Who We Are

Bill Gilbert M.P.T. earned his Master of Physical Therapy degree from Shenandoah University/Winchester Medical Center Program in Physical Therapy in 1995. Bill has been practicing for over 11 years in the Hagerstown and Frederick area. Most of his experience has come working closely with orthopedic surgeons and spinal care specialists to rehabilitate patients with orthopedic and sports related injuries, back and neck disorders, and pre and post operative conditions. He has provided physical therapy services in nursing homes, industrial settings, in the home environment, hospital setting and outpatient clinics. His specialty is tracking down and resolving painful disorders of the knee, shoulder, back and sacroiliac joint. He started North Hagerstown Rehabilitation and Brunswick Physical Therapy with Joel Weaver in 2004 as they both felt that was the only way to have direct control of the quality of services being provided. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, fishing, water activities, off-roading, and fabricating with metal and wood. He is a husband of over 19 years and the father of two children.
 
Joel Weaver, P.T.A., B.S. graduated Magna Cum Laude from Carroll community College’s PTA program in 2005. He also holds a B.S. Degree in physical Education from Towson State University 1988. Joel has worked in the fitness and health care field since 1988 as a fitness director and Physical Therapist’s technician. He is currently a licensed Physical Therapist’s assist and enjoys working with people. He takes great pride in assisting people to lead an active healthy lifestyle. Joel is the Vice President of Gilbert, Weaver and Associates Inc and provides services as a licensed Physical Therapist’s Assistant at North Hagerstown Rehabilitation and Brunswick Physical Therapy. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and golfing. He also enjoys taking long walks with friends.
 
Laura LaBoiteaux, DPT, MPT earned her Masters and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Laura has been practicing for over 2 years in outpatient orthopedic clinics in Frederick, Glen Burnie and Hagerstown. She has provided skilled physical therapy treatment to a variety of patient populations. Laura is experienced in the treatment of patients with neck and back dysfunctions, sports and work related injuries, motor vehicle accidents, neural dysfunctions, chronic pain; as well as; both pre and post operative care of both the extremities and spine. She has taken additional coursework in Muscle Energy Technique, Neural Mobilization, and Joint Manipulation of the Extremities. Laura joined the North Hagerstown Rehabilitation team in July of 2006. She currently lives in Frederick with her husband and two dogs. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, photography, and dance.
 
Chris Barnes earned her Associates degree in Business Administration and Office Management from the American Institute of Business in Des Moines, Iowa. Chris has been working in the Physical Therapy field for 6 years in the front office including 3 years working in the billing aspect. Chris has been with North Hagerstown Rehabilitation since August 2004. She currently lives in Smithsburg with her husband, son, and two dogs. In her spare time she likes to ski, traveling, and shopping.