Agnes F. Schrider, PT
Agnes graduated from University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy in 1986. Her career began at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where she worked with stroke and head trauma clients and orthopedic patients. In 1991, she worked for Violand and McNerney, PA, a private practice in Ellicott City, Maryland. Her caseload included sports injuries, work injuries, orthopedic ailments and work in a nursing home and home health clients. In 1992, Agnes started work at Fine, Bryant and Wah, PT (company no longer exists.) a private practice in Glen Burnie, MD. She worked there until 1996 becoming an office manager, clinical coordinator of all physical therapy interns and she continued patient care of work and sport injuries, orthopedic and neurologic ailments.

In the Autumn of 1996, Agnes moved to Virginia and worked as home health therapist for Spectrum Therapy. In 1998, she was promoted to open an outpatient clinic in Nelson County.

In 2002, Agnes opened up her own practice, NELSON PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WELLNESS CENTER. Initially, she began the practice in a small room adjacent to an exercise facility. In 2004, we expanded to our current location and added fitness programs. Agnes became a certified Yoga Teacher in 2006 studying at the Yoga Center of Columbia in Maryland and began teaching yoga classes. In 2008, we expanded again to accommodate the growing fitness and wellness services. A Yoga and exercise studio was created and the massage therapy room enlarged.

Throughout her career, Agnes has been passionate about fitness and health and speaks to community on various topics.

Alishia Stewart, Fitness Specialist

Alishia Stewart graduated from Longwood University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. She was on the Women’s Softball team. She completed her internship at Martha Jefferson Health and Wellness in 2005 working with cardiac patients and prescribing exercise programs for different populations. She has been with Nelson Physical Therapy and Wellness Center since 2007 as a Fitness Specialist. She designs and supervises our clients’ exercise program promoting proper technique and alignment. She assists in progressing the exercise programs to meet the clients’ goals.

Betty Kerr, NIA Instructor

Betty lives in Nelson County and is a certified wellness coach and certified Nia Blue Belt Instructor. She has a Masters degree in Expressive Arts with a focus on dance and movement.

She will be offering Nia classes and individual and group coaching in Circle of Life Health and Wellness.

Bindu Johnson, Yoga Instructor
Bindu has 25 years of training in yoga, meditation and holistic lifestyle. She is a certified Yoga Teacher (500 hour) and a certified Synchonicity Meditation and Holistic Lifestyle Instructor. Bindu artfully brings her together her training, personal practice and experiences with her students to provide a loving, compassionate and celebratory journey towards greater health, balance, wholeness and fulfillment.

She is also trained in Integrative nutrition and teaches individuals or groups in diet and nutrition, lifestyle counseling. She is a Reiki practictioner as well. She brings her years of experience and training to her classes and workshops. She can be contacted directly at binduyoga [@] verizon.net

Laura Bohner, Certified Massage Therapist

Laura received her training at the Heartwood Institute in 2005. Her training emphasized holistic healthcare. She is certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia, is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. She also has a BA in Environmental Conservation from the University of Colorado and is a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America. She has taught skiing in Alta, UT for eleven years.

She is very skilled in Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, sports massage and gentle blended techniques.

Laura spends her winters teaching skiing in Utah and offering massage in our community from Spring until Autumn.

Polly Williams, Spiritual Coach

Polly is a spiritual coach and reiki practictioner in Nellysford. She was a banker for 18 years while simultaneously pursuing a number of spiritual teachings. She was raised in the Episcopal church, she trained for a Reiki mastership, a study of Native American Earth based religion, Buddhist meditation and teachings, and the study of intuitive pathways. Her unique backround in both left and right brain experiences allows her to understand her clients wherever they are in their process, and help them access their own truth without judgement and honor for their path.

Tyler Lucas, Certified Massage Therapist

Tylercompleted his training at his training at the Virginia School of Massage 600 hour medical massage program in 2000. From 1997 – 1999, he studied Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Joint Mobilization and Healing Touch while fulfilling his internship at Virginia’s student clinic. He is certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professionals/ Board of Nursing. He has additional training in Stone Massage, Express Facials, Sports Massage, Trager and Aromatherapy.

Tyler enjoys the outdoors and has hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to New York. He enjoys his children, gardening and fishing.