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We are a mobile, physical and occupational therapy practice

Who We ARE
Our mission is to empower the elderly population, combat ageism, and treat patients in such a way that they know they can count on us.
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Therapy In Motion LLC
We take outpatient therapy to the patients’ homes, under Medicare part B insurance. Seeing patients in their homes allows our team to provide expert 1:1 care. We are attentive to all details of patient care and we know the importance of coordination of care and communication.
Owner, Physical Therapist
Dr. Kate Hernandez
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard County and neighboring areas
Physical Therapist
Dr. Ebony Carson-Pinkney
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard County and neighboring areas
Occupational Therapist
Jodi DePasquale
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard County and neighboring areas
Physical Therapist
Diane Lamothe
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard County and neighboring areas
Physical Therapist
Dr. Michele Landry
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Frederick County
Physical Therapist, Pain Management Specialist
Beth Malinowski
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard County and neighboring areas
Physical Therapist
Diana Matthews
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard County and neighboring areas
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Michelle Miller
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard County and neighboring areas
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Dr. Mariah Motley
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Frederick County
Office Manager, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Hali Ray
  • (301) 541-8713
  • NA
Director of Clinician Support and Community Engagement, PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Jennifer Rogofsky
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard County and neighboring areas
Occupational Therapist, Community Liaison for Outreach and Referral Development
Shailey Sharma
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Central Maryland
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mike Sallerson
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Frederick County
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, LSVT BIG Certified
Michelle Webb
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard County and neighboring areas

History of Therapy In Motion

our story
Therapy In Motion has been providing care since 2020 and we continue to grow throughout Central Maryland.
  • November 2020
  • December 2020
  • March 2021
  • April
    2021
  • May
    2021
  • December 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023

Therapy In Motion LLC Formed

  • Kate Hernandez decided to start her own PT practice after working in the outpatient and homecare settings for over 20 years
  • Based on experiences in each setting, she discovered that seeing patients in the home environment allows for 1:1 attention between clinician and patient
  • It started as a small PT practice by Kate Hernandez, DPT, to be able to serve older adults in the safety of their home in Howard County during the Covid pandemic

Therapy In Motion Open for Business

  • Therapy In Motion was open for business in December of 2020
  • 6 total visits for the month. 

New Team Established

  • Proudly brought on our first PT team member in March of 2021.

New Team Established

  • In April 2021, our first OT member joined the team.

New Team Established

  • By May 2021, our PT team had grown to 3.

Patients Visited

  • Grew to 3 PT’s and 1 OT!
  • Saw over 1300 visits.

Rapid Growth

  • Expanded to Montgomery County and neighboring areas of Howard County
  • Grew to 6 therapists.
  • Saw over 3500 visits.

Rapid Growth

  • Expanding to Frederick County
  • Have grown to 8 therapists. 

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Are you looking for:
  • Flexibility and autonomy over your schedule?
  • A low stress job?
  • No productivity requirements?
  • A company who values work-life balance? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’d love to chat about joining our team!

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"Kate is wonderful!! My mom had knee replacement surgery and Kate was Mom’s physical therapist. Kate was very knowledgeable, very professional and made the exercise experience fun for Mom. "
D.K.
Patient
"Michelle Miller was a delight to work with! She made PT interesting for my husband, and it was great to hear her words of encouragement each week. She really was helpful, professional and kind. "
Patient
"It is now about 100 days out and I can honestly say that I am almost at 100%. I feel Kate's guidance & therapy made all the difference. I would give her 5 Stars & highly recommend Therapy In Motion to anyone needing in home PT. "
S.P.
Patient
"Jennifer led me through my recovery following an extensive midfoot fusion requiring months of no weight bearing. Jennifer's impressive knowledge base, personalized care planning and upbeat, patient interactions helped me steadily progress toward my goals of safe transfers, decreased fall risk and regaining strength and balance. Reaching my goals of walking safely and functioning independently are indescribable!"
J.S.
Patient
"Ryan taught me various ways—lying down, sitting or standing—to do various exercises aimed at strengthening muscles, facilitating bending of the knee and straightening the leg. I’d welcome working with Ryan again should therapy be needed. "
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Physical Therapist, Pain Management Specialist
Beth Malinowski
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard County and neighboring areas

Howard and neighboring areas

Beth is originally from Kansas City, Missouri, where she was born and raised. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate studies at Saint Louis University, earning her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in January 2002. Following graduation, Beth returned to Kansas City and worked in adult outpatient orthopedic clinics, gaining extensive experience in post-operative care, spinal pain, and shoulder injuries, among other diagnoses.

In 2007, she relocated to the East Coast, where she continued practicing in outpatient adult orthopedic settings. After the birth of her second daughter, she took several years away from clinical practice to focus on raising her young children. In 2024, she returned to the workforce with a renewed focus on pain management.

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Physical Therapist Assistant
Mike Sallerson, PTA
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Frederick County

Frederick County

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Mike is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with 16 years experience helping patients regain mobility, strength, balance and confidence. He earned his PTA degree from Allegany College of Maryland in 2009 and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Frostburg State University.

Over the years Mike has worked with a wide range of patients and in various settings such as skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, inpatient rehab hospitals and home health care. He enjoys finding practical, hands-on ways to make therapy both effective and encouraging.

Mike keeps himself active by coaching his sons’ sports teams. He likes playing soccer, basketball and tennis, and being adventurous by going on long hikes and sky diving!
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Physical Therapist
Diane Lamothe, PT
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard County & certain areas of Montgomery & Baltimore Counties

Howard and neighboring areas

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Diane has been practicing PT for more than 40 years. Her career started at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she was supervisor of the musculoskeletal unit focusing primarily on treatment of neck, back and shoulder injuries. She then transitioned to providing in-home care and loved it so much that she has continued practicing in this setting for the past 25 years.

She is passionate about working with clients in their home environments to achieve their goals and attain their optimal level of physical fitness and functional independence. Diane has been honored as Employee of the Year at Holy Cross Hospital and also at Bayada Home Health Agency. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Physical Therapist
Diana Matthews
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard and neighboring counties

Howard and neighboring areas

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Diana has been a PT since 2008 when she graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto, Portugal, where she is originally from. She has over 10 years of experience in the Home Health setting and subacute rehab. While in Portugal she worked with U16 soccer teams for a small local soccer club, Vilanovense FC, and Leixoes SC women’s soccer team. She has experience with post-op orthopedic and cardiac rehab, vestibular rehab, and neurological disorders. Diana enjoys the personalized care and attention that can be provided in the home setting.

She resides in Howard County and enjoys reading, music, sports and the outdoors.
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Occupational Therapist
Kristi Collman
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Frederick and neighboring counties

Frederick and neighboring areas

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Kristi Collman grew up in Maryland and graduated from Towson University with a bachelors and masters degree in Occupational Therapy in 2011.

She began her OT career as a travel therapist. She had the opportunity to hone her skills in a variety of settings which included home health, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, acute care, and acute rehabilitation facilities. Her passion is to help patients thrive in their home environment!

Her and her husband welcomed their first child in November of 2022. She enjoys playing lacrosse, weight lifting, and spending time outside with her two shetland sheep dogs; Poe and Annabel Lee.
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Physical Therapist
Julie Knolmayer
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard and neighboring counties

Howard and neighboring areas

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Julie Knolmayer has been working as a Physical Therapist since 1994. She earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from James Madison University in Athletic training and went on to earn her Master’s in Physical Therapy (MPT) degree from the University of Delaware in 1994.

Julie has mainly worked in an outpatient setting with orthopedic and sports related injuries, specializing in different types of manual therapy and neuromuscular exercise strategies, but in the last year she has started working in the home setting, enjoying one on one treatment. She enjoys working with a variety of patient ages and levels of fitness, as well as varying diagnoses.  Julie believes in a whole-body approach to care and maximizing patient outcomes through patient education.

Julie is also a certified personal trainer and enjoys exercising and encouraging others to stay active. Outside of work, Julie enjoys spending time with her family and is an avid sports fan. She also enjoys tennis, hiking, and reading whenever possible.

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Office Manager, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Hali Ray
  • 410.353.7589
  • NA
Hali received her Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Pitt Community College in 2017. She is registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.  She has experience working with a variety of diagnoses and has a main focus in neurological disorders, physical dysfunction, and developmental delays. 

Hali is a natural-born leader which translated very easily into her role as Office Manager for Therapy in Motion.  In her free time, Hali loves to spend time with her family and go to the beach! 
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, LSVT BIG Certified
Michelle Webb
  • (301) 541-8713
  • Howard and neighboring areas

Howard and neighboring counties

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Michelle Webb graduated from Towson University and has been a practicing Occupational Therapist for over 25 years. She has worked in various settings, including skilled nursing facilities, acute care, and inpatient rehab hospitals; however, Michelle has spent the majority of her career in home health. She feels that seeing patients in their home environment is the most effective way to assess patients’ unique challenges and provide individual solutions and treatments to maximize independence.

Michelle lives in Carroll County with her husband, stepson, and 2 grandsons. When she isn’t at her grandsons’ sports and arts events, she enjoys walking her dog in the park, bike riding, and doing puzzles.
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Physical Therapist
Dr. Ebony Carson-Pinkney
  • 410.353.7589
  • Howard and neighboring areas

Howard and neighboring counties

Coverage Area
Ebony Carson-Pinkney has been providing physical therapy care since 2010. She is a graduate from the University of Maryland at College Park in 2005 with a degree in Physiology and Neurobiology. Ebony then achieved a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the George Washington University in 2010. Since graduating, Ebony has worked in both the outpatient clinic and home health settings and is excited to now combine her areas of expertise with Therapy In Motion.

Ebony has extensive experience treating orthopedic disorders, she enjoys providing post-surgical rehab, and strives to provide each client with an exceptional experience while making the rehab process enjoyable.

Ebony grew up in Prince George’s County, MD and currently resides in Howard County, MD with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys dancing, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
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Physical Therapist
Dr. Wendy Ricourt
  • 410.353.7589
  • Howard and neighboring areas

Howard and neighboring counties

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Wendy graduated with a Bachelors of Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2003. She then went on to graduate with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2006. Since graduating, she has 16 years experience at Johns Hopkins in the hospital setting, primarily working in inpatient rehab with a specialty in stroke and neurological rehab, along with a focus in dementia and acute care.  She also treats in the setting of an adult day program providing the participants with PT interventions and home visits, with the goal of keeping the geriatric population in their home as long as safely possible. This has led her to expand her experience to mobile therapy in patients’ homes, in order to be able to maximize function and independence and promote safe and healthy living in their home environment. 



Wendy and her husband have 2 beautiful girls and she has 2 border collies that keep her busy outside of work. She enjoys hiking, camping, traveling and spending time with her family and pups. 
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Jennifer Rogofsky
  • 410.353.7589
  • Howard and neighboring areas

Howard and neighboring areas

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Jennifer graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware in 1990 and a Masters of Arts in Exercise Physiology from the University of Maryland in 1999. She has over 30 years of experience working as a PT with over 11 years in home health, and over 25 years focusing on geriatrics. Her areas of expertise include: balance, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, neurological disorders, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and orthopedics. She is most passionate about making sure that her patients meet their goals and educating them on prevention and wellness. And the best place to make this happen is their own home where treatment can focus most on what is important to the patient and assist them with overcoming environmental challenges.

A long time resident of Maryland, Jennifer is a wife, mother of 2 young adult children, as well as mother to 3 cats and a turtle. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as hiking, reading, sharing her love for fitness and nutrition, and giving back to the community.
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Michelle Miller
  • 410.353.7589
  • Howard and neighboring areas

Howard and neighboring areas

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Michelle graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from The University of Scranton in 1987. She then graduated from University of Maryland University College with an MGA in 1993 with a specialty in Health Care. Michelle has 34 years of experience in acute care and home health and 30 years with a focus in geriatrics. She is experienced in treating patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac and pulmonary conditions. Her passion is treating patients in the 1:1 setting and instructing them in personalized home programs.

Michelle has been married for 28 years with 3 young adult children. She enjoys reading, playing tennis, baking, and vintage shopping in her free time.
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Owner, Physical Therapist
Dr. Kate Hernandez, DPT
  • 301-541-8713
  • Howard and neighboring areas

Howard and neighboring areas

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Kate graduated from PT school in 1999 and has been practicing for over 20 years. Most of her career has been in the outpatient orthopedic setting, but in 2012 she transitioned to the homecare setting.

She started Therapy In Motion in order to provide quality 1:1 care in the comfort of patients’ homes. Our mission is to empower the elderly population, combat ageism, and treat patients in such a way that they know they can count on us.

Dr. Kate Hernandez feels strongly about the importance of remaining active for overall health, despite age and health conditions. She recently started BoneWise to help people through osteoporosis or osteopenia (LEARN MORE).

Kate and her husband reside in Howard County and have 2 sons and 2 golden retrievers.

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