Our Staff



Gary Lin is the co-owner of Adept Physical Therapy.  He has been practicing physical therapy since 2001.  He received his Master’s in Physical Therapy from NOVA Southeastern in Florida and Bachelors of Science in Dietetics from the University of Maryland at College Park.  He is a current member of the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association).

He did his training at the Veteran’s Affairs hospital in Baltimore, working in the ICU and with amputees.  This was followed by his sports rehabilitation rotation at Cal Ripken’s Acceleration Clinic in Columbia, MD.

Gary has enjoyed treating various ailments, including foot/ankle, post-operative knee and hip, injuries of the spine, but he especially enjoys working with neck and back pain as well as the shoulders since he views them as the most challenging areas of the body to work with.

He spends his time with his wife, Adriana, and their dogs, Gordo and Jacob, traveling whenever possible, and perfecting the art of raising tropical fish.

Adriana Lin is co-owner of Adept Physical Therapy, our office manager, and patient advocate. Her role is to make sure all our patient’s experiences are smooth from the time they first step in through our doors and until discharge.  She is the engine that keeps Adept Physical Therapy running.

Adriana was born in Colombia and came to the United States in 2011. In Colombia, she studied psychiatry, and after graduating, she worked for a few large Latin American companies. Her favorite activities include singing (ask her about auditioning for Colombia’s equivalent to American Idol), traveling, and being around family.

Dr. Kimberly Cox graduated from University of Maryland at College Park with a B.S in Kinesiology. She then received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Additionally, she wanted to expand her knowledge of exercise by becoming a certified personal trainer. Kimberly values direct and focused patient care with a combination of manual techniques, exercise, and continuously updated, structured home programs with each patient’s progress.

Kimberly was born and raised in Montgomery County and in her spare time, she loves trying new local restaurants. She also enjoys working out, playing softball, going on walks or hiking, spending time with her friends and family, and drinking bubble tea.

Melissa Kramer is a licensed physical therapist assistant with 25 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics. She graduated from Alvernia College located in Reading, PA with distinction in 2001.

Melissa has primarily treated orthopedic patients; however, she also has experience working in aquatic therapy, lymphedema management, cancer rehabilitation, breast cancer rehabilitation, work reintegration, body mechanics training/back education training, and sports medicine. In addition to being a physical therapist assistant, Melissa is also a certified strength and conditioning instructor. Melissa is passionate about providing the best possible care and customer service to all her patients.

Outside of the clinic, Melissa dedicates most of her time to her family and being a spectator at her daughters’ sporting events.

Dr. Ancy Alford has a Bachelor’s degree for Biology and a minor in Psychology from the University at Albany, NY. She went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University, NH in 2015.
Ancy has always been passionate in advocating for her patients and working to individualize their care. She recognizes that not every shoe fits and finds various avenues to help her patients reach their unique goals.
Ancy utilizes various treatment options, such as manual therapy, muscle energy techniques, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, and more, to optimize her patient’s physical therapy outcomes. Ancy is also a certified dry needling practitioner and always strives to keep up with the latest evidence based treatments through continuing education classes.
In her free time, she enjoys spending family time with her husband, 2 boys and 2 cats. She loves to travel, hike, do puzzles, paint, watch hockey, eat out, and watch superhero movies.

Dr. Leanna Choo graduated from Saint Francis University with a B.S. in Health Sciences and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. During her time at Saint Francis, she was also a member of their Division I women’s soccer program.

She enjoys working with diverse patient populations and focuses on providing direct, individualized care. Leanna combines skilled manual therapy with structured, progressive exercise programs to meet each patient’s unique needs. She is passionate about delivering high-quality care and empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential.

Leanna is a Montgomery County native. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, traveling, watching Formula 1, trying different cuisines, and spending time with her friends, family, and dog.

Arlet Ramirez also works as a patient advocate for Adept Physical Therapy.  She was born in the Philippines and came in United State of America  in 2018. She graduated from Negros Oriental State University in Bais City Campus II, in 2000. Arlet received her  Bachelor of Science in Commerce. My favorite activities is cooking, traveling, watching films, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends and relatives.