Introducing the Team at
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Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Operations Manager
Patient Care Specialist
Aide
Aide
Shaina is the founder and owner of Breakaway Physical Therapy. Shaina is an Ironman Triathlete, who uses her exercise time to think and clear her mind.
Shaina graduated from Towson University with a Bachelors in Chemistry and went on to get her DPT from University of Maryland, Baltimore. She started treating the pelvic floor population after having kids and seeing the amazing changes men, women and children can have in their life.
Her favorite activity is swimming and snowboarding, which led her to her career choice many years ago. She is a mother of four- Mason, Emma, Addison and Finley. She loves to spend time with her kids and take them on many adventures. They like to go fruit and vegetable picking, as well as to the beach in the summer. And they are always up for swimming, camping and hiking the outdoors together.
Robin attended the University of Maryland College Park to receive her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology prior to the University of Delaware for her Masters of Science in Anatomy and Clinical Health Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Robin is looking forward to working with a variety of patients alongside the wonderful team of therapists and staff here at Breakaway! Robin always learning and developing new skills to incorporate into her sessions.
When she’s not helping her patients return to their favorite activities, Robin spends her time coaching softball at Severna Park High School and a youth travel team. She loves to watch sports and could spend all day talking about Maryland or Washington teams. Robin also likes to keep herself active by learning new sports and she loves to spend her summers at the beach!
Sara is received her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University, in St. Louis, MO. Sara enjoys traveling with her husband, Mike, who is a member of the United States Air Force. They have lived in California to New Jersey and now in Maryland, loving what each state has to offer.
Sara has a passion for working with patients on balance conditions, vestibular and concussion injuries. Being the daughter of a personal trainer, Sara loves to learn about new exercises and new ways to move and strengthen the body.
She grew up dancing with ballet being a huge part of her life. She takes her dancing experience and uses it to work with her patients. In her free time, Sara enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and has a passion for fitness. Sara is excited to be a part of the Breakaway Physical Therapy team and looks forward to helping patients.
Sabina is passionate about helping individuals restore their function and improve their quality of life.
Sabina attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she graduated with her Master of Physical Therapy. She went on to obtain her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Concordia University in Wisconsin. She has extensive experience working in the outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and has a special interest in treating those individuals with vestibular dysfunctions and balance related conditions.
Outside of work, Sabina enjoys spending time with her family and friends. You can typically find her outdoors on adventures with her family, relaxing at the pool/beach or walking her dog Homer. She also likes to travel and hopes to be able to explore more new places with her family soon.
Grace was born and raised in the Philippines where she received her Degree in Physical Therapy. She moved to Colorado 4 years ago and completed her Transitional Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy in Utica College. She is now pursuing a specialization in pelvic floor therapy and dry needling.
Grace spends her free time playing with her dog and working out. She loves CrossFit, weightlifting and is a whiz on computer games against her husband. She values learning about different cultures and is always ready to travel to any country to experience the many ways of life.
Grace has joined Breakaway Physical Therapy and she is looking forward to working closely with the team as she values her mentorship. Grace believes that through guidance, hard work and consistency you can overcome any obstacle.
Dan is a native Washingtonian. His first job was working in his father’s shoe repair business in Georgetown while attending The American University, earning a BSBA in Accounting.
Dan then joined the IBM Corporation enjoying an extensive career in multiple client-facing roles. Dan desires to apply his background and experience supporting and enhancing the patient experience at Breakaway Physical Therapy.
Dan enjoys his family time with children ages 31, 28, 20 and 10, which makes for a lively, interesting, loving and fulfilling home life.
Dannie is a client care specialist from the DMV area. Being in client care has been apart of her life for 5 years and it doesn’t stop there!
She is an anime loving, dog mom & self proclaimed foodie. If there’s a new recipe or restaurant to try, she’s there! She is also a lover of all things art and music, and specializes in photography and video editing.
She’s a new addition to the Breakaway family and looks forward to learning and growing with everyone here!
Lexi is a recent graduate of the University of Maryland and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in kinesiology.
She is spending her time at Breakaway to gain experience before attending physical therapy school in 2023.
Lexi grew up playing lacrosse, basketball, and soccer and loves to continue watching and playing sports. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and her dog Murphy!
Dale is a recent graduate from Wheeling University with Bachelor's in Exercise Science.
His goals are to gain more knowledge in the healthcare field in hopes of becoming a Physical Therapist.
Dale grew up playing football, baseball, and running track and played four years of collegiate baseball at his school.
He enjoys working out, being outside, and listening to music during his free time.
