Riverside Physical Therapy Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg

Kristy M. Kelly PT, DPT, FDNS

Kristy M. Kelly holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (2011) from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She received her Functional Dry Needling training levels 1 & 2 through Kinetacore and has been actively dry needling since 2015. Kristy’s interest in dry needling continued to bloom as patients began to see immediate gains in a few visits. In 2020 Kristy became a Functional Dry Needling Specialist (FDNS), obtaining the highest level of training available in dry needling interventions. Kristy’s dry needling treatment opportunities have included a variety of conditions: orthopedic, athletes (e.g., pro-bare back riders and UNM rodeo team), chronic conditions (e.g., neck, shoulder and back pain) as well as injuries from accidents. Kristy has also developed an interest in treating neurological conditions from stroke to SCI with dry needling techniques.

Kristy’s educational background and experience include the implementation of osteopathic techniques (Great Lakes Seminars), Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) training, World of Hurt: Chronic Pain education, McKenzie Institute instruction, and is a 200-hour certified Hot Yoga/Vinyasa instructor. Kristy continues to be an open-minded and avid learner in order to provide her patients with the most current and effective plan of care for optimal health and well being.

Kristy lives in Williamsburg with her beautiful daughter Birdie and husband Justin, who is also a physical therapist. She enjoys spending time with her family, exercising and exploring historical areas. Kristy has had a significant history of back injuries and therefore has a distinct ability to genuinely understand and connect with her patients. Kristy’s goal is to have her patients get back to the life they want to live. As Audrey Hepburn once said, “Nothing is impossible”. The word itself says, “ I’m possible!”

Daniel Muniz, PT, DPT, CDN, Rehab Supervisor

Danny, as called by friends and family, is a native of New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2006 before earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Rutgers University in 2008. After working in New Jersey for about 9 years, he and his family relocated to Williamsburg in 2017.

Danny has cared for people with a variety of conditions, with a wealth of experience caring for those with orthopedic conditions, needing post-surgical care, and following sports injuries. He enjoys continuing his learning through continuing education attaining his Certification in Dry Needling as well as certifications in functional movements, instrument assisted soft tissue techniques, and returning people to fitness.

Danny resides in Williamsburg with his wife and two children. In his spare time, you can find him in the gym, jogging around town, attending music and art events, or enjoying the peacefulness of nature.

Rachel Brady, OTR/L, CHT

Rachel earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a concentration in drawing near her hometown at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She attended the University of Pittsburgh where she obtained a Masters of Occupational Therapy (MOT).

While working as a hand therapist in the Philadelphia area, she accomplished a long-held goal of achieving a further designation as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Rachel wanted to pursue a career in hand therapy because of the precision required to treat the upper extremity as well as the need for creative problem solving and fabrication of orthoses. Being able to meet and help the wide variety of people who sustain hand injuries is an added bonus. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys seeking out adventures and new experiences. She loves Bachata dancing, cooking challenging recipes, and improving herself personally and professionally.”

Katie Tahamtan, PT, DPT, OCS, Pelvic Floor Team Lead 

Katie graduated with a doctorate of physical therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 2015, began providing pelvic treatment in 2018, obtained her orthopedic certified specialist designation in 2020, and completed the Herman and Wallace level 3 course in 2021. Some of her training includes bowel/bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, antepartum/postpartum care, female and male pelvic pain, pelvic cancer care, hypermobility/EDS, trauma informed care, and a myriad of orthopedic skills. She’s been fortunate to have strong and diverse mentorship, and have collaborated with urologists, gynecologists, obstetricians, gastroenterologists, behavioral health, massage therapists, and other practitioners to help her patients meet their goals.

Katie’s clinical philosophy is to hear her patients, understand them, meet them where they are, establish trust and a shame-free environment for healing, and work as hard as they do to meet their goals. She loves working with all diagnoses—male, female, leakage, retention, post-prostatectomy, pelvic prolapse, pregnancy/postpartum—and the most memorable cases she’s worked with involved patients who had become hopeless about their situation prior to starting pelvic floor PT. It’s a privilege to be able to share what she’s learned to inspire hope, healing, and confidence.

In her personal time she enjoys spending time with family, crafting, exploring the outdoors, reading, and staying active. Katie is currently working on a yoga teacher training.

Kelsey Tedford, PT

Kelsey was born and raised in Texas and relocated to Virginia in 2023. Kelsey received her B.S. in Exercise Science from Mississippi College in 2018, then graduated from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis with her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2021. Kelsey's main passion is working with her patients to improve their mobility and function so they can truly enjoy life to the fullest. She enjoys expanding her learning through continuing education courses, and will be attending the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 1 course this fall.

In her free time, Kelsey loves spending time with her family and friends, cooking, and being outdoors. She and her husband also enjoy going to the beach any chance they get.

Fernando Garcia, LPTA

Fernando is a native South Floridian who recently relocated to Toano. Fernando attended Florida International University where he received a BA in Journalism and Mass. Comm. and Miami-Dade College where he received an AS in Physical Therapy. Fernando Speaks English, Spanish and limited Portuguese.

Fernando has over 20 years' experience in multi-levels of care including Orthopedics, Open Heart, ICU, Acute, Subacute, and Outpatient. Fernando's passion in Physical Therapy is helping his patients recover their mobility AND quality of life.

On his spare time, Fernando enjoys his family, landscaping, horseback riding, and fishing.