Commonweatlh Physical Therapists

Arlington Clinic

Stephanie Hill, PA-C

Stephanie, a native Washingtonian, graduated from Howard University’s Physician Assistant program. She was President of her class and enjoyed serving bother her academic and greater communities. She joined Commonwealth in March 2009 and works in Arlington and Vienna offices. Specializing in Orthopaedics provides Stephanie with the flexibility to care for patients clinically as well as assisting in the operating room. She believes in treating each patient as if her were a member of her family.

Stephanie is currently a member of the American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA). She enjoys film, reading, and adventure traveling.

Tommy S. Kim, DPT

Hailing from Hendersonville, North Carolina, Tommy went to UNC-Chapel Hill for undergraduate study. There he studied Journalism and Mass Communication, but felt his calling was for the health professions. After suffering a season ending shoulder injury in wrestling he decided that it would be vital to learn more about the body and how it functions.

After graduation, he fostered his interest in rehabilitation as a physical therapy tech at various clinics in western North Carolina before deciding on furthering his education at Elon University’s Master of Physical Therapy program. He had many beneficial clinical rotations including one at Duke University’s Sports Medicine which sparked his interest in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine.

After graduation in 2004, he decided to stay at Elon University to pursue a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Tommy moved to Kentucky to practice in a hospital-owned outpatient orthopedic clinic after graduation, where he attained more knowledge of general outpatient orthopedics including aquatic therapy.

Along with some persuasion from some of his friends living in the area, Tommy decided that the calling to be near the nation’s capital could no longer be ignored. He joined the Commonwealth family in July 2006, working in the Arlington office as a physical therapist.

Tommy enjoys the area night life and vibrant atmosphere, partaking in all types of sports, enjoying the outdoors, traveling, and taking advantage of the rich cultural opportunities in the area.

Cherie Yadao, MSPT

Cherie Yadao was born in the nation’s capital and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. Throughout her childhood and high school years she had many athletic interests, including: tennis, swimming, soccer, field hockey and springboard diving. Those interests helped her continue her athletic endeavors at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a member of the diving team where she lettered all four years. During her training, she worked closely with the team’s head physical therapist. The therapist not only expedited her recovery from injuries to springboard back into competition, but also sparked her interest in health care professions.

Upon graduation, Cherie moved to Richmond, VA to take post-baccalaureate classes at Virginia Commonwealth University. Also volunteering at the Medical College of Virginia in the Total Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Unit, she observed the rehabilitation and recovery of patients with life threatening injuries and debilitating diseases. This experience confirmed her desire to pursue a career in physical therapy.

Before earning her Master’s of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami in Florida, Cherie worked as an aide and a front office coordinator for Commonwealth Orthopedics. Following graduation in 2001 she returned to Northern Virginia and Commonwealth Orthopedics to begin her career as a physical therapist. Cherie is currently working in the Arlington office as the clinic manager and physical therapist.

Cherie enjoys traveling, snowboarding, kick-boxing, mountain biking and just relaxing with her dog Jasmine.