Margaret M. Antoine, MS, OTR/L, CHT (Henrico Doctors')

Margaret Antoine is the manager of Hand Therapy Services for West End Orthopaedic Clinic’s Henrico Doctors’ and St. Mary’s locations. She is a licensed occupational therapist and a certified specialist in the field of hand therapy, with over 30 years of combined experience. Ms. Antoine has worked for West End Orthopaedic Clinic since 1999, when she opened the practice’s first hand therapy clinic.

Brad Bryan, PT, CHT (Chippenham & Johnston-Willis)

Brad is the manager of Hand Therapy Services for West End Orthopedic Clinic's Chippenham and Johnston-Willis locations. He is a licensed physical therapist and a certified hand therapist. He obtained his physical therapy degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore, and gained his initial hand therapy experience working at the Raymond M. Curtis Hand Center in Baltimore. He came to Richmond to pursue his advanced Master’s in Physical Therapy with specialization in Hand Management at MCV-VCU. He was employed at the MCV Hand Management Center while working on his degree, and was the Clinical Director of that center at the time of his graduation. Having lived and worked in Richmond since 1985, he has had the opportunity to work with many of the hand surgeons in this area, and is very pleased to be associated with the distinguished surgeons of West End Orthopaedic Clinic. He has specialized in therapy of the upper extremity for 24 of his 28 years as a physical therapist.

Michelle Bushneck, PTA (St. Francis)

Michelle Bushneck, PTA, is a physical therapist assistant at West End Orthopaedic Clinic's St. Francis location. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Buffalo in 2002 and completed Onondaga Community College's Physical Therapist Assistant program in 2004. Michelle, a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, is a certified Pilates instructor. 

Lidia D. Cousins, MPT (St. Francis)

Lidia D. Cousins, MS, PT, is a physical therapist at West End Orthopaedic Clinic’s St. Francis location. She is certified in the Isernhagen Functional Capacity Evaluation. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1989 from Denison University, where she studied Biology and Psychology. She later attended graduate school at Old Dominion University, where she earned a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy in 1993. She is certified in the Isernhagen Functional Capacity Evaluation.

Adam Carl Henschen, DPT (St. Francis)

Adam Henschen, DPT, is a physical therapist at West End Orthopaedic Clinic's St. Francis location. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Mary Washington in 2006 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2009.

David A. Hodnett, DPT (Henrico Doctors')

David Hodnett, DPT is a licensed physical therapist who joined West End Orthopaedic Clinic in June 2007 as a physical therapist for our Henrico Doctors' location. Mr. Hodnett received his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia and then graduated from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Orthopaedic section. He treats patients with a variety of musculoskeletal injuries including upper extremity, lower extremity and spine. Special interests include working with the sports medicine population.

Kristin D. Irwin, MS, PT (Johnston-Willis)

Kristin is a licensed physical therapist working in the Richmond area for 14 years. She has been with West End Orthopaedic Clinic since 2000. Kristin attended the University of Maryland-College Park majoring in Kinesiology and graduated from the Medical College of Virginia with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. Kristin incorporates a multifaceted approach to treating her patients using manual techniques and exercise progression. She enjoys treating a wide variety of orthopedic diagnoses with people of all ages. She is a current member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Orthopedic Section.

Daniel F. Kahsar, MS, PT (Hanover & St. Mary's)

Dan Kahsar, MS, PT, is the managing therapist at West End Orthopaedic Clinic's St. Mary’s, Memorial Regional Medical Center, and Henrico Doctors' Parham clinics. Mr. Kahsar is a graduate of Miami University who received his physical therapy training at Ohio State University and obtained his Advanced Master’s of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia. Currently, he serves as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students at VCU. He was a therapist for the 1984 United States Olympic Team and has served as an instructor of athletic training at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and a consultant in physical therapy for VCU Basketball. Mr. Kahsar has been actively involved in Sports Medicine in the Richmond area for over 25 years. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as well as Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Sections of the APTA.

To read Dan Kahsar's article, That Aching Back, Identifying Possible Culprits of Lower Back Pain, which was published in Volume 2, Issue 3 of the WEOC Review magazine, click here.

Jordan V. Keen, DPT (Johnston-Willis)

Jordan is a licensed physical therapist working at the Johnston Willis office. She began her career with West End Orthopaedic Clinic in 2003. Jordan graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The Medical College of Virginia, as well as a certificate program for specialization in pediatrics. She also graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Exercises Science at Virginia Tech while working as a student athletic trainer. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Orthopaedic section. Special interests include working with both sports medicine and pediatric populations. Jordan also enjoys taking continuing education courses specializing in manual techniques and new treatment advances in the field of orthopaedics.

Tim Kibler, MOT, OTR/L (Henrico Doctors')

Tim Kibler, MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist specializing in hand and upper extremity orthopaedic injuries. He works as a hand therapist at West End Orthopaedic Clinic's Henrico Doctor's Parham location. Tim, who is a member of the Virginia Occupational Therapy Association (VOTA), the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT), obtained both his Bachelor's degree (Health Science, 2006) and his Master's degree (Occupational Therapy, 2007) from James Madison University.

Shannon Lasowitz, DPT (St. Francis)

Shannon Lasowitz, DPT, is a physical therapist at West End Orthopaedic Clinic's St. Francis location. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The College of William and Mary in 2004 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Hampton University in 2007.

Suzanna S. Lee, MS, PT (Henrico Doctors')

Suzanna Lee, MS, PT is a physical therapist at West End Orthopaedic Clinic's Henrico Doctors' Parham location. She attended Simmons College, where she obtained Bachelor of Science degrees in Health Science and Philosophy (1994) and a Master's degree in Physical Therapy (1996).

Andrew McCole, MS, PT, OCS (Johnston-Willis & St. Francis)

Andrew McCole, MS, PT, OCS, is the manager of physical therapy services for both the Johnston-Willis and St. Francis clinics. He is a licensed physical therapist working in the Richmond area for many years and began is career with West End Orthopaedic Clinic in 1987. Andrew graduated Cum Laude from the University of Delaware and received his Master of Science degree from Beaver College in Pennsylvania. Mr. McCole is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Andrew enjoys working with people with a variety of musculoskeletal injuries. He utilizes advanced techniques in treating patients with extremity or spinal dysfunctions. He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic and Sports Sections and the Virginia Physical Therapy Association. Andrew is complimentary of his highly trained staff and proud of his long term association with the surgeons of WEOC.

To read Andrew McCole's article, The Complex Shoulder Made Simple, which was published in Volume 1, Issue 1 of the WEOC Review magazine, click here.

Emmanuelle Miller, PTA (Johnston-Willis)

Emmanuelle Miller, LPTA is a licensed physical therapist assistant working at our Johnston Willis clinic. Ms. Miller has been working in the physical therapy field for 18 years. She began her work in the United States Air Force as a Physical Therapy Technician. She later graduated Summa Cum Laude from John Tyler Community College in 1996. She enjoys working with patients dealing with both extremity and spinal dysfunctions trying to return to life activities. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association including the Orthopaedic Section.

Tami S. Pohnert, MPT, ATC, CHT (Henrico Doctors')

Tami is a hand therapist at our Henrico location. She is a licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer and is a certified hand therapist. Ms Pohnert has worked in a wide variety of settings with primary focus on upper extremity. She earned a B.S. in Chemistry from William and Mary and certified as an athletic trainer. After graduation with masters with highest honors from Emory University School of Physical Therapy in Atlanta, Georgia she worked in the Cincinnati, Ohio area in sports medicine and hand therapy. She has worked for West End at our Henrico office for the past 3 years. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Gerontology at VCU. She also is a Self Help Group Leader throug the American Arthritis Foundation. She and her dogs are active with Therapy Dogs Incorporated and visit nursing homes and hospitals.

Veronica Quinley, PTA (Hanover)

Veronica Quinley, PTA, is a physical therapist assistant at West End Orthopaedic Clinic's Hanover location. She obtained her Bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1993 and completed John Tyler Community College's Physical Therapist Assistant program in 2002.

Sandra R. Saunders, MS, PT, CHT (Chippenham & Johnston-Willis)

Sandy Saunders, MS, PT, CHT, is a certified hand therapist at West End Orthopaedic Clinic's Chippenham and Johnston-Willis locations. She has a Bachelor's degree in Education from UVA (1973), and Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Physical Therapy from MCV/VCU (1977/1988). Sandy has been working as a hand therapist in the Richmond area for over 20 years.

Beth Sitterding, DPT (St. Mary's)

Beth Sitterding, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist at West End Orthopaedic Clinic's St. Mary's location. She graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Psychology. Beth obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia in 2003. She treats patients with a variety of musculoskeletal injuries including upper extremity, lower extremity and spine. She enjoys working with patients following sports-related injuries.

Elizabeth B. "Betsy" Turner, PT, DPT (St. Mary's/Henrico Doctors')

Ms. Turner obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from MCV/VCU in May 2009 and is now a member of West End Orthopaedic Clinic's St. Mary's and Henrico Doctors' therapy teams. She enjoys working with patients of all ages. An avid swimmer and marathoner, Betsy also enjoys working with athletes as they recover from surgery and/or injury.

Meredith Whitehurst, DPT (St. Mary's)

Meredith Whitehurst, DPT, is a physical therapist at West End Orthopaedic Clinic's St. Mary's location. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech in 2004 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical College Virginia in 2007.

Danielle E. Williams, OTD, OTR/L (Chippenham & Johnston-Willis)

Danielle is a licensed and registered occupational therapist at our Johnston Willis and Chippenham hand therapy clinics. Danielle graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in exercise physiology, and went on to receive her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2005. Danielle has been a therapist for WEOC since 2006 and is currently working towards her certification in hand therapy. Ms. Williams is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and Virginia Occupational Therapy Association, as well as a Certified Health and Fitness Instructor for the American College of Sports Medicine. Danielle enjoys working with people with upper extremity injuries and avidly devotes her time to learning new techniques and skills needed to excel in the field of occupational and hand therapy.

Cynthia L. York, DPT (Johnston-Willis)

Cynthia York is a physical therapist at West End Orthopaedic Clinic's Johnston-Willis location. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Foods, Nutrition, and Exercise from Virginia Tech in 1997 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from MCV/VCU in 2003.