ALIGNED ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS THERAPY (AOST) - Key Persons
Aliya completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Northwestern University in 2017. She began her career in Chicago and went …
Ally was born in DC, raised in Kuwait, Brazil and finally back in DC before she attended Hamilton College in …
Andy played football at Mercyhurst College, then moved to Virginia Beach after meeting his wife, Marne, in physical therapy school. He and Marne raised 2 boys in Virginia Beach, before sending them to JMU and Penn State. Andy is a Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) and received his Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) from University of St. Augustine. Andy has been teaching "Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation" for the University of St Augustine since 2006. Although he is currently retired from football/volleyball, Andy currently enjoys cycling/mountain biking and dabbles in pickleball/disc golf.
Ann received her Master of Physical Therapy degree from Shenandoah University in 1993 where she earned the K. Madison Smith Award for Clinical Excellence. She developed a passion for the Upper Extremity and attended Drexel University to obtain her specialization in the rehabilitation of the hand and arm in 2004. The following year, she sat for a nation-wide examination to earn her credentials as a CHT (Certified Hand Therapist). In 2013, Ann received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Drexel University, awarding her the highest degree available in the profession of Physical Therapy. Additionally, in 2015, Ann received her Dry Needling Certification.
Specializing in the Upper Extremity allows her the pleasure of working closely with the hand surgeons at OrthoBethesda, creating an environment that fosters superior care as each patient recovers from injuries. Additionally, if any of the other physicians at OrthoBethesda request the skills of a DPT or CHT, she eagerly handles their cases.
She regularly attends National Upper Extremity Conferences to stay informed on the latest research concerning the hand and arm rehabilitation (including dry needling) and continues to utilize electronic medical journals to keep abreast of any new information. Most importantly, she meets regularly with our surgeons to discuss each patient's specific case while developing the best possible approach to rehabilitation.
Ann's road to becoming a Physical Therapist was paved by an early life filled with intense physical activity and training. She earned a college tennis scholarship, working towards to a professional tennis career, which ended abruptly due to multiple injuries. Having recovered from multiple surgeries herself Ann can empathize with her patients as she navigates them through the rehabilitation process. She continues to "stay fit" by focusing on bicycle riding, swimming, and weight lifting. If you come to spend time with her, be prepared to discuss movies!
Barbara graduated from Kansas University more than 35 years ago and went directly into the specialty of hand and UE therapy. She has experience treating everything from traumatic injuries to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). She started her career in Houston, Texas where she worked in a variety of settings treating elbow, wrist and hand injuries. She moved to Maryland in 2000 where she has continued to enjoy treating patients, as well as working with the physicians and staff at Aligned Orthopedic & Sports Medicine at Shady Grove Orthopaedics. Her specialties are custom splinting, wrist fractures and CMC arthritis. Away from her work, Barbara is outside, if possible, working in her yard, inside she works on jigsaw puzzles and watching her daughter play college soccer.
Job Titles:
- Coordinator
- Bethesda Hand Therapy Coordinator
Christine graduated from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2004. After practicing general orthopedic physical therapy, Christine developed an interest in hand therapy specialization. She completed a Certificate of Hand and Upper Quarter from Drexel University in 2011 and then went to earn her credentials as a Certified Hand Therapist. Christine has taken extensive continuing education on hand therapy and has recently trained in trigger point dry needling. Christine grew up in Gaithersburg, MD, and enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and gardening.
Casey grew up in Williamsburg, Virginia and spent almost all of her time swimming competitively. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of South Carolina in Exercise Science before moving to New York to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Long Island University in Brooklyn. Casey has gained experience working in sport performance and outpatient physical therapy in the Virginia Beach area and is happy working with active individuals to help them return to doing the things they love. She is planning to expand her knowledge in orthopedics, sports and manual physical therapy to improve treatment with each individual.
When Casey is not in the clinic, you can find her biking, swimming, lounging on the beach or watching South Carolina beat Clemson in football.
Chris grew up in an Air Force family. He graduated high school in San Antonio, TX where he was then recruited to play baseball in NYC at St. John's University. Upon graduating St. John's University, he then attended Old Dominion University for his physical therapy doctorate. Chris continues to show his support for ODU as adjunct faculty and lecturer for the DPT and ATC programs. Chris has a passion for Baseball. Before joining JYI, he spent 12 years starting and developing CHKD's first sports specialty baseball program, treating athletes from Youth to the professional levels. Chris is an avid softball player, traveling the country to play competitively. When home, he enjoys spending time with family, working out, and being outdoors.
Chris joined the Aligned Orthopedic & Sports Therapy staff in October of 2022. He grew up in Rochester, Minnesota, but has spent time living all across the country. Chris completed his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from Nebraska Wesleyan University before moving to the DMV and attaining a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The George Washington University. Chris is passionate about orthopedic and sports medicine and enjoys helping people return to doing the things they love to do. He believes in using a combination of manual therapy, movement-based treatments, and education to help people achieve positive outcomes. Outside of work, he enjoys playing soccer, weightlifting, watching sports, and traveling to new places.
Job Titles:
- Bethesda Hand Therapy Coordinator
Christine graduated from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2004. After practicing …
Job Titles:
- Physical Therapist / Jordan - Young Institute
Chris was born and raised in the Hampton Roads area. He attended Old Dominion University for his undergraduate and physical therapy doctorate. Chris continues to show his support for ODU as adjunct faculty and lecturer for the DPT program. When not at work, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and being outdoors.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Rockville Team
David was born and raised in Ellicott City, Maryland. He attended the University of Maryland, College Park, and graduated with …
Dony graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Chemistry and went onto receive his …
Emma Rosenthal is a Maryland native who completed her graduate studies in Occupational Therapy at Clarkson University in upstate New York and her undergraduate studies in Psychology at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Emma is particularly passionate about the study of anatomy and how the manual manipulation of bone, joints, and tissue heals dysfunction and pain of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. In addition to her rehabilitation specialties, Emma has a special interest in art; her artwork can be found in The American Journal of Hand Therapy. She finds that occupational therapy allows her to combine her passions for art and science- especially when designing custom splints for her patients. Emma guides each patient through an individualized course of rehabilitation and enjoys treating a wide variety of diagnoses. Emma is committed to staying current with the most recent literature to ensure evidence-based rehabilitation.
Emma is currently a Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner (CKTP), and utilizes kinesiotape for pain relief, support, and edema reduction. She is a candidate to sit for the Hand Therapy Certification Board Exam (CHT-Certified Hand Therapist). This credential is given by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) marks the culmination of 4,000 hours and 3 additional years of study beyond her master's degree training.
Glenda earned her Bachelors in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science from Old Dominion University where she went on to pursue her Masters in Physical Therapy. Since graduating, she has continued to pursue her passion of education, health and fitness by becoming certified in Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy. In her spare time, she is a Ride & Strength training coach at Swell Studios in Virginia Beach.
Ian was born and raised in the DC metro area. He graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor's degree in …
Jasmine Valenti is a proud Maryland native, born and raised in Montgomery County. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from University of Maryland, College Park and then went on to Loma Linda University in California to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Since then, Jasmine has been treating in a primarily outpatient orthopedic setting and is currently a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner and certified Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. Outside of work, she participates in an active lifestyle with biking, hiking, and other activities with her husband and dog. She loves Costco, board games, traveling, and crafting.
Jenny graduated from Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in 1999 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. After obtaining NBCOT board certification that year, she worked in early intervention and school-based pediatrics with a focus on autism spectrum disorders and their impact on fine motor development. In 2005 Jenny moved to the D.C. area and worked at Suburban Hospital in acute care orthopedics before transitioning to hand therapy.
Jenny has undergone extensive specialized training in the hand and upper extremity, regularly attends professional conferences on current literature and research, and thrives on collaborating with the OrthoBethesda team to deliver optimal outcomes for her patients. She holds the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential through the Hand Therapy Certification Commision. In addition, she graduated from the Virtual Hand to Shoulder Fellowship Program, obtained a credential in Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM®) through Saginaw Valley State University, and is a Certified Kinesio® Taping Practitioner (CKTP).
Outside work Jenny enjoys spending time with her husband and three teenage children, distance running, and gardening. If you want to make Jenny smile, ask about her dog, Molly.
John attended Ithaca College for both his Bachelor's in Athletic Training and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. After graduating from Ithaca in 2013, he completed his sports residency training at Saint Francis University, and prior to joining Aligned Orthopedics and Sports Therapy in 2023, he was a clinical specialist at Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was a founding faculty member and served as Director and lead faculty for the Johns Hopkins Sports Physical Therapy residency program and as faculty for the Johns Hopkins Hospital/George Washington University Orthopedic Physical Therapy residency.
John has been an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties board certified sports clinical specialist since 2015, and has also been a certified athletic trainer and strength and conditioning specialist since 2010. The combination of a dual degree in both clinical and on-field care of the athlete directly influences his philosophical approach for how he treats and interacts with those in his care.
From youth to professional athlete, John has integrated his formal and experiential training with current science and methodologies to formulate a comprehensive approach getting his patients back in the game. He routinely attends local, regional, and national continuing education conferences and skill-based courses to further his knowledge in sports rehabilitation and treatments, and has spoken, presented, and taught at several local, regional, and national conferences and continuing education courses. His clinical interests have influenced his research as he has had publications in peer-reviewed journals and has served as a primary investigator in ACL research. He has a particular interest in ACL prevention, concussion rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, performance-based sport rehabilitation, decreasing injury risk, and the athletic hip.
Outside of the clinic, John enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and two dogs, and with any remaining free time he likes to go hiking, exploring the National Parks, skiing, running, lifting weights, and visiting local breweries.
Joshua graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2005 with a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology. Working as a personal trainer for several years in a post-rehabilitation setting sparked an interest in pursuing physical therapy. Joshua graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2013 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He has worked with OrthoBethesda since. Joshua was instrumental in working with the surgeons and other physical therapists at OrthoBethesda to develop our evidence and clinically based post-operative rehabilitation protocols. Joshua has certifications in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment and the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. He also has training in Maitland manual therapy techniques for the spine and extremities. Joshua is interested in treating a broad variety of orthopedic conditions. He places a large emphasis on treatment through appropriate exercise, patient feedback, and education.
Karly is a native of central New York and studied under the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Nazareth College …
Katie was born and raised in Va Beach. She was recruited out of high school and played collegiate softball in …
Job Titles:
- Member of the Rockville Team
- Rockville Site Coordinator / Rockville
Kyle Graves PT, DPT
Rockville Site Coordinator
Rockville
Kyle is a native of Silver Spring, MD, and attended Good Counsel High School. He graduated from Wake Forest University …
Lauren is from Norfolk, Virginia, and moved to Northern Virginia to start her physical therapy career in 2018. She received …
Maria grew up in Montgomery County. She attended Gaithersburg High School and graduated from the University of Maryland College Park …
Matvey "Matt" Immerman graduated Physical Therapy school in 2015 and has worked in orthopedic clinics in Montgomery County and Baltimore …
Melissa grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and relocated to the Maryland are to be closer to her twin brother. She …
Job Titles:
- Bethesda Co - Site Coordinator / Bethesda
Meryl graduated from Emory University in 2005 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. After college, she began her career working …
Neema was born and raised in Binghamton, NY then continued to University at Buffalo for her undergraduate education for a …
Rachel is a Pennsylvania native who graduated with her Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Misericordia University in 2005. She …
Job Titles:
- Physical Therapist in Maryland
Robert has been a practicing physical therapist in Maryland since he graduated with his doctorate in physical therapy from the …
Ross was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He then attended the College of William and Mary for a BS …
Job Titles:
- Germantown Site Coordinator / Germantown
Sally-Ann has over 20 years experience working as a physical therapist. She was born in Trinidad, West Indies. Her family …
Samantha attended Randolph College for her Bachelor's of fine arts degree in dance, and then went on to attend Marymount …
Sandra has over 35 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, graduating with a Bachelor's degree from University of Maryland, …
Scott has been practicing Physical Therapy since 2000, having graduated from the Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann Univ. in Philadelphia, PA. …
Job Titles:
- Member of the Rockville Team
Born in Baltimore, MD, Jimmy has lived in the DMV area since 2010 after completing his undergraduate degree at the University of …
Wendy is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and has lived in the Dufief neighborhood for 35 years. She and …
Job Titles:
- Bethesda Co - Site Coordinator / Bethesda
Zeb joined the OrthoBethesda staff in August of 2013. He grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, and completed his Doctor of …