Dr. Mark Acierno, PT, DPT, OCS
Mark earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering (1987) and a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy (1990) from Boston University before completing his Doctorate in January 2005, also from Boston University. Mark practiced primarily in outpatient facilities for 7 years in California before moving to Frederick. He opened Frederick Sport and Spine Clinic, Inc., in 1999 and expanded to include Middletown Sport and Spine Clinic, LLC, in 2005.

Mark’s expertise is in Sports Physical Therapy and he has a specific interest in shoulder dysfunction. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by the APTA and is currently the Physical Therapist for the Frederick Keys, the Baltimore Orioles’ Class “A” minor league baseball team. From 1994-96, Mark was affiliated with both the Men’s ATP Tennis Tour and the Champion’s Tour while in California. He has treated athletes of all levels and from a wide variety of sports. He is active with the elite gymnasts at the Frederick Gymnastics Club, the Maryland State Champions for 2003.

Mark is a current member of the APTA and served as the Western District Chairman for Maryland. He is the proud father of twins, Dominick and Siena and husband to wife, Jodene.

Dr. Lisa Houck, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC:
Lisa completed her Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) in October of 2004 from the University of Saint Augustine in Saint Augustine, Florida. Her undergraduate Physical Therapy degree (PT), completed in 1998, was attained from Daemen College in Amherst, New York. Lisa is a member of the APTA.

Lisa is a Frederick Native. She has several years of experience working with a broad spectrum of patients in both in-patient and out-patient settings. Her passion surrounds Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy which is a hands-on approach to traditional physical therapy. She underwent rigorous training in these areas and has earned specialty certifications in both Manual Physical Therapy (MTC) and Clinical Orthopedics (OCS). This extensive training provides her with expertise in treating all orthopedic related in injuries.

Mary Thorsen, PT:
Mary received her Physical Therapy Degree in 1989 from California State University at Long Beach. She provided services at a formal rehabilitation hospital for one year in California and has provided out-patient rehabilitation for sixteen years in Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick Counties to various patient populations. In addition, Mary has performed Ergomed pre-work screenings for area businesses to ensure safe placement of new employees and employees returning from work related injuries.

Recently, Mary has completed coursework in aquatic therapy which is a therapy utilized for an array of conditions. She has a particular interest in treating patients with pain and headaches originating from the cervical spine as well as treating pain associated with lumbar strain.

Mary has been an American Physical Therapy Association member since 1988.

Jane Klink, PT:
Jane graduated with a Physical Therapy degree from University of Delaware in 1989. Since then, she has accrued 18 years of experience treating patients of all ages and levels and function. She has worked in many settings including acute care, outpatient orthopedics, and home health care.

As a generalist in the field of Physical Therapy, she has completed coursework in a variety of areas with a special interest in shoulder and postural dysfunction. Jane joined the Frederick Sport and Spine team in October of 2005 and works from our Middletown office. She is a current member of the APTA.

Wray Pianta, MMSc:
Wray recieved a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 1978 and a Masters of Medical Science in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Emory University in 1987. Before relocating to Frederick, she was an Anatomy and Physical Therapy instructor at Emory University in 1998.

Wray has over 20 years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in conditions of the neck and spine, but has interests in all areas of Orthopedics. Her presence to our clinical staff supports the high quality of care Frederick Sport and Spine Clinic patients already receive. She is a current APTA member.

Carrie Whipp, PTA:
Carrie graduated from Carroll Community College in 2000 with an Associate's Degree in Health Sciences. Having practiced in the outpatient orthopedic setting for the last six years, she is well versed in the treatment of an array of orthopedic ailments. She has completed numerous continuing education courses in myofascial release, breast cancer recovery and treatment of chronic pain. She enjoys all facets of being a Physical Therapisst Assistant, but takes particular interest in manual therapy.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, Carrie is responsible for treating you according to your Physical Therapist's established plan of care. This task is challenging as our clinical staff is very diverse; however, she continually exceeds expectations in quality of care and patient satisfaction. Carrie has completed aquatic therapy training and spends a great deal of her time treating patients in our SwimEx Aquatic Therapy Pool. She is a current member of the APTA.