College with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2017. She completed her undergraduate work at Longwood University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science and a Minor in Biology. She has been a member of the Orthopedic Section of the APTA since 2014, and currently serves on the Tidewater VPTA Board as District Secretary. Megan completed the Orthopedic Residency Program in 2019, and is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics.

Specialties: Megan has a strong interest and background in orthopedic injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. As a former track and field and cross-country runner, Megan has a strong background in competitive running, and enjoys working with runners of all ages looking to return to sport. Megan is a former high school assistant swim coach and enjoys working with swimmers both on land and in the water. Megan currently works alongside The Jackson Clinics Residency Director coordinating the orthopedics and sports residency programs, as well as coordinating the continuing education programs offered at The Jackson Clinics.

Fun Facts: A Hampton Roads native, Megan loves to spend down time near the water and is a seafood connoisseur.  She enjoys spending time with her husband and son, and enjoys staying active- lifting weights, running, swimming, and spending time outdoors.

Megan Flaherty, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Education: Megan graduated from Shenandoah University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in August 2019. She completed her undergraduate work at University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Megan has been a member of the APTA since 2016.

Specialties: Megan has a strong interest and background in orthopedic and sports injuries, as well as post-operative rehabilitation. As a former D3 lacrosse player, Megan has a strong interest in working with athletes of any form. She is currently studying to become a certified strength and conditioning specialist to better serve her patient’s needs.

Fun Facts: Megan played D3 college lacrosse for two years. She loves to remain active in her free time whether that be lifting weights or going for hikes outdoors. Megan loves watching sports, especially hockey (Go Caps!).

Michael Kecman, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Education: Michael graduated from The George Washington University in 2010 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and was accepted into the National Alpha Eta Honor Society. He graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Anthropology and Anatomy and was a member of the wrestling team where he was twice named to the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll. Michael is a Certified Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association. Michael is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Board Certified Direct Access Provider and has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2007. Michael has also been trained to perform Trigger Point Dry Needling. Mike is a member of the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists

Specialties: Michael is a 2012 graduate of the Jackson Clinics’ Orthopedic Residency Program and he is a 2015 graduate of the Jackson Clinics’ Upper Extremity Fellowship. Michael is involved in residency and fellowship mentorship and is the co- director of the fellowship program. As a former Division I athlete, Michael has a strong interest in treating athletes of all ages and experience levels. He also enjoys treating a wide variety of pre and post-operative orthopedic conditions of the shoulder, elbow, knee, ankle, lumbar and cervical spine. Michael has a strong interest in education and has developed and taught courses on the upper extremity to fellow medical professionals. He has also provided in-services to personal trainers from around the region on a variety of topics.

Fun Facts: Michael enjoys weight lifting, spending time with family and friends and all things Duke. LET’S GO DUKE!!!

Michael Pickel, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education:
Mike graduated from Hampton University with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2022. He completed his undergraduate work at Bluffton University in Ohio with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy. Mike is a member of both the APTA and the NABPT-VA where he serves as the mentorship coordinator.

Specialties:
Mike is heavily interested in sports physical therapy and will be working towards earning his SCS as a part of the sports residency. As a former collegiate basketball player, he has a strong background in competitive sports. He is a certified emergency responder for the athlete and has experience doing sideline coverage for amateur football teams in the Hampton Roads area.

Fun Facts:
Mike loves to travel and explore new areas of the country. His favorite sport is basketball and favorite player is LeBron James. He also has a Labrador Retriever named Rocky who he spends most of his free time with when he is not working. His favorite artist is J.Cole.

Michail Baskaron, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: I graduated American International College (AIC) with his Doctorate in physical therapy in May 2022. He also completed his undergraduate work at UMass-Lowell with a bachelor of exercise physiology in May 2018. He is CPR/AED, as well as BFR certified. Michail has been a member of the APTA since 2020.

Specialties: I have a strong interest in manual therapy and treating orthopedic injuries. Throughout my life I have been always interested and intrigued by challenging situations that help with my own self-development. Despite not being an athlete growing up, I have always been interested in sports and working out consistently. For me, I love to see all kinds of patients whether athletes or geriatrics. I think I like the aspect of being a part of achieving someone else’s dream of walking, standing and being able to be independent.

Fun Facts: A fun fact about me is that I can play the piano, guitar and Tabla which is an Egyptian instrument that’s used in weddings mainly. Growing up I was always a swimmer but did not get the chance to join a team during college or high school. I love working out, staying active and taking long walks near the waters. I also love making new connections with people whenever I get the chance.

Mike Wilkins, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Natasha Smook, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education:
Natasha graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2022. She completed her undergraduate work at University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and a Minor in Psychology. She has been a member of the APTA since 2019.

Specialties:
Natasha has a strong interest and background in neurological rehabilitation and pediatrics. She also has experience working with patients with orthopedic injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, vestibular pathologies, and genetic abnormalities. She also has a strong passion for pro bono services and served as a Patient Advocate for “The CARES Clinic at VCU,” a physical therapy student lead pro bono  physical therapy clinic.

Fun Facts:
Natasha loves to run. She was inspired by a group called “Inclusive Racing” in which she runs with medically complex individuals in long distance races throughout the Greater Richmond area. She completed her first full marathon in the Fall of 2022. She also enjoys skiing and hiking. Her favorite team is the Washington Capitals. Go Caps Go!

Pathik Patel, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Education: Pathik graduated from Wheeling Jesuit University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in December 2017. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Virginia with a degree in Kinesiology. He has been a member of the APTA since 2015.

Specialties: Pathik has a strong interest in orthopedic and sport specific injuries, as well as post-operative rehabilitation. With a background in soccer and running, he enjoys working with individuals looking to return to sport, as well as other activities that individuals enjoy performing.

Fun Facts: Pathik likes spending time with family and friends, traveling, and being active by spending time outdoors and playing sports. He also likes watching soccer.

Quentin Pitts, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Quentin graduated from Radford University with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2021. He completed his undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech with a dual degree in a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise. Quentin is an active APTA member.

Specialties: Quentin has an interest in orthopedic injuries and post-surgical rehab including total knee/ hip replacements, rotator cuff repair, and ACL reconstruction. He has a strong interest in treating weightlifting and sports-related injuries.  Quentin enjoys working with patients of all ages including those with neurological conditions to improve balance, coordination, and gait.

Fun Facts: Quentin is from Northern Virginia and grew up as a loyal Washington sports fan. In high school, he competed regionally in marching band as a saxophone player and rowed for the Stone Bridge Crew team. He enjoys playing all sports including soccer, basketball, softball, and tennis. Quentin has an interest in weightlifting and running, with plans to compete in the Richmond Marathon in 2021.

Raven Jefferson, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Renae Soule, PT, MPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Renae graduated from the University Of Nebraska Medical Center in 1994 with a Master of Physical Therapy. She has been a member of APTA since 1991.

Experience: Renae has over 20 years of clinical experience, outpatient as well as inpatient rehabilitation. She enjoys treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions to include ankle/foot, elbow, hip, sacroiliac and cervical spine dysfunctions, shoulder and knee problems. Renae has experience in treating neurological conditions, post-operative and non-operative shoulders and knees. She is especially interested in Strain-Counterstrain techniques and has taken several courses to master this discipline. Renae also had the opportunity to travel to Ethiopia as a clinical mentor to assist in teaching the students with Addis Ababa University.

Fun Facts: In her spare time, Renae enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering her time at her church and children’s schools, as well as leading a Girl Scout Troop.

Robert Sigler, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Education: Robert graduated from Regis University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2011. He completed the Orthopedic Residency Program the following year in 2012. He received an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) and is a Board Certified Direct Access Provider. In 2018-2019, he completed a Foot/Ankle Fellowship and has expertise with the whole lower extremity.

He has been to both Ethiopia and Kenya as part of PT related services and continues to support these programs wholeheartedly. He is interested to work with PT Universities in the future to maintain service and education on a regular basis.

He is a member of the APTA and AOFAS as professional organizations. This allows excellent resources to related treatments and services in Physical Therapy. In addition, he teaches or co-teaches up to 3 classes within The Jackson Clinics each year.

Specialties: Robert has an OCS and is a Fellow for the foot/ankle. He has developed specialties with treating orthopedic foot surgeries, neural pathologies, orthotic prescription, runners, and other lower extremity conditions. He has interest in injury prevention and can include ergonomics, healthy living (nutrition/exercise), and wellness.

Fun Facts: Robert has competed in multiple sports from soccer to gymnastics all the way through college. He is very interested in injury prevention and screening processes to determine individuals who are at risk for certain types of injuries. He grew up in Colorado and is an avid Broncos fan!!

Sandy Osilka, PT, MPT

Physical Therapist

Sonal Sheth, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Education: Sonal graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University.  She also worked as a teacher in rural India and DC Public Schools for 7 years and earned her Master’s in Applied Teaching from American University.  She graduated from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology with a sub concentration in urban inequalities.

Specialties: Sonal has experience treating individuals with various orthopedic conditions, including the shoulder, back, and knee.  She has treated pediatric populations for impairments related to various conditions, including torticollis, toe walking, cerebral palsy, and developmental delay related to autism and developmental coordination disorder.  Sonal has also treated geriatric populations for impairments related to Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis, rehabilitation post-hip fracture, and Guillain-Barre.

Fun Facts: Sonal was trained in classical South Indian dance, called Bharatanatayam, and loves watching modern dance performances.   She has a passion for creating and teaching visual art.  In her free time, she enjoys swimming, yoga, reading historical fiction and nonfiction, and watching movies with good company.

Stephen Boettke, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Stephen graduated from University of Pittsburgh with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in December 2021. He received a graduate certificate in rehabilitation science and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from George Mason University prior.

Specialties: Stephen has a strong interest and background in orthopedic injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, sports related injuries and return to sport rehabilitation. Stephen worked as a strength and conditioning coach for athletes prior to attending physical therapy school and maintains his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Fun Facts: Stephen played basketball locally at Robinson High School and with the Fairfax Stars AAU organization. Stephen continues to love playing hoops as well as weightlifting, hiking, kayaking, and any outdoor activities. He also enjoys rooting for the local Washington professional sports teams as well as his two alma maters, University of Pittsburgh and George Mason University.

Susan Spar, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education: Susan graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She completed her Master’s in Physical Therapy at Rutgers University/University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Susan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Bucknell University.

Specialties: Susan has over 20 years experience in outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy. She has completed extensive continuing education, including a 9 month full-time advanced orthopedic manual therapy residency, and has been an instructor for courses on the foot and ankle and for a motion analysis lab at a university level. Susan has been formally educated and professionally trained in a wide range of approaches with a strong emphasis on manual therapy and evidence based practice. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to treat a large number of patients in the sports medicine population including professional athletes, collegiate athletes and Olympians as well as the general outpatient orthopedic population. Susan has specialties in treatment of the spine and foot and ankle, including 20 years of experience in orthotics evaluation, fabrication and gait analysis. She has had advanced training in Integrative Manual Therapy and Maitland based evaluation and treatment techniques. Susan enjoys treating all types of patients and has a special interest in conservative management of scoliosis.

Fun Facts: Susan has been a long time runner and completed the Marine Corps Marathon years ago. Her present focus is on family fitness with her husband and three girls.

Tess McCloud, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT

Physical Therapist

Education: Tess graduated from Duke University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and graduated from the The Jackson Clinics Orthopaedic Residency Program. She completed her undergraduate studies at West Virginia University graduating Summa Cum Laude with a major in exercise physiology, an emphasis in aquatic therapy, and a minor in psychology. In 2020, she was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine with Harms and benefits of opioids for management of non-surgical acute and chronic low back pain: a systematic review. Tess has experience as an APTA-credentialed clinical instructor for physical therapy students and has served as an orthopedic physical therapy professor at AMIU in Nairobi, Kenya. She has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2017.

Specialties: Tess is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) with extensive experience treating a variety of orthopedic injuries and a strong interest in post-operative rehabilitation. She is a certified lymphedema therapist for the upper and lower extremities. Additionally, she is a passionate provider for physical therapy rehabilitation following breast cancer treatment.

Fun Facts: Tess enjoys staying active through running and hot yoga. She is a lifelong swimmer and played club water polo while at Duke. She is a passionate Duke basketball fan. In her free time, you can find her doting over her dog and trying new restaurants.

Tim Webb, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Education: Tim graduated from Shenandoah University with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in December 2020. He completed his undergraduate work at James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. Tim has been a member of the APTA since 2017.

Specialties: Tim has a strong interest in musculoskeletal orthopedic injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. He enjoys working with all types of competitive athletes, but as a former competitive swimmer, he has a passion for rehabbing swimming-related injuries with a goal of return to sport. He enjoys the process of teaching patients about their rehab and creating a positive patient-therapist relationship for optimal progression through a rehab program

Fun Facts: Tim is a huge sports fan, with a particular passion for his hometown University of Virginia and his alma mater James Madison University. He loves watching the Washington Football Team on Sundays. He enjoys going to the gym (or creating at-home workouts) and listening to country music

Zaira Flores, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Erin Burlovich McDonald, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist and Residency Mentor

Education: Erin graduated from the University of Delaware with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences from James Madison University and completed an Orthopedic Residency at the University of Delaware. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Board Certified Direct Access Provider. She is a mentor with the Jackson Clinics Residency Program and is an APTA certified Clinical Instructor for physical therapy students. She is also an Adjunct faculty member of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at George Washington University.

Specialties: Erin has extensive experience in all kinds of orthopedic and sports injury rehabilitation, including non-operative and post-operative rehabilitation of the spine (neck and lower back), knee, shoulder. She identifies each patient’s individual deficits and works with them to facilitate their return to optimal function. She is also a certified BikeFit specialist.

Fun Facts: Erin was a competitive swimmer and played water polo in college. She competes in open water swimming, road running, and triathlons. She loves country music, hiking, travel, and playing with her baby girl!

Allison Watson, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Elwira Ksiazek, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Education: Elwira graduated from Montgomery College in 1998 with A.A.S degree and works as an Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

Specialties: Elwira has experience in acute and chronic orthopedic injury rehabilitation and treatments of neurologically based conditions in pediatric and adult populations. She worked in specialized rehab units: stroke, head trauma, spinal cord injury and joint replacement. In 2005 she joined The Jackson Clinics team and enjoys working in a sport oriented facility. Helping patients to restore their functions, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disability by exercising is a very rewarding and inspiring experience.

Fun Facts: Elwira enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing and many others outdoor activities. She also loves theater and poetry.

Hayley Botts, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Joseph Conrad, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Olga Dudash, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sage Riendeau, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Shasta Irick, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sonya Sherpa, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Education: Sonya graduated in 2009 from Northern Virginia Community College with Associates of Applied Sciences as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She is a licensed physical therapist assistant. Sonya is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and The Virginia Physical Therapy Association. She is also certified in CPR.

Specialties: Sonya volunteered in a Skilled Nursing home facility based rehabilitation in the past. Her primary interest is in aquatic therapy and she enjoys working with variety of patients. She has experience working with athletes of all ages and post-operative rehabilitation.

Fun Facts: Sonya loves spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys driving scenic twisting roads and hiking. Sonya also likes to travel and learn new languages. She speaks Nepali, Hindi, and Urdu.

Garrett Farmerie, ATC

Athletic Trainer

Education:
Garrett graduated from George Mason University with his Master of Athletic Training in May 2021. He completed his Bachelors of Science at Virginia Commonwealth University with a concentration in Health and Exercise Science. Garrett has been a member of the National Athletic Training Association since 2020.

Specialties:
Garrett teaches emergent and non-emergent sub-acute injury recognition and triage for the Sports Residency Program at TJC. He has a lifelong interest in promoting positive health habits and injury prevention. He plans to accomplish this by providing individuals of all ages with proper patient education and specific exercise prescriptions. Garrett believes in foundational foot/ankle and core strength for proper global injury prevention long-term.

Fun Facts:
Garrett is a recreational runner and an aspiring home cook. He loves to create buildings out of inanimate objects for his son to knock down as if he was Godzilla.

Nicole Schroeder, ATC

Athletic Trainer

Sarah Kerns,

Assistant Billing Supervisor

Viviana Gallegos ,

Billing Assistant

Jennifer Huffman,

Billing Representative

Mark Anaya,

Billing Representative

Zachary Knight,

Billing Representative

Ruby Iglesias,

New Patient Concierge

Viviana Escobar,

Patient Care Coordinator

Abigail Ngwa,

Patient Care Coordinator

Alyse Williams,

Patient Care Coordinator

Andrew Jurasits,

Patient Care Coordinator

Anna Jacobson,

Patient Care Coordinator

Ashley Cruz,

Patient Care Coordinator

Aysia Kenner,

Patient Care Coordinator

Bria Brooks ,

Patient Care Coordinator

Emelyn Meza,

Patient Care Coordinator

Iqra Maqsood,

Patient Care Coordinator

Jaime Avelar,

Patient Care Coordinator

Jasmine Penick,

Patient Care Coordinator

Jemima Daniels ,

Patient Care Coordinator

Jessica Sanchez,

Patient Care Coordinator

Jude Alvarado,

Patient Care Coordinator

Karina Gonzalez,

Patient Care Coordinator

Kimberly Ortiz,

Patient Care Coordinator

Libby Perez,

Patient Care Coordinator

Madeline Cruz,

Patient Care Coordinator

Maryam Fatima,

Patient Care Coordinator

Matthew Jurasits,

Patient Care Coordinator

Melina Campanilla,

Patient Care Coordinator

Mia Wilson,

Patient Care Coordinator

Michelle Yates,

Patient Care Coordinator

Natalia Corvalan,

Patient Care Coordinator

Paula Stokol,

Patient Care Coordinator

Perla Lamas,

Patient Care Coordinator

Remsha Choudary,

Patient Care Coordinator

Samantha Collins ,

Patient Care Coordinator

Sierra Sarver,

Patient Care Coordinator

Sophia Halstead,

Patient Care Coordinator

Summer Champ,

Patient Care Coordinator

Zumrod Tebra,

Patient Care Coordinator

Anam Ahmad,

Patient Care Manager

Carolyn Watson,

Patient Care Manager

Elizabeth Kendrick,

Patient Care Manager

Jessica Knoebel,

Patient Care Manager

Katherine Hernandez-Ruiz,

Patient Care Manager

Leah Fletcher-Davis ,

Patient Care Manager

Makese Cooper,

Patient Care Manager

Mariam Shah,

Patient Care Manager

Michelle Martinez,

Patient Care Manager

Nebiat Mandefro,

Patient Care Manager

Ruth Semendinger,

Patient Care Manager

Shayla Bellfield,

Patient Care Manager

Tiffany Bingham,

Patient Care Manager

Rachel Adams, PT, DPT

Physical Therapy

Kristen Landers, PT, DPT, OCS

TJC Success Advisor

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.

Brianna Stoker,

Verifier

Bryan Schendlinger, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Colin Wakeman, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Edward Barham, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Guillemette Bodenreider, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Jennifer Anderson, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Education: Jenny is a University of Colorado at Colorado Springs graduate with her Master’s degree in Sports Medicine. She completed her undergraduate work at Concord University with a degree in Athletic Training. From 2010-2013, Jenny served as the head athletic trainer for Potomac Falls High School in Sterling, VA. She is an active member of NATA, VATA, and MAATA.

Specialties: Jenny has a strong interest in helping people of all ages return to full health following a wide variety of orthopedic injuries. Since becoming a certified athletic trainer in 2008, she has worked at the college and high school levels but prefers the clinical setting. Currently, she is a mentor in the Jackson Clinics new hire mentoring program.

Fun Facts: Jenny’s background includes playing women’s collegiate soccer at the NCAA division II level during undergrad. She also served as the graduate assistant women’s soccer coach while at UCCS and holds a US soccer “D” coaching license. She is a huge fan of the Washington Spirit and the US Women’s National Soccer Team. Other hobbies include hanging out with her family, going to the gym, and doing puzzles.

Jonathan Money, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Certified Athletic Trainer

Justin Gates, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Karra Rasmussen, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Education: Karra graduated from Brigham Young University with her Bachelor’s in Athletic Training in May 2020. After graduation, Karra worked as an ATC in an outpatient sports medicine clinic focusing on injury prevention and rehabilitation with athletes.

Specialties: Karra enjoys working with athletes and anyone striving to build a healthier life following orthopedic injury. She has a strong interest in patient education and enjoys helping people get back to the physical activities they love.

Fun Facts: Karra is an avid soccer lover and former ballerina at Brigham Young University. She loves participating in outdoor activities with her husband and enjoys traveling with her family.

Lesley-Anne King , ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Maphase Abusharakh, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Marcus Owens, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

New Staff Template, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Rachel Scherbenske, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Shannon O’Donnell, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Tracy Bach, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Addison Thomas,

Exercise Specialist

Alisa Brown,

Exercise Specialist

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.

Alyson Randolph,

Exercise Specialist

Education: Aly graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a minor in nutrition.

Specialties: Aly has been with the company since doing her internship in 2007.  She enjoys working with all types of patients and injuries from athletes to the chronic pain patients who need to return functioning in their daily activities. She previously worked as a lifeguard and taught swim lessons to people and children of all ages.

Fun Fact: Aly played college softball and enjoys going to all sporting events. In her spare time she boxes at the UFC gym in Herndon and also bakes all kids of cakes and cupcakes 😊

Amy Long,

Exercise Specialist

Anaiah Hodge,

Exercise Specialist

Anqa Chowdhury,

Exercise Specialist

Beth Short,

Exercise Specialist

Brian Nguyen,

Exercise Specialist

Bryce Sadler,

Exercise Specialist

Candace Grice,

Exercise Specialist

Dana Bean,

Exercise Specialist

Daniel Jorquera,

Exercise Specialist

Dino Salandro,

Exercise Specialist

Donovan Waters,

Exercise Specialist

Elizabeth Tyler,

Exercise Specialist

Ellen Ayoub,

Exercise Specialist

Fred Goodman,

Exercise Specialist

Gabby Coradazzi,

Exercise Specialist

Jessica Rice,

Exercise Specialist

Kelly Bryant,

Exercise Specialist

Kimberly Watling,

Exercise Specialist

Madie Best,

Exercise Specialist

Mariana Velasquez,

Exercise Specialist

Meredith Brooker,

Exercise Specialist

Nabiel Burhan,

Exercise Specialist

Nabiel graduated from Virginia Tech in 2019 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, specifically concentrating on the Science of Exercise. Nabiel has a special interest in working with athletes of all levels and ages; including athletes returning to their sport as well as athlete’s looking to improve within their sport. Athletics have always been a huge part of Nabiel’s life and her favorite sport is basketball.

Paul Brown,

Exercise Specialist

Randy Winchester,

Exercise Specialist

Rowhan Cummings,

Exercise Specialist

Sabrina Paulsen,

Exercise Specialist

Sulman Mukhtar,

Exercise Specialist

Jennifer McKee,

Exercise Specialist/ Patient Care Coordinator

Cynthia Jacobson,

Physician and Community Liaison

Cindy Cutright, PT, MBA, DPT

Clinic Director, Director of Clinical Services

Education: Cindy graduated from the University of Baltimore with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. She also received her M.B.A. from Strayer University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. Cindy is a Board Certified Direct Access Provider.

Specialties: Cindy has over 20 years experience in outpatient physical therapy. She has treated patients as young as 5 months and as old as the mid-nineties.  She has a strong background and interest in spine and muscle imbalance problems of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions, including treating headaches. She is very experienced in sacroiliac problems, including chronic cases and pregnancy related issues. Cindy also enjoys and is experienced with pediatric patients including developmental delays, cerebral palsy, torticollis and head injury.  She is also experienced in treating a variety of upper and lower extremity problems such as rotator cuff injuries, ACL injuries, and total knee replacements.

Fun Facts: Cindy is an Anglophile.  She loves to vacation in England and enjoys reading books on English history. Cindy has a cat named Stormy, who snores!

Angela DeBosky,

Authorization Specialist

Dana Baker,

Billing Specialist

Eduardo Ramirez,

Billing Supervisor

Shameke Mason,

Billing Representative