Our Team | Lake Ridge Physical Therapy

Christopher Greetham, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT, MCSP

Physical Therapist / Owner

Chris graduated from the University of Western England in 1983. After working in England and with the United Nations on third world rehabilitation programs, he came to reside in Lake Ridge, VA in 1990. He managed several clinics in Northern Virginia and worked at Potomac Hospital before opening Lake Ridge Physical Therapy in 2000. Chris teaches continuing education courses for Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars to Physical Therapists all over the United States and is a guest faculty at Marymount University and the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore.

Chris is a Maitland Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT), a Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), and a Member of the Chartered Society of Physical Therapists (MCSP).

Hadi Fathalikhani, PT, DPT, COMT, MBA

Physical Therapist / Owner

Dr. Hadi Fathalikhani graduated from J.S.U. with an M.B.A. in 1981 and from N.Y.U.’s Physical Therapy program in 1986. After working in New York for five years, he re-located to the Northern Virginia area. He managed clinics both in Maryland and Virginia, before opening Lake Ridge Physical Therapy in 2000. In the spring of 2008, Hadi graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Hadi is a Maitland Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) and a credentialed Clinical instructor. He is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Eric Blackstone PT, DPT Clinic Director

Physical Therapist

Eric received his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Old Dominion University in 2013. He then continued his education at Marymount University where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2016. Since graduating, he has focused on orthopedic care and greatly enjoys working with sports medicine and post-surgical cases. He also likes working with athletes, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients.

Eric has a background in weightlifting and sport biomechanics through previous clinical affiliations. He is a Certified Integrative Dry Needling (CIDN) physical therapist. Eric’s professional goals include becoming a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT).

Outside of work, Eric enjoys socializing with friends, outdoor activities, traveling, sports, and reading.”

Amelie Brasher PT

Physical Therapist

Amelie finished her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and completed her postgraduate studies in the United States at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She began her career by undergoing clinical internships and by working on developing a pediatric program for cerebral palsied children. She spent the following years working in a rehabilitation network as the chief physical therapist, while treating patients in a variety of clinical areas including orthopedics, neurological, cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, pediatrics, and sports rehabilitation. Amelie was also a clinical instructor to physical therapy students and interns, and was responsible for ensuring their growth in clinical knowledge and experience.

Amelie was able to participate in various coursework in manual therapy techniques, kinesiology taping, lymphedema management, and group exercises for patients with cardiovascular and neurological disorders. She will then continue to supplement her skill set with additional specialty courses throughout her career.

Outside of the clinic, Amelie enjoys dancing, doing karaoke, fashion designing, martial arts, keeping up with her favorite sports teams, and attending music and sporting events.

Becky Hughes, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant.

Becky received her undergraduate degree in General Studies with an emphasis in community health sciences from the University of Nevada - Reno in 2013. Immediately after graduating college, Becky married her husband who currently serves in the USAF and moved overseas to Aviano, Italy where they lived for four years.

When Becky and her husband relocated back to the states, Becky decided to go back to school and become a physical therapist assistant. She received her physical therapist assistant degree at NOVA community college in 2021. All of her clinical experiences in school were at orthopedic outpatient clinics throughout the DMV area, including Lakeridge Physical Therapy.

Becky has a large background in school sports, as she swam, played waterpolo and volleyball in college. She injured her shoulder and went to physical therapy for the first time in 2009 and fell in love with the career. She looks forward to growing in the field and learning everything she possibly can in order to provide the best quality care for her patients. 

Outside of the clinic, Becky enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, traveling, swimming and playing volleyball. She also enjoys taking her dog, Indy, kayaking during the warmer months.