Adam spent his career in outpatient orthopedics with a focus on manual therapy and movement impairments. He enjoys working with all types of orthopedic patients to achieve rehabilitative and personal goals. By incorporating joint and soft tissue mobilization techniques with functional exercises, Adam improves the way the body produces and accepts forces to increase function. He ensures his patients have a strong sense of their body systems and that they feel confident in their movements during treatment. 

Adam is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has completed certification in Dry Needling as a Manual Trigger Point Therapist —skills he uses to ensure treatment remains goal oriented and effective. Furthermore, Adam has completed advanced certification from the Titleist Performance Institute achieving status as a Level 3 Medical provider to golfers of all ages and skill. He graduated from the University of Scranton with a BS in exercise science and a minor in coaching. He completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. In his spare time, Adam is dedicated to staying active and healthy. You can often find him on the golf course or outdoors, traveling the world or with his family and friends. He is a native of Baltimore.

Robert Gillanders has been certified as an “orthopedic clinical specialist” by the APTA. He is also a certified ergonomic assessment specialist and has been practicing trigger point dry needling since 2009. Robert is also a running medicine expert. He integrates 20+ years of clinical skills with personal experience to provide clients with activity-specific services that help them minimize pain and expedite their recovery. Robert received his Master’s of Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marymount University. Robert is a media spokesperson for the APTA and regularly contributes to consumer news outlets, like The Washington Post and Runner’s World. Robert enjoys staying in the community by providing PT to local teams and clubs, as well as running and cycling himself. He has competed in numerous endurance cycling, running, and triathlon events, including the Boston Marathon nine times.

Dr. Allison Haynes is a certified Manual Therapist with a multifaceted background including training in medical therapeutic yoga, postural restoration, and numerous other methodologies. She is also certified in trigger point dry needling through the American Dry Needling Institute and has training through the Postural Restoration Institute. Through this diverse background, Allison looks at the whole person in order to efficiently reach each patient’s goals, recognizing that no one person is the same and a specified personalized approach allows for optimal outcomes.

Allison received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine and her Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from the University of Maryland. While at UMD, she worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, which gave her an early interest in health and wellness.

Allison is a Maryland native who graduated from Good Counsel High School. In her free time, Allison enjoys staying active, practicing yoga, playing soccer, and enjoying a run through the city with her dog.

Dr. Seema Marshall, a native of Montgomery County, Maryland, specializes in orthopedics and manual therapies. She cares for patients with conditions related to overuse injuries, post-operative care, and sports performance with a particular focus on hips, knees, back, and shoulders. She has worked in a variety of settings, including outpatient care facilities and research institutions. She also holds a certificate in trigger point dry needling which she often employs in patient care with curative results. Seema received her B.S. in biology from University of Maryland, Baltimore County and went onto receive her doctorate in physical therapy from the George Washington University. In her free time, Seema enjoys visiting with her close-knit family, including her two young (and very busy) nephews. She is a fan of all local sports teams, and as a football player herself, holds a special place in her heart for the Washington Redskins. She can often be found on weekends playing with her dog or at the gym going through the rigorous paces of HITT workouts.

Renee has over 25 years’ experience as a personal trainer and health educator helping clients reach their fitness and lifestyle goals. She has a well-established private in-home fitness practice working with individuals, small groups and local communities. As an exercise specialist with clients over the age of 60, she has worked at Sumner Fitness alongside a team of physical therapists as a transition trainer for the last 15 years, helping patients retain their strength and maintain their active lifestyles. Renee received her MS in exercise science from George Washington University and is certified as a Personal Trainer by ACE. She is currently studying to become an ACE-certified Sports Nutrition Health Professional.

Renee competes nationally in marathon and ultra-distance races, placing in the elite ranks of distance competitors. In addition to running, she travels north to visit her sons and extended family and friends as often as possible.

Dr. Chris Ricardo graduated with a BS in kinesiology from the University of Maryland and went on to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at George Washington University.  Chris has spent his career working in outpatient orthopedics with a focus on post-operative and overuse injury rehabilitation.  He enjoys treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions and his passion is treating athletes ranging from high school superstars to weekend warriors. 

Chris incorporates both manual therapy and functional movement and exercise into his treatments. He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS). He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and has further studied Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). Additionally, Chris is Dry Needling certified and utilizes Blood Flow Restriction training as helpful tools to further allow him to better serve his patients.

Chris is an active member of the APTA District of Columbia, Sports Physical Therapy, and Private Practice Chapters. He is also an APTA credentialed clinical instructor.  In his free time, he enjoys an active lifestyle, running, traveling, eating, and playing with his dog Cooper.

Dr. Michal Tekle completed her undergraduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Howard University. She has received additional training in Manual Therapy, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), and Dry Needling, which allows her to develop an individualized treatment plan that is tailored to each person.

Michal has experience treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions including spine dysfunctions, sports-related injuries, and post-operative care. She offers an integrative approach to treatment, which treats the whole person, rather than just the injury or condition. She incorporates manual therapy and functional movement-based exercises to achieve individual goals. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, working out, and exploring new restaurants in the area.

Laurie is a certified health and wellness coach who combines her expertise in healthy lifestyle and integrative health with her proven leadership skills and a wide-ranging health education background. She combines her graduate work in health education and lifestyle promotion with her training in wellness coaching and her 20+ years in the healthcare industry to create customized programs that result in lifetime change for her clients. Her coaching approach is whole-person, taking into account the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of health, and tailoring each coaching plan to the personalized needs of the individual or group.

Laurie has an MA in health education/promotion from the University of Maryland, and a BA in child study/dance from Tufts University. She is a certified Health & Wellness Coach (Wellcoaches), a registered yoga teacher (YA 200), and a Group Exercise Instructor (American Council on Exercise). She has been studying Iyengar yoga for more than 12 years and has taught yoga and fitness for more than 20. Laurie loves spending time with her husband and two sons.