Meet Our Staff

	Tom Bellamy, DPT \| Wellness Center Education: Masters of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University; Doctor of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University Experience: Wound care, edema management, lower back pain, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Bio: Tom enjoys virtually every branch of Physical Therapy, having worked in inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing and home health. Since coming to RMH, he has developed a special interest in spine and sacroiliac joint. He also enjoys wound care and treating patients with multiple diagnoses. Tom is married with three children. He is Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 30 in Staunton and is active in Covenant Presbyterian Church where he enjoys singing in the choir.
	Jeb Brittle, MPT \| Wellness Center Education: Masters of Physical Therapy Old Dominion University Experience: Shoulder impingement, ACL, total knee replacement, rotator cuff repairs, knee arthroscopy, vestibular problems, and foot/ankle problems. Specialty: Vestibular rehab, Titleist Performance Institute Golf Fitness Instructor Level 1 Bio: I am a Virginia native, and have lived in Harrisonburg for the last 12 years. Family and faith are important to me. I have a wonderful wife who works as a physical therapist for RMH Home Health. We have 2 beautiful girls who keep us going in all different directions. I have a passion for encouraging and serving the patients and community as a therapist for RMH. I also enjoy singing/leading worship at church along with getting out into the community and playing golf, hunting, and fishing when I can.
	Adam Drumm, DPT, ATC \| Wellness Center Education: Athletic Training at the University of South Florida; Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of South Florida Experience: Sports medicine, and general orthopedics. Specialty: Sports Medicine Bio:I grew up in Tampa, FL where I got my Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and my Clinical Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at the University of South Florida. GO BULLS! I moved to the Harrisonburg area in 2009 and have worked for RMH since. My clinical focus has been on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. I love to work with people and assist in the rehabilitation needs of my patients. God has blessed me with a wonderful wife and three beautiful children. When I'm not at work, I enjoy running, playing basketball, and most of all, spending time with my family, friends, and church.
	Sarah Fagan, DPT \| Wellness Center Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University Experience: General orthopedics
	Jennifer Fowler, MPT \| Wellness Center Education: Masters of Physical Therapy from Medical College of Virginia Experience: Back and lower extremity orthopedic injuries. Specialty: Aquatic therapy and Strain Counterstrain Manual therapy Bio: I grew up in Virginia Beach. I moved to the Harrisonburg area in 1994. I have a wonderful husband and 3 great kids. With my family, I enjoy gardening, farming, hiking, and listening to Old Time music. I love my job as a physical therapist because it allows me to meet many wonderful people and help them recover from their joint and muscular health problems
	Phil Gainsback \| East Rockingham Specialty: Knees, Hips, Geriatrics, Manual Therapy Bio: Coming soon...
	Frank Garbato \| Bridgewater Bio: I have been a physical therapist for nine years but I am new to RMH. I have just moved to Virginia to the Bridgewater area from Long Island, NY about 3 weeks ago with my beautiful wife and our energetic 10-year old boy. My wife is a stay-at-home mom who has already made our new house a warm home where we are looking forward to settle into this beautiful area. I graduated with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Mercy College in the Hudson Valley in NY in 2003 and have varied experience in sports rehab, pediatrics, and geriatrics and homecare physical therapy. I am very happy to be a part of the valley and RMH. People around here are so friendly and have welcomed us to the area with open arms. I am looking forward to helping those who are in the need of quality physical therapy
	Dani Hargens, MPT \| Wellness Center Education: Masters of Physical Therapy from East Carolina University Experience: Inpatient and outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine. Specialty: ASTYM Certified – Augmented STM system to treat chronic inflammation and scar tissue. Bio: My interests are in general orthopedics and sports physical therapy. I have a broad range of experience rehabilitating patients of all ages from recreational to collegiate level sports helping them to meet their personal goals and return to normal activity. Outside of work, I most enjoy spending time with my husband and two beautiful daughters, who love the many parks and playgrounds in the Harrisonburg area. I am originally from South Carolina, but my husband and I are very happy to be living in the VA mountains, and cannot wait to start exploring the trails and ski areas.
	Trey Haskell, PT \| Wellness Center Education: B. S. in Physical Therapy from University of Central Florida Experience: Outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine, rotator cuff injuries, knee reconstruction, total joints, and running injuries. Bio: I am a physical therapist from the University of Central Florida with over 15 years experience, all of which has been in outpatient Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. I have spent many years training and competing in triathlons, including 2 Ironman distance events. My wife and I have two boys who are active in sports, camping and hunting.
	Gary Kardos, PT \| Wellness Center Education: B.S. of Physical Therapy from Howard University Experience: Variety of general orthopedic problems, total knee replacement, post surgical shoulders, and necks. Bio: A licensed P.T. since 1982 and with RMH since 1990. My goal is to treat patients as though they are a member of my family. Married, 4 children and active at church. Originally from Pittsburgh so I enjoy following the Steelers and Pens!
	Linda Larson, PT, CLS \| Wellness Center Education: B. S. Physical Therapy form Marquette University Experience: Geriatrics, wound care, Lymphedema, women’s health, and adult neurological conditions. Specialty: Certified Lymphedema Specialist
	Oscar Larson, OTR/R, MA \| Wellness Center Education: B. S. Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University; Masters of Occupational Therapy from New York University Experience: Neurological diagnosis in adults and pediatrics, and behavioral health. Bio: I am a second-generation Occupational Therapist. My aunt, Lt. Col. Beitzel, practiced OT for over 20 years with the Army Medical Specialist Corp during the Korean and Vietnam wars, retiring in the 1970's when I was looking at college and career. I learned a lot from her example of working with clients with many different types of disabilities. In my work, in NYC, Alexandria, VA, and now Harrisonburg, I have helped children to grandparents, stock brokers to farmers. I hope that they have learned as much from me as I have from then. My wife and I have the privilege of living in the country now, in a log cabin with gardens and goats. We enjoy the local bluegrass music, hymn sings, and sense of community here.
	Justin Layman, PT \| Wellness Center Education: Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University; B.S. Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University. Experience: Outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine; sports performance and injury prevention. Sports injury, Shoulders, Knees, Ankles. Bio: I have an outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine background since graduating in 2009, working exclusively in these areas. Current member of the Sports Section of the APTA and I am a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). I had the great opportunity to work as a member of the sports medicine team for the 2012 US Olympic qualifier in Eugene, OR for US Track and Field competitors. I have had great experiences working high level athletes to weekend warriors with knee replacements, all of which has helped hone my skills and stay up on the latest evidence in research. I enjoy manual therapy and corrective exercises when treating my patients. I'm from West Virginia and love Mountaineer sports, along with the Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins! I also enjoy running, spending time outside whenever possible and traveling with my family.
	Stephanie Pence, OTR/L \| Wellness Center Education: B. S. Occupational Therapy from Elizabethtown College Experience: Neurological diagnosis and orthopedics injuries to the shoulder, elbow and hands.
	Carolyn Swope Peters, PT \| Wellness Center Education: B. S. Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University Experience: General orthopedics. My special interest is in spinal care and treatment of chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Specialty: Continuing education in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions with an emphasis of treatment in manual therapy. Bio: I grew up here in the Broadway-Timberville area. My husband and I live with our two children, on a farm, here in the Valley. My faith in God allows me to see my work at RMH Rehabilitative Services as a ministry. As a physical therapist, I enjoy assisting people in returning to their highest level of independent mobility following injury or illness. My caseload is primarily outpatient Orthopedics. My area of special interest is in manual therapy and exercises for treatment of chronic pain issues of joints, muscles and nerves, especially for the spine. In my free time I like to participate in family activities, athletic endeavors, work with fibre arts and read.
	Timothy Rice, DPT \| Occupational Health Center Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy from Widener University Experience: General orthopedics, work hardening, and functional capacity evaluations. Specialty: Certified Ergonomics Specialist, Certified Clinical Instructor through the APTA
	Robin Shumway, MPT \| Wellness Center Education: Masters of Physical Therapy from Mayo Clinic Experience: Sports injuries, ACL, meniscus tears, rotator cuff tears, joint replacements, pediatrics, and manual therapy. Specialty: Strain Counterstrain Bio: I am originally from Washington State. I moved to Minnesota, to Texas and then moved to Virginia 9 years ago. I love working with the patients and helping them regain their full potential. I work with patients off all ages—infants to those in their 90's. I enjoy the outdoors, hiking, kayaking and traveling around the world.
	Linda Slota, OTR/L, CHT, CLT \| Occupational Health Center Education: B. S. Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University Experience: Lymphedema therapy, upper extremities especially trauma, wounds, shoulders, wrist, elbows, and hands. Specialty: Certified Hand Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist Bio: I am originally from Philadelphia, Pa but have made Staunton, Virginia my home for the last 18 years. I have been an OT at RMH for 14 years. I truly love my job and enjoy working with patients and encouraging them to achieve their highest level of function after they have been overcome by injury or disease. Many times I've been inspired by my patients. I enjoy hiking and exploring this beautiful area, running (my goal still is to run a marathon), yoga, gardening, cooking and travel.
	Gina Tolbert, PT \| Wellness Center Education: B. S. Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University Experience: Spinal diagnosis, general orthopedics, total joint replacement, shoulders, and geriatrics. Specialty: Strain Counterstrain and Muscle Energy Techniques Bio: I am a second-generation Physical Therapist. My father owned a private practice in Northern Virginia at a time when this was very rare. All family members contributed to the great success of his practice. My mother immigrated from Italy at the age of 21. Both parents grew up poor but were rich in dreams. I was raised surrounded by three brothers. My upbringing emphasized faith, family and a good work ethic. I married a wonderful man from Waynesboro. He brought me out of the crazy North to the calm and beauty of the mountains. We have two beautiful girls and together, in our spare time, we work on our Christmas tree farm in Fishersville. I have worked for RMH for almost 25 years. I love to cook and be outdoors. I am blessed and grateful to live in such a great area with great people.