Address:
15201 Shady Grove Rd. Suite #106
Rockville, MD 20850

Meet Our Staff

Bill Rolle, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
President/Clinic Director

Dr. Bill Rolle is now and has always been committed to caring for people regardless of their life challenges. His ability to assess physical ailments, identify solutions and counsel patients on appropriate treatment has made him a favorite of all those who visit Seneca Physical Therapy.

Bill opened Seneca Physical Therapy in 1991, just five years after graduating with high honors from the University of Maryland School of Medicine/Physical Therapy Department. He continued to enhance his professional skills by studying for and receiving his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Rocky Mountain University in 2005.

He is now Board Certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). The OCS was established to provide formal recognition for physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge, experience and skills in a special practice area. Board certification assists consumers and the health care community in identifying these physical therapists.

Dr. Rolle specializes in sports injuries with the greatest emphasis on gymnastics, tennis, and swimming. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and has worked with the U.S. National Women's Gymnastics Team and the U.S. Tennis Association Player Development Program. He consults with the elite gymnastics program at Hill's Gymnastics in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Hills has had a gymnast in each of the last four Olympics, including 2004. He has been working with Hill's for a number of years, triaging and treating gymnasts.

He is also a Certified Mulligan Practitioner, one of only two in the entire State of Maryland. This manual therapy concept is a highly effective, innovative approach to treating musculoskeletal problems of the limbs, hips, neck and back.

Dr. Rolle also spent two weeks in Romania in 1995 as a medical mission volunteer for Operation Smile as part of his on-going pro-bono work.

He lives in Boyds, Maryland, with his wife, Lisa, and two daughters, Jessica and Meaghan.

Linda Kuserk, PT
A graduate of the University of Delaware Physical Therapy School in 1985, Linda joined Seneca Physical Therapy in 1992.

In addition to her background in orthopedic sports medicine and manual therapy, Linda has extensive experience treating patients with myofascial pain syndromes and chronic pain. Linda also specializes in womens health such as post-mastectomy/lumpectomy rehabilitation, pelvic pain, pregnancy or postpartum dysfunctions, pain or loss of function after gynecological or abdominal surgery and exercises for incontinence.

Linda's other areas of interest include TMJ and neural entrapment syndromes. Linda is the Clinical Education Coordinator for clinical internships of graduate students at Seneca.

Matt Adams, PT, MS
Matt joined Seneca in 2003 after graduating from Nazareth College. Matt's expertise is in athletic training, having covered collegiate basketball, soccer and semi-pro football, and the 3-time Division III NCAA Championship Lacrosse team at Nazareth.

Matt was recipient of the Nazareth College Men's Basketball Senior Award in 2003 and played collegiate lacrosse for 2 years as well.

Matt is actively involved in research regarding various rehabilitation topics, with a particular interest in sports specific training and rehabilitation. He is Vice-President of Adams Bros. Communications, which provides seminars and workshops for providers of patients with cardiac and pulmonary disorders.

Robert Woodside, PT, DPT, CSCS

Since 2001 Rob has been a valued therapist here at Seneca Physical Therapy. Rob has both a Masters and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a Certified Sole Support Practitioner for custom orthotics.

Rob is actively involved in training other physical therapists and physical therapy aides. He is a Certified Clinical Instructor working with the University of Maryland, Shenandoah University and Marymount University and he manages our physical therapy aides here at Seneca Physical Therapy.

Rob provides expert training for sports teams as well as individual players. His sports training background is in soccer, baseball and basketball and he is specifically interested in athletic related injuries of the shoulder, knee and ankle. Teams and individuals at all levels seek out Rob for his speed and agility training programs as well as his sports rehab programs. The publication Best Life Magazine (from the editors of Men's Health) recruited Rob as a consultant, using him to provide tips and education in regards to ankle injury prevention. Rob has presented papers on sports-related injuries such as "The Evaluation and Treatment of Throwing Injuries in the Athlete". He conducts seminars and provides instruction in ACL injury prevention.

Rob also provides specialized education for type 2 diabetics. He developed a diabetes prevention program incorporating exercise, nutrition and lifestyle change to help control and stop progression of type 2 diabetes.

Heres how some of our past patients describe Rob and the treatment he provided, "He listened to me." "He has a special way of making a difficult situation much more tolerable and even fun at times!" "I was delighted when he helped me surpass my own expectations!" "His positive attitude and sometimes toughness made it feel good to get results." "He really went above and beyond for me!

Sabrina Sladek, PT, DPT

We were thrilled to welcome Sabrina to our staff in the summer of 2007. She brings energy and dedication to our elite therapy team along with a strong educational and athletic background. Familiar with our area and patient population, Sabrina was raised in Montgomery County and attended Damascus High School. She graduated cum laude from Virginia Tech in 2004, majoring in Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise after which she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Baltimore.

Sabrina enjoys all areas of physical therapy, but her primary interests are in orthopedic sports medicine, manual therapy, and home care. Sabrina authored a research paper on rehabilitation for Tommy John Surgery in a baseball pitcher and another on Yoga and Low Back Pain. While working at St. Joseph's hospital in the orthopedic rehab clinic, Sabrina watched a total knee replacement surgery and says it gave her a whole new understanding for those who undergo a joint replacement.

As a currently competing athlete, Sabrina brings not only a wealth of expertise based on her schooling, but also invaluable insight gained from her personal experience as an athlete. She currently competes in soccer and basketball, but readily admits that she enjoys playing all sports with other favorites including volleyball, dodge ball and kickball. Sabrina has run the Marine Corps Marathon and played basketball in the wheelchair basketball tournament against the wheelchair basketball team of Baltimore Maryland (Ravens). She shares that being an athlete allows her to relate to the emotional component as well as the physical and rehabilitative components of therapy.

Sabrina hopes to soon begin the path to attaining her Orthopedic Specialist certification.

Eden Smith, ACSM, CSCS
Wellness Director

Eden Smith Eden has been involved with Seneca Physical Therapy since its inception. She became the director of the Seneca Wellness and Fitness Center when it began in 1997.

Beyond working in the fitness industry since 1991 and working with collegiate and professional women's basketball players, Eden has spent her entire post-college career in the field of rehabilitation medicine. This brings a background that is highly unusual for the field of fitness and wellness.

Eden's clinical background is directly responsible for the incredible growth of the Seneca Wellness and Fitness Center since 1997. Her unique ability to work with and tap into the fitness potential of anyone is the driving force behind the Seneca Wellness and Fitness Center. Her clinical background allows her to identify problems that need to be addressed by a physical therapist or a physician much more easily and consistently than the average personal trainer.

Eden is a Certified Health Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sport Medicine and a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. These certifications from ACSM and NSCA represent the highest certifications available as a personal fitness trainer. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS degree in Kinesiological Sciences.

Melissa Fidler, MS, RCEP

Melissa Fidler Melissa joined the team at Seneca Wellness and Fitness Center in the spring of 2005 after completing her Master of Science degree in Exercise Science from McDaniel College. She enjoys being able to combine the science of fitness and wellness with the science of rehabilitation. Melissa is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) through the American College of Sports Medicine. An RCEP is a Masters prepared specialist and an allied health professional who works with persons with chronic diseases and conditions in which exercise has been shown to provide therapeutic and/or functional benefit.

She has found her niche as a professional that is responsible for preventative and rehabilitative programs such as the prevention of heart disease and other co morbidities, the maintenance and improvement of orthopedic limitations as well as Diabetes Prevention Program (which she helped to develop.) As a Type I diabetic, she has a personal interest in the positive benefits of exercise on diabetes, especially prevention.

Melissa has an Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification and is a member of the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association.

Jennifer Holliday, BS, ACE Personal Trainer

Jennifer Holliday Jennifer is an Exercise Specialist. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Longwood University in Virginia. While at Longwood, she interned at a local facility, Philbins Fitness Center. There she had the opportunity to work with high school, college and professional athletes. She also interned at Shady Grove Cardiac Rehabilitation, where she continued to work after her graduation from Longwood. Recognizing her clients’ need for more diverse exercise opportunities, she developed several exercise classes including ball and stretching classes.

While working at Shady Grove Cardiac Rehabilitation, she also worked at a local gym as a personal trainer. Her passion is helping individuals meet their personal health goals by providing appropriate exercise prescriptions.

Jennifer was raised locally and attended Quince Orchard High School, playing soccer and lacrosse. She continued to play lacrosse at Longwood, a Division I school, during her four years. She continues to enjoy both soccer and lacrosse as her sports of choice.

Currently, Jennifer is certified as a personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is certified in CPR/AED.

Bob Seymour

Bob Seymour Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Certified Senior Personal Trainer
Senior Fitness Instructor
American Senior Fitness Association (ASFA)

Bob is a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM and is certified as a Senior Fitness Instructor through ASFA. With these two certifications, Bob is able to develop safe and effective individual and group exercise programs for seniors.

As a trainer he focuses on working with seniors who have various co-morbidities as well as special populations of individuals with Parkinsons disease. He primarily focuses on stabilization training which addresses muscle imbalances, improves joint stabilization and posture.

As a result of Bob's training and experience, he has worked extensively with a neurologist and helped him conduct a literature search on the benefits of exercise on the symptoms of Parkinson's disease as well as speak to these findings at seminars throughout Maryland.

Michele Mnatzakanian, Licensed Massage Therapist

Michele is a licensed and certified massage therapist from the Potomac Massage Therapy Institute in Washington, D.C., a national leader in massage therapy training. She has received extensive training in both Swedish and Deep Tissue massage, has taken anatomy, physiology & kinesiology classes and attended continuing education classes for pregnancy, reflexology, Reiki, special needs, hot stones, Thai on the Table & sports massage. Michele holds a professional membership with the American Massage Therapy Association. She has an extensive background in working environments including fitness, spa, home & workplace. Michele currently works as a massage therapist contractor for patients, employees & the wellness programs at Shady Grove Adventist hospital in Rockville, MD.

As a practitioner, Michele believes that massage encourages good health, relaxation & an overall sense of well being.

Gabriela Riscuta, MS, LD, CNS, Certified Nutrition Specialist

Gabriela Riscuta is a graduate from the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania. Her area of specialty while practicing in Romania was in family medicine. While not a licensed physician in the states, her background as a trained physician, affords her a greater understanding in the importance of helping individuals with making healthy lifestyle changes and what long-term effect those changes can have.

Gabriela completed her master’s degree in Human Nutrition at University of Bridgeport and is a licensed dietician in the state of Maryland. She is also a Certified Nutrition Specialist through The Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists (CBNS) which was founded by the American College of Nutrition (ACN) to help meet the growing demand for knowledgeable, responsible professional nutritionists (master's and doctoral level). She is also currently an adjunct professor in Nutrition at Montgomery College.

Gabriela requires that all aspiring patients have a primary care physician because she does not function in that capacity. In addition to joining Seneca Wellness & Fitness Center, she is also working with several physicians in their offices helping patients to achieve their wellness goals through proper diet and healthy lifestyle. Previously, Gabriela conducted research in Dept. of Cancer Genetics and Epidemiology at Georgetown University, Washington, DC.