Meet Our Team
At Spine and Orthopedic Rehab of VA, our team of physical therapists in Roanoke, VA, is dedicated to helping you move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free. With years of experience and a passion for personalized care, our therapists create tailored treatment plans to meet your individual goals—whether you're recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or aiming to improve your mobility. We take pride in delivering compassionate, results-driven therapy that supports your journey to better health.
Roanoke VA- 3rd Street
Eric R, MPT
Clinic Director
Angie R, MPT
Physical Therapist
Daniel B, DPT
Physical Therapist
Erica S, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Cassidy S, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aynsley H, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mickel' Y, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Roanoke, VA- Valleypointe Pkwy
Jed G, DPT
Clinic Director
Amanda T, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Eric R, MPT
Eric has been practicing as a licensed physical therapist in the Roanoke Valley of southwest Virginia since 1999. He was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Early on while attending high school, Eric found his passion for outdoor activities, sports, health, and wellness. This is where he developed his lifelong goal of incorporating his passion into a Physical Therapy (PT) career that could help others achieve their health and wellness goals. He attended the University of Richmond from 1989 to 1993, graduating with a major in Biology and a minor in Health and Sports Science. Soon after graduation, he was hired by BarnesCare Corporate Health Services where he provided PT Technician services, performed pre-employment isokinetic evaluations, and helped develop back school programs for employees of both small and large St. Louis area businesses. It was this work experience that solidified his decision to seek a degree in PT. Eric’s vision came into focus with strong support and innovative collaboration from his wife, Angie, whom he met while attending graduate school at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. They graduated together from the Master’s program of Physical Therapy with MPT degrees in 1998. Shortly thereafter, Eric and Angie settled in Roanoke, Virginia and began their PT careers. Eric and his partners founded Spine and Orthopedic Rehab of VA (SORVA) in 2002. Eric is an HSS Rehabilitation "Hip Preservation Certified Clinician", is certified in dry needling (includes a post-graduate certification through Myopain Seminars in Bethesda Maryland, and two certifications through the American Dry Needling Institute: Integrative Dry Needling Pain Management and Advanced Dry Needling Course for Sports Medicine and Trauma Rehabilitation), ML830 cold laser application, casting for Sole Supports custom molded foot orthotics, has extensive training in sports medicine, post-operative rehabilitation, nutrition, has presented on various PT topics, achieved competency in vestibular disorders through the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association), holds an orthopedic specialist certification designation (OCS) bestowed by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, and has been certified in Virginia to provide direct access treatment through the APTA. Eric believes deeply in his Catholic faith, and outside of work enjoys spending precious time with his wife and three amazing daughters Sydney, Olivia, and Caroline. In his free time, he enjoys spending it with close friends, playing soccer, fishing, wakesurfing, hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking. He loved the challenges that private ownership entailed, and credits his unbelievable staff with SORVA’s success over the past 23 years. SORVA sold the business to H2 Health in 2024.
Professional Education & Certifications:
- Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
- Certified in Vestibular Rehab
- Certified Dry Needling Practitioner
- HSS Rehabilitation Hip Preservation Certified Clinician
Angie R, MPT
Angie has been practicing as a licensed physical therapist in the Roanoke Valley of southwest Virginia since 1999. She was born and raised in Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology/Cell Biology and Philosophy of Science. She received her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy (MPT) from Midwestern University in 1998. Angie became interested in healthcare and also PT through high school sports (basketball and cheerleading), working in skilled nursing (the PT department was always such a positive and fun place for residents!), and also on National Ski Patrol in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Angie is thankful that as a physical therapist, she is truly doing something she loves every day. It is an honor and privilege to improve the health and well-being of those in the Roanoke area who trust her and the SORVA/H2 staff with their care. She joined the SORVA staff in 2007. She has completed numerous continuing education courses in orthopedics and manual therapy with certification in dry needling. She is so pleased that she can professionally commit to helping people heal and move forward with attainable goals to their best health. She and her husband, Eric, are very dedicated, both personally and professionally, to the patients of Spine and Orthopedic Rehab of VA and the field of physical therapy. Angie and Eric are blessed with 3 awesome daughters they love to spend time with. Angie enjoys hiking, running, weight training, wakesurfing, paddle boarding, skiing, activities/volunteering with her church and time with friends and family!
Professional Education & Certifications:
- Certified Dry Needling Practitioner
- Direct Access Certified- no referral needed to see Angie!
Jed G, DPT
Jed earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and then went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Utah. He joined the SORVA team in 2016 and has enjoyed serving the greater Roanoke community since. His interest in physical therapy started after seeing his grandmother recover from a stroke as a young child. He was intrigued by the power of movement and its ability to help people live a better, more fulfilling life. He strives to provide the best care possible to his patients, empowering them to achieve their best quality of life. He enjoys getting to know them on a personal level.
A native of Blacksburg, Jed enjoys spending time with his wife and raising their two children. His interests include running, strength training, cooking, reading, football season, the mountains and traveling.
Professional Education and Certifications:
- Certified Dry Needling Practitioner
- SFMA Level one Certified
Daniel B, DPT
Daniel completed his undergrad at Liberty University in 2019 and continued on to the University of Lynchburg to finish his doctorate. He is a hometown native of Roanoke and returned, with his wife, to settle down after graduating. Family, friends, and the beautiful Blue Ridge outdoors were huge draws to returning home. Daniel is passionate about exercise and believes it’s important for everyone to enjoy moving. He hopes to make a difference in patient’s lives using his knowledge, his passion for patient education and empowerment, and a caring perspective. In his free time, he enjoys delving into numerous outdoor hobbies: disc golf, e-biking, and new ways to exercise. This is Daniel’s second career direction with the first being quite the contrast – feel free to ask him about it the next time you are in the clinic. “Over the years as I started to realize how much it mattered to me that vehicles don’t have heart beats…a lot changed." Daniel enjoys adventure and the outdoors. Combine them and he is in his element. This is the lifestyle that keeps him inspired to share with others - “We are made to move.”
Professional Education & Certifications:
- Certified Dry Needling Practitioner
- Certified Exercise Physiologist
- AS Business Administration VWCC
Erica S, PTA
Erica is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at SORVA earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia (Athens) in 2003 and her PTA degree from Athens Technical College in 2007. Then she moved to Roanoke and has been practicing Physical Therapy in the area for over 16 years with experience in both outpatient and acute care settings. After moving around frequently growing up, she is happy to have found a home in Roanoke and with her SORVA family. She loves to talk about Star Wars, Harry Potter, her 3 cats (Houdini, Princess Leia, and Luke Skykitten) as well as vestibular rehab, which she is certified in treating. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, exercising, reading, and laughing a little too much at her own jokes.
Cassidy S, PTA
Cassidy is a Physical Therapist Assistant at SORVA. She earned her Associates of Applied Science/Physical Therapist Assistant degree at Jefferson College of Health Sciences in 2016 and started working at SORVA shortly after graduating. Cassidy is from Floyd County, VA where she played high school basketball and participated in AAU for years. Her past experiences with injuries of her own and those of her teammates sparked an interest in becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant. She loves being able to help a diverse group of patients, but she feels most passionate about helping athletes return to their highest level. Cassidy feels very blessed to work in an environment where the staff and patients feel like friends and family. “I know how frustrating it can be to have an injury that prevents you from doing the things you love to do. Every day I look forward to coming to work and having the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life,” Cassidy says. She works part-time at SORVA as she is a mom of two and feels blessed to be able to spend time with her kids as well as keep working as a PTA. Being a mom, her free time is limited, but some of her favorite things to do include spending time with her husband, hiking, camping, exercising and playing with her chocolate lab.
Aynsley H, PTA
Aynsley is a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. She received both her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree and Associate of Applied Science (PTA) degree from Jefferson College of Health Sciences. She has been with SORVA since graduating in 2018. She enjoys helping patients return to their active lifestyles. As a former high school athlete in the Roanoke Valley herself, she understands the importance of keeping morale high when overcoming injuries. She strives to make her therapy sessions creative and fun. Outside of work you’ll likely find her off on an adventure with her husband, spoiling her 12-year-old lab or spending quality time with her friends and family. She loves getting outside to enjoy the Blue Ridge mountains, working in her garden and crafting delicious meals.
Mickel' Y, PTA
Mickel' is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. She received her undergraduate degree in Intercultural studies from University of Northwestern – St. Paul, Minnesota in 2007. In 2016 she graduated from Kapiolani Community College – Honolulu, HI with her PTA degree. Mickel’ has enjoyed living in Minnesota, Hawaii, Texas, and now Virginia. In high school, Mickel’ participated in soccer, gymnastics, and track until a knee injury took her out of competitive sports. It was through her own rehab experience that she gained an interest in Physical Therapy. Mickel’ thoroughly enjoys the outpatient physical therapy setting and working with a wide variety of orthopedic conditions. She is passionate about helping people recover from pain/injury and promoting health within her community. “I love hearing about the different life experiences of my patients and having the opportunity to be a part of their healing journey”.
Amanda T, PTA
Amanda is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant who graduated from Loma Linda University, School of Allied Health Professions in 2010. Her interest in physical therapy began as a teen watching a family member recover from orthopedic surgery. Amanda’s passion is helping patients restore function and meet their individual goals for recovery.
Born and raised in California, Amanda is a transplant to the beautiful Roanoke Valley and looks forward to making this area home. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys traveling and spending time with family.
