Our Team

PT, DPT, CHFS
Co-Founder & Physical Therapist

Tammy Robinson is the co-founder of Bull Dawg Athletic Training and Physical Therapy. She is an accomplished physical therapist with over 14 years of extensive experience working with orthopedic and post-surgical patients and athletes recovering from sports-related injuries — specializing in outpatient orthopedics with a focus on post-surgical, sports rehabilitation, and acute and chronic pain. She combines manual techniques, neuro-muscular reeducation, and therapeutic exercise to help patients reach their optimal function and goals.

Dr. Robinson graduated from the University of Nebraska with a BS in Exercise Science and later earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from George Washington University. She is also a Certified Health Fitness Specialist from The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and has taken courses in manual therapy, biomechanical evaluation of the foot, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, functional manual therapy, gait training, Maitland manual therapy, functional dry needling, pilates, and yoga. In my spare time like to ski, travel, and watch my son play basketball.

Co-Founder & Personal Trainer
Basketball Trainer & Yoga Instructor

Kenny co-founded Bull Dawg Athletic Training and Physical Therapy and currently serves as a personal trainer and certified yoga instructor. A former high school and college basketball player, Kenny is also an NCAA-certified Basketball coach with over 20 years of experience coaching and training players.

Kenny graduated from Argosy University with a master’s degree in Sports Psychology. He is also a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Columbia University Teachers Program, The Thai Institute of the Healing Arts, and a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) member. Kenny has a Black Belt certificate in Taekwondo and a personal trainer certification from the American Council of Exercise.

Front Desk Manager
Personal Trainer & Basketball Trainer

Anthony is a personal trainer who works with patients of all ages and fitness levels — from professional and student-athletes to the elderly and active. He specializes in functional strength and conditioning for athletes and helping clients achieve their weight loss goals. Anthony also works with Kenny in running the Bull Dawg basketball skill clinics and camps for all ages.

A graduate of Radford University, Anthony holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Physiology.

Physical Therapist & Pilates Instructor

Aura is a Physical Therapist and Pilates instructor specializing in rehabilitation and pre/postnatal programs. Aura employs manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercises, and Pilates in all her treatment plans for a well-rounded approach while staying up to date on the latest research and techniques to provide the best for her patients.

She graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and has since worked in various orthopedic settings for over 21 years. When not at work Aura stays active with her 2 sons, dog and husband. She can be found biking the WO&D trail, Paddling on the Potomac, playing pickleball or enjoying a good dinner in D.C.

Physical Therapist

Suzanne holds a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining the Bulldawg staff, she worked in outpatient orthopedics and acute care at Georgetown University Hospital and Alexandria Hospital. Suzanne treats her clients by implementing a “whole body” approach that includes manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular re-education. Incorporating techniques from the Institute of Physical Art, she applies principles of core stability and patient education to all of her clients.

Suzanne enjoys treating recreational athletes, post-surgical patients, acute and chronic pain patients, and other general orthopedic injuries. Her greatest satisfaction comes from assisting with restoring functional movement patterns and returning her clients to pain-free activity. In her free time, Suzanne enjoys tennis, golf, traveling, and spending time with her three young adult children.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Personal Trainer & Massage Therapist
USAW Olympic lifting certification

Ify is a certified Massage Therapist and a personal trainer with certifications in strength and conditioning. Ify graduated from Marymount University with a bachelor’s degree in Human Performance and Athletic Training and made a name for herself as a triple sport athlete, playing NCAA basketball, volleyball, and lacrosse. She later earned her master’s degree in Athletic Counseling & Sports Psychology from Springfield College in Massachusetts.

She has extensive experience working with various sports teams and athletes at all levels. She believes in a multi-faceted treatment approach, which includes an integration of the mind and body to produce optimal performance while minimizing injury.

Pilates, Yoga, & Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist

Linda’s fitness career began in 1985, and over the years she has taught many formats. She eventually discovered Pilates, and this became her passion. She enjoys the challenge of working with special populations (osteoporosis, sciatica, spinal stenosis, knee and hip issues) and making the exercises accessible for everyone. She is a YogaFit instructor, a Zibrio Balance Training Specialist and a Rossiter Stretching Coach. Additionally, she is a Pink Ribbon Program certified Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist, working one-on-one with breast cancer survivors after surgery or chemotherapy treatment to improve quality of life and regain range of movement and mobility.

Linda graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She spent 15 years teaching kindergarten. The patience she developed in the classroom carries over to her work in the studio.

Pilates Instructor & Personal Trainer

Katherine is a pilates instructor and personal trainer specializing in pre/post rehabilitation, flexibility, and cancer therapy. She received her master’s degree in Health Promotion and Preventative Care from Marymount University and is an AALC-certified Lifestyle Counselor, Master Bosu, and Gliding Fitness Instructor. Her continuing education courses include corrective muscular imbalance, post-rehabilitation, postural and flexibility assessment, balance, stability and reactive strength conditioning, athletic training, and mat work for breast cancer rehab.

Balance Body Comprehensive Mat and Reformer Instructor

Rebecca is a Pilates Mat & Reformer Instructor. She started her Pilates Reformer Instructor training in 2017 after a life-changing experience and feels it is a gift and responsibility to spread the power of Pilates to transform your body and allow you to reach your full potential. She believes when you find balance, everything falls into place, and Pilates is the perfect tool to give you balance in your life and sport. She is a mother of three and enjoys all forms of exercise, particularly golf and running 10Ks with her husband and friends when she isn’t doing Pilates.

Rebecca’s journey to being a Pilates instructor started with fellow Bull Dawg instructor Linda Wirtz. Rebecca met Linda in 2009 and credits her ability to drop 15-35 minutes per marathon from her finishing times with her weekly to bi-weekly Pilates Reformer classes. However, after she ran the Boston Marathon, Rebecca struggled with autoimmune issues that caused a significant loss of function in her legs and left side, so she returned to working with Linda and, within three weeks, was able to run again. Read her story here.