CENTER FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY - Key Persons


Dr. Vincent Schneider

Job Titles:
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Dr. Vincent Schneider is a native of Alliance, Ohio. He graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio in 2010, with a major in Pre-Physical Therapy/Exercise Science. He also played football for 4 years for the Crusaders. He went on to graduate from Lynchburg College with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2015. Vincent is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and is certified in Dry Needling. He has a wide background in physical therapy, which includes geriatric needs, worker's compensation, motor vehicle injuries, orthopedic and athletic injuries and post-op patients. Vincent has taken multiple continuing education courses to further his diagnostic skills and manual therapy skills to better treat his patients.

Janie Fitzgerald Schneider

Job Titles:
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
  • Owners
Dr. Janie Fitzgerald Schneider grew up in Richmond, Virginia and attended St. Catherine's School. She graduated from the University of Virginia in 2012. Janie stayed in Virginia and graduated from Lynchburg College with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2016. Janie is licensed by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy and joined the Center for Physical Therapy team in 2016. She is the co-owner of Center for Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine with her husband, Vinny. Janie is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and is certified in Dry Needling. Janie has a strong passion for orthopedic and manual physical therapy while incorporating the best new clinical evidence. Janie has a particular interest in treating headaches, balance deficits, as well as the "weekend warrior" athletic injuries. Janie has taken multiple continuing education courses including dry needling since joining Center for Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. Janie loves to spend time with her family and friends, travel and cheer for UVA and Ohio sports with her husband and young daughters.

Tourage Rafeei - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder