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Alana Hamilton is an enthusiastic physical therapist practicing at Advantage Physical Therapy in Falls Church, Virginia. She likes to incorporate Pilates and yoga-based physical therapy to address all forms of orthopedic concerns. Her specialties include hip pathologies, balance impairments, prenatal and postpartum populations.

Alana is a proud Hokie from Virginia Tech where she won the award, Outstanding Student of the Year in her major in biology. In addition, she holds a minor in psychology and sociology. Following graduation, she immediately got her doctorate from Radford University. During school, she had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings but loved the hard work and wide range of knowledge that is required in an outpatient clinic. She has experience with patients of all ages and abilities and loves to combine manual techniques with exercise for reinforcement. Her goal is to get her patients back to their goals and living a happier and healthier lifestyle.

She is an avid fan of Pilates, running, and hiking. On the weekends, she can be found hanging out with her family and baby as well as doing Spartan races with her old physical therapy classmates and friends. She is a big believer that during rehabilitation, "Motion is the Lotion" and that staying active is key to remaining healthy.

Alana looks forward to meeting new patients at Advantage Physical Therapy and getting them back to what they love doing.

Mike Reing was born and raised here in Northern Virginia. He graduated from Marymount University in 2001 and has been practicing in outpatient orthopedics since. Mike was certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2003 by the American Physical Therapy Association. Prior to Co-founding Advantage, he was a clinic and group director for a national outpatient physical therapy provider for four years. He specializes in orthopedics with areas of sub-specialization in adult and pediatric oncology rehabilitation, sports rehab programs, cervicogenic headaches, and orthopedic pediatrics. He is affiliated with the Children’s National Medical Center where he is part of the clinical team in both the Late Effects Clinic and the Neuro-Oncology Clinic.

He has presented lectures in a number of his specialty areas to a variety of both physician and patient groups including: control of Chronic Tension Headaches in the pediatric population at “Pediatrics for the Practitioner”, the role of Physical Therapy in lower and upper extremity injuries to the Fairfax Hospital Orthopedic Residents, and the role of exercise and fitness in preventing and controlling late effects at the Life with Cancer Survivorship Conference.

His treatment philosophy involves a combination of manual therapy, patient-specific therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education and a strong patient education focus. The focus of all of his rehabilitation programs is to optimize his patient’s functional capabilities and expedite their return to full, independent status.

Mike played soccer at Mary Washington College and now enjoys cheering on his son’s and daughter’s soccer and basketball teams. He along with his wife and kids also enjoy a variety of other outdoor and athletic activities.

Mike has done several interviews about childhood cancer and how physical therapy can help. If you are interested in learning more, check them out here!

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John Sartore is originally from Evansville, Indiana. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University and a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. Since his graduation from Marymount University in 2001, John has been practicing in outpatient orthopedics in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Prior to starting Advantage Physical Therapy, John was the clinic manager at a busy outpatient rehabilitation office in Washington, DC. This office was the exclusive provider of physical therapy for the Washington Wizards and Washington Mystics. Following his time there, John worked with one of the top orthopedic surgery groups in Northern Virginia for five years. He was responsible for the care of patients following a variety of surgical procedures including ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic knee surgeries, total knee replacement surgery, total hip replacement surgery, arthroscopic hip labral repair, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder labral repair, tennis elbow repair and ankle ligament reconstructions.

John has extensive experience in treating a wide variety of orthopedic injuries and conditions. While he specializes in the recovery from orthopedic and sports injuries, John has worked closely with both pediatric and geriatric populations. His treatment approach combines the use of manual therapy techniques, neuromuscular re-education, functional strengthening exercises and patient education to help his patients meet their rehabilitative goals.

He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and he strives to keep up with the most current rehabilitation research and treatments through continuing education courses in order to provide his patients the best care possible.

Stacey Stuart provides a variety of physical therapy services to adult and youth patients at Advantage Physical Therapy in Falls Church, Virginia. She specializes in pediatric physical therapy services, developmental delays, and the diagnosis and treatment of Torticollis, or wry neck. She is dedicated to helping her patients achieve the best possible overall health.

She is originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia. She received a scholarship to play Division I Field Hockey at Duke University and graduated in 2004 with a major in Environmental Science and Policy. After several knee surgeries and a few years working as a government consultant, Stacey decided to make a change and headed back to school to study physical therapy. She graduated from George Washington University in 2012 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. While at GW, she discovered her love of treating the pediatric population during an internship at Georgetown University Hospital.

Stacey specializes in working with children with Torticollis, developmental delay, CP, hypotonia, Spina Bifida, Down’s Syndrome, Autism, and a variety of rare syndromes. Her treatment philosophy involves a combination of manual therapy, NDT, patient-specific therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education and patient/parent education. When Stacey is not in the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three young sons. She also enjoys staying active and heading back to the beach as often as possible.

Stacey Stuart is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to the Advantage Physical Therapy family. Most major forms of insurance are accepted.

Jenna Bythrow PT, DPT, COMT, leads the Women’s Wellness and Pelvic Health division at Advantage Physical Therapy.  Dr. Bythrow specializes in orthopedic and pelvic health therapy for women of all ages.  She treats women for concerns including back and hip dysfunction,post hip arthroscopy, prenatal and postpartum concerns, positioning for labor and delivery, pelvic pain, vulvodynia, vaginismus, tailbone pain, incontinence, constipation, pregnancy related wellness, peri and post menopausal concerns for pelvic health, post mastectomy or breast augmentation rehab, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and autoimmune conditions.

She holds her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from The George Washington University and her Master's degree in Physiology and Complementary and Alternative Medicine from Georgetown, has been adjunct faculty for the Marymount University Doctor of Physical Therapy program, and is a certified Pilates instructor and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200).  Dr. Bythrow served as the Mind Body Director of a Baltimore-based Wellness Spa and has been working with clients of all ages and abilities since 2001. She has specialized training in pelvic health and women’s wellness through Herman and Wallace, APTA, Dr. Sarah Duvall DPT, Dr. Nicole Cozean DPT, and Michelle Lyons.

Dr. Bythrow combines manual therapy techniques including Maitland Australian Manual Therapy, dry needling, cupping, muscle energy techniques, and myofascial release, with a blend of yoga, Pilates, and functional exercise to treat her clients. As a former performing artist and mom of 2, she has seen the benefits of physical therapy in her own life and believes in empowering her clients to be their best and most active self. 

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Samuel Corbin is one of the dedicated physical therapists practicing at Advantage Physical Therapy in Falls Church, Virginia. He provides a wide variety of physical therapy treatments and services, specializing in dry-needling trigger point release and sports medicine.  

Samuel Corbin is an Alexandria, VA native. He graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School and then attended Old Dominion University from which he received a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science in 2009. Sam’s affinity for human performance and sports, combined with observation hours in the Tidewater and Northern Virginia area bolstered Sam’s love for physical therapy. Sam completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Marymount University in 2012 and was the recipient of the physical therapy outstanding student award. Sam is now a direct access-certified Physical Therapist and is certified in Dry Needling. Sam is currently a member of the American Physical Therapy Association Sports Section and a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Following physical therapy school, Sam gained experience working at an outpatient orthopedic clinic for two years associated with Nirschl Orthopedic Center in Arlington, Virginia. Sam has experience working with patients of all ages and abilities. Sam believes in applying the evidence-based practice in-clinic to help a patient achieve his or her personal goals. Assisting patients in the return to an active lifestyle is what drives Sam to be the best physical therapist he can be.

Samuel looks forward to meeting new patients at Advantage Physical Therapy. Most major forms of insurance are accepted.

Dr. Taylor Goodwill earned a degree in Cellular Biology at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. She relocated to the area to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Marymount University in Arlington, VA. Taylor’s passion for physical therapy comes from her extensive sports coaching background and athletic experiences as an NCAA Women’s Lacrosse player.

Taylor specializes in treating a variety of sports injuries, post-operative, and orthopedic conditions. She has performed clinics for American University’s athletes on ACL injury prevention as well as sports screenings for athletes at Marymount University. Her therapy philosophy involves a multifactorial approach that makes each patient’s treatment individualized. Taylor strives to educate and motivate her patients about their conditions and give them the tools for long-term management and injury prevention.

Taylor is a certified dry-needling therapist (CMTPT) and is trained in blood flow restriction therapy. Through specialized exercises, manual therapy, and modalities, Taylor wants her patients to get back to doing the activities they love to do.

When she is not treating, Taylor enjoys coaching and playing lacrosse, cooking, hiking, and is on a mission to find the best deli in VA.

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.

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.

Vicky Geagea is a licensed physical therapist in the state of Maryland. Vicky first obtained her bachelor’s degree in Beirut, Lebanon in 1992 from the Lebanese University Faculty of Public Health, and a diploma in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Rehabilitation from René Descartes Paris V, France in 1999. She moved to the United States in 2004. In April of 2007 she began practicing at Baltimore Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD while working toward her mastery certification in manual therapy. In 2007 she completed her manual therapy certification from Hands-On-Seminars in New York, New York.

In 2010 Vicky received her doctorate of physical therapy from Rocky Mountain University in Provo, Utah. Since May of 2008 she has been a practicing physical therapist at Quince Orchard Medical Center. Vicky started her career working with pediatric patients with respiratory, orthopedic and neurologial disorders in addition to treating adults in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She focuses her practice of physical therapy on various manual techniques including trigger point therapy and myofascial release. She also has extensive experience in pre and post-surgical rehabilitation and treating sports related injuries, musculoskeletal disorders and common neurological disorders. 

It is important to Vicky to continually improve her clinical skills; therefore she attends continuing education courses throughout the year. She genuinely cares about her patients’ success and overall satisfaction with the therapy services that both she and Quince Orchard Medical Center provide.

Vicky also enjoys leading a healthy lifestyle. She enjoys cycling and hiking and is always up for watching a good movie on the big screen! Vicky also speaks fluent French and Arabic.

Shangyuan Wang, DPT, is a doctor of physical therapy and an office manager at the Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center location in Riverdale, Maryland. 

Dr. Wang specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with a wide range of physical disabilities, movement dysfunctions, and impairments. He graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science. Dr. Wang furthered his education at Howard University, and he received his doctorate in physical therapy in 2016. 

He has experience in skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehab settings. Dr. Wang hopes to use his clinical skills to help his patients at Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center’s Riverdale, Maryland, location. 

Dr. Wang serves his patients with care and intention. His aim is to improve patients' quality of life by meeting their functional goals and incorporating health and wellness into patients’ daily living. 

Outside of treating patients, Dr. Wang enjoys playing basketball, running, and traveling.