Meet Our Staff

Encompass Physical Therapy is an outpatient orthopedic clinic located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Since 2004, our physical therapists have been providing the highest quality of care to prevent and rehabilitate movement disorders of individuals of all ages.

Our individualized, hands-on, functional manual therapy approach to improving the quality of life of our patients is our No. 1 priority.

We are committed to putting our patients at the center of our efforts as we consult with other health care professionals to coordinate a comprehensive plan for their health.

ELAINA MCNEILL, PT, CFMT, CMTPT

Elaina received her bachelor’s degree in science from the University of Maryland at Baltimore in 1987. In 2012, Elaina’s love for manual therapy led her to become a certified functional manual therapist  (CFMT) with the Institute of Physical Art (IPA). She continues to focus her attention on the evaluation and treatment of spine patients, use of manual techniques, spinal stabilization exercise, biomechanical foot and ankle evaluation, pelvic dysfunction evaluation and treatment.

Elaina is a co-owner/member of Encompass Physical Therapy, LLC. Her rehabilitation experience includes working with patients of varying ages in a variety of settings: acute care, home care, outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine.

C. CHRISTINE RO, PT, DScPT, MPT, CFMT, CMTPT

Christine is a certified functional manual therapist (CFMT) and has been a physical therapist for more than 15 years. She is a co-owner/member of Encompass Physical Therapy, LLC. Previously she held the position of senior physical therapist at Kernan Physical Therapy at Shipley’s Choice.

Christine received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Wayne State University. She earned her bachelor’s of science in health sciences (magna cum laude) and a master’s of science in physical therapy from Howard University in 2001. She received her doctorate of science in physical therapy from the University of Maryland in 2011. Christine’s love for manual therapy led her to pursue a certification in functional manual therapy with the Institute of Physical Art in 2012. Her continuing education currently focuses on manual therapy techniques, visceral mobilization and dry needling.

Christine is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Orthopedic Section of the APTA and the Maryland Physical Therapy Association.

KATHERINE KLINE, PT, DPT

Kat, a lifelong Anne Arundel County resident, attended Severna Park High School and earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Her appreciation for working as a team grew while working for Encompass Physical therapy as a technician where she observed a higher level of quality care. She developed a greater understanding of the benefits physical therapy could provide, not only in rehabilitative and preventative measures, but benefits that dove deeper into the complexities of healthcare. As a result she pursued her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science with the goal of returning to Encompass as a full-time therapist. While working towards earning her doctorate, she completed several part-time and full-time rotations designed to provide a broad spectrum of knowledge within the Maryland healthcare system including: University of Maryland Medical Center in the intensive care unit, University of Maryland Orthopaedics at Camden Yards, and Elite Physical Therapy in Baltimore, MD. In the future, Kat is considering continuing to build her knowledge in manual therapy towards earning her Functional Manual Therapy Certification (CFMT).

In the future, Kat is considering continuing to build her knowledge in manual therapy towards earning her Functional Manual Therapy Certification (CFMT).

Extracurricular Activities: Member of Alpha Xi Delta at University of Maryland College Park; University of Maryland College Park School of Public Health Honor Society

Sports: "Retired" year-round soccer and swimming athlete. Additionally, Kat was a year-round and summer swim team coach.

KRISTY GREEN, PT, MPT

Kristy joined Encompass in May 2017, which shares her passion for treating patients holistically, fixing the real problem, not the symptom. She received a Bachelor's degree in General Science and a Certificate in Gerontology from Gannon University in Erie, PA in 2002. While working towards her undergraduate degree, she was a scholarship athlete on the women's basketball team, which made the Division II NCAA tournament 3 out of 4 years. Kristy graduated with a master's degree in physical therapy from Gannon University in 2004.

Since graduating, Kristy has completed continuing education in: Functional Manual Therapy, Neural Manipulation, Spinal Mobilization and Manipulation, and Dry needling. In 2020, Kristy completed her Manual Therapy Certification (CFMT), through the Institute of Physical Art with Honors.

When she isn't working with patients, Kristy can be found outdoors and spending time with her husband, Eriks and son, Henry.

KARSON BECKER, PT, DPT, CSCS

Karson originally graduated college with a B.S. in Criminology from Florida State University in 2012 and then had a brief career as an agricultural statistician working for the USDA in Nebraska. After meeting his wife in Nebraska, Karson decided to move to his wife’s home state of Maryland to pursue a career in physical therapy. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2021. Karson was first introduced to Functional Manual Therapy (FMT) during a clinical rotation at Encompass while treating patients under Christine Ro and Elaina McNeill. After being inspired by the professional mentorship and impressive results seen in the clinic, he decided to strive for an FMT certification while working at Encompass.

Having lifelong involvement in sports and fitness, Karson hopes to blend the FMT approach with an emphasis on ideal athletic movement. Karson is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with experience in football, basketball, track, skiing, volleyball, golf, ultimate frisbee, powerlifting, rock climbing, kayaking, backpacking, hockey, pickleball, baseball, soccer, and cycling. When not treating patients, you can find him cheering on the Florida State Seminoles or Tampa Bay Lightning, eating tasty food, or adventuring outdoors with his wife, Grace, and their dog, Scout.

JULIA JANCZUR, PT, DPT, RYT-500

Julia takes a holistic approach toward physical therapy, noting that problems in the body are often interrelated. Julia combines her knowledge of physical therapy, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and yoga. In her treatments, Julia focuses upon evaluation of the spine and seeks unique methods of increasing strength and mobility. Julia is a certified physical therapist and yoga teacher.

Julia completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore where she completed rotations and gained experience in functional manual therapy, physical therapy for Ehlers Danlos syndrome and hypermobility syndromes, and in-patient shock trauma spine & orthopedics.