Clinical interests:
acute or chronic back pain, sports injuries, tension headaches and neck pain, shoulder impingements and cuff repairs, hip and knee pain, ACL reconstructions, foot and ankle problems, orthotics, myofascial pain disorders, spine rehabilitation and FCE's.

Professional memberships:

• Orthopedic, Sports, and Oncology Specialty Sections of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Virginia Physical Therapy Association

Background:
Rodney earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Mary Washington College, and both his Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1999 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2006 from Shenandoah University.

He received his Board Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2008.

Rodney regularly participates in local running events, cycling, mountain biking, tennis, and hiking activities. He and his wife, local pediatrician Heidi Martinson, M.D. live in Albemarle County with their young sons Ryan and Ethan, and labrador retriever "Austin." They attend St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Ivy, Virginia.

Clinical interests:
young athletes, spine rehabilitation, shoulder problems and cuff repairs, tension headaches and neck pain, post-surgical care, balance training and fall prevention strategies.

Professional memberships:

• Orthopedic Specialty Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Virginia Physical Therapy Association

Background:
Heather earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Exercise with a minor in Chemistry from Virginia Tech, where she graduated summa cum laude.

She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from VCU in 2010. She plans to take her Board Certification exam as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) by the American Physical Therapy Association in 2012.

Heather grew up in Western Albemarle in the Crozet area and graduated from Western Albemarle High School. She enjoys volleyball, hiking, and running.

Clinical interests:
post-surgical care, acute or chronic back pain, shoulder and knee rehabilitation, overuse injuries in runners, foot and ankle problems, complex geriatric patients.

Professional memberships:

• Orthopedic Specialty Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Virginia Physical Therapy Association

Background:
Nicole earned her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2007. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from UNC in 2010.

She plans to take her Board Certification exam as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) by the American Physical Therapy Association in 2013.

Nicole moved to Charlottesville after her husband completed medical school in Philadelphia and began residency at UVA. She is excited about moving back south and eager to take advantage of all Charlottesville has to offer: from great hiking and running trails, to the good food and music.

Caitlin was born and raised in Charlottesville, Virginia. She graduated from Covenant High School in 2007 and recently graduated from The College of William and Mary in 2011 with her Bachelors in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Caitlin is an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville. While attending college, she was very involved as a volunteer leader with Young Life. Her goal is to gain experience and knowledge of the field of physical therapy through her internship while she applies to physical therapy schools. She plans to matriculate at a physical therapy program in the Summer of 2012. Caitlin's role at Move Better is to assist the physical therapists with non-patient care duties, support evidence-based research projects, help with front-office duties, and provide oversight to our fitness membership.