Matthew T. Fiano

Owner, PT, DPT, OCS, TPI Medical 3, SFMA Lv2, CSCS

Matt grew up in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach. He attended Kempsville High School, having the opportunity to play football along side future collegiate and NFL stars. Matt has had his fair share of experience from the patient perspective, having multiple surgeries for shoulder, knee, and leg injuries. He almost lost both legs in two separate events, one with a football injury and another with a snowboarding accident. He knows the important role physical therapy can play on your overall well-being.

Matt has always had a passion for how the body moves and works, spurring him to study exercise science at Old Dominion University for his undergraduate degree. He then continued his education, obtaining his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University. Matt worked in many different settings after school including nursing homes, acute care hospitals, and orthopedic outpatient clinics with high athlete volumes. While practicing, he was fortunate enough to be mentored by nationally known, local experts, Andy Altman and Diane Haupt, the go-to physical therapists for shoulder and runner/triathlete injuries respectively. Matt resides in Virginia Beach and loves spending time with his beautiful wife, two boys, friends, and fun loving golden-doodle, Charlie. Matt still continues to grow as a clinician, obtaining the following certifications:

• American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Level 2
• Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 3

Faith Dandeneau

PT, Cert DN-II, TPI Medical 2, SFMA Lv 1, Clinic Director

Faith is a physical therapist who graduated from Texas Women’s University in Houston, Texas. Her interest in physical therapy began when she interned in an acute rehab and she fell in love with helping the patients. She has worked in various setting over her career including outpatient, acute care and home health, although, her main interests in physical therapy are orthopedics and geriatrics.  “I love helping people live their lives to the fullest, move better, and feel better with physical therapy.”   She is a Louisiana native who loves LSU and Saints football, crawfish, and gumbo.  When Faith is not working can be found spending time with her husband, keeping up with her 3 boys, and working out. Faith still continues to grow as a clinician, obtaining the following certifications:

• Dry Needling Certification Level 2
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Level 1
• Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 1 and 2

Mark Seefeldt

PT, DPT, Cert DN- II, McKenzie Method

Mark is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 25 years of clinical experience. He devoted his early career in pediatrics. During that time Mark and wife worked with a team of educational professionals to launch the Hope Technology School in Palo Alto, California. Mark moved to Virginia Beach in 2008 and worked as the lead Physical therapist for American Senior Care providing home physical therapy services. Since 2013 Mark has served the Active-Duty military population providing outpatient physical therapy services. His specialties include trigger point dry needling, the McKenzie Method, and incorporating yoga into PT practice. Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 daughters. He is a fitness enthusiast who can often be found lifting weights in the gym or practicing martial arts. Mark still continues to grow as a clinician, obtaining the following certifications:

• Dry Needling Certification Level 2
• Mckenzie Method Certified

Suzanne Tagliaferri

PT, DPT

Suzanne is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who grew up in Chesapeake, VA. Her passion for physical therapy started while in undergrad pursuing a degree in athletic training. After interning in multiple sport and medical jobs she fell in love with physical therapy and quickly switched her field of study. She obtained her Doctorate from Old Dominion University. Her interests in physical therapy include neurology, orthopedics, and sports performance. Suzanne resides in Chesapeake on a small farm spending most of her free time with her husband; dog, Kilo Graham; and horse, Chester.

Allison Myers

PT, DPT, Pelvic Health Specialist, Certified Yoga Instructor

Allie is originally from the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area and moved further south to be closer to the beach. She attended University of Maryland (go Terps!) for her undergraduate education where she received her B.S. in Kinesiology and B.A. in English Language and Literature before being accepted into the DPT program at Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences at Mary Baldwin University. In 2019, she graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and began her career as a physical therapist. Allie enjoys working with all different types of conditions and patient populations, but has developed a particular interest in orthopedics, post-surgical, sports medicine, geriatrics, and pelvic health. She has completed a series of pelvic floor courses through the acclaimed Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, and is currently pursuing a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) to become an expert in the field of pelvic rehabilitation. She loves providing her patients education on their conditions and helping them live their best lives. In her free time, Allie is a bit of a gym rat, and thoroughly enjoys yoga (she is a teacher as well!), traveling, photography, spending time with friends/family, and most all outdoor recreational activities, including paddleboarding, hiking, and biking.

Mira Mariano

PT, PhD, OCS

Mira is a Steelers fan who migrated south out of the cold and never looked back. She received her Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master’s degree with a concentration in Orthopedic physical therapy, and Ph.D in Higher Education from Old Dominion University. Her 30+ years of clinical experience span a variety of settings but always with a common goal: to help people attain their function and mobility goals, whether it be sports performance, better movement and balance. She has been a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) since 2009, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Old Dominion University Doctor of Physical Therapy program since 1996, and serving on the State Board of Physical Therapy.  When not working, she can be found running Virginia Beach’s trails or oceanfront, hitting up coffee shops with a good book or podcast, or being a soccer mom traveling with soccer dad cheering on their youngest daughter who is a collegiate athlete.

Christina Fiano

PT, DPT

Chrissy is a physical therapist who graduated from Old Dominion University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She holds her bachelors degree in exercise science. Her interests in physical therapy include orthopedics, return to sports training, pediatrics, fall prevention and post-surgical physical therapy. Her passion for physical therapy developed while in high school and playing soccer. She strives to help people live their lives to the fullest with movement training and physical therapy services. Chrissy is also an accomplished runner completing numerous half marathons and two full marathons.  Chrissy is a RRCA level 1 certified coach and enjoys coaching all levels of athletes from first time 5k-ers to competitive marathoners. She is a Virginia Beach native and when not in the clinic can be found running Virginia Beach’s oceanfront or out with her husband, two boys and their dog, Charlie.

Melinda Shuler

PT, COT

Melinda is a Physical Therapist with 30+ years of experience in the therapy field. She graduated from ODU with her Masters Degree in PT. She has had a very diverse career in Out Patient, In Patient and Home Health settings. She has certifications in in Oncology Therapy and is an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University. Melinda specializes in orthopedics, low back pain, headaches and manual therapy. Melinda enjoys helping patients to return to their prior level of function and alleviating their pain. Physical Therapy is truly her passion. When she is not working as a PT, she volunteers at local oncology clinics. She enjoys spending time with her husband, exercising, traveling and working in her flower gardens. She also enjoys spending time with her daughter, son in law and grand dog Bachi.

Kimberly Atkins

PT, DPT

Kimberley is a Physical Therapist who got her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at Old Dominion University and then got her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Shenandoah University. She is originally from Connecticut and sometimes misses the snow.  She has over 30 years of experience and she has a love and passion for Parkinson’s patients in which she is certified in BIG therapy. She is a teacher at heart and is an adjunct professor at Tidewater Community College for the Physical Therapy Assistant program.  Her hobbies include crocheting baby blankets and booties for family and friends. When she is not twirling yarn, she is in the dojo practicing muscle memory with Krav Maga. She is an advocate for Special needs young adults and loves spending time with her family.

Janet Nava Bejar

LPTA, CFPS

Janet is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant who graduated from South University PTA program. Her interest in Physical Therapy began during her time in the US Navy, after experiencing some minor injuries she had to undergo a few Physical Therapy sessions. She took interest almost immediately and once her contract ended, she enrolled for the PTA program beginning her journey. Janet’s clinical interests include Orthopedics, Sports Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions. Her primary focus for patients is to provide them with the best possible care and return them to comfortable everyday living. Janet holds additional certifications in fall prevention. Janet was born and raised in Los Angeles CA but has been residing in Chesapeake for six years now. When not treating patients, she can be found by a computer doing schoolwork, out riding bikes, or simply spending time with my pups Brody and Jeter.

Alexa Mattingly

LPTA, Moyock Clinic Director, Total Joint Specialist

Alexa is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant who graduated from Penn State University. Her interests in physical therapy include orthopedics, return to sports training, geriatrics, and post-surgical physical therapy.  Her passion for physical therapy developed while in high school and watching her grandfather go through therapy post stroke. She strives to help people live their lives to the fullest with movement training and physical therapy services.  She is a Pennsylvania native but had worked in Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, as well as Pennsylvania. When not in the clinic, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her 3 kids, husband, and dogs.

David Basinger

LPTA, Total Joint Specialist

David Basinger is a physical therapist assistant with 23 years of experience who enjoys working with individuals with orthopedic and neurological conditions. He has been with PT2Go since March 2023. David is passionate about working out and inspiring others to lead a more active lifestyle. In his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Melanie, and their two dogs, Dobby and Clyde.

Edgar Ferragut

LPTA

Edgar is a bilingual, physical therapist assistant who graduated from Montgomery County Community College in Takoma Park, Maryland in 2005. His interests include woodworking, construction trades, and architecture. When he’s not working, this first-generation Cuban enjoys playing the Trumpet and shooting pool. In the physical therapy industry specific categories of interest have included spinal cord injury, strokes, Alzheimer’s, and recovery from joint replacement surgeries. He continues to strive in the industry through education on interventions to promote balance, reduce pain, prevent falls, improve function, and quality of life. Edgar strives to help others reach their maximum function and sustain independence focusing on a whole-body approach.

Mckenzie Aluise

LPTA

McKennzie is a physical therapist assistant who graduated from ECPI University in Newport News, Virginia. Her focus in physical therapy includes post-surgical therapy. Her passion for physical therapy developed at a young age when her aunt and grandfather required therapy for a great deal of her childhood. Being in the presence of their care, it was the positive impact physical therapy had on not only her aunt and grandfather, but her whole family that inspired her to strive to do the same for others. Being a Colorado native, when not working, she can be found hiking, crafting, or spending time with her husband and three doggies. She thoroughly enjoys getting to know her patents and can’t wait to work with you!

Aliiana Stevens

LPTA

Alliana is a Physical Therapist Assistant who graduated from South University’s PTA program. Her interests in physical therapy includeorthopedics, geriatrics, and utilizing manual therapy techniques. Her passion for physical therapy and restoring mobility for patients developed several years ago while in massage therapy school and mentoring with her professor who was dual licensed. During her time practicing as a Licensed Massage Therapist, she specialized in therapeutic and sports massages. As a currently dual-licensed clinician, she is driven by the joy she finds in helping others feel their best. She was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands and recently relocated to Virginia from Orlando with her husband who serves in the military. During their free time, they enjoy traveling and building memories with their children.

Gerald Francia

LPTA

Gerald is a Physical Therapy Assistant who graduated from South University. He is a Virginia Beach local and recently returned back to Virginia Beach after moving to California as a traveling therapist in 2019.  He was able to gain his experience treating in various settings to include orthopedic outpatient clinics, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. Though he found his real interest at a senior living community where he was able to utilize his ability to enhance the life of his patients. When Gerald is not treating, he enjoys his time in the water surfing and just simply spending time outdoors, especially with his wife, Jasmin, along with their three dachshunds.