Clinical Team

Maureen Ambrose, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT
Physical Therapist / Residency Director
Dr. Ambrose completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She is a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) and Dr. Ambrose has an interest in treating orthopedic conditions and sports injuries of athletes of all ages.
Dr. Ambrose completed her undergraduate studies at University of Maryland, College Park where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Neurobiology and Physiology. While at Maryland, she played and captained the Women’s Club Lacrosse team.
Dr. Ambrose finished the dry needling certification program through the Janet Travell, MD Seminar Series. This rigorous training in dry needling was instructed by internationally renowned physical therapist Jan Dommerholt and others, and concluded with a certification as a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT) through Myopain Seminars. Dr. Ambrose is also certified as an orthopedic manual physical therapist (COMT) through the prestigious Ola Grimsby Institute and she is a certified orthopedic manipulative physical therapist (OMPT) through a program instructed by internationally renowned manual physical therapist Jim Meadows.
Dr. Ambrose enjoys leading an active lifestyle, cooking, and traveling.

John A. Baur, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Baur is a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). He completed an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) accredited fellowship training program in orthopaedic manual physical therapy and Dr. Baur is a fellow (FAAOMPT) of the prestigious AAOMPT.
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Dr. Baur is a former adjunct faculty member in orthopaedics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitative Science. He is currently a Clinical Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) and Clinical Instructor (CI) for several physical therapy programs across the United States. Dr. Baur is a member of both the Orthopaedic Section and Sports Section of the APTA, and he has completed the numerous continuing educational courses instructed by many internationally renowned medical specialists.
Dr. Baur works at the Roland Park and Rosedale locations, where he specializes in outpatient orthopaedic and manual therapy spine care. For nearly fourteen years he oversaw the physical therapy care for the 400+ varsity athletes at Loyola University, Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Baur has an interest in treating afflictions of the spine and orthopedic.
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Roy Bechtel, PT, PhD
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.
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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.
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Nick Bertsch, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Dr. Bertsch is a residency trained Orthopedic Physical Therapist who completed his residency training with renowned instructors from the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). He is working toward his specialist certification in orthopedics (OCS). Dr. Bertsch is an active member of the APTA orthopedics section.
When he is not working Dr. Bertsch enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family and playing golf, basketball and volleyball.
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Kayla Coad, PT, DPT
Physical Therapy
Dr. Coad completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rosemont College. While at Rosemont, she was captain of her tennis team for 2 years. She is completing an advanced clinical residency training program at Physical Therapy First.
Dr. Coad enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and traveling with friends in her free time.

Sarah Feierstein, PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Feierstein is a residency trained orthopedic physical therapist and a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Dr. Feierstein also completed the Janet Travell, MD Seminar Series dry needling training program. This rigorous training in dry needling was instructed by internationally renowned physical therapist Jan Dommerholt and others, and concluded with a certification as a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT) through Myopain Seminars.
Dr. Feierstein also completed a demanding certification program through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) to become a Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT).
Dr. Feierstein enjoys working with a variety of orthopedic patients of all age ranges. She believes that patient education, treating the patient as whole, and initiating and maintaining a healthy patient/therapist relationship is key to good quality of care. While not working, Sarah enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking, running, and playing with her new puppy. Sarah lives with her husband Aaron and dog Melo in Hampden.

Joanne Forman, PTA, LMT
Physical Therapy Assistant / Licensed Massage Therapist
Joanne is also nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage & Body Work from the Holistic Massage Training Institute and has been a licensed massage therapist for many years. She specializes in sports, Swedish, deep tissue massages, trigger point release, and myofascial release techniques. Joanne also incorporates hot stones and cupping in her practice..

Samantha Gubka, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
Physical Therapist / Fellowship Administrator

Joseph Holmes, PT, DPT, CDN, FNCP
Physical Therapist
Dr. Holmes holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Miami University. Joseph decided on a career in physical therapy after seeing the positive results and long-lasting effects physical therapy can have on a person’s life.
Dr. Holmes is experienced in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, as well as taking a diverse approach to overall prevention, healing, and wellness with all patient populations. Dr. Holmes is certified in Dry Needling through IAMT and completed the certification program in Functional Nutrition for Chronic Pain. Dr. Holmes is an expert in performing 3D functional movement assessments through the use of the DorsaVi system as well as functional movement testing with the FMS.
Outside of work, Dr. Holmes enjoys reading, gardening, and cooking with his wife and son. Dr. Holmes is an active resident of the Hampden-Wyman Park neighborhood and takes passion in creating a living environment that allows everyone to be healthy.

Gabrielle Herman, PT, DPT, CMPT
Physical Therapist/Clinic Director
Dr. Herman earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She also completed her Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from the Virginia Polytechnic and State Institute (Virginia Tech) where she continued to played soccer competitively at the club level. Gabby also has many years of experience as an indoor cycling and group fitness instructor.
Dr. Herman also completed a demanding certification program through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) to become a Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT) and is currently in pursuit of a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).
Dr. Herman has experience treating a wide variety of orthopedic patients with special interest in an active and athletic population. Gabby is the clinic director at the Timonium office and believes in creating long lasting patient/therapist relationships to achieve great outcomes and provide an excellent rehab experience.
Gabby is a Baltimore native and enjoys hiking, running, working out, spending time with friends and family, and checking out new restaurants in the Canton/Fells Point area where she lives with her fiancé Russell. She continues to be a dedicated Virginia Tech Hokie fan and returns for football and basketball games every year.

Ray Moore, III, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Physical Therapist / Clinic Director – Roland Park
Dr. Moore is residency trained in orthopaedic physical therapy and he is a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Dr. Moore also completed the Janet Travell, MD Seminar Series dry needling training program. This rigorous training in dry needling was instructed by internationally renowned physical therapist Jan Dommerholt and others, and concluded with a certification as a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT) through Myopain Seminars.
Dr. Moore completed an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) accredited fellowship training program in orthopaedic manual physical therapy and he is a fellow (FAAOMPT) of the prestigious AAOMPT.
Dr. Moore is also a residency mentor for PTF Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency program and he is a member American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Orthopaedic section. He lives in Federal Hill and enjoys participating in trivia and recreational sports leagues.

Sean Phillips, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Dr. Phillips completed the Janet Travell, MD Seminar Series dry needling training program. This rigorous training in dry needling was instructed by internationally renowned physical therapist Jan Dommerholt and others, and concluded with a certification as a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT) through Myopain Seminars.
Dr. Phillips is a residency trained orthopedic physical therapist and a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Dr Phillips is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He lives in Canton and enjoys participating in recreational sports leagues.

Logan Swisher, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
In her doctoral training Dr Swisher completed clinical rotations in both inpatient and outpatient settings, but particularly enjoys the orthopedic diagnoses found in the outpatient setting. Dr. Swisher is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and she is completing an advanced clinical residency training program at Physical Therapy First.
In her free time, Logan enjoys playing with her two Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Tripp and Murphy, boating, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, MS, ATC
Physical Therapist
During his time at the University of Delaware, Dr. Tice has worked with various athletes across multiple sports from the youth to professional level. He also has experience working in physical therapy inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition, Dr. Tice participated in research at UD’s Tendon Research lab assisting with improving rehabilitation for Achilles Tendon injuries.
In his free time, Tyler likes to stay active by working out, participating in recreational sports, and spending time with his friends and family.

Scott Vocke, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Vocke spent the first 6 years of his career working Johns Hopkins University Hospital. During his time at the burn center he has been involved in multiple research projects, facilitated the Johns Hopkins New Life Burn Society, and completed the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Credentialed Clinical Instructor program. Dr. Vocke has taught continuing education courses related to burn rehabilitation and he has been a Capstone Adviser for the Rehab Essentials Distant Learning Transitional Masters to Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program.
Dr. Vocke’s has an interest in manual therapy techniques and orthopedic physical therapy. He is currently preparing to become a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). He enjoys being outdoors hiking and fishing and staying active by running, biking, and swimming. Dr. Vocke currently lives in Catonsville with his wife and their dog Izzy.

Justin Yerkes, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Yerkes completed his undergraduate studies at McDaniel College, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Physical Education. He also played four years on the McDaniel football team. After graduation, he served as a physical education and weight lifting teacher at a high school outside of Baltimore, Maryland. Currently, he is an active member of the APTA orthopedic section and is enrolled in an orthopaedic residency program working toward his specialist certification in orthopedics (OCS).
Dr. Yerkes continues to stay active by weightlifting, spending time outdoors, and supporting the hometown Ravens and Orioles teams. In his free time he enjoys being on the water, fishing and cooking.
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200 W Cold Spring Ln #300
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 662-7977
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5005 Signal Bell Ln #202
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 531-2150
Rosedale/White Marsh
9110 Philadelphia Rd #100
Baltimore, MD 21237
(410) 574-4966
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15 W Aylesbury Rd #600
Timonium, MD 21093