Chris Brown , CSCS, Cert MDT

Chris joined Fredericksburg Orthopaedic Associates in May of 2004.  He is the director of physical therapy here at FOA.  He graduated from the University of Evansville in Evansville, IN, in May 2002 with a BS in Biology, BS in PT, and Masters in PT. He received his certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the spine in 2007.

Chris is an avid sports enthusiast and participated in division AA football and his interests carry over professionally in sports and orthopaedic physical therapy.  He is a certified strength and Conditioning Specialist and a member of the sports section of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association.  Chris is also a member of the RVFOA and officiates local youth through high school varsity football games.  He lives in Fredericksburg with his wife Katie and son C.J.

Melissa A. McCormack, MS, PT

Melissa has been a Physical Therapist with Fredericksburg Orthopaedic Associates Physical Therapy Institute since 1998.  After completing her undergraduate education at the University of Virginia, Melissa continued her education at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond and received her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy in 1998.  She is currently working with FOA on a PRN basis.

Grace Phillips, OTR, CHT

Grace is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy.  She has worked in a variety of settings including university and community hospitals, home health services, work hardening centers, and orthopedic clinics.  She has specialized in hand rehabilitation for several years and is a certified hand therapist.