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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Since having kids, Alana is passionate about serving the prenatal and postpartum populations to help support them during this special time. Her goal is to help keep moms active, strong, and healthy to feel empowered and supported to take care of themselves and their growing families.

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.

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.

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.

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.