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About

Van Derhoof Physical Therapy

Van Derhoof Physical Therapy is a concierge physical therapy home care practice that has been providing highly personalized physical therapy services in the Washington, DC area for over two decades. The company’s founder, Ali Thomas, MSPT and her husband, Glenn Thomas, PTA, CPT are personally involved in the evaluation, treatment and progress of all of their clients. Ali and Glenn have created a program that includes the necessary therapies, services, equipment, education and training that individuals, their families and their caregivers need to keep their clients “moving into life”. Therapies and related services are provided in your home for the most nurturing setting possible.

Meet the Team

Ali Thomas, MSPT

Ali Thomas, MSPT

Owner and Physical Therapist

In 2001, Ali Van Derhoof Thomas founded Van Derhoof Physical Therapy (VPT) to address a pressing need in her community: ...

Alison Sargent, PT DPT

Alison Sargent, PT DPT

Physical Therapist & Office Assistant

As a graduate of  Duquesne University, Alison started her career in 2008 gaining experience in inpatient rehabilitation setting, ...

Glenn Thomas, PTA, CPT

Glenn Thomas, PTA, CPT

Physical Therapy Assistant & Certified Personal Trainer

Glenn has been a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant since 1989 and a certified personal trainer since 1999.

Julie Linton, MSPT

Julie Linton, MSPT

Physical Therapist

Julie earned her Master's in Physical Therapy from the Univeristy of Maryland, Baltimore in 1999.

Inger Schafer, PT

Inger Schafer, PT

Physical Therapist

As a 1998 graduate of the Physical Therapy program at The University of New England, ...

Dr. Mark Tiu, PTRP, PT DPT

Dr. Mark Tiu, PTRP, PT DPT

Physical Therapist

Mark graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines in 2014 ...

Therapy Partners

Van Derhoof Physical Therapy, as part of their holistic approach will often include related rehabilitation disciplines to supplement their clients recovery. Some of these disciplines may include:

Occupational therapists 

Medical equipment specialists

Social workers

Speech therapists

Massage therapists

Dieticians

Home safety renovation professionals

Care Management professionals

  • American Physical Therapy Association

  • Geriatric Section

  • Orthopedic Section

  • Sports Medicine Section

  • Wound Care Section

  • National Association of Retirement Counselors

  • Grass Roots Organization for the Wellness of Seniors

  • District of Columbia Senior Resource Group

  • Multiple Sclerosis Society

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association

  • Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation Institute

  • Alzheimers Association

Professional Affiliations

Join Our Team

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are actively hiring Physical Therapists that are licensed in DC/MD/VA who are looking for a flexible work schedule

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