Mike Landsberg, ATC, CSCS

Mike joined The RehabGYM when it opened in July 2023 as one of its original employees and serves as the manager of the Colchester location. A licensed and nationally certified Athletic Trainer, he specializes in nonoperative and postoperative shoulder rehabilitation and lower extremity injuries, with a passion for helping active adults and athletes return to the sports, work and recreational activities they love.

Mike earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Vermont, in Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology. He also holds certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist.

Mike combines hands on care, strength training, and functional exercise to help patients rebuild confidence and prepare for the demands of their daily lives and sports. He enjoys partnering with each patient to develop a realistic plan centered on their goals.

Outside of the clinic, Mike enjoys coaching baseball, playing golf, running, hiking, kayaking, strength training, and photography, along with spending time with his wife, two sons and dog.

Britni Myers, DPT

Britni is one of our staff physical therapists with over 17 years of experience. She is a native Vermonter who moved back to the beautiful town of South Hero after graduating from Northeastern University in 2009. She enjoys treating clients of all ages and abilities. Specifically, her interests include pre and post natal care, perimenopause treatment, providing fall risk prevention, aquatic therapy, and providing general orthopedic post-operative care. She believes successful therapy relies on active listening, personalized care plans tailored to each client’s unique needs, and a strong focus on patient education, hands-on care, and home program prescription to ensure optimal progress.

Outside of work, she loves spending summers camping or by the lake with family and enjoys snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in the winter. She recently rediscovered her passion for 5K races and enjoys supporting the NDAA with her husband.

Cathy Webster, PT

Cathy Webster earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut in 1984. She has been involved in sports all of her life including alpine skiing, running, cycling and hiking. She currently remains active with her family which includes two young children and a new puppy. Cathy specializes in Rehab & Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and she has recently added a number of children with special needs to her caseload.

Jeff Look, PT

Jeff earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont in 1999. Over the past 16 years, he has been able to gain experience in multiple areas of practice, those of which include: inpatient/acute care settings, outpatient orthopedics, industrial rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities and work as a traveling therapist. Most of his experience has been spent in outpatient orthopedics, which is where he likes to specialize. He is very active outside and he enjoys long distance running, mountain biking, skiing, camping and hiking. When he is not at work, you’ll probably find him on the trail with his fiance and two pups.

Jill Fitz-Gerald, DPT

Jill is a native Vermonter and grew up in the small town of Monkton. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Exercise and Sports Science. Jill then continued her education at UVM and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2014. Jill has a special interest in pediatric and aquatic therapy. The best day in the physical therapy program was when Jill realized she could work with patients in the water as a part of their rehab. Jill swam competitively through high school, taught swim lessons, coached, life guarded, and is a certified scuba diver. Outside of work Jill loves to be in or on the water, playing with her dog, traveling,or spending time with family and friends.

Mark Houston, DPT, CSCS

Mark earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont and holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a minor in neuroscience from the University of Maryland. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and brings 16 years of experience owning and teaching at a martial arts school to his approach to movement, exercise, and coaching.

Mark enjoys getting to know each patient beyond their injury—understanding what matters to them and helping them build the strength and confidence to return to it. His approach combines education, individualized exercise, and practical strategies that fit into everyday life.

His clinical interests include:

• Orthopedic injuries and recovery after surgery
• Helping active adults return to recreation, exercise, and sport
• Strength, balance, and mobility for people with Parkinson’s disease
• Rehabilitation and performance for martial artists and combat athletes

Mark enjoys the RehabGYM’s combination of physical therapy and fitness, which gives patients opportunities to put their progress into practice and continue building healthy habits beyond treatment.

Outside of work, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and son, practicing martial arts, and photography. He also has a few tricks up his sleeve as an amateur magician.

Mikaela Stringer

Mikaela is from Lake George, NY and earned her degree in Hospitality and Tourism at SUNY Adirondack. In addition to working the front desk at Rehab GYM, she has written and published eight novels, all of which are thrillers that take place either in the Adirondacks or Vermont. What she loves most about working at the front desk is connecting with patients and helping them feel welcome. Outside of work, you can find her on the pickleball courts, curled up with a good book, spending quality time with family on the lake, or obsessing over her dog.

Sarah Doben, DPT

Sarah earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Boston University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Nutrition, and Food Science from the University of Vermont. With experience in acute care and outpatient orthopedics, she enjoys treating patients across the lifespan, with a particular interest in youth athletes, active individuals, and post-operative patients.

Sarah grew up ski racing, playing soccer, and running track in Massachusetts and throughout New England. With a background in athletics and education in nutrition, her clinical interests include injury prevention, return-to-sport rehabilitation, and health education. Sarah takes a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation, recognizing that recovery involves more than addressing an injury alone. She is passionate about helping patients build confidence, reach their goals, and develop the tools they need to stay healthy, active, and doing what they love. Sarah is certified in Functional Dry Needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.

Veronika Becker, DPT

Veronika grew up in Portsmouth, NH, and attended the University of Vermont for her undergraduate degree before returning a few years later to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

Veronika enjoys working with patients of all ages and abilities, with particular interests in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, lower extremity injuries, post-operative recovery, and neurological rehabilitation. She is passionate about helping patients build strength, confidence, and independence while returning to the activities that matter most to them. Veronika values building meaningful relationships with her patients and emphasizes education, individualized care, and empowering people to better understand and manage their symptoms for long-term success. Above all, she strives to help patients reach their goals and have fun along the way.

Outside the clinic, Veronika plays rugby for the Burlington Rugby Football Club and enjoys biking, skiing, golfing, traveling, arts and crafts, and adventuring with her dog, Blizzard.

Sean Jaques

Sean earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Vermont in 2008. His professional experience has focused on client support in various technical industries. This reflects his interest in computers and contributes to his success as Billing Specialist for The RehabGYM. Other interests include reading, online gaming, photography and traveling the world. Sean has a special interest in photographing European castles such as the majestic Neuschwanstein in Germany.

Sharon Gutwin, PT

Sharon Gutwin graduated from the University of Vermont in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She has practiced PT in a variety of settings, but most recently in Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Her ideas of the RehabGYM have come from years of listening to what patients most want in physical rehabilitation. In addition to reactive care for injury and disease, Sharon promotes proactive care efforts to focus on keeping the body healthy and injury free.