Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Clifton Street

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

Location:  Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Clifton Street

Catherine Beuerle Martin, PT, DPT, OCS, PhD

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, a 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. Finally, in 2022, Catherine was inducted into the Shenandoah University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Dr. Martin is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor for PT and PTA students and takes students from a variety of physical therapy schools; she also assists with coursework and guest lectures at the University of Lynchburg, Radford-Carilion, and Shenandoah University DPT schools. Catherine is currently an APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. She also has her PhD in Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands, is a golf certified specialist, performs dry needling with and without electrical stimulation, and is Functional Movement Screen Certified (FMS). Dr. Martin enjoys treating patients of all ages, but has a special interest in treating knees/hips/shoulders, CrossFit or fitness athletes, post-surgical conditions, and utilizing aquatic therapy.

In her spare time, Catherine enjoys CrossFit, running, playing the violin, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Phone: 434.528.1848
Fax: 434.845.6748

Location:  Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Clifton Street

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

Tuba Bayram, PT, DPT

Certified Vestibular Therapist
Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults
Certified LSVT BIG provider for Parkinsons Disease

Dr. Bayram received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL in 2017. She received a certificate of achievement in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Her interests include geriatrics, neurology, gait & balance, and vestibular therapy.

Specialization: vertigo, dizziness, fall prevention, rehabilitation for stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson Disease.

Phone: 434.528.1848
Fax: 434.845.6748

Location:  Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Clifton Street

Brendy Murphy, PT, DPT

Brendy Murphy PT, DPT

Dr. Brenda Murphy received a master’s of science degree in physical therapy at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA in 1998, and a transitional doctorate degree in physical therapy in 2015 from A.T Still University.  In 2001, Dr. Murphy was the first physical therapist in the Lynchburg area to offer treatment for incontinence and pelvic pain conditions. Treating men and women with conditions including various pelvic pain syndromes that involve the pelvic floor muscles, bowel and bladder, and female and male organs is the focus of her clinical practice.  Dr. Murphy offers compassionate, thorough care to help all her patients improve their quality of life.

Cameron Light, PT, DPT

Dr. Cameron Light is originally from Ridgeway, VA and left to pursue his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech. Dr. Light received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Lynchburg, where he am also currently pursuing his Master’s of Science in Athletic Training. Cameron has a passion for working with the athletic population and individuals who enjoy staying active, but also love working with a wide variety of patients. He enjoys spending my free time in the outdoors with his fiancée and dog. 

Colin Brooker, PT, DPT

Colin Brooker, PT

Dr. Colin Brooker is a native of Lynchburg, Virginia where he graduated from Heritage High School in 2018. Colin then pursued his biology degree at Randolph-Macon College. During his time at Randolph-Macon, Dr. Brooker was a member of the football team that won the ODAC championships in 2018 and 2020. Following graduation, Colin returned home where he pursued his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Lynchburg. Motivated by a strong passion to work with the athletic individual, Colin has enrolled in the Master of Athletic Training Program at the University of Lynchburg so he can expand his clinical expertise beyond the clinic. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Dr. Brooker is well versed in rehabbing an athlete or active individual back to their sport or leisure activity and can create personalized, comprehensive exercise programs. During his leisure time, Colin enjoys weightlifting, running with his dog, and playing a wide range of sports like soccer, volleyball, pickleball and many more. Dr. Brooker is excited about treating all sorts of people to return them to their optimal level of function!

Specialization: General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Sam Foster, PT, DPT, CSCS

Dr. Foster graduated from College of Charleston in 2007 with a BS in Biology and a minor in Secondary Education. Sam taught high school biology in Greenville, S.C.  Loving the teaching aspect of physical therapy and the ability to help others achieve their functional and athletic goals, she attended the University of Lynchburg’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program and graduated in 2014.  Dr. Foster continues to stay active in leadership through APTA Virginia and is LSVT Big certified  (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment for Parkinson’s Ds).   Sam also enjoys playing outdoors with her 2 boys and husband, paddle-boarding, marathon training and trying out vegan recipes. Sam works in our Clifton Street office as a physical therapist.

Phone: 434.528.1848
Fax: 434.845.6748

Location:  Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Clifton Street

Gwendolyn Gathers, LPTA

Gwendolyn started working as an aide at Rehab Associates in 1988. She attended the College of Health Sciences and graduated in 1997 with an Associates of Science Degree in Physical Therapy and is Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Gwen’s special interests are in orthopedics and she is currently working at the Clifton Street clinic.

Phone: 434.528.1848
Fax: 434.845.6748

Location:  Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Clifton Street

Katlyn Owens, PCC

Katlyn Owens

Patient Care Coordinator

Phone: 434.528.1848
Fax: 434.845.6748

Location:  Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Clifton Street

Alyssa Gartner, PCC

Alyssa Gartner

Patient Care Coordinator

Phone: 434.528.1848
Fax: 434.845.6748

Location:  Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Clifton Street

Wendy Sancho,

Wendy Sancho

Kiley McElroy , PT Tech

Kiley McElroy