Physical Therapist

Dr. Bechtel has taught orthopedic Physical Therapy at the University of Maryland School of Medicine for over 30 years. He retired in 2011 as Course Director for the orthopedic Physical Therapy curriculum and is now an adjunct Assistant Professor, part time.

Dr. Bechtel has worked at New York University Medical Center, Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, and most recently the University of Maryland Medical Center, from which he retired in 2015 as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics.

Dr. Bechtel has taught numerous continuing education courses here and abroad, has published several scientific articles and a book. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT).
He has earned the following degrees:

• BA – Urban Studies
• BS – Physical Therapy
• MA – Physical Therapy
• PhD – Biomechanics

Dr. Bechtel will treat patients at the Columbia/Clarskville location. He is out-of-network for all insurances and will not see patients with Medicare Insurance coverage.

Physical Therapist / Dry Needling Certified

Dr. Boyland received his Doctor of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Studies from D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY. He is a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA. He is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Dr. Boyland completed the Janet Travell, MD Seminar Series dry needling training program. This rigorous training, instructed by internationally renowned physical therapist Jan Dommerholt and others, concluded with certification as a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT) through Myopain Seminars.

Dr. Boyland likes to empower patients to improve their independence, so they can feel confident in their ability to move and function. He has experience in treating a variety of populations, especially those with chronic inflammatory conditions.

Dr. Boyland utilizes myofascial release, joint mobilizations, Instrument Assisted Tissue Mobilization, and cupping to provide pain relief, promote better functional movement, and improve exercise tolerance.

Dr. Boyland enjoys eating to exercise and exercising to eat on a regular basis. He enjoys weightlifting and the occasional jog as ways to stay active. Overall, he enjoys staying physically active in any way he can.

Physical Therapist

Dr. Engelhardt earned her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Medicine and a business certificate from the Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business School’s Business of Medicine MBA program. Dr Engelhardt also received her Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Dr. Engelhardt has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic physical therapy and she has experience working in inpatient acute / subacute settings. Her experience includes seeing patients in general med/surge, cardiac, wound care, neurology and intensive care units. She enjoys working with seeing post-op patients that are recovering from joint replacement surgery and geriatric patients.

Physical Therapist

Dr. Yoon completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (UMES), Department of Physical Therapy. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing at University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) in 1997.

Dr. Yoon enjoys outdoor activities, biking, boxing, mixed martial arts, weightlifting, psychology, audiophile, and horology.