Meet The “ACRO PT”:
Angela Prescott PT, DPT, CMPT, CMTPT, CSCS
Owner and Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Manual Physical Therapist
Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Certified Beginner & Intermediate Aerial Silks Instructor
CPR & Medical First Aid Certified
Angie was drawn to the profession of physical therapy through a life-long love of athletics and fitness. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2006 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. She then completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Maryland in Baltimore in 2009.
Angie identifies with the belief that physical therapy care should be individualized and that the “patient-care first” mentality is the only way to treat patients. Her experiences in her early career solidified in her a passion for outpatient orthopedic physical therapy and she underwent additional training to improve her manual physical therapy skills and earn several advanced level manual therapy certifications, including several in trigger point dry needling.
Angie’s method of treatment focuses on identifying areas of dysfunction and using hands-on techniques to improve movement. She is passionate about fitness and wellness and believes that each individual can achieve higher levels of both with targeted treatment and exercise prescription. A lifelong gymnast and circus performer, Angie feels that the understanding of human movement that she developed during her training and coaching has had a huge influence on how she treats her patients.
Angie opened ACRO PT with the goal of providing local specialized care to circus artists, gymnasts, polers, climbers and any athlete that finds themself in need of quality specialty rehab. Opening ACRO Physical Therapy & Fitness in 2017 allowed her to bring the positive foundations her career was built on to a community that she is passionate about.
When not treating patients, Angie coaches the University of Maryland Gymkana Troupe in College Park and works to prevent/rehabilitate their injuries. Her time with the Gymkana Troupe has allowed her to expand her knowledge about rehabilitation within the sport of acrobatics while helping them spread their message of healthy living. Angie still trains herself, and also performs acrobatics & aerials professionally whenever possible.
Her passion for physical therapy, circus and acrobatics/gymnastics have led her to read and research extensively on the topic. She hopes to become a key resource for gymnasts, acrobats, aerialists, polers, dancers and body-weight strength enthusiasts as these athletes and their injuries are unique and need experience-based care.
Clinical Massage Therapist
Nikki Pitman LMT, MMP
Licensed Massage Therapist
Medical Massage Practitioner
Clinic Manager
Nikki has been with ACRO since pretty much the start. She has over 8 years of experience as a physical therapy tech in the outpatient setting. She recently completed her Clinical Massage Therapy Education at Cortiva Institute & holds a Bachelors in Exercise Science from Towson University (2021).
Nikki grew up in Maryland & participated in competitive cheerleading/tumbling. Her experiences in this area helped lead her to the field of physical therapy & provide her with the ideal background to assist patients in their recovery at ACRO.
Nikki's passion for helping others, her positive attitude and her love of the profession make her an ideal member of the ACRO team. She’s been Angie’s “right-hand woman” for over 8 years - at ACRO and their previous employer. Her knowledge is extensive and we’re so excited to have her in the ACRO family!
In Nikki’s free time she likes to visit family and friends, hang out with her dog, Harley, and go hiking.
Support & Fitness Staff
Courtney Harman
Aerial Silks Instructor
Physical Therapy Tech
Courtney has been training aerial silks since January 2015. Beginning in March 2022, she began teaching aerial silks on a regular basis and has found her way to ACRO through a consistent dedication to technique and progression!
Courtney earner her Level 1 Silks Instructor Certification from Paper Doll Militia in January 2023 and has taken numerous specialty classes to enrich her knowledge of the apparatus throughout her aerial career. Having trained primarily in the greater DC area, she has enjoyed traveling to attended additional classes in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago, Brattleboro, Knoxville, Lexington, Orlando, St. Petersburg (Russia), Chania (Greece), Glasgow (Scotland) and Oaxaca (Mexico).
Courtney enjoys visiting “new-to-her studios” and picking up tips, tricks, and cues from instructors across the world! When she’s not in the air (which is rare), you’ll find Courtney spending time with her cats, traveling to see her favorite bands play live or simply going out to help a friend.
Cyndi Gadhia
Physical Therapy Tech
Cyndi joins ACRO with a background in Nursing and BA in History of Art from the University of Pennsylvania and an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy from the University of London - Goldsmiths College. She is a certified health coach through Integrative Nutrition. She works with people in recovery through Arlington County Department of Human Services’s Healthy Living Program. She also teaches flexibility and conditioning classes at the aerial studio, Monarca in Flight.
A consummate educator, student, and nurturer, Cyndi loves taking care of people, which makes her a perfect fit on the ACRO team to take care of your needs. She started as a patient with Angie and loved the way she felt walking away from each visit. Now she's proud to be part of the team helping others feel better and move better!
When she is not coaching, you can find Cyndi practicing aerial arts and contortion. She is also often seen with her current puppy being raised for the Guide Dog Foundation and its sister organization, America’s VetDogs. She enjoys curling up with a good book, stealing midday naps, foraging for wild eats, and spending time with her family.