MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Lafayette Centre

Bryan Baker received his bachelor’s degree in health sciences/pre-physical therapy from Springfield College. He went on to complete his doctoral degree in physical therapy from Springfield College. In 2022, Bryan completed Texas Health Sports Medicine’s sports residency program in combination with Texas Christian University (TCU) before joining MedStar at the Lafayette Center. Bryan’s rehabilitation specialties include:

• Sports Rehabilitation & Return-to-Play Programming
• Sports Performance (Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf)
• ACL Rehabilitation & Return-to-Play Testing
• Overhead Athlete Care
• Concussion Management and Care
• Dry Needling
• Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Rehabilitation

Miriam Bovich received a bachelor's degree in biology and health sciences from Duquesne University. She then went on to complete a doctoral degree in physical therapy. In 2017, Miriam completed the MedStar Sports Medicine Residency program. Miriam specializes in the following:

Kala Flagg received her bachelor’s degree in health sciences and pre-physical therapy from Howard University. She continued on to receive her master's and Doctor of Physical Therapy from Howard University. Along the way, she also obtained certifications in athletic training and strength and conditioning specialist.

Kala’s rehabilitation specialties include:

• ACL injury prevention and return-to-play

• Athlete performance education

• Dance injury rehabilitation and prevention

• Dry needling

• Pre-participation injury risk assessments

• Sports concussion management

• Sports injury and return-to-play programming

Jared Miller received his bachelor’s degree in psychology-sociology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. He continued his studies to earn his doctoral degree in physical therapy from the University of Miami. Jared is bilingual in English and Spanish. His rehabilitation specialties include:

• MedStar ACL Rehab Certified Specialist
• Basketball Injuries
• Young Athletes
• Crossfit Athletes

Lance Kelly attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received a bachelor's degree in both physical education and exercise and sports science. In addition, Lance has a master's degree in physical therapy from Shenandoah University. He is a certified athletic trainer and his rehabilitation specialties include:

Gregory Lloyd has a bachelor's degree from Skidmore College as well as a doctoral degree in physical therapy from The State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University. He specializes in the following physical therapy areas:

Thomas Willauer attended North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received a bachelor’s degree in exercise sports science. He also earned a doctoral degree in physical therapy from Elon University. His rehabilitation specialties include:

Brian Colella obtained a bachelor’s degree in Public Health from Rutgers University before moving on to a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Arcadia University. He specializes in the following physical therapy areas:

• ACL Rehab & Return to Sport
• Sports Performance (Climbing, Action Sports, Soccer, and Running)
• Hip, Knee, Shoulder and Ankle Therapy
• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions

Ryan Regner has a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from University of Maryland College Park as well as an associate of science degree as a physical therapist assistant from the Montgomery College Health Sciences Department. He specializes in the following physical therapy areas:

• Sports Performance (Volleyball and Basketball)
• Knee, Hip, and Shoulder Therapy
• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions

Chris Brandt received a bachelor's degree in athletic training and sports medicine from Quinnipiac University. Chris also completed a physical therapy assistant program at Kent State. He is a certified athletic trainer and his rehabilitation specialties include:

Emma Regenbaum received her bachelor’s degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from University of Florida. Emma completed her Doctorate degree in physical therapy from University of Florida. Her rehabilitation specialties include:

• Orthopedic and Sports Injuries and Conditions
• Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Therapy
• Sports Performance (Baseball/Softball, Volleyball)
• Pelvic Floor Therapy
• Functional Dry Needling