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Dave Sahley, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT

Dave graduated from Physical Therapy School at Marymount University in 2000. Prior to opening Dynamics Physical Therapy in 2002, he managed an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Northern Virginia. Dave is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS), a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT), a credentialed Clinical Instructor and a senior instructor for Maitland Physiotherapy Seminars. He helps instruct continuing education courses focusing on the spine and the extremities to his peers nationally, as well as giving seminars on injury prevention and treatment for a host of diagnosis to the community locally. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). In his spare time, Dr. Sahley enjoys traveling, scuba diving, playing soccer, and spending time with his family. 

Joanne Balint, PT, DPT

Dr. Joanne Balint earned her master’s degree in physical therapy (MPT) from Marymount University in 2002 and received her physical therapy doctorate (DPT) from Shenandoah University in 2007.  Dr. Balint specializes in post-concussion and vestibular therapy (vertigo, dizziness and balance disorders).  Over the last three years, she has successfully treated a broad spectrum of patients, from the very young to the elderly.  Dr. Balint received her certification in vestibular therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association through Emory University in 2011.  In addition to her physical therapy degrees, Dr. Balint holds a master’s degree in science education and has taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels for over a decade.  She has served as a guest lecturer at Marymount University with a focus on post-concussion rehabilitation and currently teaches pathophysiology at Northern Virginia Community College.

 

Jennifer Dyson, PT, DPT

A recent graduate of Shenandoah University, in 2013, Jennifer Dyson holds her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  As a competitive cheerleader for many years, her passion for physical therapy began when she suffered a sport-ending shoulder injury and became a patient herself.  Dr. Dyson underwent surgery and subsequent successful rehabilitation through physical therapy.  Combining this personal experience and her professional education, Jennifer has a special interest in the rehabilitation of shoulder injuries.  She is excited to join the Dynamics Physical Therapy team and looks forward to developing individual treatment plans with her patients, to achieve successful outcomes just as she personally experienced. In her spare time, Dr. Dyson enjoys going to country concerts, and the beach, with friends and family.

 

Karen MacLean, PT

After graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University in 1995 with a BSc (honors) in Physical Therapy, Karen left her native Scotland to pursue a career in the United States.  She began practicing therapy in New Orleans, Louisiana before relocating to Virginia a decade ago. 

Now, with 20 years of clinical experience, Karen joins Dynamics with an expertise in outpatient therapy.  She specializes in manual physical therapy, orthopedics, sports physical therapy and running injuries.  As a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Karen also has experience treating a mix of neurologically involved and generally deconditioned patients and is a certified lymphedema therapist.

 Karen is happily married to Graham and is the mother of three daughters. In their spare time they enjoy traveling, sports and exploring new places together.

 

 


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