Our friendly staff is eager to make you better!
Remco Schreuders, MPT
Co-owner, Physical Therapist
A native of the Netherlands and currently a Salem, VA resident, Remco Schreuders co-founded APT of VA after serving the community at Lewis-Gale Medical Center for well over a decade. He specializes in manual physical therapy, orthopedics, vestibular therapy, gait and balance, sports physical therapy and running injuries. Schreuders is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and holds a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. He spends his life living out his faith, spending time with his family, and exercising.
Tom Ellexson, MPT
Co-owner, Physical Therapist
Prior to co-founding APT of VA in 2006, Tom Ellexson was long associated with Lewis-Gale Medical Center and the former Lewis-Gale Clinic as a Physical Therapist and Senior Physical Therapist of their outpatient satellite clinic. More recently, Ellexson has been focused on out-patient orthopedics, vestibular, foot and ankle, Fascial Manipulation – Stecco, as well as a mixture of neurologically involved and generally deconditioned patients. Ellexson is a graduate of Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science and a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys gardening, playing hockey, and supporting our Troops.
ANDREA LEGAULT, MPT
Physical Therapist
Andrea grew up in Roanoke, VA and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the College of William & Mary before completing her Master of Physical Therapy at Shenandoah University. Her diverse clinical background includes specialized training at the Mayo Clinic, hands-on experience in both in-patient and out-patient settings at UNC Hospitals, and work in local long-term care facilities. She has loved working at Advanced Physical Therapy for over 15 years providing high quality, one-on-one care in the areas of general orthopedics, sports medicine, geriatrics, and chronic disease management. Her specialty areas of interest include maxillo-facial/TMJ dysfunction, dance medicine, and running injuries. She has pursued advanced training through CRAFTA, the Stecco Method of Fascial Manipulation, and in dry needling. Outside the clinic, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family, playing music, and maintaining an active lifestyle.
Jennifer Urbanek, DPT
Physical Therapist
Hailing from Massillon, OH, Jennifer Urbanek graduated from Marietta College with a Bachelor of Science in 2008. In 2011, she graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Walsh University. She joined APT of VA after spending two years at an out-patient clinic in Blacksburg, VA. Urbanek’s clinical interests include general orthopedics, sports medicine, running injuries, pain neuroscience, and vestibular. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children, running, and supporting Ohio teams (Buckeyes and Browns).
Jessica Rider, DPT
Physical Therapist
Jessica Rider grew up in Erhard, Minnesota and attended the University of Oklahoma, where she threw shot put and discus for the Sooners. She graduated in 2002 with a BS in Health and Sports Sciences, then in 2004 with MS in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology. She continued her education at East Carolina for PT school graduating in 2006 and completed her Doctorate through Shenandoah University in 2022. In 2008, Jessica received a certification in Vestibular Rehab from Emory University. She joined the Advanced PT team in 2021. Jessica loves spending time with her family. She also loves music, drawing, painting, and traveling. Jessica has a garden that she enjoys taking care of and loves watching cooking shows!
Susan Greer, MPT
Physical Therapist
Susan grew up in Salem, Va and attended Glenvar High School. From there she went on to Coastal Carolina University and The Medical College of VA (VCU) where she graduated with a Masters of Science degree in Physical Therapy. Greer has worked the last 30 years in a local outpatient setting with clinical interests in general orthopedics, sports medicine, geriatrics, balance, and fall prevention. Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, exercising, cooking (especially, baking!), and home improvement/decorating.
