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Ann DeJong

Ann DeJong
PT - Spine, Jaw/TMJ, Vertigo/BPPV, Hip, Shoulder, General orthopedics, Dry needling Certified, Graston technique
PT

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

David Strickler

David Strickler
MPT, MA - Joint replacement rehab, General orthopedics, Knee, Treatment of swimmers, Shoulder, Post-surgical rehab
MPT, MA

Specialization:  Post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation, RTC dysfunction, joint replacement rehabilitation, treatment of swimmers, general orthopedic rehabilitation

Specialization:  Post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation, RTC dysfunction, joint replacement rehabilitation, treatment of swimmers, general orthopedic rehabilitation

David Strickler was prompted to enter a career in physical therapy following treatments he received that helped him recover from accident injuries.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Albright College and a Master of Arts in Psychology from American University.

He then spent four years working with the chronically mentally ill before returning to school.

He earned his Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2001.

He now specializes in general orthopedic rehabilitation, treatment of spinal disorders, and shoulder and knee dysfunction.

When he is not working he enjoys Frisbee, table tennis, motorcycling and spending time with his wife and three children.

email: davidst@acacpt.com

Judy Zacharias

Judy Zacharias
MSPT - Women’s health, General orthopedics, Geriatrics, Balance disorders, Spine, Hip
MSPT

Specialization: Treatment of back hip and shoulder pain. General orthopedics and women's health issues including osteoporosis, structural pain during pregnancy, incontinence and coccydynia

Judy Zacharias says she went into physical therapy as a career choice on the basis of a career aptitude and interest test, but the real question is why she stayed in it for 37 years.

There are three answers to that:

“First, being a physical therapist allows you to be a detective when assessing patients and their physical problems. Second, you get to use the skills you’ve learned to help heal patients’ physical maladies. And third, you get to learn a lot from your patients and to go home tired after a day of work with the satisfaction that you made a real difference in the life or one or more people that day.”

Judy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Ohio State University and her Master of Science in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia.

She now has more than 37 years of experience working as a physical therapist in a wide variety of settings. She specializes in treatment of back, hip and shoulder pain, general orthopedics, and women’s health issues including osteoporosis, structural pain during pregnancy, incontinence and coccydynia. She also has extensive geriatrics experience.

When she is not working, Judy likes to spend time with family and friends. She also enjoys being involved in the life of her church (St. Thomas Aquinas) and in an ecumenical group IMPACT that works for systemic change in the community. If she has any free time after that, she loves to watch soccer.

email: judyz@acacpt.com

Kim Starr

Kim Starr
Executive Director
PT - Sports injuries, Gait analysis, Orthotics,
Foot/ankle, Manual therapy, Knee
PT

Specialization: Treatment of injured athletes, foot and ankle disorders, shoulder and knee dysfunction, gait assessment and fabrication of custom orthotics

Kim became interested in becoming a Physical Therapist from a young age. She attributes her desire to pursue the profession to her brother who was disabled. She was always interested and participated in his care and had a strong desire to help with his physical needs. Through the physical therapy he received she realized how much it can impact a person and their family.  Kim was also an avid athlete from a young age and has always been very interested in the human body as well as helping others achieve their goals and getting back to their desired level of function.

Kim earned her BS in physical therapy from the University of Delaware and has been practicing as a physical therapist since 1990. She started her career at the University of Virginia where she treated all types of patients from the intensive care units to the outpatient clinics. She has experience in a wide variety of physical therapy settings that in include acute care, home health care, skilled nursing and outpatients.

Since 1997, she has focused much of her attention on manual therapies and orthopedics in the outpatient settings. Kim's strongest areas of interests is in the foot and ankle, gait assessment, and the knee. She also treats the spine as well as shoulder and knee injuries. Kim has extensive experience in treating post-surgical patients and believes in caring for the entire patient and not just their injury.

When Kim is not at work she enjoys watching her 3 children participate in their sporting events, hiking with her family or working out.

email: kims@acacpt.com

Louisa Bair

Louisa Bair
PT, CIMT - Spine, SI joint issues, Scoliosis (Schroth Method), General orthopedics, Manual therapy
PT, CIMT

Specialization:  Addresses Back, Sacral-iliac joint, Lumbar, Thoracic, Cervical and Scoliosis Spinal dysfunctions with a manual approach, manual techniques, muscle energy techniques, Graston technique for fascia mobility, "Egoscue" alignment therapeutic exercise and implements The Schroth Technique for maximal orthopedic rehabilitation to return to optimal function.

Louisa Bair moved naturally into Physical Therapy as a profession because of her life-long interest in studying movement in the human body. She had a background as a massage therapist and wanted to enhance her talent and insight into the science of body movements, thus decided to pursue PT studies.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland in 1993 and has been practicing in and around Charlottesville in a variety of settings since then. She has worked in many fields, from home health to orthopedics.

“I am very passionate and curious about the spine and am always inspired by my patients in their commitment to their health and well-being,” she says. “That makes me look harder and deeper for a treatment that works for them. To me this is fulfilling work.”Louisa now specializes in backs, sacroiliac joint, lumbar, thoracic,  cervical spinal dysfunctions with a particular engaging curiosity of Scoliosis.

She focuses on a manual approach using muscle energy techniques and “Egoscue” alignment therapeutic exercise .  She has recently been through a two year certification course in The Schroth Technique (2021), focusing on maximizing alignment and support of Scoliotic curves in all ages.

Louisa is certified in the Graston technique for instrument-assisted fascia mobilization. When she is not working, she loves to paint canvases in the Plein-air and Old masters tradition, go to the near-by long weekend music festivals with close friends (Red Wing and Floyd Fest!!), enjoy the glory of the extensive hiking trails of the Blue Ridge while hunting for wild flowers and cawing at the Ravens as they soar over Afton mountain. And she always have a saucer of seeds for the neighboring wren and song sparrows, and the well fed squirrels. Ahem.

email: louisab@acacpt.com

Sarah Schmidt

Sarah Schmidt
PTA - Clinic Manager, Aquatic therapy, Trunk/Core stabilization, Foot and ankle, Joint replacements, Balance disorders, Back/Neck
PTA

Specialization: Aquatic PT, general orthopedics, injuries of the foot and ankle. Joint replacements, knee and hip dysfunction, neck pain and balance disorders.

Sarah Schmidt was always interested in medicine, but that heightened when she sustained minor injuries in sports in high school and began to study human biology. It also guided her towards physical therapy as a profession.

She completed many volunteer hours in various PT settings such as pediatrics, hospital, and outpatient orthopedics before making her final choice.

“I like the idea of physical therapy because of the amount of time you get to spend with the patients, the fact that you get to see and be a part of the progress and the high activity level of the job,” she said.

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology from Tufts University and her Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from the College of Health Sciences.  She also earned a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Illinios at Chicago.

She has been working as a Physical Therapist Assistant since 1998 with experience in long-term sub-acute care and outpatient orthopedics.

Sarah specializes in aquatic physical therapy and has been spending her afternoons treating aquatic patients since 2002. She also has experience with and enjoys treating joint replacements, foot and ankle injuries, low back pain and neck pain.  Sarah has also been working part-time at the Spine Center.

Her certification includes Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the PTA.

In her spare time she enjoys running, exercise, spending time with her family, needlework (knitting and crocheting), travelling, reading, and spending the weekends watching her kids play softball and soccer.

email: sarahcs@acacpt.com

Becky Keller

Becky Keller
DPT, ATC - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Joint replacement rehab, Post-surgical rehab, Core stabilization
DPT, ATC

Specialization: General orthopedics, sports related injuries, post surgical rehabilitation, total joint replacement and core stabilization

Prior to becoming a Physical Therapist, Becky was a certified athletic trainer (ATC) who worked at the Miller School of Albemarle for 10 years, and worked with athletes on injury prevention, assessment and management of sports related injuries.

Becky obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science with a minor in Biology from James Madison University in 2001.Becky received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Lynchburg College in 2014.

Becky became interested in Physical Therapy in high school after experiencing PT as a patient and spending occasional time in the athletic training room. A born and bred Charlottesvillian, Becky grew up playing a variety of sports. She enjoys activities including hiking, swimming, soccer, volleyball, crew, cycling, running and triathlons. Becky was a professional triathlete and duathlete prior to PT school and competed in water polo while at JMU. Currently she is a CAT 3 bike racer and runner. She also enjoys traveling, being outdoors, movies and games.

Becky enjoys working with all types of patients including those patients with general orthopedic & sports injuries, post surgical and total joint replacements and core stabilization

email: rebeccak@acacpt.com

Mark Caplinger

Mark Caplinger
PT, DPT - General Orthopedic rehabilitation, sports-related injuries including shoulder, knee, and foot/ankle, and post-surgical rehabilitation, dry needling orthopedics • Sports injuries, Post-surgical rehab, Knee, Shoulder, Foot/Ankle
PT, DPT

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

Tara Fontenot

Tara Fontenot
PT, DPT, OCS, ATC - Sport injuries, General orthopedics, Post surgical rehab, Hip, Postural dysfunctions, Pregnancy back/hip pain
PT, DPT, OCS, ATC

Specialization: General orthopedic/sports rehabilitation with a special interest in return to play, post surgical rehabilitation, postural dysfunction, pregnancy related low back/hip pain, pilates-based rehabilitation

Like many physical therapists, Tara became interested in the field after being treated for her own injuries sustained while playing sports growing up. She earned a degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia in 2003 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware in 2006. After graduating Tara followed her love of the mountains and skiing out to Vail, Colorado and then to Park City, Utah where she spent five years as a Physical Therapist for the United States Ski Team. In 2010 she was chosen to be a member of the US Medical Team at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Tara returned with her husband and dog to Charlottesville in 2012 and has been working in outpatient orthopedics ever since. She specializes in sports orthopedic injuries with an interest in injury prevention, return to play, post surgical rehabilitation, as well as postural dysfunction and pregnancy related low back/hip pain. Tara is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist.

In her spare time Tara enjoys running, being outdoors, reading books and most importantly, spending time with her family which now includes her two daughters Avery and Ellie.

email: taraf@acacpt.com

Carter White

Carter White
DPT, OCS, COMT - Post Surgical Rehab, Sports Injuries, General Orthopedics, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy, Shoulder, Knee, Hip
DPT, OCS, COMT

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 

Ross Elliott

Ross Elliott
PT, DPT, EP-C - General orthopedics, strength and conditioning for the older adult, fitness athlete rehabilitation, balance and neurological disorders

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 

Katelyn Connell (Purcell)

Katelyn Connell (Purcell)
PT, DPT, AIB-VRC - vestibular rehabilitation (vertigo/BPPV), balance and fall risk, general orthopedics and sports injuries with special interests in foot and ankle dysfunction, post-surgical rehabilitation

Specialization: vestibular rehabilitation (vertigo/BPPV), balance and fall risk, general orthopedics and sports injuries with special interests in foot and ankle dysfunction, post-surgical rehabilitation. Vestibular and concussion certification.

Katelyn is a Louisa County native. She attended the University of Virginia (UVA) and received her B.S.Ed. in Kinesiology in 2017. At UVA, she was a four-year member of the All-Girl Varsity Cheerleading Squad and spent many hours at Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena rooting for the 'Hoos (and still does!). Following an ankle injury and surgical reconstruction, she first started at PT@acac as a patient and student volunteer, and then joined the team as a Therapy Extender.

Katelyn received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2021. In her final year, she completed rotations in general outpatient orthopedics, vestibular rehabilitation, and inpatient neurological rehabilitation with a specialization in stroke recovery. After kick-starting her career in the Newport News area, she is now back "home."

In her free time, you'll find Katelyn attempting DIY projects, drawing/painting, taking pictures of her pup, and spending time with her friends and family. Sometimes you'll catch her trying new recipes, but only while binging episodes of New Girl.

Email: katelync@acacpt.com 

Reiko Simmons

Reiko Simmons
DPT - General orthopedics, adult & pediatric concussion/mTBI, autonomic dysreflexia, neck pain and headaches, low back pain, foot/ankle disorders

Clinical Interests: General orthopedics, adult & pediatric concussion/mTBI, autonomic dysreflexia, neck pain and headaches, low back pain, foot/ankle disorders.

Reiko earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in education with a concentration in Kinesiology at the University of Virginia. She then spent time learning about the physical therapy profession locally in Charlottesville, including at PT@acac. During this time, she started her own personal journey in strength training and fitness. As a non-athlete growing up, she often felt intimidated by sports, but understood the importance of being physically active. She used her identity as a non-athlete to connect with other non-athletes to help them find fitness and strength training to lead physically active and healthy lives. Falling in love with the act of helping others grow strong and build confidence while being able to connect personally with each individual, she decided to pursue a career as a physical therapist. She went on to attend Virginia Commonwealth University and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. In her spare time, Reiko can be found gardening, enjoying live music outdoors, cooking to entertain, and serving her community through advocacy and leadership.

Kyle Barger

Kyle Barger
DPT, CSCS, OCS General Ortho, Post surgical rehab, Shoulders, Hips, Sports injuries, Fitness athlete rehabilitation

Specializations: General Ortho, Post surgical rehab, Shoulders, Hips, Sports injuries, Fitness athlete rehabilitation

Kyle grew up in Roanoke, VA and attended Virginia Tech for his undergraduate degree, majoring in Communication: Multimedia Journalism and minoring in Spanish. After graduating in 2013, he switched career paths and attended Radford University, graduating with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2019.


Since then, Kyle has worked in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy settings while pursuing additional education, obtaining his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certifications in order to better serve and treat his patients.


Kyle believes in the importance of improving overall lifestyles to rehabilitate his patients, using evidence-based and movement-based approaches to therapy as well as utilizing manual therapy and other tools needed to achieve optimal health and quality of life. He enjoys treating all general orthopedic injuries with particular interests in working with athletes and patients looking to improve their fitness.


Outside of work, Kyle enjoys participating in activities at his church, spending time with his fiancée (wife as of May 2024), doing CrossFit and other forms of fitness, watching sports, and traveling.

Please email Kyle at kyleb@acacpt.com

Diana Zirker

Diana Zirker
PT, DPT - general ortho, neuro, and cardiac rehab, balance, joint replacement surgery, core stabilization, manual therapy

Specialization: general ortho, neuro, and cardiac rehab, balance, joint replacement surgery, core stabilization, manual therapy

A Charlottesville native, Diana received her Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University and her DPT from Simmons University in Boston. Her career has spanned orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac rehab with settings in outpatient, acute care, and sub acute care. She has also enjoyed adjunct faculty appointments teaching advanced anatomy at BYU and assisting in several courses at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in their DPT program. She has a  personal interest in functional medicine and naturopathic approaches.


After living in Utah for the last 17 years she has returned to her hometown with her husband and 4 children. She finds joy in spending time with them and travelling.

dianaz@acacpt.com

Kendall Hulbert

Kendall Hulbert
PT, DPT - General Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Sports and Military Injuries, Post Surgical Rehab, Shoulder and Knee

Specialization: General Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Sports and Military Injuries, Post Surgical Rehab, Shoulder and Knee

Kendall attended Liberty University and received her B.S. and M.S. in Exercise Science. During her time at Liberty, she was in Army ROTC and commissioned as a logistics officer, serving in the VA National Guard for six years. Currently, she supports her husband who is still serving.

She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Lynchburg University in 2023. After dealing with a shoulder injury from the military herself, she developed a passion for helping people return to their sports and activities that they enjoy. Kendall has a specialized interest in performance PT, which can be spread across all age gaps and athletic abilities.

In her free time, Kendall loves spending time outdoors with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys CrossFit workouts, and on Saturdays and Sundays, you can find her cheering on her Texas Longhorns and Dallas Cowboys.

Stephen Jackson

Stephen Jackson
PTA - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Cervical/Thoracic spine, Post surgical rehab, Trunk/core stabilization, Jaw/TMJ
PTA

Specialization: General orthopedic rehabilitation, sport-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, trunk/core stabilization

He enjoys working with general orthopedic and sports-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation and trunk/core stabilization. He also works with neck, jaw and TMJ pathologies. He is always willing to learn more about the body in order to help patients live their best.

When he is not working, Stephen enjoys volunteering as a youth soccer coach with SOCA, playing various sports, hiking with his wife and cocker-spaniel and enjoying the great outdoors. He is also a Charlottesville native and highly recommends the local breweries, vineyards and restaurants.

email: stephenj@acacpt.com

Nicole Grevious

Nicole Grevious
PTA, ATC - Sports injuries, Joint replacement rehab, Neck pain, Foot/ankle injuries
PTA, ATC

Specialization: Performance enhancement and conditioning programs, injury prevention, assessment of athletic injuries. Foot/ankle injuries and soccer specific injuries including sprains/strains, concussions, shin splints, heel pain and knee/hip issues.

A high school injury was the turning point in helping Nicole Grevious select Athletic Training as her profession.

“I was an athlete in high school and I tore my ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and had surgery,” she explains.

“I did therapy in the training room at UVA and not only enjoyed the environment, but also felt indebted to the therapists and trainers who helped me so much.”

After high school, Nicole received her Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University in Kinesiology with concentrations in athletic training and pre-physical therapy.

She worked for 10 years in physical therapy clinical settings as an athletic trainer.

Today she specializes in prevention on injury, particularly the prevention of ACL tears in female athletes. She handles performance enhancement and conditioning programs, assessment of athletic injuries, foot/ankle injuries and soccer specific injuries including sprains, strains, concussions, shin splints, heel pain and knee/hip issues.

When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her three children, ages 16, 8 and 7, and loves singing, scuba diving, and anything that is on, in, or under the water.

email: nicoleg@acacpt.com

Kirsten Bentley

Kirsten Bentley
PTA - General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries, Foot/ankle

Specialization: General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries, Foot/ankle

Kirsten first become interested in physical therapy following a series of running related injuries in her early twenties. Through her own physical therapy as a patient, she gained a deep appreciation of what the mind and body are truly capable of, and how physical therapy ties together a whole person, not just a condition. With a life-long passion for movement and helping others, Kirsten is excited to return to the clinic where her physical therapy journey began to assist people with optimizing their function and returning to what they love.


A Charlottesville local, Kirsten earned her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from South University - Richmond, graduating Summa Cum Laude. During her schooling, she was able to treat in a multitude of settings including acute care trauma, subacute rehab, and outpatient orthopedics which allowed her to experience all phases of the rehabilitation process. She has since been treating primarily in the outpatient orthopedic setting, and enjoys working with all types of patients with special interests in orthopedics, foot/ankle and return to sport.


In her spare time, Kirsten can be found marathon training, enjoying the outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family.

Ann DeJong

Ann DeJong
PT - Spine, Jaw/TMJ, Vertigo/BPPV, Hip, Shoulder, General orthopedics, Dry needling Certified, Graston technique

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 ...
David Strickler

David Strickler
MPT, MA - Joint replacement rehab, General orthopedics, Knee, Treatment of swimmers, Shoulder, Post-surgical rehab

Specialization:  Post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation, RTC dysfunction, joint replacement rehabilitation, treatment of swimmers, general orthopedic rehabilitation Specialization:  Post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation, RTC dysfunction, joint replacement rehabilitation, treatment of swimmers, general orthopedic rehabilitation David Strickler was prompted to enter a career in physical therapy following treatments he received that helped him recover from accident injuries. He earned h...
Judy Zacharias

Judy Zacharias
MSPT - Women’s health, General orthopedics, Geriatrics, Balance disorders, Spine, Hip

Specialization: Treatment of back hip and shoulder pain. General orthopedics and women's health issues including osteoporosis, structural pain during pregnancy, incontinence and coccydynia Judy Zacharias says she went into physical therapy as a career choice on the basis of a career aptitude and interest test, but the real question is why she stayed in it for 37 years. There are three answers to that: “First, being a physical therapist allows you to be a detective when assessing patients a...
Kim Starr

Kim Starr
Executive Director
PT - Sports injuries, Gait analysis, Orthotics,
Foot/ankle, Manual therapy, Knee

Specialization: Treatment of injured athletes, foot and ankle disorders, shoulder and knee dysfunction, gait assessment and fabrication of custom orthotics Kim became interested in becoming a Physical Therapist from a young age. She attributes her desire to pursue the profession to her brother who was disabled. She was always interested and participated in his care and had a strong desire to help with his physical needs. Through the physical therapy he received she realized how much it can im...
Louisa Bair

Louisa Bair
PT, CIMT - Spine, SI joint issues, Scoliosis (Schroth Method), General orthopedics, Manual therapy

Specialization:  Addresses Back, Sacral-iliac joint, Lumbar, Thoracic, Cervical and Scoliosis Spinal dysfunctions with a manual approach, manual techniques, muscle energy techniques, Graston technique for fascia mobility, "Egoscue" alignment therapeutic exercise and implements The Schroth Technique for maximal orthopedic rehabilitation to return to optimal function. Louisa Bair moved naturally into Physical Therapy as a profession because of her life-long interest in studying movement in t...
Sarah Schmidt

Sarah Schmidt
PTA - Clinic Manager, Aquatic therapy, Trunk/Core stabilization, Foot and ankle, Joint replacements, Balance disorders, Back/Neck

Specialization: Aquatic PT, general orthopedics, injuries of the foot and ankle. Joint replacements, knee and hip dysfunction, neck pain and balance disorders. Sarah Schmidt was always interested in medicine, but that heightened when she sustained minor injuries in sports in high school and began to study human biology. It also guided her towards physical therapy as a profession. She completed many volunteer hours in various PT settings such as pediatrics, hospital, and outpatient orthopedics...
Becky Keller

Becky Keller
DPT, ATC - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Joint replacement rehab, Post-surgical rehab, Core stabilization

Specialization: General orthopedics, sports related injuries, post surgical rehabilitation, total joint replacement and core stabilization Prior to becoming a Physical Therapist, Becky was a certified athletic trainer (ATC) who worked at the Miller School of Albemarle for 10 years, and worked with athletes on injury prevention, assessment and management of sports related injuries. Becky obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science with a minor in Biology from James Madison Un...
Mark Caplinger

Mark Caplinger
PT, DPT - General Orthopedic rehabilitation, sports-related injuries including shoulder, knee, and foot/ankle, and post-surgical rehabilitation, dry needling orthopedics • Sports injuries, Post-surgical rehab, Knee, Shoulder, Foot/Ankle

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. Mar...
Tara Fontenot

Tara Fontenot
PT, DPT, OCS, ATC - Sport injuries, General orthopedics, Post surgical rehab, Hip, Postural dysfunctions, Pregnancy back/hip pain

Specialization: General orthopedic/sports rehabilitation with a special interest in return to play, post surgical rehabilitation, postural dysfunction, pregnancy related low back/hip pain, pilates-based rehabilitation Like many physical therapists, Tara became interested in the field after being treated for her own injuries sustained while playing sports growing up. She earned a degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia in 2003 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Unive...
Carter White

Carter White
DPT, OCS, COMT - Post Surgical Rehab, Sports Injuries, General Orthopedics, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy, Shoulder, Knee, Hip

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...
Ross Elliott

Ross Elliott
PT, DPT, EP-C - General orthopedics, strength and conditioning for the older adult, fitness athlete rehabilitation, balance and neurological disorders

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 U...
Katelyn Connell (Purcell)

Katelyn Connell (Purcell)
PT, DPT, AIB-VRC - vestibular rehabilitation (vertigo/BPPV), balance and fall risk, general orthopedics and sports injuries with special interests in foot and ankle dysfunction, post-surgical rehabilitation

Specialization: vestibular rehabilitation (vertigo/BPPV), balance and fall risk, general orthopedics and sports injuries with special interests in foot and ankle dysfunction, post-surgical rehabilitation. Vestibular and concussion certification. Katelyn is a Louisa County native. She attended the University of Virginia (UVA) and received her B.S.Ed. in Kinesiology in 2017. At UVA, she was a four-year member of the All-Girl Varsity Cheerleading Squad and spent many hours at Scott Stadium and Jo...
Reiko Simmons

Reiko Simmons
DPT - General orthopedics, adult & pediatric concussion/mTBI, autonomic dysreflexia, neck pain and headaches, low back pain, foot/ankle disorders

Clinical Interests: General orthopedics, adult & pediatric concussion/mTBI, autonomic dysreflexia, neck pain and headaches, low back pain, foot/ankle disorders. Reiko earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in education with a concentration in Kinesiology at the University of Virginia. She then spent time learning about the physical therapy profession locally in Charlottesville, including at PT@acac. During this time, she started her own personal journey in strength training and fitness. As a...
Kyle Barger

Kyle Barger
DPT, CSCS, OCS General Ortho, Post surgical rehab, Shoulders, Hips, Sports injuries, Fitness athlete rehabilitation

Specializations: General Ortho, Post surgical rehab, Shoulders, Hips, Sports injuries, Fitness athlete rehabilitation Kyle grew up in Roanoke, VA and attended Virginia Tech for his undergraduate degree, majoring in Communication: Multimedia Journalism and minoring in Spanish. After graduating in 2013, he switched career paths and attended Radford University, graduating with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2019. Since then, Kyle has worked in outpatient orthopedic physical therap...
Diana Zirker

Diana Zirker
PT, DPT - general ortho, neuro, and cardiac rehab, balance, joint replacement surgery, core stabilization, manual therapy

Specialization: general ortho, neuro, and cardiac rehab, balance, joint replacement surgery, core stabilization, manual therapy A Charlottesville native, Diana received her Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University and her DPT from Simmons University in Boston. Her career has spanned orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac rehab with settings in outpatient, acute care, and sub acute care. She has also enjoyed adjunct faculty appointments teaching advanced anatomy at BYU and assisting in sev...
Kendall Hulbert

Kendall Hulbert
PT, DPT - General Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Sports and Military Injuries, Post Surgical Rehab, Shoulder and Knee

Specialization: General Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Sports and Military Injuries, Post Surgical Rehab, Shoulder and Knee Kendall attended Liberty University and received her B.S. and M.S. in Exercise Science. During her time at Liberty, she was in Army ROTC and commissioned as a logistics officer, serving in the VA National Guard for six years. Currently, she supports her husband who is still serving. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Lynchburg University in 2023. After deali...
Stephen Jackson

Stephen Jackson
PTA - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Cervical/Thoracic spine, Post surgical rehab, Trunk/core stabilization, Jaw/TMJ

Specialization: General orthopedic rehabilitation, sport-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, trunk/core stabilization He enjoys working with general orthopedic and sports-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation and trunk/core stabilization. He also works with neck, jaw and TMJ pathologies. He is always willing to learn more about the body in order to help patients live their best. When he is not working, Stephen enjoys volunteering as a youth soccer coach with SOCA, playing...
Nicole Grevious

Nicole Grevious
PTA, ATC - Sports injuries, Joint replacement rehab, Neck pain, Foot/ankle injuries

Specialization: Performance enhancement and conditioning programs, injury prevention, assessment of athletic injuries. Foot/ankle injuries and soccer specific injuries including sprains/strains, concussions, shin splints, heel pain and knee/hip issues. A high school injury was the turning point in helping Nicole Grevious select Athletic Training as her profession. “I was an athlete in high school and I tore my ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and had surgery,” she explains. “I did ther...
Kirsten Bentley

Kirsten Bentley
PTA - General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries, Foot/ankle

Specialization: General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries, Foot/ankle Kirsten first become interested in physical therapy following a series of running related injuries in her early twenties. Through her own physical therapy as a patient, she gained a deep appreciation of what the mind and body are truly capable of, and how physical therapy ties together a whole person, not just a condition. With a life-long passion for movement and helping others, Kirsten is excited to return to the clinic where h...

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Amber Myers

Amber Myers
MPT - General orthopedics, Balance disorders, Geriatrics, Spine, Vestibular rehab, Vertigo/BPPV

Specialization: General orthopedic rehabilitation after injury or surgery with a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation and balance disorders

Myers was always interested in science and how it impacted people’s lives for the better, but it wasn’t until completing her freshman year at college that she decided to forego her plan to be a high school science teacher and turn to the field of Physical Therapy instead.

“I sat down with my dad, the health professions advisor at the college in my hometown, and we talked through many different careers in the field of science. He mentioned physical therapy and I expressed sufficient interest that he arranged for me to meet the PT in our local school system.

“I realized right away that PT was a profession that would blend my interest in helping others with my interest in science. After observing in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic in my junior year, I was hooked!”

Amber now holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, and a Master of Physical Therapy degree from The University of Iowa.

She has experience in working in hospital settings, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient orthopedics.

She enjoys working with patients of all ages in general orthopedic rehabilitation as well as patients with vestibular dysfunction, BPPV, and balance disorders. 


When she is not working, Amber likes hiking, visiting historic sites/museums, traveling, and watching movies with her family. Her family has been involved with the friendship partner program with UVA international students for many years and has had a great time getting to know people from all over the world. Her oldest daughter lives in Austria, so they have been accumulating some frequent flyer miles!

email: amberm@acacpt.com

Sarah Schmidt

Sarah Schmidt
PTA - Clinic Manager, Aquatic therapy, Trunk/Core stabilization, Foot and ankle, Joint replacements, Balance disorders, Back/Neck
PTA

Specialization: Aquatic PT, general orthopedics, injuries of the foot and ankle. Joint replacements, knee and hip dysfunction, neck pain and balance disorders.

Sarah Schmidt was always interested in medicine, but that heightened when she sustained minor injuries in sports in high school and began to study human biology. It also guided her towards physical therapy as a profession.

She completed many volunteer hours in various PT settings such as pediatrics, hospital, and outpatient orthopedics before making her final choice.

“I like the idea of physical therapy because of the amount of time you get to spend with the patients, the fact that you get to see and be a part of the progress and the high activity level of the job,” she said.

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology from Tufts University and her Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from the College of Health Sciences.  She also earned a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Illinios at Chicago.

She has been working as a Physical Therapist Assistant since 1998 with experience in long-term sub-acute care and outpatient orthopedics.

Sarah specializes in aquatic physical therapy and has been spending her afternoons treating aquatic patients since 2002. She also has experience with and enjoys treating joint replacements, foot and ankle injuries, low back pain and neck pain.  Sarah has also been working part-time at the Spine Center.

Her certification includes Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the PTA.

In her spare time she enjoys running, exercise, spending time with her family, needlework (knitting and crocheting), travelling, reading, and spending the weekends watching her kids play softball and soccer.

email: sarahcs@acacpt.com

Nicole Grevious

Nicole Grevious
PTA, ATC - Sports injuries, Joint replacement rehab, Neck pain, Foot/ankle injuries
PTA, ATC

Specialization: Performance enhancement and conditioning programs, injury prevention, assessment of athletic injuries. Foot/ankle injuries and soccer specific injuries including sprains/strains, concussions, shin splints, heel pain and knee/hip issues.

A high school injury was the turning point in helping Nicole Grevious select Athletic Training as her profession.

“I was an athlete in high school and I tore my ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and had surgery,” she explains.

“I did therapy in the training room at UVA and not only enjoyed the environment, but also felt indebted to the therapists and trainers who helped me so much.”

After high school, Nicole received her Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University in Kinesiology with concentrations in athletic training and pre-physical therapy.

She worked for 10 years in physical therapy clinical settings as an athletic trainer.

Today she specializes in prevention on injury, particularly the prevention of ACL tears in female athletes. She handles performance enhancement and conditioning programs, assessment of athletic injuries, foot/ankle injuries and soccer specific injuries including sprains, strains, concussions, shin splints, heel pain and knee/hip issues.

When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her three children, ages 16, 8 and 7, and loves singing, scuba diving, and anything that is on, in, or under the water.

email: nicoleg@acacpt.com

Albert Wong

Albert Wong
PT - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Core stabilization, Kinesiotaping, Rocktaping, Spine
PT

Specialization: General orthopedics, sport-related injuries, spine, core stabilization, FMS certified, SFMA certified, kinesiotaping and rocktaping certified

Albert graduated with a BS in Marketing from NYU but after several years working in advertising, his love of sports, martial arts, and fitness drew him to another field, physical therapy. He returned to school and received his Physical therapy degree from SUNY HSC, Syracuse in 1993.

He has worked primarily in the outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine settings but most recently worked at a rural hospital in West Virginia working with acute, rehab and outpatient clients.

He has recently returned to the Charlottesville area and will be heading up ACAC’s Spine Center, located in Albemarle Square.

In his free time, Albert enjoys working out, watching sports and spending time with his friends and family, including his four quickly growing grandchildren.

email: albertw@acacpt.com

Thomasina Johnson - SOCA

Thomasina Johnson - SOCA
ATC, MAT - Prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports related injuries
ATC, MAT

Specialization: Prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports related injuries.

Thomasina went to undergrad at Lincoln Memorial University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in athletic training with a minor in Kinesiology. Then she attended The University of West Alabama for graduate school and received my masters in teaching sports medicine and physical education. Throughout the years she has had the pleasure of working with patients and athletes of all ages and prominent doctors, surgeons and coaches throughout the United States.

Thomasina knew athletic training was something special when she discovered it in high school during a two week camp at Michigan State. She became obsessed at making her childhood dream come true and from then on her focus was to learn everything she could about the body and how to make it better through movement, natural healing and exercise.

When Thomasina is not working she loves watching sports, spending time with family, watching movies, dancing, traveling and discovering anything new.

email: thomasinaj@acacpt.com

Ryan Gray

Ryan Gray
Outreach, PT Extender

"When I first tried the BASE Clinic program, I quickly saw it was something very special. I’m not a "gym person," I’m mostly an endurance athlete. I do a lot of running, and bodyweight exercises. After trying the BASE Clinic workout I thought: “I could do this three days a week and really enjoy it.”


This thought followed: “Wow, this will get someone like me into the gym, doing this three days a week: lifting, getting stronger, and enjoying it." BASE Clinic’s special equipment is unique, but it’s also really simple to use. It’s not intimidating. I’ve been here at BASE Clinic for one year, and honestly: I’ve never had such a strong core in my life. I’ve noticed the positive difference when I run, and just in everyday living."

Amber Myers

Amber Myers
MPT - General orthopedics, Balance disorders, Geriatrics, Spine, Vestibular rehab, Vertigo/BPPV

Specialization: General orthopedic rehabilitation after injury or surgery with a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation and balance disorders Myers was always interested in science and how it impacted people’s lives for the better, but it wasn’t until completing her freshman year at college that she decided to forego her plan to be a high school science teacher and turn to the field of Physical Therapy instead. “I sat down with my dad, the health professions advisor at the colleg...
Sarah Schmidt

Sarah Schmidt
PTA - Clinic Manager, Aquatic therapy, Trunk/Core stabilization, Foot and ankle, Joint replacements, Balance disorders, Back/Neck

Specialization: Aquatic PT, general orthopedics, injuries of the foot and ankle. Joint replacements, knee and hip dysfunction, neck pain and balance disorders. Sarah Schmidt was always interested in medicine, but that heightened when she sustained minor injuries in sports in high school and began to study human biology. It also guided her towards physical therapy as a profession. She completed many volunteer hours in various PT settings such as pediatrics, hospital, and outpatient orthopedics...
Nicole Grevious

Nicole Grevious
PTA, ATC - Sports injuries, Joint replacement rehab, Neck pain, Foot/ankle injuries

Specialization: Performance enhancement and conditioning programs, injury prevention, assessment of athletic injuries. Foot/ankle injuries and soccer specific injuries including sprains/strains, concussions, shin splints, heel pain and knee/hip issues. A high school injury was the turning point in helping Nicole Grevious select Athletic Training as her profession. “I was an athlete in high school and I tore my ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and had surgery,” she explains. “I did ther...
Albert Wong

Albert Wong
PT - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Core stabilization, Kinesiotaping, Rocktaping, Spine

Specialization: General orthopedics, sport-related injuries, spine, core stabilization, FMS certified, SFMA certified, kinesiotaping and rocktaping certified Albert graduated with a BS in Marketing from NYU but after several years working in advertising, his love of sports, martial arts, and fitness drew him to another field, physical therapy. He returned to school and received his Physical therapy degree from SUNY HSC, Syracuse in 1993. He has worked primarily in the outpatient orthopedic an...
Thomasina Johnson - SOCA

Thomasina Johnson - SOCA
ATC, MAT - Prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports related injuries

Specialization: Prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports related injuries. Thomasina went to undergrad at Lincoln Memorial University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in athletic training with a minor in Kinesiology. Then she attended The University of West Alabama for graduate school and received my masters in teaching sports medicine and physical education. Throughout the years she has had the pleasure of working with patients and athletes of all ...
Ryan Gray

Ryan Gray
Outreach, PT Extender

"When I first tried the BASE Clinic program, I quickly saw it was something very special. I’m not a "gym person," I’m mostly an endurance athlete. I do a lot of running, and bodyweight exercises. After trying the BASE Clinic workout I thought: “I could do this three days a week and really enjoy it.” This thought followed: “Wow, this will get someone like me into the gym, doing this three days a week: lifting, getting stronger, and enjoying it." BASE Clinic’s...

Crozet

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Jennifer Fontaine

Jennifer Fontaine
MPT - Clinic Manager, General orthopedics, Joint replacements, Pediatrics, Neurological rehab, Treatment of swimmers, Post-surgical rehab, Vestibular
MPT

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

Agnes F. Schrider

Agnes F. Schrider
PT - General orthopedics, Neck, Upper back, Shoulder dysfunction and post-surgical, Balance disorders, Yoga and /Mindfullness, Joint replacements, transgender, LGBTQ +
PT

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

Ryan Hagen

Ryan Hagen
DPT - General orthopedics, Endurance sports, Gait & balance, Sports injuries
DPT

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 

Shannon Wyant

Shannon Wyant
PT, DPT, Cert TPDN - General orthopedics, sports-related injuries, dance medicine, balance disorders, running injuries, injury prevention, dry needling
PT, DPT

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

Jose Guevara-Cortez

Jose Guevara-Cortez
PT, DPT - General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Pre/Post-Surgical Rehab, CrossFit & weightlifting injuries, Gait & Balance.

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.

Aisling Cuffe

Aisling Cuffe
DPT - Foot/ankle injuries & post surgical rehab, running & sports injuries, balance/fall risk

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.

Mahnaz Aboufazeli

Mahnaz Aboufazeli
DPT- Post surgical rehab, Fall prevention, low back pain, Balance, Geriatrics, Dry Needling

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.

Jennifer Fontaine

Jennifer Fontaine
MPT - Clinic Manager, General orthopedics, Joint replacements, Pediatrics, Neurological rehab, Treatment of swimmers, Post-surgical rehab, Vestibular

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 interact...
Agnes F. Schrider

Agnes F. Schrider
PT - General orthopedics, Neck, Upper back, Shoulder dysfunction and post-surgical, Balance disorders, Yoga and /Mindfullness, Joint replacements, transgender, LGBTQ +

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 t...
Ryan Hagen

Ryan Hagen
DPT - General orthopedics, Endurance sports, Gait & balance, Sports injuries

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 Dem...
Shannon Wyant

Shannon Wyant
PT, DPT, Cert TPDN - General orthopedics, sports-related injuries, dance medicine, balance disorders, running injuries, injury prevention, dry needling

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 ...
Jose Guevara-Cortez

Jose Guevara-Cortez
PT, DPT - General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Pre/Post-Surgical Rehab, CrossFit & weightlifting injuries, Gait & Balance.

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...
Aisling Cuffe

Aisling Cuffe
DPT - Foot/ankle injuries & post surgical rehab, running & sports injuries, balance/fall risk

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...
Mahnaz Aboufazeli

Mahnaz Aboufazeli
DPT- Post surgical rehab, Fall prevention, low back pain, Balance, Geriatrics, Dry Needling

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 ...

Downtown Charlottesville

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Jodie Stellern

Jodie Stellern
MPT, Cert TPDN - Connective tissue disorders including Ehlers Danlos, POTS, Dry Needling Certified, Graston Technique, SI Dysfunction, general orthopedics and post surgical care
MPT, Cert TPDN

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

Anne Knox

Anne Knox
PT, MSPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist - Vestibular disorders, Vertigo, Disequilibrium, Fall prevention, General strengthening & conditioning

Specialization:- Central and peripheral vestibular disorders, Dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium. Multifactorial balance impairment. Fall prevention. General strengthening and conditioning

Anne earned her undergraduate degree in anthropology and went on to graduate studies in physical therapy at the University of Miami. After beginning her career in Seattle,Washington she relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia in 1994. She is an American Physical Therapy Association board certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy with a special interest in working with individuals who have vestibular and balance disorders.

Since relocating to Charlottesville Anne has developed the Vestibular Balance Clinic at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and has collaborated with University of Virginia in caring for this important patient population. She has prioritized providing clinical education for vestibular rehabilitation with specialized Internships established with graduate programs in Physical Therapy.

She has contributed to community education with presentations on dizziness, vertigo, osteoporosis, fall prevention, age-related bias in healthcare, and balance. She has served on The American Physical Therapy Association's critical appraisal team for the development of the vestibular hypofunction clinical practice guidelines of 2020, on the Special Academy of Experts for the development of the clinical specialist examination in geriatrics, and as a reviewer for specialization applications.

Anne enjoys spending time with her family, exercising with friends, traveling, and enjoying the great outdoor activities that Charlottesville has to offer.

email: annek@acacpt.com

Amy Boyer

Amy Boyer
MPT, MAED, ATC, Cert. DN - Clinic Operations Manager, Athletic Training Program Manager, Sports injuries, Shoulder, Knee, Ankle, Post-surgical rehab, Spine, Dry needling certified
MPT, MAED, ATC, Cert. DN

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.

Angie Kavounas

Angie Kavounas
MPT, DPT - Clinic Manager, Foot/ankle, Gait analysis/orthotics, Shoulder, Hip/knee, Spine, Running injuries
MPT, DPT

SpecializationFoot/Ankle injuries including plantar fascitis, Achilles tendinitis and post-surgical rehabilitation. Shoulder impingement and RC syndrome. Running injuries of the hip, knee, foot and ankle including gait assessment and custom orthotics


Angie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia, her Master of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University.


She specializes now in foot/ankle injuries including plantar fascitis, Achilles tendinitis, running injuries, shoulder impingement and RC syndrome as well as post-surgical rehabilitation including joint replacements. 


When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her family, time outside on the water, reading and exercise.

email: angelak@acacpt.com

Catherine Haney

Catherine Haney
PT, MS, OCS - Orthopaedic and sports-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation of the extremities, low back pain, post-op joint replacement rehab knee, hip, shoulder, post-op elbow, tennis and racket sports injuries, injury prevention and managemen
PT, MS, OCS

Specialization: Orthopaedic and sports-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation of the extremities, low back pain, post-op joint replacement rehab knee, hip, shoulder, post-op elbow, tennis and racket sports injuries, injury prevention and management education

Catherine Haney was in college as a pre-med student when she hurt her knee and went through a rehabilitation process with a physical therapist. At that point, she decided that sports medicine was what really interested in, and she made that her career.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education from West Chester University as well as a Master of Science degree in Health Sciences at James Madison University.

She practiced as an athletic trainer for over 25 years and earned a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1992.

For the last 17 years, she worked in the outpatient orthopedic setting in central Virginia, specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation of the extremities and spine.

She is a board certified orthopedic specialist and also holds a certification as a golf fitness instructor.

Currently she specializes in orthopedic and sports-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation of the extremities and spine, joint replacement rehabilitation, injury prevention and management education.

When she is not working she enjoys playing golf, platform tennis, tennis, walking, travel, performing arts, wine-tasting and investment management.

email: cathyh@acacpt.com

Christine Dean

Christine Dean
DPT - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Post-surgical rehab, Jaw/TMJ, Neck
DPT

Specialization: General orthopedic rehabilitation, cervical spine and jaw disorders, shoulder dysfunction, and patient education on lifestyle change

Christine Dean was always interested in medicine and wanted to be able to spend time one on one with her patients to allow for hands on treatment and so she could share what she knew to improve the quality and health of their lives. Physical Therapy came up as the right choice for her.

Chris earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2012.

Chris has been a physical therapist for 40 years, working in a variety of settings. She began her career treating neurological, orthopedic, acute care, and pediatric patients in hospital settings. For the last 30 years, she has worked primarily in orthopedics. She now specializes in general orthopedic rehabilitation, cervical spine and jaw disorders, shoulder dysfunction and patient education on lifestyle change.

When she is not working, Chris loves to do anything that makes her laugh. She plays tennis, exercises, skis, goes wine-tasting with her husband and adult children, travels, reads, and hangs out with friends and family.

email: chrisd@acacpt.com

Rebecca Brown

Rebecca Brown
PT, DPT, Certified Pilates Instructor - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Post-surgical rehab, BIG certified, Dance medicine
PT, DPT, Certified Pilates Instructor

Specialization: General orthopedics, post-operative rehabilitation, postural dysfunction, core stabilization and pilates-based rehabilitation

Rebecca became interested in physical therapy after being treated for a dance-related injury. After pursuing a career in professional dance in Chicago, Rebecca received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan and later earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2011.

Rebecca is certified in Pilates (mat and reformer) and is trained in cadillac, chair and barrels; she has been a lecturer in the Department of Dance at VCU co-teaching a course titled "Dance Science" and has presented a paper at the International Association of Dance Medicine Science. Due to her extensive interest in dance and movement assessment, Rebecca enjoys working with clients who have dance-related injuries among other intricate orthopedic conditions.

Outside of the clinic, Rebecca loves to be outdoors while spending time with her husband and son.

email: rebeccabr@acacpt.com

Susannah Hill

Susannah Hill
DPT - General orthopedics, women's pelvic health, pediatric pelvic health, sports rehabilitation
DPT

Specialization: General orthopedics, women's pelvic health, pediatric pelvic health, sports rehabilitation

Susannah is a Charlottesville native and played soccer for Monticello High School and then went on to play Division I soccer at Elon University.

Following graduation, she moved to Camp Lejeune, NC with her husband while he served as a United States Marine.

While living in NC, she was a personal trainer and trained individuals of all ages including active duty military.

As a personal trainer, she realized that she was passionate about injury prevention, corrective exercise, and sports performance. She later went on to receiving her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences.

She has had further training in Women's pelvic health and able to treat a variety of conditions such as pelvic pain, postpartum return to sport, low back/SI joint/hip pain, and incontinence.


email
: susannahh@acacpt.com

Austin Jamison

Austin Jamison
DPT, CSCS - General orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation including ACL reconstruction, strength and conditioning, sports-related injuries and return to play assessment, certified in Blood Flow Restriction training
DPT, CSCS

Specialization: General orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation including ACL reconstruction, strength and conditioning, sports-related injuries and return to play assessment, certified in Blood Flow Restriction training

Austin developed an interest in health, fitness and strength and conditioning while an undergraduate at the University of Maryland. Spending time in the gym gave him an enduring curiosity and desire to learn more about how the human body recovers from injury, builds resilience and adapts to stress.

Austin received his Doctor of Physical of Therapy degree from Mary Baldwin University. While in PT school, he was able to complete orthopedic rotations at ACAC and UVA Sports Medicine as well as skilled nursing experience at Augusta Health and Charlottesville Health and Rehab. Austin is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He especially enjoys working with athletes of all ages after injury or surgery.

Austin lives in western Albemarle county with his wife, 3 children, dog, and chickens. When not in clinic he enjoys exercising, playing basketball and spending time outside with his family, especially hiking and gardening. He also participates in all comer's track meets with the Charlottesville Track Club, plays church league softball and has coached youth basketball with VABA.

email: austinj@acacpt.com

Krysten Malcolm

Krysten Malcolm
PT, DPT, OCS - Dance & performing arts medicine, Sports injuries, Manual therapy, Dry needling Certified, General orthopedics
PT, DPT, OCS

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

Abby Sarmiento

Abby Sarmiento
PT, DPT, CSCS - Board Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist, Sports Injuries, General Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Aquatic Therapy

Specialization: Board Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist, Sports Injuries, General Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Aquatic Therapy

Abby Sarmiento became a physical therapist because of her love for health and fitness and desire to help others. She received her bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University and doctoral degree from Old Dominion University. 


Abby specializes in pelvic floor therapy for all genders. She has received training from the APTA (PF level 1) and Herman and Wallace (PF level 2A). She treats pelvic pain, urinary and fecal incontinence, and pre- and post- pelvic surgery concerns. Abby's desire is to create a place where all genders feel welcome and comfortable addressing these concerns. 


In her free time, you can find Abby hanging out with her two dogs, hiking, lifting or exploring the many coffee shops of Charlottesville.

Amanda Packard

Amanda Packard
PTA - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Post-surgical rehab
PTA

Specialization: General orthopedics rehabilitation, sports-related injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation

Amanda first got interested in physical therapy as a recommendation from a childhood friend who thought she would enjoy it. After volunteering in several PT clinics, she fell in love with the patients and the environment. “I love being able to work with people and seeing the progress they make throughout their course of treatment.” Amanda also loves getting to know her patients while working towards achieving their personal goals.

Amanda earned her Bachelor degree in Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and earned an Associates degree of Science for Physical Therapy Assistant from South University. She particularly enjoys working with general orthopedics across the life span as well as sports related injuries.

Outside of work Amanda enjoys hiking, spending time with her dog, and having quality time with friends and family.

email: amandap@acacpt.com

Meredith Richard

Meredith Richard
PTA - General orthopedics, Jaw/TMJ, Neck, Shoulder, Sports injuries
PTA

Specialization:General orthopedics, TMJ, cervical spine and shoulder disorders

Meredith loved playing basketball and field hockey, loved being active and a part of a team. Born and raised in Charlottesville she has worked for acac since 2012 working as a personal trainer and part of the p.r.e.p.® (Physician Referred Exercise Program). That coupled with her interest in anatomy and physiology led her to a career in physical therapy.

Meredith received a B. S. in Health Assessment and Promotion from JMU in 2012 and she then went on to receive a Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from South University in 2018.

email: meredithr@acacpt.com

Caila Raisch

Caila Raisch
PTA - General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries, Knee, and Post Surgical Rehabilitation foot/ankle and aquatic therapy

Specialization: General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries, Knee, and Post Surgical Rehabilitation foot/ankle and aquatic therapy

Caila's interest in physical therapy began as a high school athlete with her frequent trips to the athletic trainer. After her experiences on the receiving end of treatment, she is excited to help others get back on the field or to living their daily lives to the fullest.

Caila received her bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech in Animal and Poultry Sciences before specializing in humans and completing her associate's degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant at South University.

Outside of work, Caila loves country music, hiking, spending time with her family, and snuggling her miniature Australian Shepherd.

email: cailar@acacpt.com

Raymond Moreland

Raymond Moreland
MPT - Neck, Headaches, Spine, Shoulder, General Orthopedics, Dry Needling

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

Jodie Stellern

Jodie Stellern
MPT, Cert TPDN - Connective tissue disorders including Ehlers Danlos, POTS, Dry Needling Certified, Graston Technique, SI Dysfunction, general orthopedics and post surgical care

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...
Anne Knox

Anne Knox
PT, MSPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist - Vestibular disorders, Vertigo, Disequilibrium, Fall prevention, General strengthening & conditioning

Specialization:- Central and peripheral vestibular disorders, Dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium. Multifactorial balance impairment. Fall prevention. General strengthening and conditioning Anne earned her undergraduate degree in anthropology and went on to graduate studies in physical therapy at the University of Miami. After beginning her career in Seattle,Washington she relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia in 1994. She is an American Physical Therapy Association board certified clinical...
Amy Boyer

Amy Boyer
MPT, MAED, ATC, Cert. DN - Clinic Operations Manager, Athletic Training Program Manager, Sports injuries, Shoulder, Knee, Ankle, Post-surgical rehab, Spine, Dry needling certified

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 oth...
Angie Kavounas

Angie Kavounas
MPT, DPT - Clinic Manager, Foot/ankle, Gait analysis/orthotics, Shoulder, Hip/knee, Spine, Running injuries

Specialization: Foot/Ankle injuries including plantar fascitis, Achilles tendinitis and post-surgical rehabilitation. Shoulder impingement and RC syndrome. Running injuries of the hip, knee, foot and ankle including gait assessment and custom orthotics Angie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia, her Master of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. She specializ...
Catherine Haney

Catherine Haney
PT, MS, OCS - Orthopaedic and sports-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation of the extremities, low back pain, post-op joint replacement rehab knee, hip, shoulder, post-op elbow, tennis and racket sports injuries, injury prevention and managemen

Specialization: Orthopaedic and sports-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation of the extremities, low back pain, post-op joint replacement rehab knee, hip, shoulder, post-op elbow, tennis and racket sports injuries, injury prevention and management education Catherine Haney was in college as a pre-med student when she hurt her knee and went through a rehabilitation process with a physical therapist. At that point, she decided that sports medicine was what really interested in,...
Christine Dean

Christine Dean
DPT - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Post-surgical rehab, Jaw/TMJ, Neck

Specialization: General orthopedic rehabilitation, cervical spine and jaw disorders, shoulder dysfunction, and patient education on lifestyle change Christine Dean was always interested in medicine and wanted to be able to spend time one on one with her patients to allow for hands on treatment and so she could share what she knew to improve the quality and health of their lives. Physical Therapy came up as the right choice for her. Chris earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Thera...
Rebecca Brown

Rebecca Brown
PT, DPT, Certified Pilates Instructor - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Post-surgical rehab, BIG certified, Dance medicine

Specialization: General orthopedics, post-operative rehabilitation, postural dysfunction, core stabilization and pilates-based rehabilitation Rebecca became interested in physical therapy after being treated for a dance-related injury. After pursuing a career in professional dance in Chicago, Rebecca received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan and later earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2011. Rebecca i...
Susannah Hill

Susannah Hill
DPT - General orthopedics, women's pelvic health, pediatric pelvic health, sports rehabilitation

Specialization: General orthopedics, women's pelvic health, pediatric pelvic health, sports rehabilitation Susannah is a Charlottesville native and played soccer for Monticello High School and then went on to play Division I soccer at Elon University. Following graduation, she moved to Camp Lejeune, NC with her husband while he served as a United States Marine. While living in NC, she was a personal trainer and trained individuals of all ages including active duty military. As a personal tr...
Austin Jamison

Austin Jamison
DPT, CSCS - General orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation including ACL reconstruction, strength and conditioning, sports-related injuries and return to play assessment, certified in Blood Flow Restriction training

Specialization: General orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation including ACL reconstruction, strength and conditioning, sports-related injuries and return to play assessment, certified in Blood Flow Restriction training Austin developed an interest in health, fitness and strength and conditioning while an undergraduate at the University of Maryland. Spending time in the gym gave him an enduring curiosity and desire to learn more about how the human body recovers from injury, ...
Krysten Malcolm

Krysten Malcolm
PT, DPT, OCS - Dance & performing arts medicine, Sports injuries, Manual therapy, Dry needling Certified, General orthopedics

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...
Abby Sarmiento

Abby Sarmiento
PT, DPT, CSCS - Board Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist, Sports Injuries, General Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Aquatic Therapy

Specialization: Board Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist, Sports Injuries, General Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Aquatic Therapy Abby Sarmiento became a physical therapist because of her love for health and fitness and desire to help others. She received her bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University and doctoral degree from Old Dominion University.  Abby specializes in pelvic floor therapy for all genders. She has received training from the APTA (PF level 1) and Herman and ...
Amanda Packard

Amanda Packard
PTA - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Post-surgical rehab

Specialization: General orthopedics rehabilitation, sports-related injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation Amanda first got interested in physical therapy as a recommendation from a childhood friend who thought she would enjoy it. After volunteering in several PT clinics, she fell in love with the patients and the environment. “I love being able to work with people and seeing the progress they make throughout their course of treatment.” Amanda also loves getting to know her patie...
Meredith Richard

Meredith Richard
PTA - General orthopedics, Jaw/TMJ, Neck, Shoulder, Sports injuries

Specialization:General orthopedics, TMJ, cervical spine and shoulder disorders Meredith loved playing basketball and field hockey, loved being active and a part of a team. Born and raised in Charlottesville she has worked for acac since 2012 working as a personal trainer and part of the p.r.e.p.® (Physician Referred Exercise Program). That coupled with her interest in anatomy and physiology led her to a career in physical therapy. Meredith received a B. S. in Health Assessment and Promotio...
Caila Raisch

Caila Raisch
PTA - General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries, Knee, and Post Surgical Rehabilitation foot/ankle and aquatic therapy

Specialization: General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries, Knee, and Post Surgical Rehabilitation foot/ankle and aquatic therapy Caila's interest in physical therapy began as a high school athlete with her frequent trips to the athletic trainer. After her experiences on the receiving end of treatment, she is excited to help others get back on the field or to living their daily lives to the fullest. Caila received her bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech in Animal and Poultry Sciences before special...
Raymond Moreland

Raymond Moreland
MPT - Neck, Headaches, Spine, Shoulder, General Orthopedics, Dry Needling

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 ...

OT, Speech Therapy and Lymphedema Treatment

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Megan Santacroce

Megan Santacroce
MS, CCC-SLP - Speech-Language Pathologist, Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA-Specializes in working with adults with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders

Specialization: Speech-Language Pathologist, Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA-Specializes in working with adults with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders

Megan graduated from Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. After beginning her career in an acute care hospital in Laurel, Maryland, she moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 2005 where she worked with the pediatric population in the early intervention setting. In 2009, she relocated to Charlottesville, VA and continued her career in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. In 2010, she resumed her work with adults in the acute care and outpatient settings at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.

While working at Sentara Martha Jefferson, she co-developed the cognitive program for patients experiencing memory loss and difficulties with their thinking. As part of this program, she established a dementia and memory loss support group for caregivers. She specializes in working with adults with speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders which may follow an illness, surgery, stroke, or injury. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and is currently licensed to practice in Virginia.

Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and four daughters, skiing, playing lacrosse, hiking, and camping in the Charlottesville area.

email: megansa@acacpt.com

Bobby Blair

Bobby Blair
MOT, OTR/L, CHT - Certified Hand Therapist, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Custom Orthotics, Graston Technique, Ergonomics

Specialization: Certified Hand Therapist, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Custom Orthotics, Graston Technique, Ergonomics

Bobby is a Certified Hand Therapist and passionate about the intricacies of the hand and its impact on function. He was first exposed to the importance of protecting one’s hands when employed as a meat cutter, quickly realizing how life can be thrown upside down after a hand injury. Later, during his time as a volunteer at the VA Medical Center Hand Clinic, he became enamored by the juxtaposition of art and science in Occupational Therapy. He went on to earn his Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Florida. He has experience in a variety of settings including inpatient neuro-rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and acute care, before having the opportunity to specialize in the treatment of the hand.

Bobby prides himself in individualized post-surgical rehabilitation while working closely with Hand Surgeons. As an Occupational Therapist, he believes in a holistic approach to therapy, as it’s never “just” a hand injury. It is important to him to recognize the interconnection of the brain and hand, and how this relates to pain and function. A natural problem solver, he collaborates with patents to tackle functional challenges from multiple angles. He is especially passionate about custom orthosis design.

In his free time, he enjoys gardening, woodworking, fermentation, and the never-ending pursuit of home improvement. Be sure to ask him about the time he had a pet raccoon.

email: robertb@acacpt.com

Charlotte Branton

Charlotte Branton
MOT, OTR/L - Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Custom Orthotics, Ergonomics

Specialization: Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Custom Orthotics, Arthritis Management

Charlotte is a certified, licensed Occupational Therapist training for her Certified Hand Therapist designation. She discovered her passion for patient care working on the slopes of Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado aiding ski patrol in mountain rescues. After earning her EMT certification, she worked as a Critical Care Technician at the base of the ski resort casting and splinting skier and snowboarder injuries and then as an Orthopedic Technician at Vail-Summit Orthopedics.

Charlotte attended Virginia Tech for her undergraduate education and received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from The College of St. Scholastica in 2020. She has professional experience across the continuum of health care from emergent to acute care and from nursing care to general and neurological outpatient services. She understands the stress that surgery, injury, or illness can have on a person's life and is dedicated to providing skilled occupational therapy services in a collaborative environment.

email: charlottebr@acacpt.com

Melanie Brooks

Melanie Brooks
OTD, OTR/L - Neuro Recovery, Postsurgical Rehabilitation of hand/wrist/elbow, custom orthotics

Specialization: Post-stroke recovery, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, TBI, Muscular Dystrophy, Dementia, Post surgical rehabilitation, Hand/wrist/elbow

Melanie is a certified, licensed occupational therapist. Her passion for becoming an OT started with her brother, who has Down Syndrome and Autism. She grew up attending his therapy appointments with him and saw how impactful therapy was on his life. From there she knew that working with people with disabilities, of all sorts, was her goal to be someone that positively impacts this population. Through her experiences in school, she found that working with people with neurological conditions is where she feels she can do the most good. At PT@acac she's also excited to be working with hands/orthopedic patients to restore functioning back in their lives.

Melanie is primarily from Colorado, but before settling there had moved around from New Mexico, Florida, and Texas as her dad is a retired Air Force pilot. She attended Colorado State University for her bachelors in Psychology. She traded the tall, snowy Rockies for the lush, historic Blue Ridge mountains and received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Mary Baldwin University-Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences. She enjoys participating in all the outdoor activities Virginia has to offer (kayaking, hiking, outdoor restaurants) and is happy to call Charlottesville area home.

Caleb Wilson

Caleb Wilson
MA, CCC-SLP - Speech-Language Pathologist, Parkinson's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke, voice, swallowing and cognitive linguistic disorders

Specializations: Parkinson's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke, voice, swallowing and cognitive linguistic disorders.


Caleb graduated from Michigan State University with his Masters Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2017. He started his career in the home health setting working in southwest Michigan.

He has experience working in the private practice setting specializing in Parkinson's Disease while living in northern Colorado. He relocated to the Charlottesville area in the summer of 2022.

He enjoys working with Parkinson's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke with a special interest in treating voice, swallowing and cognitive linguistic disorders. 


Outside of work, Caleb is a long distance runner enjoying ultramarathon trail races, hiking and watching college football.

Email Caleb at calebw@acacpt.com

Megan Santacroce

Megan Santacroce
MS, CCC-SLP - Speech-Language Pathologist, Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA-Specializes in working with adults with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders

Specialization: Speech-Language Pathologist, Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA-Specializes in working with adults with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders Megan graduated from Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. After beginning her career in an acute care hospital in Laurel, Maryland, she moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 2005 where she worked with the pediatric population in the early intervention s...
Bobby Blair

Bobby Blair
MOT, OTR/L, CHT - Certified Hand Therapist, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Custom Orthotics, Graston Technique, Ergonomics

Specialization: Certified Hand Therapist, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Custom Orthotics, Graston Technique, Ergonomics Bobby is a Certified Hand Therapist and passionate about the intricacies of the hand and its impact on function. He was first exposed to the importance of protecting one’s hands when employed as a meat cutter, quickly realizing how life can be thrown upside down after a hand injury. Later, during his time as a volunteer at the VA Medical Center Hand Clini...
Charlotte Branton

Charlotte Branton
MOT, OTR/L - Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Custom Orthotics, Ergonomics

Specialization: Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Custom Orthotics, Arthritis Management Charlotte is a certified, licensed Occupational Therapist training for her Certified Hand Therapist designation. She discovered her passion for patient care working on the slopes of Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado aiding ski patrol in mountain rescues. After earning her EMT certification, she worked as a Critical Care Technician at the base of the ski resort casting and splinting skier a...
Melanie Brooks

Melanie Brooks
OTD, OTR/L - Neuro Recovery, Postsurgical Rehabilitation of hand/wrist/elbow, custom orthotics

Specialization: Post-stroke recovery, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, TBI, Muscular Dystrophy, Dementia, Post surgical rehabilitation, Hand/wrist/elbow Melanie is a certified, licensed occupational therapist. Her passion for becoming an OT started with her brother, who has Down Syndrome and Autism. She grew up attending his therapy appointments with him and saw how impactful therapy was on his life. From there she knew that working with people with disabilities, of all sorts, was her goal to b...
Caleb Wilson

Caleb Wilson
MA, CCC-SLP - Speech-Language Pathologist, Parkinson's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke, voice, swallowing and cognitive linguistic disorders

Specializations: Parkinson's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke, voice, swallowing and cognitive linguistic disorders. Caleb graduated from Michigan State University with his Masters Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2017. He started his career in the home health setting working in southwest Michigan. He has experience working in the private practice setting specializing in Parkinson's Disease while living in northern Colorado. He relocated to the Charlottesville area i...

Pantops, Charlottesville

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Devon Hart

Devon Hart
PTA, NASM CPT - General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries

Specialization: General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries

Sam Snelgrove

Sam Snelgrove
PT, DPT - Clinic Manager, General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Vestibular & Balance, Neurological Conditions, Chronic pain

Specialization: General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Vestibular & Balance, Neurological Conditions, Chronic pain

Sam is a generalist physical therapist who has been involved in physical medicine since becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer in 2013 (ATC credentialing since retired). He has a special interest in a variety of different orthopedic, neurological, and other topics related to healing and recovery from injury, with the ability to work with patients of all different types and backgrounds.

Immediately following graduation from PT school in 2018, Sam worked in a small community hospital system, which allowed for exposure to multiple PT settings, with acute care, sub-acute care, and outpatient experience combined in one position. This allowed him to gain experience with a diverse population, having worked with people across the spectrum of medicine, from Division I NCAA athletes to hospitalized, medically complex patients.

n addition to his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Sam has a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, which gives him a unique perspective with regard to healing and recovery. To Sam, the patient is the priority, and his goal is to restore each person back to doing the things that they love as quickly as is possible. His approach is function based, with each therapy program being specifically designed and tailored to address the needs and goals of the individual patient.

Sam recently moved from Hampton Roads with his family to the Waynesboro area due to a love for the mountains and the outdoors, and a desire to become a part of a community that embraces the same.

email: samuelsn@acacpt.com

Brooke Miller

Brooke Miller
DPT, ATC - Clinic Manager, Sports injuries, Hip/Knee, Foot/ankle, Post-surgical rehab, Running injuries, Post-concussion, Vestibular therapy
DPT, ATC

Specialization: Treatment of Sports and Orthopedic Injuries, injury prevention and progression of exercise and stabilization programs. Postural syndromes, neck and shoulder

Brooke Miller says she is motivated greatly by seeing one of her patients able to return to normal recreational activities and exercise pain free.

“I really enjoy educating individuals on their anatomy and how to overcome injuries that are affecting them,” she says.

Brooke graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA in 2000 and worked as an athletic trainer until she went back to physical therapy school in 2004.

She graduated in 2007 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.

She now specializes in the treatment of sports and orthopedic injuries with a special interest in hip, knee, ankle and foot injuries. She addresses postural syndromes of the neck and back. She also works in injury prevention and devises progression of exercise and stabilization programs.

When she is not working, Brooke enjoys trail running, hiking, snowboarding, and spending time outdoors with her husband and children. When she has time, she also likes to read and cook.

email: brookem@acacpt.com

Ashleigh Dressel

Ashleigh Dressel
PT, DPT, LSVT - Big Certified Neurological rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease, LSVT Big Certification, Orthopedic rehab, Sports injuries, Post-surgical rehab, Balance disorders, Geriatrics
PT, DPT, LSVT Big Certified

Specialization: Neurological rehabilitation for those with Parkinson's disease, General orthopedics, Sports-related injuries, Post-surgical rehabilitation, Balance disorders

Ashleigh found her passion for physical therapy after suffering from a season ending injury in high school and experiencing the positive benefits and atmosphere during her rehabilitation process. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Towson University in 2012 and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple University in 2015.

Ashleigh enjoys working with patients of all ages and seeing them progress and optimize their function, whether it be during activities of daily living or sport specific activities.

When she is not working, Ashleigh enjoys spending time with her husband and dog exploring the local trails, restaurants and wineries.

email: ashleighd@acacpt.com

Rebecca Schock

Rebecca Schock
MPT - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Post-surgical rehab, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy, Jaw disorders, Shoulder, Hip, Spine
MPT

Specialization: General orthopedics including post surgical care and sports related injuries with special interest in shoulder impingement/rotator cuff rehabilitation, hip, knee, spine and jaw disorders, vestibular rehab/BPPV, BFRT (Blood Flow Restriction Training). SFMA/FMS certified

Rebecca was active in sports growing up, including field hockey, snow skiing, and competitive figure skating. She always wanted to know how to get over an injury as fast as possible to return to sport. She also witnessed her brother experience a spinal fusion at a young age, and therefore was introduced to Physical Therapy as a profession early on.

She received her B.S.Ed. in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia (Go Hoos!) in 1992, and then moved to Atlanta to receive her MPT from Emory University in 1995. In 1997 she returned to Charlottesville and worked first in inpatient rehabilitation, then directed a brain injury center, and then moved on to a short stint at a long-term care facility. She returned to outpatient orthopedics 15 years ago, and enjoys diagnosing and treating various conditions to improve functional mobility and quality of life.

Rebecca enjoys spending time with her daughters (when they are available!), running, hiking, skiing, traveling, and hanging out with friends.

email: rebeccas@acacpt.com

Susan Heald

Susan Heald
PT, DPT, MS - General Orthopedics, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Foot/ankle, Postural and Gait dysfunctions, Running and Sports Injuries, Core Stabilization, TMJ, Fascial Counterstrain

Specialization: general orthopedics with biomechanics approach; shoulder, hip, knee, foot/ankle problems; functional core stabilization; postural and gait training; running injuries; return to sport; TMJ; Fascial Counterstrain

Susan Heald has developed a comprehensive biomechanical approach to assessing and treating each of her patients. She addresses her patients’ movement system problems with an integrative perspective rather than treating isolated joints or body regions. She particularly enjoys designing personalized and creative home exercises accompanied by detailed explanations to optimize her patients’ understanding and participation in PT to assure their best outcomes. Her focus on activity-specific, corrective exercise provides her patients with the tools they need to return to their regular activities.

Susan has been working as a Physical Therapist for the past 33 years in primarily outpatient physical therapy settings including an outpatient private practice in Delaware, UVA Medical Center, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, and currently is with PT@ACAC.

She has been a lifelong learner since she earned her B.S. in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware in 1988, then her post-professional Advanced M.S. in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 1995 and finally her clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from VCU in 2008. She continues to advance and update her clinical practice skills by attending PT continuing education courses, attending workplace in-services, and reading professional journal articles.

Her Master’s degree thesis research paper studied a functional outcome measure designed for shoulder patients and was published in the Physical Therapy Journal in 1997 (The shoulder pain and disability index: the construct validity and responsiveness of a region-specific disability measure; SL Heald, DL Riddle, RL Lamb). She received the APTA Dorothy Briggs Memorial Scientific Award in 1998 for her research and publication.

For 20 years, Susan was a guest lecturer in the VCU DPT program. She has led a community workshop on running gait training and running-related exercises, has presented her research work regionally and nationally, and led many journal clubs and clinical update in-services with her colleagues. She has coached running and conditioning workouts for the WAHS Crew team and was a youth soccer coach.

In her downtime, Susan enjoys spending time with her husband, their 2 adult daughters and wildly-energetic, Muppet-like goldendoodle, Mollie. She is most content when she is active and outdoors and loves running the roads of Albemarle County with friends, playing tennis and gardening. She also loves to go hiking, paddleboarding, biking, and skiing in Virginia or when visiting more distant beautiful places with mountains and water.

email: susanhe@acacpt.com

Lori Perdue

Lori Perdue
PTA, CPT - Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Pilates Instructor

Specialization: Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Pilates Instructor

With over a decade of experience working with the human body, Lori is excited to apply her knowledge to physical therapy. In 2010 she obtained a degree in Exercise Science from Santa Fe College and has worked at ACAC since 2013 leading personal training sessions and group exercise classes. Lori is a certified STOTT Pilates Instructor and has taught water exercise since 2009. Over the years, she found she most enjoyed working with people with injuries and seeing them return to their activities of daily living or recreational pursuits. This led her to obtain her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from South University in 2021.

When Lori isn't working, you can find her outdoors, hiking with her husband, practicing yoga, baking, or somewhere in the mountains.

Email: loripe@acacpt.com 

T. Justin Pretlow

T. Justin Pretlow
DPT, OCS, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist - Sports-Related Injuries, Pre/Post Surgical Rehab, Shoulder, Knee, Foot/Ankle, Running Injuries, Dry Needling

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

Devon Hart

Devon Hart
PTA, NASM CPT - General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries

Specialization: General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries
Sam Snelgrove

Sam Snelgrove
PT, DPT - Clinic Manager, General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Vestibular & Balance, Neurological Conditions, Chronic pain

Specialization: General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Vestibular & Balance, Neurological Conditions, Chronic pain Sam is a generalist physical therapist who has been involved in physical medicine since becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer in 2013 (ATC credentialing since retired). He has a special interest in a variety of different orthopedic, neurological, and other topics related to healing and recovery from injury, with the ability to work with patients of all different types and background...
Brooke Miller

Brooke Miller
DPT, ATC - Clinic Manager, Sports injuries, Hip/Knee, Foot/ankle, Post-surgical rehab, Running injuries, Post-concussion, Vestibular therapy

Specialization: Treatment of Sports and Orthopedic Injuries, injury prevention and progression of exercise and stabilization programs. Postural syndromes, neck and shoulder Brooke Miller says she is motivated greatly by seeing one of her patients able to return to normal recreational activities and exercise pain free. “I really enjoy educating individuals on their anatomy and how to overcome injuries that are affecting them,” she says. Brooke graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kines...
Ashleigh Dressel

Ashleigh Dressel
PT, DPT, LSVT - Big Certified Neurological rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease, LSVT Big Certification, Orthopedic rehab, Sports injuries, Post-surgical rehab, Balance disorders, Geriatrics

Specialization: Neurological rehabilitation for those with Parkinson's disease, General orthopedics, Sports-related injuries, Post-surgical rehabilitation, Balance disorders Ashleigh found her passion for physical therapy after suffering from a season ending injury in high school and experiencing the positive benefits and atmosphere during her rehabilitation process. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Towson University in 2012 and a Doctorate in Physic...
Rebecca Schock

Rebecca Schock
MPT - General orthopedics, Sports injuries, Post-surgical rehab, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy, Jaw disorders, Shoulder, Hip, Spine

Specialization: General orthopedics including post surgical care and sports related injuries with special interest in shoulder impingement/rotator cuff rehabilitation, hip, knee, spine and jaw disorders, vestibular rehab/BPPV, BFRT (Blood Flow Restriction Training). SFMA/FMS certified Rebecca was active in sports growing up, including field hockey, snow skiing, and competitive figure skating. She always wanted to know how to get over an injury as fast as possible to return to sport. She also w...
Susan Heald

Susan Heald
PT, DPT, MS - General Orthopedics, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Foot/ankle, Postural and Gait dysfunctions, Running and Sports Injuries, Core Stabilization, TMJ, Fascial Counterstrain

Specialization: general orthopedics with biomechanics approach; shoulder, hip, knee, foot/ankle problems; functional core stabilization; postural and gait training; running injuries; return to sport; TMJ; Fascial Counterstrain Susan Heald has developed a comprehensive biomechanical approach to assessing and treating each of her patients. She addresses her patients’ movement system problems with an integrative perspective rather than treating isolated joints or body regions. She particular...
Ellen Oswalt

Ellen Oswalt
MPT

email: ellenos@acacpt.com
Lori Perdue

Lori Perdue
PTA, CPT - Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Pilates Instructor

Specialization: Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Pilates Instructor With over a decade of experience working with the human body, Lori is excited to apply her knowledge to physical therapy. In 2010 she obtained a degree in Exercise Science from Santa Fe College and has worked at ACAC since 2013 leading personal training sessions and group exercise classes. Lori is a certified STOTT Pilates Instructor and has taught water exercise since 2009. Over the years, she found she most enjoyed wor...
T. Justin Pretlow

T. Justin Pretlow
DPT, OCS, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist - Sports-Related Injuries, Pre/Post Surgical Rehab, Shoulder, Knee, Foot/Ankle, Running Injuries, Dry Needling

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 Phy...

Proffit Road

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Nicholas Law

Nicholas Law
DPT, CSCS, OCS - General orthopedics, sports injuries, chronic pain, joint replacement rehabilitation, spinal pathologies

Specialization: General orthopedics, sports injuries, chronic pain, joint replacement rehabilitation, spinal pathologies

Nick grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, and completed his undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology at Valdosta State University in 2010. After earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2013, Nick worked in a private outpatient-orthopedic clinic in Greenville, South Carolina for 2 years. In effort to improve his clinical skills, Nick moved to Charlottesville in 2015 to enroll in a year-long Orthopedic Residency program through the Virginia Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Institute. Upon completing his residency, Nick and his family decided to stay in Charlottesville and worked with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital from 2016-2021.

Nick enjoys treating a wide array of patients with orthopedic concerns. He is passionately committed to providing excellent customer service while helping people of all ages and abilities improve the strength and resilience of their bodies.

In his leisure time Nick enjoys exercising, reading, participating in the life of his local church, and spending time with his wife and four kids.

email: nicholasla@acacpt.com 

Chris Gettle

Chris Gettle
DPT, OCS - General orthopedics, Spine, Hip/Knee total joint replacements, Shoulder, Balance disorders, Sports injuries

Specialization: General orthopedics, Spine, Hip/Knee total joint replacements, Shoulder, Balance disorders, Sports injuries

Chris grew up in rural central Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University for his undergraduate degree majoring in Kinesiology (movement science) and minoring in biology in 2013. He moved to Virginia to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2016. Chris loved Virginia so much he decided to stay after graduation and has worked in outpatient orthopedics for the previous 5 years. Chris furthered his education, obtaining his board certification in Orthopedics (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association in 2019. He also has interests in clinical education previously serving as the Site Coordinator of Clinical Education for the rehabilitation department at UVA Culpeper Hospital and is currently an APTA certified clinical instructor.

Chris uses an evidence-based approach to treatment sessions to achieve individualized patient goals and improve quality of life. Chris’s treatment interests include injury prevention, movement retraining, spinal pathologies, joint replacements, hip, knee, and shoulder injuries.

Chris resides in Charlottesville and enjoys exercising, being actively involved at his church, traveling, watching Penn State Football, and spending time with his wife and son.

email: chrisg@acacpt.com 

Nicholas Law

Nicholas Law
DPT, CSCS, OCS - General orthopedics, sports injuries, chronic pain, joint replacement rehabilitation, spinal pathologies

Specialization: General orthopedics, sports injuries, chronic pain, joint replacement rehabilitation, spinal pathologies Nick grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, and completed his undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology at Valdosta State University in 2010. After earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2013, Nick worked in a private outpatient-orthopedic clinic in Greenville, South Carolina for 2 years. In effort t...
Chris Gettle

Chris Gettle
DPT, OCS - General orthopedics, Spine, Hip/Knee total joint replacements, Shoulder, Balance disorders, Sports injuries

Specialization: General orthopedics, Spine, Hip/Knee total joint replacements, Shoulder, Balance disorders, Sports injuries Chris grew up in rural central Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University for his undergraduate degree majoring in Kinesiology (movement science) and minoring in biology in 2013. He moved to Virginia to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2016. Chris loved Virginia so much he decided to stay after graduation and has worked in outpatien...

PT@acac At Home

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Jocelyn (Jo) Reeder

Jocelyn (Jo) Reeder
Clinic Manager, PT, DPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist

Specialization: Exercise for the aging adult, orthopedics, home safety assessments/aging in place, cardiopulmonary, Outpatient physical therapy, PT@acac At Home

Jocelyn (Jo) Reeder PT DPT Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist graduated as a physiotherapist in 1983 from King’s College, London. She practiced physiotherapy in a variety of patient care settings in the National Health Service before moving in 1989 to Boston, Massachusetts, where she worked at Massachusetts General Hospital. After a brief return to England, Jo and her family settled in Charlottesville in 1994.

Jo has worked at UVA Medical Center and also in long-term care in Charlottesville. She gained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008 from Shenandoah University and was certified as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy in 2009. She has worked as a home health physical therapist with UVA Continuum Home Health Care and served as the rehabilitation manager for Continuum Home Health Care. In 2012, Jo was appointed the first Site Director for Blue Ridge PACE and successfully guided the opening of the building and the certification of the program. She returned to her first passion of patient care with Continuum Home Health Care in 2014. Jo has now joined the team at Physical Therapy at acac to provide outpatient physical therapy in the right place at the right time – be it the patient’s home or a traditional clinic setting – with the ability to move between both settings seamlessly.

email: jocelynr@acacpt.com

Caroline Merva

Caroline Merva
PT, DPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist

Specialization: Exercise for the aging adult, neurological conditions, balance and vertigo, fall prevention screening, PT ACAC @ Home, Geriatrics, General Orthopedics

Caroline Merva graduated with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2013 from Saint Francis University in Loretta, Pennsylvania. Following her graduation, she began her career in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a Geriatric Residency Program with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During this residency program, Caroline learned and practiced in the growing setting of geriatrics in multiple medical settings including acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing facility and inpatient rehabilitation. After this year long residency Caroline sat for the America Physical Therapy Association Specialty Exam to become a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist. Caroline then continued her career in Pittsburgh prior to becoming a travel PT around the United States experiencing diverse patient populations and treatment settings.

Caroline settled in Charlottesville in 2019 working in home health for the University of Virginia. As a home health therapist Caroline worked in Fluvanna County caring for medically complex, post operative, oncological, neurological and the generally deconditioned older adult. Caroline enjoys helping patients with balance deficits, fall prevention, vertigo, and home safety. Individualized patient education is one of her passions. Caroline has now joined Physical Therapy at acac to provide outpatient physical therapy in the right place at the right time – be it the patient’s home or a traditional clinic setting – with the ability to move between both settings seamlessly.

email: carolinemer@acacpt.com

Katy Lovell

Katy Lovell
PT, DPT Geriatrics, General Orthopedics, Neuro and balance with prior certifications with LSVT BIG and Neuro IFRAH

Specialization: Geriatrics, General Orthopedics, Neuro and balance with prior certifications with LSVT BIG and Neuro IFRAH

Katy graduated with her BS from Bridgewater College in 2007. She then went to Elon University to attain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy graduating in 2010. She did travel therapy capturing the settings of acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient and assisted living. She then worked at UNC’s Inpatient Rehab with a wide arrange of patients and was the lead spinal cord injury therapist for 2 and a half years. In 2015, she starting working for UVA Continuum Home Physical therapy for 7 years until her transition to PT ACAC @ Home.

When not practicing physical therapy, Katy loves spending time with her husband and sons. She played college basketball and cheers hard for the Tar Heels! She also loves running, Smith Mountain Lake, hiking, traveling and enjoying the local wineries and breweries listening to live music with family and friends.

Julia Bruneau

Julia Bruneau
PT, DPT - Geriatrics, Balance, Pilates

Specialization: Pilates, Geriatrics, Balance, Fall Prevention, General Orthopedics, Exercise for the Aging Adult, Dementia

Julia Bruneau graduated with her BA in Biology from the University of Virginia in 2002 and with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Medical College Campus in 2005. Following graduation, she returned to Charlottesville beginning her career in the outpatient clinic setting gaining experience in orthopedic and neurologic conditions across the age spectrum, from 4 years to 97 years. In 2007, Julia transitioned to facility based geriatric care in multiple settings including independent living, assisted living, nursing and skilled nursing care facilities, expanding her experience with medically complex, post operative, neurologic, orthopedic, fall prevention and intervention, and the general deconditioned older adult. She also gained extensive experience with treating patients with dementia and coordinating their care with family members and caregivers to optimize function and quality of life.

In 2008, Julia also began her Pilates Certification training through PHI, culminating in receiving her Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher certificate after a comprehensive exam and more than 450 hours of study and teaching hours. She has enjoyed teaching studio based Pilates classes in the community, as well as bringing Pilates principles and exercises to her patients to provide a more holistic approach to their care. Working with patients one on one to provide individualized and holistic exercise programs and education is her top priority. Julia has now joined Physical Therapy at ACAC to provide outpatient physical therapy in the right place at the right time - be it the patient’s home or traditional clinic setting - with the ability to move between both settings seamlessly.

When not at work, Julia enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children in any outdoor setting, hiking, reading and working on an endless list of DIY projects around their home.

email: juliab@acacpt.com

Jocelyn (Jo) Reeder

Jocelyn (Jo) Reeder
Clinic Manager, PT, DPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist

Specialization: Exercise for the aging adult, orthopedics, home safety assessments/aging in place, cardiopulmonary, Outpatient physical therapy, PT@acac At Home Jocelyn (Jo) Reeder PT DPT Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist graduated as a physiotherapist in 1983 from King’s College, London. She practiced physiotherapy in a variety of patient care settings in the National Health Service before moving in 1989 to Boston, Massachusetts, where she worked at Massachusetts General Hospita...
Caroline Merva

Caroline Merva
PT, DPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist

Specialization: Exercise for the aging adult, neurological conditions, balance and vertigo, fall prevention screening, PT ACAC @ Home, Geriatrics, General Orthopedics Caroline Merva graduated with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2013 from Saint Francis University in Loretta, Pennsylvania. Following her graduation, she began her career in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a Geriatric Residency Program with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During this residency program, Caroline...
Katy Lovell

Katy Lovell
PT, DPT Geriatrics, General Orthopedics, Neuro and balance with prior certifications with LSVT BIG and Neuro IFRAH

Specialization: Geriatrics, General Orthopedics, Neuro and balance with prior certifications with LSVT BIG and Neuro IFRAH Katy graduated with her BS from Bridgewater College in 2007. She then went to Elon University to attain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy graduating in 2010. She did travel therapy capturing the settings of acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient and assisted living. She then worked at UNC’s Inpatient Rehab with a wide arrange of patients and was the lead spinal cord inju...
Julia Bruneau

Julia Bruneau
PT, DPT - Geriatrics, Balance, Pilates

Specialization: Pilates, Geriatrics, Balance, Fall Prevention, General Orthopedics, Exercise for the Aging Adult, Dementia Julia Bruneau graduated with her BA in Biology from the University of Virginia in 2002 and with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Medical College Campus in 2005. Following graduation, she returned to Charlottesville beginning her career in the outpatient clinic setting gaining experience in orthopedic and neurologic conditions acros...

Athletic Trainers

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Renee Smith - Tandem

Renee Smith - Tandem
ATC, MS, CSCS - Prevention and assessment of athletic injuries, design of sport specific exercise programs
ATC, MS, CSCS

Specialization - Prevention and assessment of athletic injuries, design of sport specific exercise programs

An interest in helping people and in sports combined to help Renee Smith decide to pursue a career as an Athletic Trainer.

She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Longwood College and her Master of Science in Exercise Science from Old Dominion University.

She is a certified Athletic Trainer as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, since 2000.

She specializes in prevention and assessment of athletic injuries, and design of sport specific exercise programs. She has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of athletic injuries as well as the progression of sports-specified activities.

When she is not working, Renee enjoys exercising indoors and outdoors, watching UVA athletic events, and spending time with friends and family.

email: reneesm@acacpt.com

Erin Brooks

Erin Brooks
MS, ATC - Sports injuries, Assessment and treatment of athletic injuries in high school athletes
MS, ATC

Specialization: Prevention and management of sports-related injuries. Assessment and treatment of athletic injuries in high school athletes as well as progression of sport-specific activities after injury and return to sport

Erin Brooks says she knew Athletic Training was the career she wanted to pursue when she was a sophomore in high school volunteering as an Athletic Training Aide.

“A career in Athletic Training was a perfect match for me because it combined my love of sports with my interest in health care,” the Rockingham County native explained.

Erin graduated from Longwood University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a concentration in Athletic Training. She earned her Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania in 2011.

She also has a NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification.

Throughout her college career Erin served on the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers Association Student Senate for the State of Virginia.

She is currently the head Athletic Trainer at The Tandem Friends School.

Erin’s specialization is in prevention and management of sports-related injuries, assessment and treatment of athletic injuries in high school athletes as well as progression of sport-specific activities after injury and return to sport.

Erin’s out of office interests include gardening, spending time at the lake with her family, and the occasional round of golf with her husband.

email: erinbr@acacpt.com

Thomasina Johnson - SOCA

Thomasina Johnson - SOCA
ATC, MAT - Prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports related injuries
ATC, MAT

Specialization: Prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports related injuries.

Thomasina went to undergrad at Lincoln Memorial University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in athletic training with a minor in Kinesiology. Then she attended The University of West Alabama for graduate school and received my masters in teaching sports medicine and physical education. Throughout the years she has had the pleasure of working with patients and athletes of all ages and prominent doctors, surgeons and coaches throughout the United States.

Thomasina knew athletic training was something special when she discovered it in high school during a two week camp at Michigan State. She became obsessed at making her childhood dream come true and from then on her focus was to learn everything she could about the body and how to make it better through movement, natural healing and exercise.

When Thomasina is not working she loves watching sports, spending time with family, watching movies, dancing, traveling and discovering anything new.

email: thomasinaj@acacpt.com

Amy Alvarez - Western Albemarle HS

Amy Alvarez - Western Albemarle HS
MEd, LAT, ATC - Prevention, assessment, and management of sports-related injuries. Including sport specific return to play post injury
MEd, LAT, ATC

Specialization: Prevention, assessment, and management of sports-related injuries. Including sport specific return to play post injury

Amy Virostek became a athletic trainer because of her interest in health and sports coupled with her love of helping others. She received a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Frostburg State University in 2017, and her Master's Degree in Athletic Training from The University of Virginia in 2018.

At Frostburg, Amy participated in Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field for all four years, which solidified her commitment to Athletic Training and strengthened her connections with her athletes. Amy's specialization is in prevention and management of sports-related injuries, assessment and treatment of athletic injuries in high school athletes as well as progression of sport-specific activities after injury and return to sport.

In her free time, she enjoys being outside, running, weightlifting, and playing with her puppy.

email: amya@acacpt.com

Tyra Drouillard - The Covenant School

Tyra Drouillard - The Covenant School
MSAT, LAT, ATC - Prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports related injuries

Specialization: Prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports related injuries

For undergrad, Tyra attended Florida State University, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in Athletic Training. She then pursued her master's degree in Athletic Training from the University of Virginia. Throughout these six years, Tyra was able to experience what it is like to be an athletic trainer in the Division 1 collegiate setting, working sports such as football, cheer/dance, lacrosse, and more. 

Tyra says: "I always dreamed of becoming an athletic trainer. When I was six years old, I was becoming a huge fan of football, watching NFL games with my stepfather every week (Go Steelers!). Watching the athletic trainers work hard to help those that got injured on the field inspired me to do the same. Playing several sports at the time, there were not many athletic trainers around in my town and I wanted to learn more. Therefore, I enrolled in the athletic training course in high school, and the passion has continued to grow since. I love helping others feel better and reach their goals and I couldn't imagine doing anything else."

Email: tyrad@acacpt.com

Melanie Collier - AS Front Desk

Melanie Collier - AS Front Desk
MS, ATC - Prevention, assessment, and management of sports-related injuries. Including sport specific return to play post injury
MS, ATC

Specialization: Prevention, assessment, and management of sports-related injuries. Including sport specific return to play post injury

Melanie developed an interest in pursuing a career in athletic training after working with her high school athletic trainer.

She acquired her Bachelor's in Athletic Training from James Madison University in 2014 in Harrisonburg, VA. She went on to complete a clinical internship at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and earned her Master of Science degree from UNCG in 2017.

Melanie enjoys working with the athletic population with particular interest in sports-related orthopedic injuries, shoulder and knee injuries, athletic injury prevention as well as incorporating manual therapies into her practice.

When she is not working, Melanie enjoys traveling, cooking, working with horses, and spending time with friends and family.

email: melanieco@acacpt.com

Renee Smith - Tandem

Renee Smith - Tandem
ATC, MS, CSCS - Prevention and assessment of athletic injuries, design of sport specific exercise programs

Specialization - Prevention and assessment of athletic injuries, design of sport specific exercise programs An interest in helping people and in sports combined to help Renee Smith decide to pursue a career as an Athletic Trainer. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Longwood College and her Master of Science in Exercise Science from Old Dominion University. She is a certified Athletic Trainer as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, since 2000. Sh...
Erin Brooks

Erin Brooks
MS, ATC - Sports injuries, Assessment and treatment of athletic injuries in high school athletes

Specialization: Prevention and management of sports-related injuries. Assessment and treatment of athletic injuries in high school athletes as well as progression of sport-specific activities after injury and return to sport Erin Brooks says she knew Athletic Training was the career she wanted to pursue when she was a sophomore in high school volunteering as an Athletic Training Aide. “A career in Athletic Training was a perfect match for me because it combined my love of sports with my int...
Thomasina Johnson - SOCA

Thomasina Johnson - SOCA
ATC, MAT - Prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports related injuries

Specialization: Prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports related injuries. Thomasina went to undergrad at Lincoln Memorial University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in athletic training with a minor in Kinesiology. Then she attended The University of West Alabama for graduate school and received my masters in teaching sports medicine and physical education. Throughout the years she has had the pleasure of working with patients and athletes of all ...
Amy Alvarez - Western Albemarle HS

Amy Alvarez - Western Albemarle HS
MEd, LAT, ATC - Prevention, assessment, and management of sports-related injuries. Including sport specific return to play post injury

Specialization: Prevention, assessment, and management of sports-related injuries. Including sport specific return to play post injury Amy Virostek became a athletic trainer because of her interest in health and sports coupled with her love of helping others. She received a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Frostburg State University in 2017, and her Master's Degree in Athletic Training from The University of Virginia in 2018. At Frostburg, Amy participated in Indoor and Outdoor Tra...
Tyra Drouillard - The Covenant School

Tyra Drouillard - The Covenant School
MSAT, LAT, ATC - Prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports related injuries

Specialization: Prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports related injuries For undergrad, Tyra attended Florida State University, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in Athletic Training. She then pursued her master's degree in Athletic Training from the University of Virginia. Throughout these six years, Tyra was able to experience what it is like to be an athletic trainer in the Division 1 collegiate setting, working sports such as football, cheer/...
Melanie Collier - AS Front Desk

Melanie Collier - AS Front Desk
MS, ATC - Prevention, assessment, and management of sports-related injuries. Including sport specific return to play post injury

Specialization: Prevention, assessment, and management of sports-related injuries. Including sport specific return to play post injury Melanie developed an interest in pursuing a career in athletic training after working with her high school athletic trainer. She acquired her Bachelor's in Athletic Training from James Madison University in 2014 in Harrisonburg, VA. She went on to complete a clinical internship at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and earned her Master of Science ...

Administrative Team

Taylor Olivia

Taylor Olivia
Front Desk Coordinator - Albemarle Square

Front Desk Coordinator - Albemarle Square

Dejua Lewis

Dejua Lewis
Front Office Coordinator - Albemarle Square

Front Office Coordinator - Albemarle Square

Brenda McDonald

Brenda McDonald
Front Office Coordinator - Downtown

Front Office Coordinator - Downtown

Joanne Ward

Joanne Ward
Office Supervisor

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Joannie McCorkle

Joannie McCorkle
Billing and Referral Coordinator

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Lindsay Hoffman

Lindsay Hoffman
Billing and Referral Coordinator

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Carmen Ramm

Carmen Ramm
Billing and Referral Coordinator

Billing and Referral Coordinator

Laura Jennings

Laura Jennings
Front Office Coordinator - Albemarle Square

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Mariah Keithley

Mariah Keithley
Front Office Coordinator - Downtown Charlottesville

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Ashley Gaines

Ashley Gaines
Front Office Coordinator - Downtown

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Viola Starkes

Viola Starkes
Front Office Coordinator - Downtown

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Tammy Mawyer

Tammy Mawyer
Front Office Coordinator - Crozet

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Pam Anderson

Pam Anderson
Front Office Coordinator - Crozet
Crozet Front Office Coordinator

Carmelita Wood

Carmelita Wood
Front Office Coordinator - Pantops

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Rachael Keithley

Rachael Keithley
Front Office Coordinator - OT Speech Clinic

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Tammy Campbell

Tammy Campbell
Front Office Coordinator - Pantops

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Jennifer Morris

Jennifer Morris
Front Office Coordinator - Pantops

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Christine Neri

Christine Neri
Business Operations Director

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Ryan Gray

Ryan Gray
Outreach, PT Extender

"When I first tried the BASE Clinic program, I quickly saw it was something very special. I’m not a "gym person," I’m mostly an endurance athlete. I do a lot of running, and bodyweight exercises. After trying the BASE Clinic workout I thought: “I could do this three days a week and really enjoy it.”


This thought followed: “Wow, this will get someone like me into the gym, doing this three days a week: lifting, getting stronger, and enjoying it." BASE Clinic’s special equipment is unique, but it’s also really simple to use. It’s not intimidating. I’ve been here at BASE Clinic for one year, and honestly: I’ve never had such a strong core in my life. I’ve noticed the positive difference when I run, and just in everyday living."

Taylor Olivia

Taylor Olivia
Front Desk Coordinator - Albemarle Square

Front Desk Coordinator - Albemarle Square
Dejua Lewis

Dejua Lewis
Front Office Coordinator - Albemarle Square

Front Office Coordinator - Albemarle Square
Brenda McDonald

Brenda McDonald
Front Office Coordinator - Downtown

Front Office Coordinator - Downtown
Joanne Ward

Joanne Ward
Office Supervisor

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Joannie McCorkle

Joannie McCorkle
Billing and Referral Coordinator

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Lindsay Hoffman

Lindsay Hoffman
Billing and Referral Coordinator

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Carmen Ramm

Carmen Ramm
Billing and Referral Coordinator

Billing and Referral Coordinator
Laura Jennings

Laura Jennings
Front Office Coordinator - Albemarle Square

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Mariah Keithley

Mariah Keithley
Front Office Coordinator - Downtown Charlottesville

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Ashley Gaines

Ashley Gaines
Front Office Coordinator - Downtown

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Viola Starkes

Viola Starkes
Front Office Coordinator - Downtown

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Tammy Mawyer

Tammy Mawyer
Front Office Coordinator - Crozet

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Pam Anderson

Pam Anderson
Front Office Coordinator - Crozet

Carmelita Wood

Carmelita Wood
Front Office Coordinator - Pantops

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Rachael Keithley

Rachael Keithley
Front Office Coordinator - OT Speech Clinic

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Tammy Campbell

Tammy Campbell
Front Office Coordinator - Pantops

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Jennifer Morris

Jennifer Morris
Front Office Coordinator - Pantops

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Christine Neri

Christine Neri
Business Operations Director

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Ryan Gray

Ryan Gray
Outreach, PT Extender

"When I first tried the BASE Clinic program, I quickly saw it was something very special. I’m not a "gym person," I’m mostly an endurance athlete. I do a lot of running, and bodyweight exercises. After trying the BASE Clinic workout I thought: “I could do this three days a week and really enjoy it.” This thought followed: “Wow, this will get someone like me into the gym, doing this three days a week: lifting, getting stronger, and enjoying it." BASE Clinic’s...