Team

Madhura has a Bachelor of Physical Therapy degree from Manipal, India. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Oakland University, Michigan and has direct access certification.

Madhura has over sixteen years of experience working as a Physical Therapist. She is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, more commonly known as the McKenzie method and specializes in spinal disorders. She is one of the few therapists in Virginia that is certified in Schroth therapy for Scoliosis.

She has extensive experience in treating the TMJ, vestibular rehabilitation for conditions like vertigo and also offers dry needling as one of her services.

Madhura believes in integrating different treatment techniques and creating unique treatment plans for her patients. She is a firm believer in patient education and strives towards getting her patients independent in maintaining their function after physical therapy treatment is over.

She is an avid long distance runner and has a special interest in all sports related injuries. In her free time she likes to read and spend time with her husband, two children and dog.

Melissa Weaver graduated from her degree in physical therapy from the Philippines and has been working as a physical therapist in outpatient Orthopedics in the US since 2014.

She has experience working with all different patient populations including children, the elderly, sedentary office workers, athletes of various ages, post-op patients, and those dealing with neurological complaints. She holds a direct access certification in the state of Virginia.

Melissa is most passionate about getting people moving and feeling better by teaching them strategies on how to help themselves through compassionate, individualized care. She likes to take an integrated approach to treatment and enjoys learning from different sources in healthcare and fitness.

When she is not working, Melissa enjoys photography, reading and baking.

Cara received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Vermont in Burlington Vermont. Shortly after, she completed a LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) Fellowship through the same university.

Cara enjoys treating across the life span. She has had clinical rotations in outpatient adult and pediatric settings and home health and hospice. In addition to treating musculoskeletal conditions, she fostered a passion working with neurological conditions especially while volunteering with the “Pushback to Parkinson’s” program.

Cara is most enthused by helping people move in ways that are enjoyable for them regardless of their ability levels. Cara believes in a treating the entire person from a biopsychosocial approach while staying up to date with best practice guidelines.

In her free time Cara enjoys yoga, baking, and hiking with her husband and pup. She is treating patients at our Falls Church location primarily.

Vinila recently joined our team this summer. She graduated from NIMS Hyderabad, India in 2006. She has worked in several different Physical Therapy settings including inpatient, skilled nursing and outpatient. She specializes in Pelvic Floor therapy (Herman and Wallace curriculum) and is one of the few therapists in the area who accepts health insurance for this treatment. She works primarily out of our Sterling location.

In her free time, Vinila likes to play volleyball and badminton. She also enjoys cooking for her husband and boys.

Janielle holds a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Shenandoah University in Leesburg, VA. She has hands-on experience in diverse settings including schools, inpatient rehab, and outpatient clinics. Janielle employs evidence-based techniques and innovative therapeutic strategies to foster functional recovery and promote adaptive skills. Her expertise includes specific areas of pediatric/geriatric care, orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.

Post graduation, Janielle began working in an outpatient clinic focused on treating conditions of the upper extremity. In this setting she was trained by a well-loved and respected certified hand specialist, inspiring her passion to also specialize in hand therapy.

As a licensed occupational therapist, Janielle enjoys helping individuals of all ages overcome physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges to achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life. Her approach is rooted in a patient-centered philosophy, focusing on personalized treatment plans that address each client’s unique needs and goals.

In her free time, Janielle enjoys snowboarding, painting, and hanging out with loved ones, especially her pup Muffin.

Elizabeth is a skilled and compassionate licensed occupational therapist dedicated to helping individuals achieve greater independence, health, and quality of life at our Sterling clinic. With a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from Shenandoah University, Elizabeth specializes in providing personalized care that addresses each client’s unique needs.

Throughout her schooling, Elizabeth has worked with many diverse populations, including children, adults, seniors, active duty service members, and veterans. Elizabeth found her passion in upper extremity rehabilitation during her level II fieldwork working under a Certified Hand Therapist.

Whether addressing physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges, Elizabeth aims to improve daily functioning and foster confidence, resilience, and a sense of achievement in every client she serves.

In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with friends and family, shopping, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Go Pack Go!

Lauren is presently attending Marymount University for their DPT program and is set to graduate in the Fall of 2026. After receiving her doctorate in Physical Therapy, Lauren hopes to start working as a licensed Physical Therapist and plans to focus on the dancer/athletic population.

Her interest in physical therapy began when she was in her early teens after getting injured while dancing.

In her free time, Lauren loves to dance, watch basketball and binge watch the latest TV shows.

Luis is an executive assistant and physical therapy/occupational therapy aide at our Sterling location.

His passion for health and recovery began in high school when he completed 2 years of personal fitness courses and one year of personal training. Since then, he has had a strong interest in anatomy, rehabilitation, and exercise science. Currently, he is pursuing a degree to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant, aiming to expand his expertise in patient care.

Having grown up in Falls Church, Virginia, he loves staying active through soccer with his younger brother, enjoying nature walks, going to church and spending time at the beach with his wife. He is also a car enthusiast!

Osman Haboub is a senior at Montgomery College studying Cyber Security. He always had a passion for health and the different ways he could contribute to people’s recovery as well as maintaining patient security, confidentiality, and integrity. He plans on pursuing a career as a cyber security analyst within the healthcare industry

Osman is an executive assistant & PT aid here at Allied Health Solutions, and will be spending most of his time at the front desk and contributing wherever he can.

During his time off, he loves playing sports like soccer and basketball, as well as spending time with his family, friends, and loved ones.

Barbara / Barbie is the youngest member of our team. She is a first year college student attending Northern Virginia Community College with plans on transferring to George Mason. She is majoring in Chemistry and aspires to become a forensic scientist. She became interested in Allied Health Solutions because she desired working in a professional office scenario while still being able to help people.

When she is done with her homework, Barbie likes to work out in the gym everyday with her younger brother.

Carol holds a Bachelors degree in Biology from Marymount University. She also has experience in customer care and has been using her knowledge to help our patients in the Falls Church location. Carol helps out at the front desk and as a PT Aide in the gym.

When not at work, Carol likes to play tennis and jam to K-pop!