Dry Needling:
A New Weapon to Fight Pain
“Dry needling is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofacial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. Dry needling (DN) is a technique used to treat… and reduce or restore impairments of the body structure and function leading to improved activity and participation.” (American Physical Therapy Association 2013)
Dry needling is an adjunct treatment used by selected physical therapists to treat some of the underlying causes of pain. This treatment is not acupuncture. Modern dry needling is based on Western neuroanatomy and modern scientific study of the muscles and nervous system. This modality can only be done by trained clinicians.
If you are interested in seeing if dry needling is right for you ask your Rehab Associates physical therapist
Conditions that Can be Treated with Dry Needling Include:
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Tendonitis or tendinopathy
- Muscle strains and spasms
- Back and Neck pain
- Facial pain or headaches
- SI joint dysfunction
- Headaches
- Leg Pain
- Sciatica
- Osteoarthritis
- Post-Surgeries
- Athletic injuries
- Shoulder and Arm Pain
- Hip Pain
Rehab Associates Physical Therapy Dry Needling Specialists:
Physical Therapy Clinic Dry Needling Staff
Andrew Van Haren, Site Director, Clifton Practice
Andrew Van Haren, PT, DPT
Site Director, Clifton Practice
Dr. Van Haren a native of North Potomac, MD. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2013 from the University of Maryland. Andrew now resides in Lynchburg where he received his Master of Athletic training in 2019 and Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Lynchburg. Dr. Van Haren has special interests in general orthopedics, manual therapy, and sports rehabilitation. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their cat, staying active and enjoying the company of friends and family.
Phone: 434.528.1848
Fax: 434.845.6748
Brian Britt, Site Director, Lovingston
Brian Britt, PT, DPT
Site Director, Lovingston
Dr. Britt is the site director at the Lovingston location. Brian grew up in Roanoke County and went to high school at William Byrd. For undergraduate education, he went to Roanoke College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. After several years out of school, Brian chose to become a physical therapist to help others reach their fullest potentials and attended the Lynchburg College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Dr. Britt is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist through the APTA. For fun he enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking, and camping.
Phone: 434.237.6812
Fax: 434.324.9796
Location: Lovingston
Ainsley Price, Site Director, Moneta
Ainsley Price, PT, DPT
Site Director, Moneta
Ainsley Price is a native of Forest, VA and a 2013 graduate of Jefferson Forest High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington while also swimming on the collegiate team. She then received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2019 from the University of Lynchburg. She has special interests in general orthopedics and vestibular rehab. In her spare time, Ainsley enjoys spending time with her family, working out, traveling, and baking.
Phone: 540.296.3203
Fax: 540.296.3205
Location: Moneta Clinic
Brice Bhalla, Site Director, Rustburg
Brice Bhalla, PT, DPT
Site Director, Rustburg
Brice, a native of Lynchburg, VA, attended Lynchburg College earning a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology in 2013. He then earned his Doctoral of Physical Therapy degree from Lynchburg College in 2016. His special interests include general orthopedics, manual therapy, and sports rehabilitation. He plans to work towards certification in manual therapy, orthopedics, and eventually sports. Brice is a huge Miami Hurricanes fan and loves watching all sports, but especially football. In his spare time he enjoys drinking coffee, playing golf, traveling new places, and spending time with friends and family.
Specialization: General Orthopedics, Manual Therapy, and Sports Rehabilitation
Phone: 434.237.6812
Fax: 434.237.6814
Location: Rustburg
Jason B. Gulstrom, Site Director, Wards Road
Jason B. Gulstrom, PT, DPT, MBA
Site Director, Wards Road
Dry Needling & Vestibular Certified (AIB).
Jason Gulstrom is a physical therapist in our Ward’s Road office. Jason, the youngest of seven children, was raised in Maine and graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Master's in Business Administration from Husson University (Bangor, Maine). He enjoys playing basketball, reading, and spending time outdoors.
Jason got into physical therapy due to his mother’s experiences with physical therapy. When asked what his desire is for each patient's experience during physical therapy, Jason stated, “I want each of my patients to not only want to come to therapy but to have such a positive experience that they want their mother to come.”
One of Jason’s former patients had this to say about the time that she and her husband spent in therapy, “My husband and I went into physical therapy expecting progress to be painful and discouraging. On the contrary, Dr. Jason Gulstrom used a gentle, yet effective individualized plan for each of us and set our minds at ease with his genuine, attentive, and caring nature. He strives for his patient’s success and a better quality of life for them (something that we regained because of him). My husband was a textbook rotator cuff injury and recovery, however, my case gave him more of a challenge. I saw him for my hip and rotator cuff. He (Dr. Jason Gulstrom) never gave up and we have both gotten back to accomplishing tasks that we couldn’t do before our treatments. We would absolutely go back to him for future therapy, and we have recommended him to our family and friends. Thank you, Dr. Jason, for your help.”
Area of specialization: LSVT BIG certified
Phone: 434.845.5641
Fax: 434.847.7715
Location: Wards Road
Ben Hodges, Site Director, Westlake
Ben Hodges, PT, DPT
Site Director, Westlake
Dr. Ben Hodges grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia before attending Liberty University. He graduated from Liberty in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. He then attended Radford University earning his Doctorate of Physical therapy degree in 2017. He has been working for Rehab Associates of Central Virginia since graduating and has spent time at our Moneta and Westlake Office. In 2019 Ben became the site director of the Westlake clinic. Ben enjoys running, outdoor activities, and spending time with his wife, Carrie, and his three-year-old son Oliver, and new born Elliot.
Dr. Hodges has a special interest in general orthopedics, geriatrics, and manual therapy.
He is certified in LSVT- BIG program, and Dry Needling for the lower back, lower extremities, cervical region, and shoulders.
Phone: 434.327.1616
Fax: 434.509.1695
Location: Westlake Clinic
Lindsay Harvey, Physical Therapist I
Lindsay Harvey, PT, DPT
Lindsay Harvey PT, DPT
Physical Therapist I
Lindsay is a Maryland native. In 2014 she received her Bachelor's degree from Texas State University and in 2019 she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from The University of Lynchburg. Her areas of interest within physical therapy include general orthopedics and sports rehabilitation. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys running and staying active, relaxing and reading, and exploring Lynchburg.
Phone: 434.381.6080
Fax: 434.381.6092
Location: Physical Therapy Amherst
Josh Bailey, President & CEO
Josh Bailey, PT, DPT
Joshua A. Bailey - PT, DPT
President And CEO
Partner, Rehab Associates Of Central Virginia
Physical Therapist Specialist
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Board Certified Pedorthist
Board Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist
Dr. Joshua Bailey received both his BS in Exercise Physiology, and his BS in Health Education from Virginia Tech. He holds a Degree in Pedorthics from Northwestern University, and both a Masters of Physical Therapy, and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University.
Dr. Bailey is a Licensed Physical Therapist, Board Certified Pedorthist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and he is also a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. His post graduate training has focused on orthopedic manual therapy with an emphasis on evaluation and treatment of foot and ankle dysfunctions and orthotic fabrication. His emphasis in the clinical setting is treatment of foot and ankle pain as well as sport performance. Dr. Bailey is President and Chief Executive Officer of Rehab Associates.
In addition to Dr. Bailey’s responsibilities with Rehab Associates, he serves as Adjunct Faculty at Shenandoah University – Physical Therapy program, Adjunct Faculty at Liberty University – Athletic Training program, Adjunct Faculty at Lynchburg College Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Adjunct Faculty at Jackson Clinics Residency Program in Physical Therapy, Adjunct Faculty at Jackson Clinics Fellowship for Foot and Ankle Physical Therapy and is a Faculty Member for North American Seminars – teaching nationally on “Advanced Evaluation and Functional Treatment of the Foot and Ankle” and “Evaluation and Treatment of the Foot and Ankle: Beyond the Textbooks.” He participates as a sideline Physical Therapist for high school and collegiate programs.
Dr. Bailey has published numerous manuals regarding foot and ankle disorders and has recorded a differential diagnosis DVD for foot and ankle disorders which is sold within the medical field.
Dr. Bailey is a past-President of APTA-Virginia and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association’s payment committee.
Specialization: Biomechanical analysis, running assessment, sports medicine, foot and ankle pain, post-op rehab of lower extremity injuries, orthotic prescription and fabrication.
Phone: 434.845.9053
Fax: 434.528.2788
Location: Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Timberlake
Specialization: Biomechanical analysis, running assessment, sports medicine, foot and ankle pain, post-op rehab of lower extremity injuries, orthotic prescription and fabrication.
Katie Morris, Site Director, Brookneal
Katie Morris, PT, DPT, GCS
Site Director, Brookneal, Physical Therapist III
Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Educational Lead Specialist
Dr. Morris received a BS in Psychology with a minor in Biology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2011, and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia in 2014.
Katie is also a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and is Certified in Dry Needling for Upper and Lower Extremity. She participates as a sideline Physical Therapist for William Campbell High School. Her areas of special interest include general orthopedics for all age groups, geriatrics, balance/gait training, vertigo, and sports rehabilitation.
Phone: 434.376.2008
Fax: (434) 509-1695
Location: Brookneal
Catherine Beuerle Martin, Site Director, Clifton Practice
Catherine Beuerle Martin, PT, DPT, OCS
Partner, Rehab Associates Of Central VA, Clifton Practice
Board Certified - Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Regional Clinical Leader
Dr. Catherine Beuerle Martin, a native of Lynchburg and a 2005 graduate of Heritage High School, received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Shenandoah University in 2010. She received her Bachelor’s degree in 2007 from Shenandoah University where she was a setter for the SU volleyball team and a catcher for the SU softball team. Catherine was named the 2009 Don Scalf Award winner for the top female student-athlete in the USA South Conference, two-time Shenandoah University student-athlete of the year in 2008 & 2009, a two-time ESPN The-Magazine 1st team Academic All-America in 2008 & 2009, a 1st-team All-USA South catcher, and a 3rd-team All-Atlantic Region catcher in 2008. She was one of the few collegiate softball players in the nation in 2009 to receive an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship. Dr. Martin is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor for PT and PTA students and takes students from the University of Lynchburg, Shenandoah University, Radford-Carilion University, San Diego State University, VCU/MCV, and the University of Saint Augustine. Catherine is currently an APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, she is Functional Movement Screen Certified (FMS), and she is pursuing her PhD in Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands. In her spare time, she enjoys running, lifting weights, playing the violin, and spending time with her husband and son. Dr. Martin enjoys treating patients of all ages, but has a special interest in treating athletes, weekend warriors, post-surgical conditions, and utilizing aquatic therapy.
Phone: 434.528.1848
Fax: 434.845.6748
Location: Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Clifton Street
Specialization: General orthopedic, sports medicine, geriatric and spine.
Jordan Molstre, Site Director, Forest Brook Road
Jordan Molstre, PT, DPT
Jordan Molstre, PT, DPT
Junior Partner
site director, forest brook road
AIB Certified in Advanced Vestibular and Concussion Rehabilitation
Certified Dry Needling and Nasal Release Technique
Site Director, Forest Brook Road
Dr. Jordan Molstre received a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health from Cedarville University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Lynchburg College. He has earned certifications in dry needling, nasal release technique, concussion management, and advanced vestibular therapy. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor adventures with his wife and 3 children.
Specialization: concussion/vestibular rehabilitation, cervicogenic dizziness, nasal release technique, dry needling and sports rehabilitation
Phone: 434.352.5799
Fax: 434.352.9559
Hope Trent, Site Director, Monelison
Hope Trent, PT, DPT
Site Director, Monelison
Dr. Trent is Lynchburg native and graduate of Brookville High School. She earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology in 2015 from the University of Lynchburg, formerly known as Lynchburg College, while also competing on the softball team for the Hornets. She then received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2018 from The University of Lynchburg. She has special interests in general orthopedics with an emphasis on manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, and geriatrics. Outside of the clinic, Hope enjoys running, weight lifting, and being outdoors. She loves spending time with her husband, son, and two Labrador Retrievers.
Specialization: General Orthopedics, Manual Therapy and Balance
Phone: 434.845.5641
Fax: 434.847.7715
Location: Physical Therapy Monelison Office
Jacqui Gooden, Site Director, Timberlake
Jacqui Gooden, PT, DPT
Site Director, Timberlake
Jacqui, a New England native and a 2009 graduate of Liberty University, received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Old Dominion University in 2012. As a student, she worked with the Liberty University Athletics Department to develop a school-age swim team program and during the summer months acted as the head coach for the Falling River Frogs Swim Team. Jacqui is working towards an orthopedic clinical specialty with a special interest in the foot and ankle. She is a member of the Rehab Associates Foot and Ankle Team specializing in post-surgical foot/ankle rehabilitation, lower extremity biomechanical evaluation, custom orthotic fabrication, diabetic shoe/orthotic assessment and video running analysis.
Specialization: Foot and ankle, general orthopedics, sports medicine with focus on runners and triathletes
Phone: 434.237.6812
Fax: 434.237.6814
Location: Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Timberlake
Harrison F. Hunt, Partner, Rehab Associates
Harrison F. Hunt, PT, DPT
Partner, Rehab Associates of Central Virginia
Vice President of Marketing
Certified Manual Physical Therapist
Dr. Hunt received a Master of Science of Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University in 1998. She then received a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University in 2003. She is now a Certified Manual Physical Therapist from the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). Dr. Hunt’s areas of interest are general orthopedics and sports medicine. In her free time, she enjoys running, skiing, and spending time with her family.
Phone: 540.586.1138
Fax: 540.587.5903
Location: Physical Therapy Bedford
Specialization: General orthopedic, sports medicine, geriatric, spine
Robin Glover, Partner, Rehab Associates
Robin Glover, PT, DPT, ATC
Appomattox Practice
Partner, Rehab Associates of Central Virginia
Physical Therapist
Regional Clinical Leader
Dr. Robin Glover, a native of Appomattox, VA and a 1995 graduate of Appomattox County High School, received her Masters of Science in Physical therapy degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2007. She attended the University of Virginia as an undergraduate and received her Bachelors of Education in Sports Medicine degree in 1999. She is a certified athletic trainer and has a special interest in the rehabilitation of athletes following injury. Her clinical experience involves rehabilitation of general orthopedic problems with a special interest in the hip, knee, and shoulder. She is also a certified Functional Capacity and Post Offer Pre-Employment Evaluator and has a special interest in the rehabilitation and injury prevention of industrial athletes.
Available at
Forest Clinic: Mondays & Fridays
Appomattox Clinic: Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday
Phone: 434.352.5799
Fax: 434.237.6814
Specialization: sports medicine, post-operative knee and shoulder rehab, general orthopedics, FCE, and post-offer employment testing
Quan Coles, Physical Therapist
Quan Coles, PT, DPT
Dr. Quan Coles, is a native of Danville VA, where he also received a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine from Averett University in 2019. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences (Mary Baldwin University) in 2022. His hobbies include football, basketball, and weightlifting. Dr. Coles areas of interest include general orthopedics, sports, and manual therapy.
Phone: 434.324.9750
Fax: 434.324.9796
Location: Physical Therapy Hurt | Hurt/Altavista
Karen LaRocca, Physical Therapist II
Karen LaRocca, PT, DPT
Dr. LaRocca received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1989, and her Masters in Orthopedic Manual Therapy and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Touro College in Bayshore, NY in 2005. Karen has been an instructor in PT/PTA programs in NY and SC and most of her experience has been in outpatient orthopedic practice. Dr. LaRocca’s areas of interest include manual therapy and general orthopedics. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and felines.
Phone: 434.352.5799
Fax: 434.237.6814
Location: Physical Therapy Appomattox
Rachel Thibault, Physical Therapist II
Rachel Thibault, PT, DPT
Rachel Thibault is a native of Pittsburgh, PA, and earned her bachelor’s degree from Grove City College in Pennsylvania. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire, where she was inducted into the PT Honor Society for academic excellence. Rachel has a special interest in vestibular and concussion rehabilitation, as well as general orthopedics. In her free time, Rachel loves to stay active, work on art projects and hang out with her husband and two Corgis, Buster and Churro.
Phone: 434.352.5799
Fax: 434.352.9559
Andrew J. Tatom, III, Partner, Rehab Associates
Andrew J. Tatom, III, PT, DPT, OCS
Partner, Rehab Associates of Central Virginia
Physical Therapists Specialist on his bio page.
Site Director Clifton Practice
Dry Needling Certified
male pelvic health
Andrew Tatom graduated from Old Dominion University’s Physical Therapy program in 1982. He completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University in 2005 and has been a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy since 1995. His special interests include manual therapy with an emphasis in spine, SI joint, headaches, facial pain and temporomandibular dysfunction, dry needling and male pelvic health
Phone: 434.528.1848
Fax: 434.845.6748
Location: Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Clifton Street
Specialization: Spine and sacroiliac disorders, TMJ, dry needling, general orthopedics, and male pelvic health
Joe Spagnolo, Partner, Rehab Associates
Joe Spagnolo, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
Partner, Rehab Associates
Joe Spagnolo received a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia and his Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) from University of St. Augustine. He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and a certified manual therapist. His areas of interest include general orthopedics, manual therapy, foot and ankle as well as sports injury and rehabilitation.
Specialization: Manual therapy, foot and ankle, sports injury and rehabilitation, and general orthopedics.
Phone: 434.237.6812
Fax: 434.237.6814
Location: Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Timberlake
Michael Richardson, Partner, Rehab Associates
Michael Richardson, PT, DPT, MSPT
Partner, Rehab Associates
Michael Richardson received a Master of Science of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia in 1998. He received his doctorate of physical therapy from the Medical College of Virginia in 2007. His clinical experiences are in general orthopedics, neurologic rehabilitation and sports medicine, with a special interest is in the spine.
Specialization: General Orthopedic, Manual Therapy, Spine, Dry Needling and Sports Medicine.
Phone: 434.525.4851
Fax: (434) 509-1695
Location: Forest Clinic
Cate Lowe, Physical Therapist I
Cate Lowe, PT, DPT
Cate is originally from Lynchburg, Virginia, and graduated from Virginia Tech in 2018 with a bachelors in Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise. Dr. Lowe graduated from the University of Lynchburg with my Doctor of Physical Therapy in May 2021. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with my family and pets.
Phone: 434.528.1848
Fax: 434.845.6748
Josh Campo, Physical Therapist I
Josh Campo, PT, DPT
Josh Campo, PT
Dr. DelCampo is originally from Orange County, CA and has spent most of his life in the Lynchburg/Forest area after moving to VA in 2004. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Liberty University in 2019 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2023. Josh now lives with his wife, Avery, in Huddleston, VA and enjoys cooking and grilling, working out, and anything that gets him outdoors.
Juliana Mann, Resource Physical Therapist I
Juliana Mann, PT, DPT, OCS
Juliana Mann PT, DPT, OCS
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Juliana is originally from Colombia, South America. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Kinesiology in 2011 from Liberty University. She earned her Doctoral of Physical Therapy degree and a Masters in Athletic Training from University of Lynchburg in 2015 and 2018 respectively. Juliana is also a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist since 2019. She enjoys traveling to all the Rehab Associates Clinics where she gets to serve and treat her colleagues patient’s while they are away from the Clinic. Special interests include orthopedics, manual therapy and sports rehabilitation. She enjoys traveling, learning new things, and spending time with her family and friends.
Angela Lamoureux, Physical Therapist I
Angela Lamoureux, PT, DPT
Dr. Angela Lamoureux is a native of Niagara Falls, NY where she grew up on her family’s farm. She was a year-round athlete, playing premier soccer and running indoor/outdoor track. After graduating high school, she attended Liberty University where she met her husband and received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Physiology. Shortly after, Dr. Lamoureux attended Tufts University, receiving her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in December 2022. Angela enjoys working alongside her husband training young athletes, running and weight training, spending time with her large family, and learning more about healing the human body. Her special interests include Sports Medicine, Low Back Pain, Pain Science, and Gait/Balance.
