Sarah graduated from the University of Kansas with a BS in Health and Exercise Science in 2018. She continued her education at the University of Saint Mary where she obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2022. Sarah enjoys working with patients of all ages that have a variety of orthopaedic conditions. Her treatment approach includes a combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and functional training tailored to achieve... Read More
Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University in 2006. She then pursued and earned her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2010 from the University of Texas as El Paso. She gained an interest in hand therapy while commissioned in the US Navy and was stationed in various outpatient hand clinics serving state side and while deployed. Stephanie has experience... Read More
Maria graduated from Roanoke College in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science with a concentration in Public Health. She continued her education at Methodist University where she received a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy in 2021. Maria has been working in orthopedics and hand therapy since graduation, as she has special interest in various upper extremity injuries and conditions, as well as custom orthotic fabrication. Maria specializes... Read More
Sandesh Rao, MD, specializes in joint reconstruction and replacements of the hip and knee and orthopedic trauma and fracture care. His expertise is minimally invasive primary hip and knee replacement, partial knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement, and robotic assisted joint replacements. He has a special interest in complex and revision hip and knee replacements. Additionally, he has training in multiple approaches to hip replacement surgery including direct anterior, anterolateral, direct... Read More
Jodi graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. Jodi worked in Johannesburg and St Louis, MO before joining SMART. She has spent most of her working career in outpatient orthopedic clinics where she has treated a broad spectrum of patients. Jodi's treatment approach includes Maitland mobilisation techniques, neuromuscular re-education, postural re-education and other therapeutic exercises to ensure... Read More
Julio graduated from the University of Maryland in 2015 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology and received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2020. He specializes in vestibular/vertigo treatment, Temporal Mandibular Joint dysfunction (TMD), balance and fall prevention training, as well having a strong background in orthopedic treatment, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise. Julio’s skill set allows him... Read More
Sasha’s smile is contagious and reflects how much she believes in how we at WOSM can affect such positive change in our patients daily life activities. Having graduated from Southern Adventist University with a BS in Health Sciences in 2009, she then went to PA School at Salus University graduating in 2014. She joined WOSM in 2017 bringing a prior experience in surgery. You can find her on the weekends... Read More
Emily joined WOSM in 2019 and has embraced her personal motto with how she cares for her patients, believing that if you try to focus on being happy in the present moment without worrying about the future, you can find your peace within circumstances you may not have control over. Born and raised in South Carolina, Emily attended undergrad at Wake Forest and graduated from PA school at the Medical... Read More
Grey joined WOSM in 2018 and brought a background in athletic training, with her prior experience as the Head Athletic Trainer for Oakdale Highschool in Frederick, MD prior to starting PA school at Campbell University. She is a North Carolina native having been raised in Rocky Mount and graduating from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Athletic Training in 2012. Grey was involved with athletic training for the football,... Read More
Kelsey joined WOSM in 2022 bringing with her a strong surgical background. She graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA in 2016 with a dual undergraduate/graduate degree as a Physician Assistant. While she was raised in Pennsylvania, the District has been her home away from home with family that lived in the area. She enjoys long distance running, hiking and soccer; combining her passion for fitness and nutrition she has... Read More
