Tidewater Physical Therapy

TOA Inc Physical Therapy is made up of a team of physical therapists, licensed physical therapy assistants and PT technicians. We are a dedicated team of professionals, whose main focus is to improve function, reduce pain and improve quality of life. We work directly with the physicians to develop and implement each patient’s plan of care on an individual basis. We treat surgical and non surgical diagnosis, through implementation of manual techniques, therapeutic exercises/activities and modalities.

TOA PT understands the importance of keeping up with new finds in research and places a big emphasis on continued education and training for the staff. We are dedicated to learning new and innovative techniques to assist in the facilitation of better outcomes.

Meet Our Staff

• Clinical Director:

  • Dawn Glover PT, MCMT, MSCH

    Dawn is the Clinical Director for the Physical Therapy Department. She has been with TOA PT since 2005. Dawn has been practicing physical therapy for over 14 years in outpatient, pediatrics, skilled nursing, home health and acute care. She received her BSPT from Howard University in 1993 and a MSCH from Old Dominion University in 2005. She is a member of the APTA.

• Clinical Coordinator:

  • Dawn Riddick LPTA

    Dawn is the Clinical Coordinator for the Physical Therapy Department. She joined TOA in 2005. Dawn received her AAS in Physical Therapy Assisting from Tidewater Community College. Her work experience includes outpatient and skilled nursing. She is a member of the APTA.

• LPTA (Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant) Staff:

  • Barbara Hibbs, LPTA

    Barbara is a native of Poquoson and joined TOA PT in 2007. She received an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting form Tidewater Community College in 1991. Her primary work experience has been in outpatient.

• Physical Therapist - DPT:

  • Thea R. Shaw, DPT

    Thea is a native of Houston, Texas. She joined TOA in 2007. Thea graduated with honors from Hampton University in 2000 with a BS in Biology, and again in 2003 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT). Her work history includes skilled nursing, home health and outpatient. She is a memeber of the APTA.

• Physical Therapy Tech Staff:

  • Amy Holsey

    Amy has been with TOA PT since 2003. She has completed course work for massage therapy and is working towards becoming a PT.

  • Katie Bull

    Katie is the Lead PT Tech. She joined TOA PT in 2006.

  • Brandi Williams

    Brandi joined TOA PT in 2006. She currently has a certification in medical assisting and plans to further her education to become a PT.

  • Lemmesha Walston

    Lemmesha joined TOA PT in 2007. She graduated with honors from Old Dominion University with a BS in sociology and criminology. She plans to enter PT school in 2009.

  • Diane Corner

    Diane has been with TOA since 2006. She received a BS in Exercise Science from Norfolk State University. She earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Hampton University and is currently pursuing licensure for the state of Virginia.