Physical Therapist

Dr. Yerkes completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Marymount University in Arlington, VA. While at MU, Dr. Yerkes was a Biology lab instructor for undergraduate students. He also had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica and deliver care to the local population and assist with the opening of an orthopedic physical therapy clinic.

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.

Physical Therapist

Dr. Phillips completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (UMES) and his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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, a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) and a clinical mentor in PTF’s Orthopedic Residency Program. He is also a clinical mentor in PTF’s orthopedic residency. Dr Phillips is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He lives in Canton and enjoys participating in recreational sports leagues.

Physical Therapist

Dr. Roy earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey.

Dr. Roy is a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) and he is a certified in The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT). Dr. Roy is passionate about treating a variety of orthopedic conditions with keen interest in spinal related pain.

Dr. Roy served as an adjunct faculty member for DeSales University and he worked with first year doctoral physical therapy students to help them develop their critical reasoning and clinical skills on their first patient experiences. Moreover, Dr. Roy has presented at network and regional symposiums regarding evaluating and treating of injured works population with acute low back pain.

During his free time, Zach enjoys running, reading, hiking, weightlifting, and learning new recipes to cook.