DR. SAM DUFLO PT, DPT, PRPC
Founder, Owner and Chief Medical Officer
A major part of the Indigo difference is our team. To offer the type of experience we envision for our clients requires not only the strongest possible people, but those who love what they do. We hire selectively for expertise, character, culture, and connection to our mission. The high level of training and board level equivalent status of our practitioners allows us to facilitate a faster, more efficient and whole-body approach to healing, pain relief and progression towards functional goals.
meet our team
BALTIMORE
Dr. Jana Bille
PT, DPT, CSCS, CDN
Clinical Director, Physical Therapist
Dr. Jana Bille
PT, DPT, CSCS, CDN
Clinical Director, Physical Therapist
Dr. Kristin Sternowski
PT, DPT, NCS, Certified Gait Analyst
Physical Therapist
Dr. Kristin Sternowski
PT, DPT, NCS, Certified Gait Analyst
Physical Therapist
Dr. Kristin Sternowski, PT, DPT, NCS comes to Indigo with a diverse background and integrated systems approach to physical therapy. After receiving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the prestigious Boston University, she merged the paths of neuro and pelvic specialties to bring her whole-body approach to Indigo.
Dr. Kristin is a pelvic health expert, diving deep into prenatal care, postpartum care and pelvic health through endometriosis and menopause. Throughout her own journey into motherhood and postpartum, Dr. Kristin dove into learning about very specific aspects of pelvic health and the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular impacts of various stages, weaving her two specialties together. For instance, the neurological impact of fascia and how fascia responds in pregnancy, postpartum, and with things like diastasis recti. Through that, Dr. Kristin bridges the gap between neuromuscular deficits and pelvic floor dysfunction, treating clients with MS related pain and incontinence, pudendal nerve dysfunctions, peripheral neuralgias and neuropathies, diabetes related bladder dysfunction, nerve traction injuries related to hip/pelvic surgeries or childbirth, sciatica, as well as general prenatal, postpartum and pain management concerns. Dr. Kristin’s advanced and unique skill set is present in no other clinical setting in the region.
Dr. Kristin prides herself in working with the perinatal athlete and runner to meet their goals, and is a Certified Gait Analyst.
Dr. Kristin believes in building strong partnerships with clients as she combines education, body awareness, and manual techniques to help clients achieve their goals. Her work combines restoration of function with strategies for daily living to improve quality of life and allow return to activities that bring joy and happiness. Dr. Kristin is honored to be a part of the Indigo team, offering high-quality individualized care to a diverse group of clients with pelvic pain and dysfunction.
Dr. Sarah Thomas
PT, DPT, Certified Gait Analyst
Physical Therapist
Dr. Sarah Thomas
PT, DPT, Certified Gait Analyst
Physical Therapist
Dr. Mandy Dinkin Rose
PT, DPT, WCS, Dry Needling
Physical Therapist
Dr. Mandy Dinkin Rose
PT, DPT, WCS, Dry Needling
Physical Therapist
Dr. Mandy Rose PT, DPT, WCS received her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University (TWU) in Dallas, TX. Dr. Mandy is a board-certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (WCS), one of only 14 PTs with this specialist certification in the state of Maryland, and has a certificate in dry needling. She is a lead in Indigo’s education and mentorship program and works out of our Roland Park, Baltimore City location.
Dr. Mandy has extensive and well-rounded experience, having worked in several clinical settings including Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Home Health, and Outpatient. This experience lends to a layered and comprehensive approach to the treatment of the body and pelvic dysfunctions across the lifespan.
Dr. Mandy is passionate about treating the Abdominopelvic Health population for all sexes and genders and was fortunate to receive mentorship from experienced board-certified specialists in the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex. Having completed a rigorous one-year post-professional program at TWU, Dr. Mandy earned a Certificate in Advanced Women’s Health Physical Therapy. In both 2020 and 2021, Dr. Mandy was nominated by her patients and received the “Mom Approved Wellness Professionals Award” from Dallas Fort Worth Child magazine.
Dr. Mandy is excited to be back on the East Coast and, when not working, enjoys spending time with her two young children and pilot husband when he’s not flying, and making up for lost time with her extended family in the area.
Dr. Erin Eberle
PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN
Physical Therapist
Dr. Erin Eberle
PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN
Physical Therapist
Dr. Erin Eberle is a physical therapist at the Roland Park location. She graduated from the University of Mississippi with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and has worked in outpatient settings throughout Baltimore. Dr. Eberle's experience has made it clear to her the importance of treating the whole person, highlighting in-depth musculoskeletal and neuromuscular knowledge. She realizes how valuable pelvic floor rehabilitation is for addressing muscular imbalance throughout the body, especially pertaining to back pain and jaw dysfunction.
Dr. Eberle has a special interest in working with pelvic pain, pregnant and postpartum patients. She advocates that everyone deserves high-quality care after giving birth. Dr. Eberle is a certified manual physical therapist that specializes in dry needling. She is well-versed in soft tissue mobilization, scar tissue cupping, and joint manipulations to address muscular and postural imbalances. Dr. Eberle has had extensive experience in treating headaches, jaw, and neck pain. She values hands-on physical therapy and individualized, achievable treatment plans for each patient.
Dr. Eberle became a mama this year. While not at work, she is enjoying her little son with her partner. She is on her own postpartum journey and is reacclimating to distance running and bouldering.
Traci Spacek
LMT
Bodyworker
Traci Spacek
LMT
Bodyworker
Traci Spacek is a Licensed Massage Therapist, a graduate of The Holistic Massage Training Institute in Baltimore and has been a part of the Indigo family since 2020. Traci specializes in a variety of techniques including: pre and postnatal massage, myofascial release, scar massage and lymphatic drainage, deep tissue, visceral manipulation and breathwork. Her mission is to help her clients feel safe and at home in their bodies. Traci works closely with the Physical Therapists at Indigo to assist with muscular and somatic integration.
As a queer massage therapist, Traci believes strongly in client-centered, affordable, and affirming bodywork for all genders and body types. We all deserve to rest, to be cared for, and to live with less pain. Traci understands that sharing your body and your pain can be vulnerable, so working at the client’s speed and comfort level is a central tenet of her practice. Additionally, Traci has spent many years in childcare, working specifically with infants, young children, and supporting families on the challenging journey of child rearing.
COLUMBIA
Dr. Kristen Joyce
PT, DPT, PRPC
Regional Clinical Director, Physical Therapist
Dr. Kristen Joyce
PT, DPT, PRPC
Regional Clinical Director, Physical Therapist
Dr. Liz Stadler
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Liz Stadler
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Liz Stadler earned her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in the Finger Lakes region of NY. She has been passionate about working with neurological, orthopedic, and pediatric populations throughout her career.
Dr. Liz became interested in pelvic physical therapy when she noticed many of her clients in various settings struggling with aspects of pelvic health including pain, dysfunction, and incontinence. She witnessed the physical as well as psychological impacts that these concerns had on many of her clients. Dr. Liz has undergone pelvic health physical therapy training for both adult and pediatric populations.
Dr. Liz takes a whole-body and fully integrative approach when treating clients. She enjoys problem solving and thinking outside of the box. She prioritizes being up to date on current research and practices and is engaged within the medical/therapy community. Dr. Liz is trained in Visceral Manipulation through the Barral Institute, experienced in advanced assessment of gait mechanics in pediatric and adult populations, and implements myofascial work and fascial alignment work with all patients. She takes the time to work with clients at their own pace and view interactions as needed through a trauma-informed lens.
Additionally, Dr. Liz completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, focusing on alignment-based, mindful yoga for all ages in 2018. She has also been on the adjunct faculty staff at The University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine Physical Therapy Department since 2018.
She enjoys teaching and mentoring other physical therapists, students, and allied health professionals.
Dr. Andrea Eisgruber
PT, DPT, CSCS, CET, CLT-UE, CDNT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Andrea Eisgruber
PT, DPT, CSCS, CET, CLT-UE, CDNT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Andrea Eisgruber graduated from Virginia Tech with a dual major in biology and English. She went on to graduate from Shenandoah University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree and has been practicing in outpatient orthopedics with a specialized focus in pelvic health since. Dr. Andrea has 16 years of experience in the field and has earned advanced certifications in strength and conditioning through NSCA, cancer exercise through ACSM, dry needling through Kinetacore, lymphedema through Klose, and pelvic health of women, men, and children through Herman and Wallace. Dr. Andrea believes in treating the whole patient, not just the dysfunction.
When she is not working she enjoys reading, Pilates, and spending time with her husband, 3 children and German Shepherd.
Dr. Angela Vial
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Angela Vial
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Angela Vial earned her B.S. in Life Science and Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Neumann University. She has always had a profound dedication to the scientific process and evidence-based practice. Initially beginning her career as a research scientist in the arena of anatomy, with a specialized interest in the physiology of pain science, she transitioned her career to physical therapy so that she may more holistically and hands-on assist patients with their healing journeys. While in physical therapy school, she had a continued focus on treating patients with chronic pain but found an additional passion for treating the prenatal and postpartum populations.
Although trained as a general orthopedic physical therapist, Dr. Angela Vial has a specialized interest in treating back pain and SI dysfunction using manual therapy, corrective exercise, and Mental Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques. She believes in holistic and patient-centered care to optimize positive health outcomes. Because of these profound beliefs, she has pursued continuing education and certification in yoga for pelvic health and pain management from the American Physical Therapy Association. She is presently earning her certificate as a Pregnancy/Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES).
Dr. Angela’s broad pelvic floor expertise includes the perinatal athlete, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, incontinence, bowel and bladder function, pregnancy, and postpartum care, and also continues to enjoy and specialize in the treatment of orthopedic dysfunction such as knee pain, labral tear pain/outcomes, hip and low back pain, neck, and shoulder dysfunction.
When not treating patients, Dr. Angela enjoys spending her time outdoors with her family, going to yoga classes, and painting with her children.
FREDERICK
Dr. Kristen Joyce
PT, DPT, PRPC
Regional Clinical Director, Physical Therapist
Dr. Kristen Joyce
PT, DPT, PRPC
Regional Clinical Director, Physical Therapist
Dr. Abby Rudesill
PT, DPT, CMTPT/CDN, EXOS Performance Specialist
Physical Therapist
Dr. Abby Rudesill
PT, DPT, CMTPT/CDN, EXOS Performance Specialist
Physical Therapist
Dr. Sarah Feierstein
PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT, CMTPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Sarah Feierstein
PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT, CMTPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Sarah Feierstein is a native of Accident, Maryland in Garrett County. She is the daughter of two physical therapists who introduced her to the therapy world at a young age while working in their outpatient orthopedic clinic. She went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Maryland, College Park (Go Terps!) in 2012 before receiving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania in 2016.
As a licensed therapist, Dr. Sarah completed a residency program through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and received her Certified Manual Physical Therapy certification in 2019. Dr. Sarah is recognized as an orthopedic clinical specialist (only 10% of physical therapists have achieved this designation) and is certified in dry needling through Myopain Seminars.
Dr. Sarah enjoys the variety of diagnoses in the orthopedic setting, being a part of a patient’s journey to optimal function, and problem-solving to find the source of pain. She has a special interest in working with the active mom through the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum, especially with SI joint, lumbar spine, hip, and knee pathologies. She has a special interest in the pelvic floor and its relationship to other musculoskeletal dysfunction. Dr. Sarah is an expert in the treatment of hip and groin pain during pregnancy, symphysis pubic dysfunction during pregnancy and lingering postpartum, low back pain, and diastasis recti, as well as working with the athlete prenatal, postpartum, and during perimenopause. If there’s a reason someone isn’t living their fully functional, active life, Dr. Sarah is hungry to investigate the cause and hands-on approach to resolution.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, running, biking, gardening, being outside, and traveling.
Dr. Meghan Clouspy
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Meghan Clouspy
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Meghan Clouspy, PT, DPT, is a high-performing grad of both exercise science and physical therapy from the prestigious program at Shenandoah University. Dr. Meghan has received advanced training in Pelvic Floor and Intrapartum Topics of Obstetric Physical Therapy and loves seeing the merge of hands-on, manual, and orthopedic physical therapy with pelvic floor physical therapy. Having discovered that her true passion lies most in treating pelvic health populations and patients with Ehlers-Danlos and hyper-mobility disorders while doing clinical rotations during her doctorate program, Meghan fervently pursued intense, evidence-based pelvic PT practice at the very start of her career and has progressed as an expert in the field. She has a true passion for pelvic floor physical therapy and improving postpartum care within the United States.
One of Dr. Meghan’s strongest assets and an area she greatly excels is her compassion and the space she’s able to hold for her clients. She continuously strives to build and nourish meaningful client-practitioner relationships as well as create a safe environment that’s optimal for healing. She believes in the power of personalized, whole-body healing through manual therapy in conjunction with therapeutic exercise to help clients not only achieve their goals but get back to living their fullest life.
When not working, Dr. Meghan enjoys spending time with her loved ones, going to the beach, running, and reading.
Cat Rizziello
LMT, RDMS
Bodyworker
Cat Rizziello
LMT, RDMS
Bodyworker
Cat is a Licensed Massage Therapist with over twenty years of experience performing a variety of modalities including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Pre- and Perinatal massage, Shiatsu, and Pranic Healing. She graduated from The Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in Albany, NY, and has been licensed to practice massage therapy since 2001, taking her well rounded career to focus in on pregnancy massage, postpartum bodywork, as well as lending her time to teaching foundational skills to rising bodyworkers.
Fun fact! Cat is also a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology and certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Cat utilizes this knowledge of the perinatal experience and anatomy to provide the highest level of experience for her clients. Cat is known for her genuine compassion for others and a love for life. She takes the time and attention required to maximize their comfort both before and after each session and is known for her keen intuitition for the body.
When not at Indigo, Cat enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, meditation, and being outdoors in nature.
FAIRFAX - MOSAIC DISTRICT
Dr. McCaul Butcher
PT, DPT
Clinical Director, Physical Therapist
Dr. McCaul Butcher
PT, DPT
Clinical Director, Physical Therapist
Dr. McCaul Butcher received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and quickly realized the deficit in whole-body, complete care of the individual Nearly a decade of immersion in orthopedics and pelvic health paired with a drive to learn more have led to Dr. McCaul’s expertise and extensive training in orthopedics/sports and pelvic health.. As many do, Dr. McCaul experienced her own orthopedic injury as a PT, which led her down the road to seeking pelvic health rehabilitation, and she knew at once this was an obvious missing connection to care of orthopedic and sports injuries.
Dr. McCaul is an expert in perinatal wellness, understanding the importance of denormalizing abdominal separation, incontinence, symphysis pubis dysfunction, hip pain both during and after pregnancy, as well as best preparing the body for the vast physiological changes, labor, birth and fourth trimester. Across the lifespan, from highschool and female athletes to perimenopause, Dr. McCaul seeks an evidence-based, hands-on approach for care, integrating a variety of masterful techniques for injury rehabilitation and prevention. Dr. McCaul is also passionate about health promotion and fitness and takes a whole body, movement system approach to care in order to help clients achieve their goals as quickly yet effectively as possible.
When she is not working, Dr. McCaul loves spending time with her family and two young sons. Additionally, she enjoys weightlifting, hiking, and taking trips to the beach with her family.
Dr. Maliha Khan
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Maliha Khan
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Maliha Khan received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia. She was born and raised in Northern Virginia, proudly treating pelvic floor dysfunction in her community. A GMU alumni with a B.S. in Kinesiology, Dr. Maliha has a strong understanding of the connections of the anatomical and physiological processes of pregnancy, menopause, and sports training in relationship to pelvic and perinatal dysfunction and movement systems. She discovered her love for pelvic floor physical therapy during her clinical rotations and has enjoyed treating patients with a variety of pelvic floor and non-pelvic floor conditions including but not limited to sexual dysfunction, bladder dysfunction, postpartum care, female athlete triad, and running-related injuries. A strongly versed manual therapist, Dr. Maliha incorporates a wide range of hands-on, manual therapy techniques integrated with breathwork, therapeutic exercise, and re-training the myofascial and musculoskeletal movement patterns to help return her clients to feeling their best.
When not in the clinic, Dr. Maliha enjoys running, skating, dancing, reading a good book, and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Kristin Dunn
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Kristin Dunn
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Kristin Dunn earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. Dr. Kristin is a highly-skilled, evidence-based practitioner, bringing her knowledge of the newest research available to her treatment sessions to help patients receive the highest quality and evidence-based care. She initially found her passion for treating pelvic floor cases during her first clinical rotation in school, beginning her advanced pelvic floor certification even prior to graduating.
Dr. Kristin uses a whole-person approach when treating patients to address all aspects of a client’s needs. Combining individualized care plans and hands-on techniques allows her to help pelvic floor patients reduce pain and regain function. She has a special interest and passion in working with chronic pain cases with goals to empower patients in attaining and maintaining optimal health, autonomy, and movement. Dr. Kristin’s broad pelvic floor expertise includes pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, incontinence, bowel and bladder function, pregnancy, and postpartum care.
In her free time, Dr. Kristin enjoys staying active and out in nature by camping, hiking, and weight lifting. She can also be found painting, playing with her cat, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Dr. Erica Nikolaidis
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Erica Nikolaidis
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Erica Nikolaidis received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York. After graduation, she moved back to her hometown in Northern Virginia. She currently treats a variety of pelvic health conditions and is passionate about treating and caring for pre and postpartum, fertility, and endometriosis-related clients.
Dr. Erica is a 200-hour certified power yoga instructor and enjoys utilizing yoga movements, breathing techniques, and a total body approach during her treatment sessions. She has training in dry needling and visceral manipulation and enjoys utilizing these techniques with patients.
When she is not in the clinic, Dr. Erica loves to spend time kayaking, swimming, attending group fitness classes, and walking her rescue pup.
MOUNT AIRY
Dr. Andrea Eisgruber
PT, DPT, CSCS, CET, CLT-UE, CDNT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Andrea Eisgruber
PT, DPT, CSCS, CET, CLT-UE, CDNT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Andrea Eisgruber graduated from Virginia Tech with a dual major in biology and English. She went on to graduate from Shenandoah University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree and has been practicing in outpatient orthopedics with a specialized focus in pelvic health since. Dr. Andrea has 16 years of experience in the field and has earned advanced certifications in strength and conditioning through NSCA, cancer exercise through ACSM, dry needling through Kinetacore, lymphedema through Klose, and pelvic health of women, men, and children through Herman and Wallace. Dr. Andrea believes in treating the whole patient, not just the dysfunction.
When she is not working she enjoys reading, Pilates, and spending time with her husband, 3 children and German Shepherd.