Rick Herod, PT
Rick graduated from Hampden-Sydney College and received his Physical Therapy
Degree from the Medical College of Virginia at VCU. For the past 30 years, he has
been practicing physical therapy in the Richmond Area starting at St. Mary's
hospital but in private practice for the majority of that time. He specializes in
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine with a particular interest in joint replacement. Rick
serves as the Physical Therapist for St. Christopher's School. Rick enjoys doing
yard work, fishing, hiking, and spending time with his family in his spare time.
                             
                            
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Laura Wiegan, DPT
Laura received her BS Degree in 1993 at Virginia Tech in the field of Exercise
physiology. Upon graduation Laura moved to Richmond to attend MCV for her
Masters in Physical Therapy in 1996. She has over 10 years of experience in
Outpatient Orthopedics and graduated in August 2007 with her DPT.
Aside from work, Laura is a full tie wife and mother of 3 children under the age of 9.

                           
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Michael Hathaway, DPT, ATC
Mike is a native of Matoaca, Virginia. He attended Virginia Tech to a BS in the
Science of Nutrition and Exercise with a minor in Chemistry in 2001. Before
attending the Medical College of Virginia at VCU to pursue a degree in physical
therapy, he earned his Athletic Training Certification, while being employed at
Richmond Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapy Aide. In 2006, he earned his
Doctor of Physical Therapy from VCU and then came back to Richmond Physical
Therapy.
Robin Eldridge, MS, ATC
Robin received her bachelor's degree in Health Sciences/Athletic Training from
James Madison University in 1991 and her master's degree in Exercise Physiology
from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 1993. Upon completing her
education, Robin obtained certification as an athletic trainer through the National
Athletic Trainer's Association. She is also a certified Health Fitness Instructor with
the American College of Sports Medicine.
Jason Engle, MS, ATC
Jason grew up in Factoryville, Pennsylvania. In May 2005, he graduated from East
Stroudsburg University with a degree in Athletic Training. While at Stroudsburg, he
worked with their field hockey, men's soccer, and football team. He also worked as
the head athletic trainer at Green Castle High School during the 2005-2006 school
year. He obtained his Masters in Athletic Training in May 2006 from Indiana
University. He recently moved to Richmond and is an athletic trainer at the
Collegiate School. During his free time, Jason enjoys playing golf, mountain biking,
and spending time with his wife.
                   
                                   
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Mike, in his spare time, enjoys spending time with his family skiing, hiking, traveling, and playing with their
puppy.

                                                                          
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Robin has been the Head Athletic Trainer at St. Christopher's School for the past 10 years. She also serves as
an athletic trainer for the boys and girls State Olympic Soccer Program and traveled with two teams to Denmark
and Sweden in 2005. Aside from her full time job, Robin volunteered as an athletic trainer at the 1996 Summer
Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia and continues to be active with the Virginia Special Olympics.
In her spare time, Robin enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

                                                                                
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Kim Link, DPT
Kim is a native of Hanover, Virginia and graduated from Patrick Henry High School.
She attended Virginia Tech and received her Bachelors degree in Human,
Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise with a concentration in the Science of Human,
Nutrition, and Exercise. Upon graduation, she returned to Richmond to attend
physical therapy school at MCV. She recently completed her doctorate of physical
therapy at the Medical College of Virginia at VCU.
In her spare time, she enjoys running and spending time with friends and family.

                           
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Matthew Pulisic, MS, PT, OCS
Matt is a graduate of Randolph-Macon College with a degree in Biology and a
1990 graduate of the School of Physical Therapy at the Medical College of Virginia
at VCU.  In 2002 he received his Master's Degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
also from the Medical College of Virginia. He achieved Board of Certification in
Orthopedic Physical Therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy
Specialties in 1996. He has conducted research publishing two articles: "Risk
Factors for Plantar Fasciitis -"A Matched Case-Control Study" in the Journal of
Bone and Joint Surgery, May 2003 and " Impact of Demographic and Impairment
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Related Variables on Disability Associated with Plantar Fasciitis" in Foot and Ankle International, May 2004. Matt
specializes in rehabilitation of all orthopedic and sports related injuries with a special interest in the upper and
lower extremity biomechanics and orthotic fabrication. He is a clinical assistant professor at the MCV School of
Physical Therapy and is the team physical therapist for Randolph-Macon College.

Matt enjoys his free time with his family, coaching soccer, and baseball, and competitive cycling.
                                                            
                                                                 
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Aaron Perkins, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Aaron graduated from Randolph-Macon College with a degree in biology and a
minor in psychology and earned his doctorate degree in physical therapy from
the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. He then
became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National
Strength and Conditioning Association in 2005. He then earned his Board
Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from the American Board of
Physical Therapy Specialties. He specializes in Orthopedic and Sports injuries
with a particular interest in spine disorders. He also has an emphasis in treating patients with
vestibular/balance disorders.

In his spare time he enjoys playing basketball, coaching football and spending time with friends and family.

                                                              
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Lisa Markow - Office Manager
Lisa is a native of Richmond and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth
University with a BS in Psychology.  She has been with Richmond Physical
Therapy since December 2003. She serves as our office manager and handles
accounts payable, credentialing, human resources, and insurance filing and billing.
In her spare times, she is active in animal rescue and enjoys spending times with
her fiancé working on their house together and spending time with her family.

                           
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Yvonne Moyet - Assistant Office Manager
Yvonne is a New York Native. She attended Old Dominion University and has been
working at Richmond Physical Therapy since May 2005. Yvonne handles the
insurance procedures for our office, including verifying benefits and obtaining
authorizations as well was lending a hand in all other departments.

In her spare time, Yvonne enjoys spending time with her family and pets, as well
as volunteering her talents for Project Linus and The Snuggles Project.

                               
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