Specialization: Orthopedic related injuries including pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, TMD (jaw pain), cervical dysfunctions and balance disorders. Joint Replacements

Anne DeJong always knew she would work in the field of health care. Her interest in science and sports coupled with her joy in working with people and helping them led her to center on Physical Therapy.

She graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1989 with a Bachelor of Physical Therapy.

She worked for more than 20 years in a variety of settings including home care, hospital rehabilitation settings, orthopedics and general medical surgical.

For the past 15 years she has worked primarily in outpatient orthopedics in clinics in the United States and Singapore.

Anne enjoys working with patients of all ages. Her specialization now is in orthopedic related injuries including pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, TMD (jaw pain), cervical dysfunctions, balance disorders and joint replacements.

In her spare time, she likes to hike with her dogs, play or coach volleyball, and watch her children participate in their sports and activities.

email: elisabethd@acacpt.com

Specialization: General Orthopedic rehabilitation, sports-related injuries including shoulder, knee, and foot/ankle, and post-surgical rehabilitation

Mark found his passion for physical therapy after experiencing the benefits when recovering as an athlete and after working in the clinic setting during college.

Mark received his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from James Madison University in 2010 and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Hampton University in 2014.

Mark enjoys working with patients of all ages and conditions and enjoys getting patients to return to the activities they enjoy in a healthier, safer way.

When he is not working he enjoys college football, working out, and being outdoors when he can. He loves mountain biking, hiking, and playing with his two boys.

email: markc@acacpt.com

Specialization: Connective tissue disorders including Ehlers Danlos, POTS, Dry Needling Certified, Graston Technique, SI Dysfunction, general orthopedics and post surgical care 

Jodie knew at an early age she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. She was leaning toward medicine until needing to receive physical therapy services herself after multiple orthopedic surgeries and the decision was made. She was fascinated and amazed by the progress patients were making.

Jodie received her BS in Exercise Physiology and a Minor in Spanish from the University of Wyoming in 1999. She then went on to receive her MPT from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Related Sciences in Rochester, MN in 2001.

Jodie received her certification in Trigger Point Dry Needling and has enjoyed seeing the amazing results this has brought to her patients over the last few years.

When she isn’t working, Jodie has a passion for traveling and seeing the world. She is also an avid University of Wyoming sports fan and bleeds the brown and gold of the University of Wyoming colors. And most importantly she enjoys spending time with her family.

email: jodies@acacpt.com

Specialization: Sports-related injuries of the shoulder, knee and foot/ankle, post-surgical rehabilitation including ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff tears, total joint replacements, general orthopedic conditions, BFRT (Blood Flow Restriction Training), and manual therapy

Carter is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist whose passion for rehabilitation began at a young age when he was recovering from a competitive powerlifting injury. His area of expertise is sports medicine and post-surgical rehabilitation with an emphasis on shoulder, knee, and hip. Carter has enjoyed working with a wide range of orthopedic conditions, from the pediatric population to professional and Olympic level athletes.

Carter attended Mississippi State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology while working for MSU Sports Medicine as a member of the Strength and Conditioning Staff. He then went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2008. He completed extensive training to become a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist through the Maitland curriculum in 2011, and then completed his board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association in 2018.

Outside of work, Carter enjoys working on his own strength and conditioning, participating in a wide variety of outdoor activities, and spending time with friends and family.

email: carterwh@acacpt.com 

Specialization: General orthopedics, strength and conditioning for the older adult, fitness athlete rehabilitation, balance and neurological disorders

Ross earned his undergraduate degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida. Following his graduation, he relocated to Asheville, NC, where he spent several years as a personal trainer and fitness coach at a PT clinic prior to making the decision to return to graduate school. He earned his DPT from Western Carolina University in 2019, and spent 2 years working in western North Carolina in an outpatient clinic before moving to Charlottesville and joining PT@ACAC.,

"I have spent many years exploring how to optimize movement to improve the human experience for others through competition, coaching, and my own personal journey. Nowadays I spend my time outside of the clinic with my wife or climbing in the mountains of Appalachia."

email: rossel@acacpt.com 

Specialization: Sports-related injuries to the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle, post-surgical rehabilitation including ACL reconstruction and multiple ligament repairs of the knee, rotator cuff repairs, shoulder and hip labral repairs, and ankle reconstruction, total joint replacements, general orthopedic conditions, Dry Needling Certified

Amy Boyer became a physical therapist and athletic training because of her interest in health, sports, and the human body coupled with her love of helping others.She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences/Athletic Training from Lock Haven University. She earned her Masters of Education degree in Health Education and her Masters of Physical Therapy from East Carolina University.

After beginning her career as an athletic trainer at East Carolina University, she began practicing physical therapy in 2001. In that capacity she worked in a variety of settings, including home health, sports physical therapy and outpatient orthopedics, treating patients of all ages.

She now specializes in sports-related injuries to the shoulder, knee and foot/ankle, post-surgical rehabilitation including ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff tears and total joint replacements as well as general orthopedic conditions.

When she is not working Amy enjoys spending time with her family, running, and reading.

Specialization: Dance and performing arts medicine, sports injuries, manual therapy, dry needling certified, general orthopedics

Krysten discovered the field of physical therapy after sustaining a minor injury while dancing at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. When she entered school at Elon University, she knew that she wanted to be a physical therapist and performed her honors thesis on the biomechanics of balance. Upon completing her BS in Exercise Science, she then went on to physical therapy school where she earned her doctorate from The George Washington University, completing an internship with the Johns Hopkins Performing Arts Medicine program.

After spending time working in a sports medicine clinic, focusing on the treatment of youth athletes, she joined the team at Neurotour Physical Therapy, a leading National physical therapy company that focuses on supporting entertainers and performers from Broadway, touring, and local theater and dance companies. Over her tenure at Neurotour, she had the opportunity to work with 30+ productions, and was the resident physical therapist for a national Broadway tour, a professional dance company, and an international concert tour - treating the cast and crew before, during, and after each performance.

Krysten is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and is also certified in dry needling and blood flow restriction training. Additionally, she has a strong background in rehabilitation-based pilates intervention.

When she's not treating in the clinic, Krysten enjoys working out, hiking with her dog, horseback riding, and spending time with family and friends.

email: krystenm@acacpt.com

Specialization:Neck, Headaches, Spine, Shoulder, General Orthopedics, Dry Needling

Raymond Moreland graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with a Masters of Physical Therapy in May 1997, after having received his BA in Economics from Emory University in 1990. He started to specialize in spine care in 1999, and went on to obtain his McKenzie certification from the McKenzie Institute, USA, Center for Postgraduate Study in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) in 2006. He has completed all course work for the American Spine Institute and the American Headache Institute, and has obtained his certification in Dry Needling from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT) / Spinal Manipulation & Dry Needling Institutes.

During his 16 years working for the Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Outpatient Care Center (SMJH OCC), Raymond worked closely with Dr. Jeremy Gill, Clinical Neurophysiologist, and Dr. Christopher Scherer, Neurologist (with Sentara Martha Jefferson Neurosciences) to establish a flourishing physical therapy treatment program for all types of headaches, including migraines, tension HA, cluster, occipital neuralgia, and cervicogenic headaches.

Also while at SMJH, Raymond both provided education, and lobbied physicians, physical therapists, and administration in order to create a headache program for the entire Sentara hospital system. Raymond recently joined the team at PT @ acac and looks forward to building a successful Headache Treatment Program for their patients, as well.

email: raymondm@acacpt.com

Specialization: Sports-Related Injuries, Pre/Post Surgical Rehab, Shoulder, Knee, Foot/Ankle, Running Injuries, Dry Needling

Justin was born and raised in Suffolk, VA and graduated from the University of Virginia in 2001. After years of working at a wilderness boarding school in central Virginia, he decided to make a career change. He earned his doctorate in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2013. In 2016, he became a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.

In 2018, he completed a year-long residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy through Virginia Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Institute. He then worked for Sentara Martha Jefferson before becoming a part of the PT@acac team. Justin enjoys working with a wide variety of patients, crafting a tailored plan of care to help each individual achieve their goals. His clinical interests include sports related orthopedic injuries, lower extremity mechanics, strengthening for runners, and pre/post joint replacement rehab. Justin’s treatment philosophy includes helping patients take an active role in their recovery to achieve better outcomes.

In his free time, Justin can be found hiking and camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains or stand-up paddleboarding on the Rivanna. He also enjoys going to UVA basketball games and seeing live music every chance he gets. Justin loves being outside and enjoys taking advantage of all the outdoor activities that Charlottesville has to offer. Other interests include golf, tennis, yoga, pilates and soccer.

email: justinpr@acacpt.com