Meet our Expert Physical Therapists
We win Best PT Practice year after year! We know it's important to address your symptoms now - but more importantly - correct the source of pain. This makes you feel better now and prevents your problem from coming back. Wouldn't that be nice? Once we have determined the source, we develop a personalized plan. We understand the mechanics of your body. All of our therapists believe in making sure the physics of you are optimized. We get to the reason why you either developed a problem gradually or what might have been thrown off by injury or surgery.
- You may also meet the therapist in a FREE 15-minute consultation where we listen to you and will tell you if we can help.
Call 703-723-7726 to schedule your free screening. - We have worked hard to recruit ONLY the BEST! All of our therapists are highly trained and have many years of experience. We have therapists who specialize in different areas of the body as well as different sports, such as dancers, tri-athletes as well as young athletes. Please check out their brief resumes to see who would match the best with you. If you have any questions, please call. We can fill in the gaps!
The most important thing about our techniques is that we are founded in mechanics. Specifically your body's mechanics or biomechanics. All of our therapists believe in making sure the physics of you are optimized to get to the reason of why you either developed a problem that came on slowly or what mechanics or physics might have been thrown off by your injury or surgery. We use our hands and mechanical tools to measure and evaluate, our analytical minds to solve the problem, and our hands to restore you to perfect!
Name: Sarah Donahue
Years of Experience: 9
Specialty: Orthopedics, Spine, MET (Muscle Energy Technique), PRI (Postural Restoration Institute integrated exercises)
Interesting Fact: Enjoys yoga, cooking, making beer, sports. Had her first baby in 2014!
Sarah received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University and attended the same for undergrad. She is an excellent manual therapist who is adept at treating all areas of the body. She often uses Muscle Energy Technique (MET), the most powerful tool for treating back, neck, and sacroiliac pain and dysfunction. Sarah also practices Postural Restoration, also known as PRI, a technique that addresses how habits may be sabotaging you. Sarah is also a clinical instructor at Shenandoah University at their Northern Virginia Physical Therapy campus.
Sarah is our Director of Physical Therapy and is your go-to person for special questions, problems, and second opinions.
Come in today for an appointment to see how Sarah can help you, 703-723-7726!
Join Sarah for live and in person Knee Pain Workshops, find out when the next one is scheduled by calling 703-723-7726.
Dr. Allen is the owner of BioMechanic Physical Therapy. Her Doctorate is from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She also holds a Master's in Physical Therapy from Temple University. Her undergraduate work includes a BS in Zoology and a BA in Studio Art obtained simultaneously from the University of Maryland at College Park.
She has specialized in Foot & Ankle physical therapy for 19 years and works with adults and children. Spine (including scoliosis and sacroiliac pain) is also a favorite.
Her certifications/awards include:
- APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
- Global Registry of Who's Who
- Individual Award for Excellence in Practice, Washington, DC
- Shining Star Awards from Georgetown University Hospital
- Personal Trainer
Her personal interests include art, sport's cars, Siamese cats, and the beach.
Join Lisa for live and in person Foot & Ankle Pain Workshops, find out when the next one is scheduled by calling 703-723-7726.
Nick Grillo holds 5 years of orthopedic experience and is certified in Dry Needling, a very popular treatment for pain, muscle spasm and tendonitis.
Nick obtained his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University and did his undergraduate work at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. As are most of the therapists at BioMechanic, Nick also holds a personal trainer certification. Nick's interests and experience are with orthopedic and post-surgical patients with a strong focus on manual therapy and high-value patient care. He is a Clinical Instructor so you may see him mentoring physical therapy students from around the country.
Watch Nick perform a live Dry Needling treatment on our YouTube channel or follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG5UCHbNiyI.
Call to schedule a Free Screening with Dr. Grillo to see if Dry Needling will work for you.
Julianne is a manual-based orthopedic physical therapist with nine years of experience. She treats pediatric patients in addition to treating general and sports orthopedics, TMJ, vestibular problems and geriatrics. Julianne is also certified in Dry Needling, which is a very popular technique used to treat muscle spasm and complex movement problems. She also holds training in Mulligan, McKenzie, Maitland and also makes custom foot orthoses.
Dr. Cusick obtained her Doctorate from Shenandoah University (Yes! A classmate of our own Dr. Sarah Donahue) and her Undergraduate degree was a BS from Emory and Henry College where she graduated Cum Laude.
We congratulate her for receiving an award from the Virginia PT Association for 'Expanding Traditional Physical Therapy to adaptive Sport'. Julianne now lives in Sterling with her husband and child.
Join Julianne for live and in person Back Pain Workshops, find out when the next one is scheduled by calling 703-723-7726.
Name: Amelia Franklin
Years of Experience: 10
Specialty: Orthopedics, Postural Restoration, Spine, Shoulder, Knee, Hip
Interesting Fact: She is a lover of music, the arts, and life. She enjoys fashion, femininity, health, naturality, and fun!
Dr. Franklin graduated from Temple University in 2009 with her Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is an experienced manual therapist who has a particular interest in whole body wellness and Postural Restoration.
Amelia has been with BioMechanic since August of 2011 – but with a gap in between to build her family and professional experience.
Amelia’s personal philosophy is that outpatient wellness should empower women and encourages the healthy mind, body, and spirit of clients. She is married to a wonderful man (her high school sweetheart) and has 2 children!
Name: Aditi Subramanian
Hometown: New Delhi, India
Years of Experience: 7
Specialty: Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy(COMT), Kinesiology taping and IASTM (Instrument-assisted Soft tissue Mobilization) practitioner, APTA certified Clinical Instructor
Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil.
Aditi obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in Virginia.
She completed her BS in Physical Therapy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India. She has been practicing in the United States since 2014 and has experience in working with a range of neurological and orthopedic conditions. Aditi completed her Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy in August 2019 giving her advanced skills in managing varied orthopedic conditions. Her special interests include working with knee, shoulder, elbow, cervical/neck disorders.
In addition to routine Physical Therapy interventions, Dr. Subramanian uses Maitland joint mobilization, IASTM, muscle and joint taping techniques to address tissue loading and joint mechanics. She also enjoys working with the geriatric population with focus on vestibular rehabilitation to address fall prevention, improve posture and balance in order to promote independent mobility in older adults.
In her personal time, Aditi loves cooking, baking, gardening, photography and writing.
Watch a live cupping treatment!
Matt Babbitt completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in 2004 and his Master's degree in Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University in 1996. He is also a Certified Pedorthist, specializing in custom foot orthoses. He completed training for this specialty at Temple School of Podiatric Medicine. Matt is also a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, and McKenzie is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis & Treatment of the Spine.
Matt has taught physical fitness classes at the collegiate level and frequently lectures about PT and orthopedic injuries. In his free time, he enjoys an active lifestyle that includes running, golfing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and coaching youth soccer.
Matt has been with BioMechanic PT since he was a student in 2020. His undergrad was a BS from George Mason, and his PTA degree from NOVA. Matt is experienced in one of BioMechanics' hallmark techniques, the Muscle Energy Technique. He gives a great massage and enjoys treating the spine, shoulders, and knees. When he is not working, he enjoys playing soccer, hiking, video games, and woodworking. He is a fan of Chipotle, Mudslides, and flourless chocolate waffles!
Bill Fetterolf is well known as one of the top physical therapists in Virginia Beach, adding more than 20 years of experience to our Oceanfront location. He is a tried and true manual therapist who has specialized in orthopedic rehab for most of his career. Bill works with patients who are post-surgery, post-injury or experiencing new onset or chronic pain. Bill is McKenzie certified for managing back pain due to bulging or herniated discs.
Bill received his Master's in Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University and a Bachelor's in Philosophy. His philosophy on PT is that you do not need to experience pain in PT to achieve gains.
Meghan received her Bachelors Degree from James Madison University and Associates of Applied Science from Tidewater Community College to become an LPTA. Meghan has treated a wide variety of diagnoses, with a strong emphasis on low back pain and orthopedic rehab. She is currently pursuing her certification in vestibular rehab.
When Meghan is not working, she enjoys spending time with her twin girls, surfing, and being outdoors.
Meet our Management Team
Nadine brings many years of finance and accounting experience to BioMechanic Physical Therapy. She controls all accounts, both receivable and payable. Nadine is the person you call for help with your account and your insurance. She may be contacted through our main phone number at 703-723-7726.
Dr. Donahue is the organizing force for the physical therapists here at BioMechanic Physical Therapy. Besides providing clinical care herself, she ensures the quality of care, therapist continuing education, in-house education programs, and is a resource for both therapists and patients. For more information on Sarah, see her therapist page on our website here.
Bill Fetterolf oversees the Virginia Beach clinic in addition to treating patients. Bill has a passion for health & wellness beyond PT and makes frequent appearances on our social media platforms. He is known for his tips on mobility, stretching, posture correction, and proper form to prevent injury during exercise. For more info on Bill, please see his full bio above.
Come and work for BioMechanic Physical Therapy
Thinking of a career in Physical Therapy? Visit our careers page to see the available openings for Physical Therapists!
