Physical Therapy in Crozet, VA

Specialization: Treatment of Pediatrics/Pediatric sports medicine, vestibular and neurologic rehabilitation and general orthopedics

Jennifer Fontaine’s career choice to be a physical therapist stems back to her volunteering experience at the University of Virginia’s spinal cord unit.

She had been alternating between PT and medical doctor and her observances at the unit proved the deciding factor.

“I worked with several young spinal cord patients and saw the difference in their interactions with their docs versus their PTs. The docs had to tell them the list of all the things that they would not be able to do again. The PTs were able to give them all the alternatives of what they would still be able to do for themselves. I liked being on the positive side of that equation.”

Fuelled with her mission, Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1996 from the University of Virginia. She then received her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1999.

She is experienced in pediatric rehabilitation including brain/spinal cord injuries as well as developmental therapy. She now specializes in treatment of pediatrics/ pediatric sports medicine, vestibular and neurologic rehabilitation and general orthopedics.

In addition, she has spent time at Kluge Children’s Rehab Center (UVA).

When she is not working, Jennifer enjoys reading, being outdoors, hiking and playing with her children.

email: jenniferfo@acacpt.com

Specialization: General orthopedics and balance deficits, cervical and thoracic dysfunction, shoulder dysfunction, pre and post surgical care, and seniors.

Agnes F. Schrider moved to Virginia in 1996 from Baltimore, MD. She graduated from University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1986. She has worked in a variety of settings including acute care, home health, skilled nursing facilities and owned her practice for 15 years. Agnes is a certified Yoga instructor and teaches and leads meditation and mindfulness workshops.

Agnes lives in Afton, VA with her wife and children, dogs and cat. She loves spending time outdoors: cycling, hiking, fitness, yoga and gardening. She loves family time, adventures and traveling.

email: agness@acacpt.com

Specialization: Endurance sports (running, cycling, etc.), general orthopedics, gait and balance

Ryan became interested in physical therapy during his time at Virginia Tech as a member of the track and cross-country teams. He witnessed the positive effects that physical therapy had on many of his friends' and team-mates' ability to quickly recover from injury and hoped to one day help others do the same.

Ryan earned his doctorate in physical therapy at Mary Baldwin University's Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences, where he continued to develop his interest in sports medicine and outpatient orthopedics. During his time there, he also gained experience in acute and in-patient rehab while spending time at both Augusta Medical and UVA hospital. His wide range of experiences during his time in both outpatient and in-patient facilities gave him a passion for helping individuals from high-level athletes to the geriatric population.

During his time at Virginia Tech, Ryan became a second team All-American on the track as a member of the distance medley relay team in 2013. He also owns personal records of 4:02 in the mile and 66 minutes in the half-marathon. When not in the clinic, you are likely to find him running & cycling the roads and trails of Augusta and Albemarle county or out hiking with his wife, Emily and yellow lab, Molly.

email: ryanhag@acacpt.com 

Specialization: general orthopedics, sports-related injuries, dance medicine, balance disorders, running injuries, injury prevention, dry needling

Shannon is an Augusta County local and developed an interest in physical therapy at a young age. She began dancing when she was 5 and became aware of the profession as a result of minor injuries during her time dancing. Physical therapy was intriguing for her as it provided an avenue to improve function and decrease pain without medications. Shannon began shadowing in a physical therapy clinic in high school to increase her understanding of the profession and gravitated towards orthopedic and sport related injuries.

Shannon received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Shenandoah University and graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mary Baldwin University's Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in 2021. Her clinical education allowed her ample experience in the outpatient setting as well as a skilled nursing facility. She treated a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions which varied from simple to complex in nature. Shannon hopes to create a dance program in the area for rehabilitation and injury prevention for this population. Shannon is passionate about providing equitable, compassionate and individualized care to return patients to their prior level of function and reach their therapy goals.

Away from the clinic, Shannon loves exploring outdoors and staying active in the gym. She also enjoys hiking, baking, gardening and spending time with her husband.

email: shannonwy@acacpt.com

Specialization: general orthopedics, sports medicine, pre/post-surgical rehab,  CrossFit & weightlifting injuries, gait & balance.

Jose is an Augusta County local and developed an interest in physical therapy while serving in the United States Air Force. During his 10 years of service as a dental hygienist, he deployed to the Middle East and served as a Spanish translator during a humanitarian mission in South America.

His commitment to exercise began when he was 13 years old, and he became aware of the profession as a result of an injury during his time on active duty. Physical therapy was intriguing for him due to his passion for exercise, coaching, and ability to motivate & build trust in others.

Jose received his Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from Park University and graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mary Baldwin University's Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in 2022. His clinical education allowed him ample experience in the outpatient setting as well as inpatient rehab. He treated a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions which varied from simple to complex in nature.

Jose aims to connect with his patients, teach resiliency & self-confidence through evidence-based practices, and promote patient independence.

Away from the clinic, Jose loves to spend time with his wife and stay active in the gym. You can find them camping, hiking in the Shenandoah National Park, and cooking dinner together while listening to good music.

Specialization: Foot/Ankle injuries and foot/ankle post-surgical rehab, running injuries, sports injuries, balance/fall risk

Aisling earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stanford University in 2016, where she also competed on the cross country and track and field teams.

Prior to earning her DPT from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA in 2023, she spent 4 years training as a professional distance runner for USA championship running events, ranging from the 5k up to the marathon.

Throughout her running career, she was intrigued by numerous experiences dealing with the health care industry as she worked through running injuries.  These experiences inspired her to seek out a career in physical therapy.

In her spare time, Aisling can be found trying to run on all of the dirt roads in the area, finding tasty restaurants, and going on scenic walks with her husband.

Specialization: Post surgical rehab, Fall prevention, low back pain, Balance, Geriatrics, Dry Needling

Mahnaz was born and raised in Isfahan, Iran. In 2004, she graduated in Physical Therapy from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. She has 12+ years of full-time physical therapy practice in a couple of public hospitals in Iran.

During this period, she gained extensive experience in diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of in-patient/out-patient individuals.

Since Jan 2022, she has been practicing PT at outpatient facilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mahnaz specializes in general orthopedic rehabilitation, post surgery rehab, and low back pain. She earned her doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, in Dec 2021, right before joining the PT ACAC at Crozet, in Feb 2023. Mahnaz contributed to studies applying neuromuscular sonography in regard to chronic back pain and her findings have been published in peer-reviewed journals. She is fluent in English and Persian languages. When not working, Mahnaz enjoys reading books, running, painting, and spending time with family.