Michael Hayes, PTA

Michael-Hayes

Michael Hayes, PTA

Michael joined The Therapy Network in 2019. He completed his Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant at South University in Virginia Beach in 2017. He has a background in treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions in diverse patient populations. Michael is passionate about sports medicine and the…
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Melissa Baka

Melissa Baka, PTA

Melissa was born and raised in Virginia Beach. She attended Salem high school and was a gymnast, cheerleader and a part of the VPAA dance department. During her personal time, Melissa is a dance teacher and choreographer for Moonlight Dance VA. Melissa attended The University of the Arts in Philadelphia,…
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Roberto

Roberto Villarreal, PT, DPT

Roberto Villarreal grew up in Austin, Texas and he earned his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Texas – San Antonio. He started his career at The Therapy Network in January 2017 as a physical therapy technician. He furthered his passion for physical therapy by attending…
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Rona Beck, PT, MSPT

Rona was born in upstate New York. She earned her Master’s in Physical Therapy in 1996 from Ithaca College. Upon leaving Ithaca, she worked as an in-patient rehabilitation therapist in Alexandria Louisiana. After moving to Virginia Beach, Rona continued as an inpatient therapist for ten years with a clinical emphasis…
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Laurie Johnson

Laurie Johnson, PT, CMTPT/DN

Laurie is one of the founders of The Therapy Network. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Laurie earned her Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy in 1984 from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She spent the next 5 years working in a local hospital setting. She then relocated to the Tidewater and…
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Max Santiago

Max Santiago, PTA

Max was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He completed his associate degree at Kingsborough Community College, and he began his work as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in 2012. In 2015, Max moved to Virginia Beach, and he has been helping local patients ever since. His interest in…
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Steve Olson, PTA

Steve has worked at The Therapy Network’s Kempsville location since 2010. He enjoys helping others improve their quality of life, return to previous activity levels, and achieve athletic endeavors. Areas of specialization include spine injuries from motor vehicle accidents, soft tissue and myofascial restrictions, and treating neck, low back, and…
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Megan Bradley

Megan Bradley, PTA

Megan was born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA, and has always had a passion for helping others stay active and healthy. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech in 2014, laying the foundation for her interest in physical therapy. After working…
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Lance Kyle, PT, DPT

Lance grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia and he attended Indian River High School. After his own experience with physical therapy, Lance knew he wanted to work in the healthcare field. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 2015 with his Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences and a Minor in Leadership and Social…
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Erik Wijtmans, PT, MTC, CGIMS, CMTPT/DN

Founder and Former Owner, Retired Erik is one of the founding members of The Therapy Network. A native of the Netherlands, Erik moved to the U.S.A. after graduating from Physical Therapy school in 1987, and worked as a staff physical therapist at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Erik earned…
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