Annapolis Defense
116 Defense Highway
Suite 101
Annapolis, MD 21401
Hours
| Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Friday: | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Saturday: | Closed |
| Sunday: | Closed |
NovaCare of Annapolis is conveniently located between Generals Highway and Lubrano Drive, with parking available on the right side and behind the building.
At NovaCare Rehabilitation, our experienced clinical team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through experience, advanced clinical training and clear communication with our patients, our therapy team gives you the advantage in recovery. We are proud to be part of the community and are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment.
Call or request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.
Seth Heidlebaugh, P.T., DPT, CSCS, COMT
Seth earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Penn State University in 2012 and doctorate of physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh in 2015. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified orthopedic manual therapist. He has a focus on sports medicine, including return to play programs, running assessments, movement analyses and the treatment of tactical athletes. Seth is also trained in the treatment of concussion and vestibular diagnoses. He believes that patient education plays a key role in not only helping to resolve the current ailment, but in injury prevention.
David Fadden , DPT, CSCS
David earned his bachelor's in biology and health sciences from Duquesne University in 2019 and his doctorate in physical therapy from Duquesne University in 2021. He is also a NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist. He has a focus in sports medicine, including pre-activity screens, return to play programs, running assessments and movement assessments. He strongly believes in the value of patient education in need for screening and treatment to reduce the risk of injury and to be proactive in healthcare.
Jennifer Gordon, P.T., MSPT, CSCS, CLT
Jen is the assistant center manager of the Annapolis location. She graduated from Misericordia University in 1998 and started her career at NovaCare Rehabilitation, near her hometown in New Jersey.
With a passion for treating the cancer survivor, Jen enjoys helping her patients achieve their best selves in the face of adversity. She is a certified lymphedema therapist and a ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation specialist.
She is a certified provider within Select Sports - Sports Medicine, and enjoys supporting patients recovering their pre-injury level of athletics.
Focusing on evidence-based interventions, hands-on shills and a supportive patient-centered environment, Jen creates an optimal setting for patients to play an active role in their recovery and to achieve their goals. Her commitment to clinical and service excellence is evident with each patient encounter.
She enjoys music, personal fitness, trips to the beach and amusement parks.
Kaysha Curro, PTA
Kaysha is a dedicated physical therapist assistant who is passionate about helping patients achieve their personal and functional goals. She takes pride in providing compassionate, hands-on care that supports each individual's journey to improved wellness.
Beyond her work, Kaysha is active in her community and enjoys spending her free time reading, hiking, and exploring new foods. A true foodie at heart, she loves discovering local restaurants and sharing great meals with family and friends. Most of all, Kaysha treasures time with her husband and their two kids.
Elizabeth Ann Petrosky, P.T., DPT
Elizabeth earned both her bachelor's and her doctorate in physical therapy from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Having had exposure to a variety of clinical settings during her schooling, she is able to offer aide with stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, total joint replacements, ACL reconstructions, cardiovascular de-conditioning, neurological degenerative conditions and other post-operative diagnoses.
As a former collegiate athlete, Elizabeth takes great pride in helping young athletes following orthopedic injuries and supporting them in their journey back to the playing field. In turn, she is deeply passionate about assisting the geriatric population and aiding those individuals in coping with the natural decline in their musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiovascular health. Regardless of the patient population, she is a creative individual who excels at motivating her patients to reach their goals by finding ways to relate to them on a personal level and offering compassion and encouragement along the way.
JoAnna Haines, PTA
JoAnna graduated from Towson University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Looking for a challenging, active and engaging career in physical therapy she enrolled in Anne Arundel Community Colleges CACHE program, graduating in 2012.
She is a licensed physical therapist assistant, enjoying the ability to help patients reach their personal and functional goals. Most recently she found a passion for working with cancer patients and has pursued many ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation courses.
JoAnna keeps her calendar busy with activities that include her husband and two kids. In her spare time she enjoys, gardening, painting and drinking coffee.
Services
- ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Select Sports - Sports Medicine
- Return-to-Work Program
- Select Sports Center of Excellence
- Work Conditioning
- Ergonomic Programs
- ACL Program
- Concussion Rehabilitation
- Fall Prevention Program
- Injury Prevention
- Manual Therapy
- Pain Management
- Pre-/Post-Operative Care
- Sports Medicine
- Spine Program
- TMJ/TMD Rehabilitation
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Fibromyalgia Treatment
- Functional Movement Screen
- Headache Treatment
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Lymphedema Program
- Metabolic Rehabilitation
- Osteoporosis Management
- Athletic Movement Index (AMI)
Care Delivery
Community Involvement
Programs
Specialized programs vary by location. Contact us today for more information.
CoreVia Pelvic Health
CoreVia Pelvic Health is a specialized program providing care — and relief — to men, women and children. Our patients have access to specially trained pelvic health physical therapists.
CoreVia’s hallmark is advanced clinical expertise and timely access that enables our team to assess and treat symptoms related to pelvic health conditions.
For more information about CoreVia Pelvic Health, click here.
Hand Therapy
Our certified hand therapists (CHT) provide comprehensive and industry-leading treatment for hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder injuries or conditions. Our team will work with you to create an individualized program to return you to work, life and athletics as soon as possible.
For more information about hand therapy services, click here.
ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation
ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation is the first nationwide comprehensive oncology rehabilitation program of its kind. ReVital focuses on helping individuals with cancer, and those in recovery, live better lives. Our highly trained therapists lead a specialized rehabilitation program that helps manage the side effects of cancer and its treatment.
For more information about ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, click here.
Select Sports – Sports Medicine
Our Select Sports program understands athletes – high school, collegiate, pros and weekend warriors. We know they covet that edge over the competition, whether it is improving performance or getting back into the game after an injury. If you love playing your sport, and want to do it better and without pain, we can take you successfully from the starting line to the finishing tape with:
• Clinicians with advanced training and continuing education.
• A national network of centers and clinicians providing consistent, proven game plans.
• Centers of Excellence, which are hyper-focused on athletes, their training, prehabilitation and rehabilitation.
• Advanced technology that drives treatment plans and makes sure you are ready to excel.