"I believe the secret to successful healing is personalized care. So I always work one-on-one with you during your program. I won't just treat you and send you out the door. I'll teach you what you can do on your own to improve and sustain your quality of life."

A powerful education leads to powerful healing -

"After almost 20 years, knowing how to treat a patient has become almost instinctual. But it took many years of training to allow me to give the kind of care I give today."

Licensure in Physical Therapy: State of Maryland #15182

Created and developed the Refacée technique of non-invasive wrinkle reduction.

Certified Medicare Practitioner: State of Maryland

B.S.: School of Medicine, Department Physical Therapy, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, 1981

Undergraduate Studies: Physical Therapy preparatory course work, honors program, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 1976-78

A quest for knowledge -

"Our knowledge of how the various elements of the body interact is always being updated. And because of that, care is always evolving. I am continuously taking courses to learn about more effective hands-on treatment methods."

Over the years, Susan has taken hundreds of hours of advanced training in a wide variety of therapy techniques, including: strain-counterstrain, muscle energy techniques, spinal mobilization, myofacial release, sports rehab training, joint mobilization, therapeutic exercises, electrical stimulation, arthritis and rheumatology therapies.

Involved professionally -

"Another way I stay informed about new developments is through professional organizations. I meet with and learn from other physical therapists about what's working and what isn't."

Member: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopaedic, Private Practice, Sports Rehabilitation Sections

Research Advocate of the Arthritis Foundation

Working in many PT environments -

"Over the years, I've worked in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals and convalescent homes. Each experience has given me added insight and helped me develop the personalized style of care I provide today."

Director of Physical Therapy: Pikesville Nursing and Convalescent Center, Baltimore, MD, 1985-91

Director of Physical Therapy: Bon Secour Extended Care Facility, Ellicott City, MD, 1985-89

On-site Leader: Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Life Program, Baltimore, MD, 1982-86

Physical Therapist: North Charles General Hospital, 1981-1984