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. During her time at VCU, Meagan presented on a variety of topics including early mobility in the ICU, psychosocial management of athletes status post ACL reconstruction, and return to ski interventions following knee injuries. Meagan enjoys treating patients across the lifespan with a variety of orthopedic and sports-related injuries. Outside of work, Meagan enjoys cooking, running, strength training, exploring Richmond, and cheering on the Baltimore Ravens.
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.
Jesse Smyth
PT, DPT
Jesse is originally from Charlottesville, VA and graduated from the College of William & Mary with a B.S. in Biology and Psychology. After college, she thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and lived in Missoula, Montana for two years. She then returned to Virginia to earn her DPT from VCU in 2025. In addition to orthopedic patients, she enjoys treating patients with vestibular and balance disorders. While at VCU, she presented on community support in Richmond for people with Parkinson’s Disease, and completed a case study report on vestibular rehabilitation for a patient with unilateral vestibular hypofunction due to Meniere’s Disease. Outside of work, Jesse enjoys a variety of sports including rock climbing, mountain biking, running, kayaking, ultimate frisbee, and playing with her dog, Finn.