Sara Etheredge

Dr. Etheredge graduated Cum Laude from The University of Mary Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Since graduating, she has received several post-graduate certifications in dry needling, kinesiology taping, vestibular rehabilitation, and as a certified clinical instructor. She has obtained additional post-graduate training in various manual therapy techniques, myofascial release, pain neuroscience education, and concussion and TMD management.

In 2013, she joined Concussion Care Centre of Virginia as the primary physical therapist to address the orthopedic needs in the underserved neurological community. During her tenure, she co-authored several publications on post-traumatic headache and developed a specialized focus on treating headaches and neck pain. Building on this extensive clinical background, Dr. Etheredge founded Virginia Concussion and Pain Physical Therapy in January 2026. An avid mentor, Dr. Etheredge enjoys teaching physical therapy and undergraduate students. In 2019, she was the recipient of the Carlton Jones Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award.