Danene has practiced PT for 22+ years and wants nothing more than to get you back to doing what you love! Her PT philosophy is to empower her clients with the correct tools to overcome injury and chronic conditions through education, sound treatment, and common sense.

Danene developed a passion for health and fitness through hiking, gardening, team sports, and caring for animals. Always a tomboy, she played competitive softball throughout high school and college. After an injury sidelined her, she was introduced to PT and something clicked. It was clear that helping others get back to what they loved was going to be her passion. Since graduating from Slippery Rock University of PA with her DPT in 2000, Danene has provided care in outpatient rehab and private practices in both Richmond VA and Honolulu HI.

Danene employs a richly diversified skill set to include manual, neuromuscular, and gait training modalities. Plus, she is proud to be certified in both dry needling and yoga. She finds dry needling to be highly effective in expediting recovery and jumpstarting chronic issues to heal. She uses the importance of yoga and breathwork to bring awareness and motor control while completing corrective exercise.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Danene paddling on the James, digging in the dirt, and hiking in the woods. She also loves Peloton, fixing up her old house, and playing with her two snort-tastic French bulldogs. Most recently, she and her husband welcomed a granddaughter and are in love!

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Matt began his massage therapy practice in 2017. Previously, he has served as a US Army officer in training, operations, intelligence, and logistics jobs. He has worked in food service, information technology, medical research, and most recently, education, completing his Masters of Teaching in 2023. He has been married for 27 years and has a son in college. Matt uses all of his study and experience to create massage therapy which is individualized to each client’s work, play, and lived experience. Matt considers his practice to be trauma-informed and has worked with many clients who have experienced significant physical and emotional challenges.

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Career Motivation: My passion for sports psychology and motor performance has always driven me to explore how we can use instruction and feedback to enhance not just performance, but also motivation. This curiosity led me to study athletic training during my undergraduate years. I then spent over a decade immersed in the fitness world, helping people refine their form and achieve their goals. However, I realized I wanted to go beyond just correcting form—I wanted to help people recover from real injuries. Now, as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I can blend coaching, fitness, and medicine to provide comprehensive care that truly makes a difference in my patients’ lives.

Secret Superpower: Finding four-leaf clovers.

Clinical Skills & Certifications: - PT, DPT - SFMA Level 1, FMS Level 2, NSCA-CPT - Instrument-Assisted Manual Therapy (myofascial scraping), Cupping, Kinesiology Taping

Fun and Exercise: I thrive on outdoor adventures that leave me muddy, bloody, or soaking wet—whether it’s mountain biking, trail running, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, or adventure racing. The longer and more challenging the day, the better. In the gym, I gravitate towards kettlebells, TRX, deadlifts, bodyweight exercises, spinning, and yoga. At home, when I’m not baking snickerdoodles or crocheting, I’m helping my youngest son pursue his dream of becoming a Lego Master or supporting my oldest son’s love for all things Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.

Passion Projects: I have a deep interest in tackling complex cases—those patients with persistent pain that others couldn’t resolve or with unusual movement patterns that need careful unraveling. Currently, I’m expanding my expertise in Anatomy Trains and physical therapy specifically tailored for rock climbers.

Education: - BS in Kinesiology, College of William & Mary, 2004 - Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mary Baldwin University, 2020

Certifications: - NSCA-CPT (since 2004) - FMS Level 2 - SFMA Level 1 - Brookbush Institute Integrative Manual Therapist

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Dr. Bethany Russell is a passionate and dynamic physical therapist who thrives on helping people move better and feel more confident in their bodies. With a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a Gait Rehabilitation Specialist certification, she takes a holistic approach to rehabilitation, focusing on empowering her patients through a better understanding of how their bodies move. Bethany enjoys working one-on-one with her patients, treating each case as a unique puzzle, and guiding them on their journey toward resilient and efficient movement.

When she’s not helping clients climb their way to wellness (literally and figuratively), you can find her enjoying outdoor adventures, whether it’s jogging, hiking, climbing, or camping.

Career Motivation: Bethany’s love for movement began as a karate instructor. Watching people improve, gain confidence, and embrace their unique movement patterns led her to pursue a deeper understanding of human biomechanics. Her fascination with how the body works and heals drives her work as a physical therapist.

Current Passion Project: She’s diving deep into foot and ankle mechanics, studying how injuries, compensations, and rehabilitation impact walking and running efficiency. Her mission? To help people transition from injury to moving with grace.

-Secret Superpower: She can effortlessly guess someone’s Enneagram number (and will happily defend her love for personality typing systems).

Fitness Fun: Bethany is currently in a “jogging phase,” often logging miles with a nerdy audiobook playing in her ears. She’s also a fan of lifting, with pull-ups and deadlifts being her go-to empowering exercises. Fun fact: she’s totally content running on a treadmill—yes, you heard that right!

Education & Credentials - Bachelor of Science in Biology - Bridgewater College, 2014 - Doctor of Physical Therapy - Virginia Commonwealth University, 2017 - Certifications: Gait Rehabilitation Specialist, Recreational Running Rehabilitation

Bethany’s fun, approachable style makes her a perfect fit for anyone looking to get back on their feet and take charge of their movement, whether that means walking more comfortably or climbing to new heights.

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