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Tracey Adler, D.P.T., O.C.S. received a B.S. in Physical Therapy from Georgia State University in 1979. In 1984, after doing research on abdominal and pelvic pain, she received a Master of Science, specializing in orthopedic physical therapy from the Medical College of Virginia. She was Board Certified as an Orthopedic Specialist in 1993, recertified in 2003, and has concentrated on patients with spinal, TMJ/TMD, pelvic pain, and musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Tracey recently completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia Campus at Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2007. Tracey received international post-graduate certification in Dry Needling by Myopain Seminars and Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series in June 2007. She has had advanced training in dry needling of trigger points and specializes in manual therapy techniques. Tracey is on the adjunct faculty at MCV/VCU.

Katherine Oxford, D.P.T., O.C.S. received a B.S. from the University of Delaware in 1990 and a Master of Physical Therapy degree also from the University of Delaware, in 1993. She was Board Certified as an Orthopedic Specialist in 2001. Kathy recently completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia Campus at Virginia Commonwealth University in December 2006. She specializes in treating patients with pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis, urinary incontinence, bowel dysfunction, fibromyalgia, obstetric/gynecological back pain and pelvic girdle dysfunction. She has had advanced training in manual therapy techniques. Kathy is an adjunct clinical instructor at both the University of Delaware and MCV/VCU physical therapy programs.

Lydia Morris, P.T. received a B.S. in Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia in 1979. She specializes in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction, pelvic floor dysfunctions including bowel/bladder incontinence, post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence and levator ani syndrome. She has advanced training in intramuscular stimulation, manual therapy, exercise physiology and medical Pilates. Lydia received international post-graduate certification in Dry Needling by Myopain Seminars and Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series in June 2007. She performed clinical research and published the article “Effectiveness of High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation on Levator Ani Syndrome” in The Journal of American Physical Therapy Association, October 1987.

Jennifer Mayhew Hays, M.P.T. received a B.S. from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1997, and a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Shenandoah University in 2000. She specializes in the treatment of patients with TMJ/TMD. She has had advanced training in manual therapy techniques and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction of the spine and pelvic girdle. In addition, Jennifer has developed an osteoporosis prevention and management program.

Laura Murphy Broman, M.S., P.T., A.T.C. received her Masters of Science of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University/MCV campus in 2002. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer. She is interested in athletic injuries and musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the spine and pelvic girdle. She specializes in treating patients with obstetric/gynecological back pain and urinary incontinence. Laura has initiated a post-breast cancer surgery and rehabilitation program.

John Buttari, M.S., P.T. received his Masters of Science of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2001. He has advanced training and developed programs for aging adults. He also has a strong interest in manual therapy, injury prevention, and wellness.

Yuchin Chang, D.P.T. received a B.S. from Baylor University in 2003 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Delaware in 2006. She has developed strong interests in treating patients with various musculoskeletal dysfunctions, especially the spine and the knee. She also received advanced training in manual techniques, women's health issues, sports injury, and geriatric wellness.