Our Staff
Dr. Marina Kachuriner, DPT
Marina has been the backbone of our PT family for over nine years. Her love of plants and flowers is readily found in the numerous ones sharing our office space, but we all know that she is our loveliest orchid! Marina received her doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland - Baltimore. Dr. Kachuriner's continued learning includes Muscle Energy, Myofascial Release, Accupressure, Craniosacral Therapy, and Visceral Manipulation.
Dr. Brian Watson, DPT
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Brian has been serving his sneaky humor for ten years. He received his doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland - Baltimore. His interest in clinical work includes Orthopedic Physical Therapy with aspirations to obtain a specialist certification in the area. Brian is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, with a focus in Geriatrics, Orthopedics, and Sports. During his spare time, Brian enjoys reading, solving puzzles, traveling, and spending time with his loved ones.
Nikki Sheltra
Marketing Manager
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Nikki is our original Office Girl (OOG) and has been gracefully balancing establishing her family and supporting our practice. She has been indispensable to both us and our patients. As we have grown, her skills as a former business owner, has come to the fore in aiding us to expand our services through her marketing skills. Always ready with a smile and a laugh, Nikki helps us and our patients feel and think more positively.
Raquel Olivar
Practice Manager, Web Designer & Artist
Raquel is a current university student with an eye to become a future business major. Gentle and kind, her sharp eyes and mind help us keep our front desk more clear of our never ending paperwork. A fan of music and good movies, she helps keep us together between classes and time with her loved ones.
Colleen Toledo
Office Manager
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Colleen came to us via long friendship with our Office Manager, Nikki. A former small business owner, now retired, Colleen brings the order we sometimes forget to keep because we have patients! She brings a calming presence of love and efficiency that helps us focus through even our busier days. We are honored that this Nana to two small grandsons is helping to guide us while we too grow.
Ericka Ischiu
Office Assistant
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Ericka is our newest family member, with only a year with us but we think we'll keep her. A graduate of James Hubert Blake High School, she is finishing up the requirements for her license in Cosmetology. After that she intends to get a degree in Business. During her spare time, Ericka enjoys spending time with her family and friends. A quietly expressive woman, Ericka is always willing to help each and every patient with any needs they may have, to the best of her ability, and only strives to encourage and support every patient to a successful recovery.
Danielle George
Artist & Web Designer
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Danielle came to us as a patient back in 2016. A long recovery led to the eventual melding of her into our office family, during the development of our logo. A voracious reader, artist, and passionate about family (chosen and blood), Danielle brings interesting perspectives on our endeavors.