FREDERICK PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.

Manual Physical Therapist, Clinical Director

Mike Schmitt is a 1993 graduate from Slippery Rock University. Following graduation, he obtained his Orthopedic, Acute and Administrative background at Fulton County Medical Center as the Director of the Physical Therapy Department. Mike established his private practice, Frederick Physical Therapy, INC. in 2001, and has remained motivated to stay at the top in his field, by taking two to five post-graduate courses per year. His fields of study include osteopathic manual techniques learned from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, The Barral Institute, The Upledger Institute, The Jones Institute, Institute of Physical Art, and Barnes Myofascial Release. Mike is also in the Martial Arts World Hall of Fame. 

 Physical Therapist Assistant

Alana McAuliffe graduated with Honors from Carroll Community College in 2012 with an Associates degree in Applied Science. Alana joined Frederick Physical Therapy in 2013 with 18 years of manual therapy experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist. She continues to expand her education attending seminars with the Barral Institute in neural and visceral manipulation, The Upledger Institute in Craniosacral Therapy, and The Jones Institute in Strain Counterstrain.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Andra Pinetti graduated with honors from Carroll Community College in 2014 with an Associates degree in Applied Science through the PTA program. Andra has been a licensed PTA with Frederick Physical Therapy INC. since 2015. She continues to further her education by attending seminars through the Neuromuscular Therapy Center and The Barral Institute.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Renee Sirulnik graduated with Honors in 2018 from Montgomery College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Renee has experience in both inpatient (Skilled Nursing Facility) and outpatient clinics, where she treated a variety of patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, seeing patients with orthopedic, vestibular/concussion, and neurological diagnoses. During her education, Renee was the recipient of an award for excellence in patient care during her inpatient clinical rotation. Renee also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University in Communication with an emphasis in Healthcare Communication. Renee has prior experience working in the computer software industry as a technical writer. She also has experience as an entrepreneur and business owner, running a successful home-based business. Renee is a lifelong learner and has developed a passion for patient care, manual therapy, pain management, and helping patients return to function and mobility

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lindsey Snyder is a 2019 Graduate from Penn State Alto. She is continuing her education by attending upcoming seminars in 2020 through the Barral Institute.