Meet Our Richmond Clinicians & Staff
We pride ourselves on the fact that we can attain very successful outcomes using evidence-based treatment programs tailored to assist each patient in reaching their functional goals.
Geoff Gunther
PT, DPT, CMP
Geoff is a graduate of Randolph-Macon College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and played basketball. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2013.
At VCU, he served as the class American Physical Therapy Association representative and conducted his capstone case study on conservative treatment of meniscal tears. Geoff enjoys encountering a variety of patient conditions and has a special interest in orthopedic sports injuries and the use of manual therapy in treatment. He has advanced training in Mobilization with Movement and is a Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP).
To guide in treatment of runners, Geoff has had advanced training in the Pose Method and uses video analysis to assist in gait training. Geoff works closely with St. Christopher’s School athletes and is on the sideline for football games to provide additional medical support. Currently, he serves as the VPTA Government Affairs representative, assisting in state lobbying efforts. Outside of work, Geoff enjoys spending time with his wife and children; friends and pets; traveling; and competing in triathlons.
Andrea Katz
DPT, cmdt
A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Andrea Katz has been treating patients with orthopedic issues in the Richmond area, for over thirty years. Andrea earned her B.S in Physical Education from Virginia Tech, and followed that with a Master of Education in Physiology of Exercise from the University of Texas.
After running exercise research labs at the University of Texas and the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, as well as competing on the Women’s Professional Racquetball Tour, Andrea returned to school. She earned her doctorate in PT from VCU, and has taken extensive continuing education courses over the years. Andrea has a specialty in the spine, being a certified Mckenzie therapist, as well as in the temporo-mandibular joint, and work ergonomics.
Outside of work, Andrea enjoys golf, cycling, running, weights, and reading, and is also a national volunteer Sierra Club leader. She lives with Sherry, her spouse, and Kona and Mary, her Black Lab and cat.
Meagan Cohen
PT, DPT
Meagan grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before beginning her education at William and Mary where she majored in Biology and minored in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. After graduation, she moved to Richmond and worked as a Physical Therapy Aide prior to beginning her studies at VCU where she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2023.
Meagan is trained in running gait analysis and enjoys working with runners by developing balanced training programs and getting patients race-ready. Meagan is certified in therapeutic dry needling for the lower quarter and can utilize this treatment method to improve muscle length and force output as well as promote recovery.
Outside of work, Meagan enjoys running, hiking, cooking, exploring Richmond, and cheering on the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles.
Nick Klein
PT, DPT, CMTPT
Nick is originally from Lynchburg, Virginia and started his education at Virginia Tech where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. He then received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from VCU in 2015, and decided to stay in the Richmond area.
He enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions, but has had advanced training in treating disorders of the inner ear, as well as being certified in dry needling for treatment of trigger points within the muscles.
When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, fishing, cooking, and watching Virginia Tech football and basketball.
Allison iezzi
DPT
Allison is a Richmond native, having grown up in Short Pump, before beginning her education at Virginia Tech where she studied Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise. She then earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from VCU in 2026. Prior to physical therapy school and throughout her time, Allison worked as a physical therapy tech at Richmond PT.
Throughout her time at VCU, Allison served as her class’s social chair and did clinical rotations in acute care and general outpatient orthopedics. Allison enjoys treating individuals of all ages in a variety of orthopedic conditions and sports-related injuries.
Outside of work, Allison enjoys working out at F45, spending time with friends and family, finding new coffee shops, and cheering on her favorite sports teams.
Sonya Bautista
PT, MSPT, Cert. DN, LSVT, AIB-VR/C, CCI, ACL 3P
A Richmond local who has lived and practiced in the area since 2003, Sonya is deeply rooted in the community she proudly calls home. Over the past two decades, her passionate commitment to giving back to her neighbors has driven her practice, which focuses on treating musculoskeletal dysfunctions, biomechanical injuries, and postoperative orthopedic conditions.
Sonya brings extensive clinical expertise and advanced training in dry needling, vestibular and concussion rehabilitation, Parkinson’s care, TMJ disorders, blood flow restriction therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), therapeutic taping, and cupping. She also specializes in scoliosis management, with advanced coursework in the Schroth method. She also serves as a certified clinical educator.
Guided by a hands-on approach and a genuine passion for patient care, Sonya combines manual therapy, yoga and Pilates principles, and dynamic movement screening to create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Her goal is to uncover the root cause of movement dysfunction and empower patients to return to their optimal performance.
When she isn't working with patients, Sonya loves spending quality time with her husband and three daughters, enjoying summer biking and gardening, or spending winter days snowboarding, reading, and refinishing furniture.