Janelle Martinez

Clinic Director/Physical Therapist
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Dr. Janelle Martinez graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences. She received her doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland at Baltimore in 2008. Her experience covers multiple settings from hospital, rehabilitation, home health and outpatient. Her treatment focus is mainly in outpatient orthopedics, treating post surgical, orthopedic and sports injuries. In 2022 she completed her Dry Needling Certification through Evidence in Motion to offer her patients another option in alleviating pain and disability. She is energized by helping patients achieve their highest potential and improve their quality of life as they recover from acute to chronic injuries and conditions through treatment and education. As a former Division one track and field athlete and a Black Belt, Dr. Janelle Martinez understands the value and importance of an active lifestyle and is committed to helping each patient achieve his or her best life.

Nicole Garner

Physical Therapist
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Nicole is a Prince George’s County Native. She was an athlete through her primary and secondary education years. It was in high school that Nicole was introduced to athletic training through an elective class. Athletic training and anatomy classes were her introduction to the human form and function. Nicole was intrigued by mixing the sport and science worlds. Nicole went on to pursue athletic training at High Point University in North Carolina. In the end, the conflict between attending her own sport (track and field) practices and the academic requirement of being present at the practices of other collegiate sports teams became too great. The conflict resulted in a change to an exercise science major and securing her career path toward physical therapy.

Nicole completed physical therapy school at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Physical therapy became an even better fit as she was able to apply her knowledge to a broader population and expand her ability to help others. Nicole has been practicing general outpatient orthopedic physical therapy for over 15 years with 5 of those years additionally practicing in the home care setting.

In her free time Nicole enjoys completing various small home improvement projects, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her dog.

Eric Astrop Jr.

Physical Therapist Assistant
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Eric graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Elizabeth City State University in 2009 in Physical Education with an emphasis in Sports Medicine. After college, he worked in an Emergency Room as Health Unit Coordinator and Technician. In addition, Eric worked as a Lead Physical Therapy Technician for many years prior to attending Howard Community College to receive his A.A.S degree to become a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Eric background is mostly in Outpatient Orthopedic with emphasis on sports medicine and injuries. Eric also has A.A.S in Personal Training from the National Personal Training Institute and currently holds certifications in National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT), and International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Eric currently holds membership with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., where he serves as his chapters Social Media Chair, Social Ambassador, Step Master, Fundraising/Logistics Chair. He also has memberships with 100 Black Men of America, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (Baltimore City and Howard County Chapters) and National Pan Hellenic Council (Howard County Chapter).

In his free time, Eric enjoys baking (with a goal of starting his own baking business), working out, reading, community service projects, coordinating/organizing events, and performing step routines with his fraternity brothers.