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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.

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.

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.

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.

MEDICAL PROFILE

Experienced, effective, knowledgeable and dedicated Physiatrist, focused on rehabilitation and nonsurgical treatment of acute and chronic pain, including arthritis; bone, nerve and muscle injuries; nervous system disorders; and sports-related injuries, among others. Work with state-of-the-art technology to diagnose the nature and extent of injuries and prescribe treatment to maximize patients’ functional outcome and restore them to the highest level of function and a pain-free life.

Fluent in Spanish (read/ write/speak)

EDUCATION

Doctor of Medicine
Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), Norfolk, VA 1996

BS in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Minor in Biology and Chemistry (cum laude)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 1989

TRAINING

Residency

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Juan, PR 1998-2001

Residency

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Internship-Trauma Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 1996-1998

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEDICAL DOCTOR(PHYSIATRIST)
NATIONAL SPINE AND PAIN CENTERS
ALDIE, VA 7/2020 – Present

Responsible for opening a new center in Aldie, VA. Managing rehabilitation and pain management protocols and the practice. Preform EMG/NCS. Diagnose and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic pain disorders. Treatment using medication management, interventional pain management (cervical, thoracic, lumbar ESI, MBB, RFA, Reactive 8, and others), prolotherapy, ultrasound guided injections, fluoroscopic guided injections, Botox injections for spasticity, migraines and dystonia, electromyography guided injections, trigger point injections, orthotic prescribing and bracing. Preform independent medical evaluations. Permanent impairment ratings using the American Medical Association guidelines. Responsible for the day-to-day office operations, staff, scheduling and supplies.

MEDICAL DOCTOR(PHYSIATRIST)
TOWN CENTER ORTHOPEDICS
RESTON, VA - CENTREVILLE VA 10/2003 – 7/2020

Established and managed a rehabilitation and pain management practice. Developed and instituted protocols for better patient care and safety. Preform EMG/NCS. Diagnose and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic pain disorders. Treatment using medication management, interventional pain management, prolotherapy, platelet rich plasma, ultrasound guided injections, fluoroscopic guided injections, Botox injections for spasticity, migraines and dystonia, electromyography guided injections, trigger point injections, bracing. Proscribe orthotics and prosthetics, working with local orthotists/prosthetists. Preform independent medical evaluations. Permanent impairment ratings using the American Medical Association guidelines.

CONSULT PRIVILAGES

RESTON HOSPITAL, RESTON VA 10/2003 - Present

RESTON SURGICAL CENTER, RESTON, VA 10/2005 – 7/2020

Fluoroscopically guided intralaminar, transforaminal, facet injections and caudal injections.

MEDICAL DOCTOR (PHYSIATRIST)
MATILDE BRENES HOSPITAL, BAYAMON, PR 8/2001 – 6/2003

Inpatient consult services and hospital follow-up clinic with concentration in joint replacements, strokes, ulcers and amputations. Medical physician for the diabetic wound clinic.

MEDICAL DOCTOR (PHYSIATRIST)
ASHTAR PYSICAL THERAPY CENTER, VEGA ALTA, PR 8/2001 – 6/2003

Outpatient services focusing on diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders.

MEDICAL DOCTOR (PHYSIATRIST)
PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER, LAS PIEDRAS, PR 8/2001 – 6/2003

Outpatient services with concentration in musculoskeletal, chronic pain, EMG/NCS and permanent impairment
ratings.

MEDICAL DOCTOR (EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN)
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC., ROCKPORT, TX 8/1997 – 6/1998

CERTIFICATIONS

Board Certified
Diplomat of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2002,2012,2022

LICENSURE

Virginia Medical license

HONORS AND AWARDS

Northern Virginia Top Doctors
Washingtonian Top Doctor 2012-2017
Patient’s Choice Award

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Academy of Pain Medicine

REFERENCES

Dr. Gaurav Bhatia, DMV Spine and Pain (571) 276-0425
Ms. Kathleen Kennedy, owner Kennedy and Co. (703) 283-3321
Dr. Thomas Fleeter, Town Center Orthopeadics (703) 407-6909
Dr. Marina Protopapas, National Spine and Pain (443) 622-5868

Eugene Trembisky is a physical therapist who has been a dedicated member of the GWOG team for 21 years.

Eugene received his Master’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2001. Prior to his career as a PT, Eugene practiced for seven years as a Registered Nurse at Suburban Hospital.

As a PT, Eugene has been treating numerous patients with a variety of primarily orthopedic conditions helping patients to recover after orthopedic surgeries, fractures and injuries. Eugene is passionate about explaining to patients the nature of their conditions and addressing all issues and concerns to ensure a path to optimal rehabilitation.

Fluent in Russian, Eugene has been helping many Russian-speaking patients, especially older members of the community, to navigate the language barrier.

Aside from medicine, Eugene has many interests, including art, history, and opera. In his spare time, he also enjoys travel, photography, biking and kayaking with his wife and daughters.

Lise earned a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Hood College and a Certificate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University.

She has more than 25 years of experience in treating outpatient orthopedics, specializing in post operative joint replacements, rotator cuff repairs and sports injuries.

She has been practicing yoga for ten years and enjoys incorporating yoga into her patient routines when appropriate.

She and her husband have raised four children and are enjoying spending time with their grandchildren, gardening, hiking and traveling.

Melissa Grosvenor, PhD, M.S. CCC-SLP, I/ECMH-C, BCS-CL, is a board-certified child language specialist, credentialed infant mental health specialist, and owner of Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, with locations in Palatine, Illinois, Bucktown, Chicago and Kensington, Maryland. She is highly qualified and a leader in her field.

Dr. Grosvenor completed her master’s degree in speech-language pathology at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and her doctorate in infant and early childhood development at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. 

Dr. Grosvenor is also a credentialed DIRFloortime® provider. She has more than 10 years of experience teaching courses through the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL), Profectum, and the Erikson Institute. 

She loves the “family feel” culture at Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, where the thriving nurturing environment drives growth and development for the outstanding therapists, children, and their families. Dr. Grosvenor attributes much of her success to her two beautiful children, who teach her important lessons about child development and parenting.

She welcomes new and existing patients to Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy and looks forward to helping them flourish.

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.

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.