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.

Dr. Peterson earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania, and he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Peterson completed PTF’s rigorous post-professional orthopedic physical therapy residency program and he is a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).

While at Neumann University, Dr. Peterson completed clinical rotations in various settings, specializing in sports rehabilitation and general orthopedic conditions. He enjoys working with a broad range of patients and aims to encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. His goal is to make therapy enjoyable and empower patients to integrate their clinic learnings into their daily lives.

In his free time, Dr. Peterson avidly follows Philadelphia sports, enjoys weightlifting, and practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is always seeking to enhance his clinical knowledge.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Phil earned his associate’s degree in Health and Allied Sciences, and Physical Therapist Assistant certificate from Baltimore City Community College. While enrolled Phil experienced numerous inpatient and outpatient clinical settings but has always been most passionate about treating in the outpatient orthopedic setting.

Phil has worked outpatient orthopedics for 7+ years and is always looking to expand upon his treatment skills and approach. Phil completed a 2-year orthopedic certification program through The Association of Clinical Excellence and is a Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapy Assistant (COPTA).

Phil is currently working on his CPT (certified personal trainer) and CSPS (Certified Special Population Specialist) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Phil is hoping to use these skills to develop a safer and more skilled transition to gym programs beyond formal treatment for patients with a higher risk or history of injury.

In his spare time Phil enjoys watching football, working out, playing with his 2 dogs, and improving his semi pro Bowling skills.