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Stephanie Clop, MD, is a board-certified physiatrist focusing on physical medicine and rehabilitation at Integrated Spine and Pain Services in Falls Church and Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Clop dedicates her practice to state-of-the-art treatments of acute and chronic pain.

Dr. Clop graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Exercise Physiology and a minor in biology and chemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. She completed her Doctor of Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.

She completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency and an internship in trauma surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, internal medicine, and geriatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Clop finished another physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at San Juan Veterans Medical Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She then worked as an emergency room physician at Southwest Medical Associates in Rockport, Texas.

Dr. Clop was a physiatrist at several practices, including Physical Therapy Center in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, Ashtar Physical Therapy Center in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, and Matilde Brenes Hospital in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

She worked at Reston Surgical Center in Reston, Virginia, and currently has consulting privileges at Reston Hospital. After practicing as a physiatrist at Town Center Orthopedics in Reston, Virginia, Dr. Clop joined National Spine & Pain Centers in Aldie, Virginia.

She was honored as a NorthernVirginia top doctor, a Washingtonian best doctor from 2012 to 2017, and received a Patient's Choice Award. Dr. Clop is a diplomat of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Academy of Pain Medicine.

Dr. Clop holds her medical licensure in Virginia and is fluent in Spanish and English.

Dr. Allison Haynes earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland in 2007. While at Maryland she worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, which gave her an early interest in health and wellness. This passion led to a career in physical therapy. Allison received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine in 2011. Allison is a certified manual therapist, and is also certified in trigger point dry needling through the American Dry Needling Institute. She combines her strong manual therapy background with a thorough movement assessment to deliver optimal patient outcomes. Allison has worked with a variety of orthopedic conditions with a focus on runners and endurance athletes allowing them to stay healthy through a vigorous training. She believes there is an art and a science to physical therapy and works with her patients to reach their goals and maintain a pain-free active lifestyle.

Adam spent his career in outpatient orthopedics with a focus on manual therapy and movement impairments. 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.

Julie Shein, PT, CPT is a graduate of The University of Maryland School of Physical Therapy and has been providing excellent patient care for the past 20+ years. She received her Vestibular Certification from the University of Miami in 1999 and has taught and provided vestibular evaluation and treatment for the past 15 years. . She is a member of The Vestibular Disorders Association and has penned articles on Balance and Fall Prevention and has provided regional lectures to area Physicians, PTs, Neuropsychologists, OTs, and Athletic Trainers on Physical Therapy and Post-Concussion Syndrome. She has participated in a research project looking at the benefit of physical therapy post-concussion.Julie is a neurologic physical therapist providing excellent care for persons with multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons, TBI and CVA. Julie enjoys working with persons with complicated injuries and compound diagnosis.

Dr. Haim S. Hechtman is the co-founder of Point Performance. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University and moved to the Washington DC area in 2007. Haim has focused on changing the way patients experience Physical Therapy. His methods and protocols, and commitment to treat the entire individual has resulted in exceptional patient outcomes. His proven and timely results have endeared him to athletes and weekend warriors in the metropolitan area. Haim has been a trusted provider for the NFL, MLB, MLL and professional tennis. He continually strives to improve his skills and outcomes by participating in ongoing advanced education and working holistically with surgical, medical and other healthcare professionals. His goal to reduce pain, and restore and enhance your physical function is engraved in the culture of Point Performance. Haim has surrounded himself with some of the best clinicians in the region.

Randy O’Brien, PT, DPT, is one of the owners of Results Physical Therapy, located in both Gainesville and Fairfax, Virginia, and has been serving the needs of patients in Northern Virginia for 22 years. He has been in private practice for over 14 years.

Dr. O’Brien completed his Bachelor Degree in Health Science and a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned his Clinical Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Randy has completed numerous continuing education courses with a focus on the use of manual therapy techniques coupled with a movement-based approach to treat orthopedic conditions. He has certifications in the management of Temporomandibular Dysfunction and is a Certified Functional Strength and Conditioning Specialist. His future plans are to apply for a Fellowship in Manual Physical Therapy and to begin teaching.

Dr. O’Brien has a special interest in the treatment of patients with Head/neck and craniofacial pain. He is dedicated to patient education and empowerment through movement to avoid re-injury and to set up patients for a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness.

Jason Morrell, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, and Clinical Director for Results Physical Therapy, is a highly experienced physical therapist with over two decades of experience of relieving pain and helping his patients back on their feet. His skillful and personalized treatment help build a lasting relationship with all his patients at the Results Physical Therapy center.

Dr. Morrell’s career as a physical therapist began soon after he earned his physical therapist assistant degree from Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia. Advancing his education further, he completed his doctoral degree in physical therapy from Neumann University, Aston, Pennsylvania. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia.

Dr. Morrell is passionate about putting the smile back on his patients’ faces by relieving pain and restoring their mobility. He stays up-to-date on the newest therapies and offers Trigger Point Dry Needling to help his patients get relief from muscular tension and spasms.

He also has extensive experience with outpatient orthopedics and manual therapy. Dr. Morrell holds strength and conditioning certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. To add to his skill sets, he recently completed an Orthopedic Specialist certification.

His other areas of interest include TMJ, manual therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, spine treatments, sports medicine, injury prevention, and more.

Dr. Morrell not only helps patients with their immediate needs but also encourages them to attain long-term health goals.

Emilia Kubera-Shelton is a well-experienced Doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for outpatient care at the Bowie location of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center. She started her career at UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

Emilia has treated patients ages 5 to 95, utilizing the McKenzie Method and her advanced manual therapy skills to do so. She is a certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with a special interest in impairments of the foot, ankle, spine, and shoulders and has provided care for patients with a multitude of diagnoses including neurological, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions. Her expertise also includes a focus on orthopedic conditions, debility, rehabilitation after surgeries as well as balance disorders, fall prevention, and chronic conditions.

Outside of treating patients, Emilia loves teaching students and is a certified clinical instructor. She really loves her job and is looking forward to making long-lasting relationships with patients as well.

T Gordon Cort, PT, DPT, is an accomplished and experienced Howard University-trained physical therapist. He serves patients out of Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center’s Riverdale, Maryland, location.

Dr. Cort has a wealth of experience in orthopedic physical therapy and pain management. He originally graduated from Howard University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in physical therapy and returned to his alma mater to complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Dr. Cort specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of persons with myofascial pain syndrome, chronic pain syndrome, and other myofascial-related disorders. He has also specialized in industrial rehabilitation. Over the years, he has brought his diagnostic and treatment skills to patients with chronic headaches/migraines of a soft tissue/myofascial origin and has impacted the lives of many headache sufferers.

He studied dry needling techniques under the tutelage of Dr. Jan Dammerholt and applied these techniques in the treatment of patients with chronic pain, especially in the injured worker population. Dr. Court has combined his back-to-work program (work hardening) with dry needling and other pain management techniques to resolve many workman’s compensation cases and successfully assist injured workers to return to work full duty.

Dr. Cort currently treats a significant number of injured workers, taking them from the point of injury to a successful return to work. He has and continues to treat patients with headaches and other orthopedic injuries successfully and finds pleasure in bringing relief to his patients. 

Ifeanyichukwu Joseph Ogili is a dedicated and skilled physical therapist with a strong commitment to improving patient quality of life.

Ifeanyichukwu earned his Bachelor of Science in Medical Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and have practiced for some years in Nigeria before relocating to United States of America where he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Montana.

He has a comprehensive background in physical therapy, specializing in evaluation, diagnosing, and planning an effective treatment plan to help patients with diverse physical disabilities, pain, mobility and functional deficits return to their prior level of functioning.

His passion for promoting health and wellness drives him to stay updated with the latest advancements in physical therapy, ensuring patients receive the best possible care.

Outside of his profession, he enjoys listening to music, watching soccer, traveling, and working out.

Alexander is a recent graduate and the newest member of the PTSMC team, receiving his doctorate in physical therapy from the hybrid program at Augusta University in Sioux Falls, SD. Alexander is a DMV native, growing up in Fort Washington MD. He's excited to be back home with these new skills to serve and treat the local community in this capacity.

Clinically, Alexander is interested in vestibular rehab, recreational athletics, and health and wellness areas as he has an exercise science background. His main clinical goal for his first year at PTSMC is to obtain a vestibular rehab certification to expand the patients he can reach as this population is a great opportunity for special care.

In his free time, you can find Alexander thrifting, renting Redbox movies, skating, or making a new friend as he's always finding things to chat about. Striking a balance of solo and socially involved activities is his goal.