Fusion Staff

Clinical Team

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Robert Cowley, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist / Clinic Director

Robert joined Fusion in October 2022 as Clinic Director. He is a board-certified orthopedic specialist and strength and conditioning specialist. His experience includes 8 years working with a wide patient population, including athletes looking to return to sport, older adults looking to maintain their independence, and patients needing post-operative rehabilitation. He has a passion for creating resiliency in his patients, not only treating their impairments but preparing them for life beyond their diagnosis. He fosters the patient's active participation in treatment while also utilizing tools including Dry Needling, Blood Flow Restriction, instrument-assisted massage, cupping, and electric stimulation.

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Brenda Sale, LPTA

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Brenda has a Bachelor's degree from Longwood University and was a private investigator and flight attendant for 13 years before pursuing a career in Physical Therapy. She graduated magna cum laude in 2009 from Northern Virginia Community College medical campus with a Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S degree.

Brenda has more than 14 years of experience in multiple physical therapy fields - acute, rehab, home health, and outpatient therapy- which gives her a unique understanding of a patient's journey through various stages of healing and rehabilitation. Brenda has a special interest in neurological disorders and has certification in LSVT program that was developed for Parkinson's patients. In Brenda's spare time, she enjoys mountain biking, skiing, hiking with her dog Peaches, and visiting her daughter in NYC with her husband.

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John Freeman, PT, DPT

Staff Physical Therapist

John holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Marymount University in Arlington, VA, where he built a strong academic foundation for his career. With over 3 years of professional physical therapy experience and over 6 years in massage therapy, John brings a well-rounded approach to patient care. Growing up playing multiple sports, including collegiate-level ice hockey, he has gained a deep understanding of the body’s mechanics and the physical demands of athletic performance. Having faced his own share of sports-related injuries, he is well-acquainted with the recovery challenges associated with physical setbacks.

John is dedicated to helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life. He specializes in creating individualized treatment plans for sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and chronic pain management, utilizing both his physical therapy expertise and massage therapy experience to accelerate recovery.

Administrative Team

Melissa Villanueva

Alejandra Caballero

Rebecca Arraya

Management Team

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Susan Farey, Billing Manager

Susan graduated from Virginia Tech in 1994 with a BS in Human Services. With nearly 30 years of experience in health care, she offers a wealth of knowledge regarding medical billing, coding, reimbursement, auditing, and compliance. Since 2001, Susan has been an integral part of Lake Ridge Physical Therapy, contributing positively to its success and growth. Outside of work, Susan enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family and two English Bulldogs.

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Becky Anderson – Practice Manager

Becky has been in the business of medical administration for over 17 years and is not ready for retirement! She began her career after staying at home raising her 4 children while her husband served in the Air Force. She likes to mix professionalism with the "mom and pop" feel of personal service. She is the grandmother of 8 and loves to see the grands every chance she gets. Her favorite pastimes include going anywhere in an airplane, playing board games, going out to eat, and taking long walks.