Our Physical therapists
DR. BOBBY ESBRANDT, PT, DPT, CSCS, PES, USAW, CERT. DN
Bobby is the co-owner and co-founder of Impact Sports Physical Therapy. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Stevenson University and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland School of Medicine with special interests in manual therapy and sports rehabilitation.
Bobby has an extensive background in athletics, including both playing and coaching basketball at the collegiate level. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a certified Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a certified Sports Performance Coach (USAW) through USA Weightlifting.
He has experience treating hundreds of professional, collegiate, and olympic level athletes, and currently serves as the physical therapist for both the Coppin State University and Howard University athletic departments. He has also previously served as the head physical therapist for the Morgan State University athletic department.
Bobby was one of the first two clinicians in the state of Maryland to be certified in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training; a cutting-edge rehabilitation technique that produces superior strength and muscle hypertrophy gains compared to traditional physical therapy. Additionally, he has completed extensive continuing education through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy focusing on the use of dry needling (Cert. DN) and spinal manipulation in the treatment of a variety of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. He possesses additional clinical specialties in treating individuals with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine dysfunctions and also those who suffer from cervicogenic headache.
DR. JOSH PLUMMER, PT, DPT, CSCS, FMS, USAW
Josh received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland at College Park. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Baltimore, with a special interest in sports orthopedic rehabilitation and manual therapy. Upon completing his doctoral degree, Josh began practicing in Howard County at an outpatient orthopedic office where he developed relationships with local orthopedics, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, as well as various other resources important to patient care. After a stint in sports orthopedics in Baltimore City and Howard County, Josh now operates as co-owner and co-founder of Impact Sports Physical Therapy.
During his time as a clinician, Josh has had the opportunity to treat and aid in the recovery of professional athletes, countless Division 1 athletes, as well as many local high school athletes. He also currently serves as a physical therapy provider for University of Maryland athletics.
With a passion on reducing injury risk and preventing injuries, particularly ACL injuries, Josh has developed an injury prevention program that has been implemented by several local prominent lacrosse teams and high schools. In an attempt to further treatment tools and techniques for his patients, Josh has trained in Functional Dry Needling through Kinetacore to help with many musculoskeletal deficits. He was also one of the first 2 practitioners in Maryland to receive training in Blood Flow Restriction. To help further his treatment strategies with athletes, Josh has received continuing education certifications in Functional Movement Screening, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and USA weightlifting coaching certification for all Olympic and accessory lifts. His original continuing education in Maitland based treatment for cervical and lumbar spine provides the ability to assess and treat these conditions with a variety of techniques, including manipulation.
DR. Maya Schwartz, PT, DPT
Maya graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Maryland, Baltimore. She worked for University of Maryland Men’s Soccer team, which allowed her to be immersed in the collegiate sports world and learn the demands required for these athletes.
With a strong interest in sports medicine, Maya received the opportunity to have her final clinical experience here at Impact Sports Physical Therapy treating high school and collegiate athletes. Her experience at Impact confirmed her passion for treating sports related injuries and she continues to develop her career with this focus.
Maya’s ultimate goal is to provide the best care possible, help patients regain function and restore mobility in order to return to activity in better physical condition than before their injury. She strives to provide unique, individualized treatment plans while making sessions fun and motivational for the patient. Outside of the clinic, Maya is a trainer at F45 Training, and enjoys boxing and staying active.
Dr. Brittany Wentzel, pt, dpt, CMTPT
Brittany received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Virginia Wesleyan College where she played collegiate soccer. During her undergraduate studies, she gained experience treating youth athletes through an internship with The Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daugthers Sports Medicine Program.
Brittany went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from The University of Pittsburgh, one of the top DPT programs in the nation. While in graduate school, she completed a clinical rotation with the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program where she gained knowledge on vestibular and exertion therapy for concussion management. Brittany is certified in trigger point dry needling through Myopain Seminars, the world’s leader in dry needling/trigger point education.
Brittany has worked with collegiate and professional athletes from across the country, helping them safely and efficiently return to sport following sports-related concussions. She is passionate about working with athletes of all ages to prevent re-injury and safely return to sport.
She believes that the most rewarding part of her job is watching patients progress throughout the rehabilitation process and helping them get back into the activities and sport they enjoy stronger than they were before.
DR. Ben Welch, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT
Ben received his Bachelors of Science degree from Towson University in Exercise Science with special interest in strength and conditioning. He then went on to the University of Maryland School of Medicine to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Ben is certified in trigger point dry needling through Myopain Seminars, the world’s leader in dry needling/trigger point education. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Ben is dedicated to a career of learning and will continue his education in manual therapy and sports performance.
Ben has always had a strong passion for sports medicine and performance, treating a wide variety of athletes and weightlifters of all ages. He is driven to help all of his patients meet their individualized goals and ultimately return to their sport or desired activity. Ben has been a multi-sport athlete his whole life but mainly focused on soccer and lacrosse through college. Ben is a die hard Baltimore Ravens and Liverpool FC fan. Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and family, weightlifting, hiking, and playing golf.
DR. SCOTT GOYETTE, PT, DPT
Scott received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland, College Park. He then went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University.
Scott has a special interest in sports medicine and orthopedics, and has always been involved in athletics. He has had the opportunity to work with athletes of all levels both in and out of the clinical setting, at youth sports camps, and with University of Maryland Athletics. Scott is passionate about helping his patients safely return to doing what they love, and to help them reach their highest level of performance.
Professionally, Scott is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as well as the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT). He has conducted and presented research at a national level at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting.
Scott has focused most of his competitive career on playing soccer, but also enjoys rock climbing, volleyball, and roundnet. He also loves hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family.