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MEET OUR TEAM

Dr. Atanelov specializes in fall prevention, stroke rehabilitation and spasticity management. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Cybernetics and Masters of Science in Biochemistry at University of California, Los Angeles. Later he studied Jewish Medical Ethics and Talmud at the Heiden Institute in Jerusalem, Israel. He trained in University of California, San Diego Medical School and completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

After residency he was recruited to stay on as a full time faculty member with Johns Hopkins Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). He served as Assistant Program Director training PM&R physician residents at Johns Hopkins. He also served as Director of the PM&R Multidisciplinary Fall Prevention Program at Johns Hopkins. Currently he devotes most of his clinical efforts serving as Medical Director at Steady Strides.

Dr. Atanelov is devoted to the improvement of medical quality. His book "Resident's Handbook of Medical Quality and Safety" was well received in the medical community with 12,000 downloads in its first year of publication. His special interest is promoting a multi-disciplinary fall prevention care model to give patients best of what modern medicine has to offer. He is member of the State of Maryland Falls Free Coalition and was charged with developing an inter-professional model for caring for patients at risk of falls in the State of Maryland. Dr Atanelov is a public speaker and educator for lay-public and medical professionals on topic of preventing falls in the elderly and is actively involved in academic research on fall prevention.

Languages: English, Russian, Georgian, Spanish, Hebrew.

Mrs. Amy Cooperman is an Occupational Therapist with 26 years of experience. She received a bachelors degree in art and psychology from the University of Michigan and a masters degree in Occupational Therapy from Towson University. Amy is a respected clinician with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages in schools, prisons, hospitals, nursing homes, and residential facilities. She has a private practice working with children and adults on the autism spectrum.

Amy fuses her deep and intuitive understanding of her clients’ needs with a passion to match those needs to the most cutting-edge, effective (and enjoyable) interventions. If the ‘right’ intervention does not already exist, she will create a new one herself. Amy created and marketed therapeutic products nationally and internationally.

Amy is certified in Sensory Integration (SIPT Certification). She is also a certified “Stepping On” Fall Prevention leader. Her original contributions to Occupational Therapy are published in articles in Icare4autism, WhereWhatWhen, Tachlis Magazine, as well as video profiles on Facebook.

Eugene Khoroshan

PT, DPT, MS

Eugene is a Yoga practitioner and former Yoga instructor who pursued his passion for holistic mind-body rehabilitation and lifestyle by enrolling in University of Delaware’s physical therapy program in 2012. During his time at UD, Eugene served as an assistant student instructor for courses related to the treatment and rehabilitation of the medically complex, spending the majority of his internship time at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Shortly upon graduation, Eugene joined the Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as a therapist on the integrated inpatient rehabilitation unit, where he worked for over 7 years with both local, national, and international patients to assist with recovery across many diagnoses including neurological, orthopedic, cardiovascular, trauma, and limb loss. Eugene transitioned into the Acute Care section of the physical medicine and rehabilitation department in 2021 to pursue his interests and passion for the medically complex, including extensive coverage across the ICU units.

Since then, Eugene has worked with multiple hospitals in the area including Medstar, Lifebridge, and Mercy before making his transition to Steady Strides Fall Prevention and Rehabilitation to pursue a strong desire to serve the population at greatest risk for adverse events from catastrophic fall injuries. During his free time, Eugene continues to enjoy his Yoga practice, rock climbing adventures, and the occasional boxing match.

Maddie Sales

OT

I joined Steady Strides in July 2023 and have loved seeing patients reach their goals and achieve success. I earned my Master’s Degree at Towson University in 2021. Since then, I have worked with many conditions including neurological, musculoskeletal, and psychological conditions, ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. I have also received a certification for Vestibular Rehabilitation training.

At Steady Strides, I have continued to grow within my profession and learn about the rehabilitation process, with special focus on fall prevention, stroke rehabilitation, and geriatrics. Besides improving safety and longevity in patients, a big priority of mine is making the rehabilitation process fun and enjoyable when patients step into the clinic! Whether I am teaching people how to improve their activities of daily living, demonstrating better ways to navigate their home and community, or teaching them how to live safely, it is important to me that patient’s look forward to enriching their lives and feel that they are reaching goals they may not have known were achievable.

Chana Weingarden

OTA

Chana graduated from Keiser Univeristy in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 2011 as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. She has been living in Baltimore since 2014 and is passionate about serving this community. Practicing Occupational Therapy in a wide range of settings has given Chana a diverse experience . She began in skilled nursing facilities, home health, and transitionional care units. She is passionate about preventing falls, reducing fear, and teaching her clients to learn how to trust their bodies.

Tammy Brady

PTA

I am a Physical Therapist Assistant with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I started my career as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant working in a local nursing home in Carroll County. While working at Carroll Hospital Center, I decided to attend Carroll Community College to pursue a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant. I graduated in 2006 from the Physical Therapist Assistant Program with an associate degree in applied science.

Since graduating I have worked in a variety of therapy settings including skilled nursing, assisted living, home health and outpatient. I am certified in the LSVT Big program designed for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. When I’m not at work, I can be found babysitting my 3 grandchildren. I also enjoy spending time with my husband, 6 children, 3 dogs and many friends. I love to travel, hike and go golfing.

Jennifer Turner

PT, DPT

Jennifer Turner is a physical therapist with 17 years of clinical experience specialized in the treatment of vestibular dysfunction, orthopedics, and geriatrics. Jennifer graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 2002 where she studied psychology and played for the Retrievers NCAA division 1 women’s soccer team. Jennifer continued her studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science graduating with honors in 2006.

Her career began at an independent outpatient physical therapy practice and acute inpatient hospital based practice at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Jennifer then transitioned to full outpatient care and clinical directorship at FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers where she earned her Level III Balance Master Certification, and was also invited to present patient success stories at their national convention. Jennifer currently serves as the Steady Strides Clinic Director and physical therapist, working to maximize patient function, safety, and independence to live a life free of the fear of falls.

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