About Dr. Rob Satriano
I’m Rob Satriano, a Doctor of Physical Therapy based in Baltimore, and I’ve built my practice around one core belief: healing happens when you’re truly seen, heard, and understood.
My professional path began at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where I earned my DPT and developed a deep interest in the myofascial system. What continues to drive my work is how restrictions within this system can influence not only movement and function, but pain, emotion, and the way people experience their bodies day to day.
I don’t come to this work from textbooks alone. I’ve spent significant time on the other side of the treatment table—living with chronic pain and recovering from multiple hip surgeries. I know how exhausting, frustrating, and isolating it can feel when answers are unclear or relief is temporary. That lived experience shapes how I evaluate pain, pace treatment, and partner with every person who walks through my door.
Who This Practice Is For
This practice is for people who want a deeper understanding of their pain and are open to a comprehensive, whole-person approach to recovery—especially when conventional care hasn’t provided lasting relief. Many patients arrive after months or years of feeling dismissed, misunderstood, or stuck, and are looking for thoughtful, individualized care rather than quick fixes.
I work with individuals across the lifespan who are dealing with chronic pain, persistent symptoms, post-surgical recovery, and conditions that require careful clinical reasoning rather than protocol-driven treatment. The goal is always the same: to understand what’s truly driving the symptoms and create a clear, sustainable path back to meaningful movement and daily life.
Clinical Experience & Teaching
My clinical work centers on people living with chronic pain, connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), scoliosis, and persistent movement issues that haven’t responded to standard care. I also work with people who want to stay active in their daily lives, as well as populations with high physical demands—including military and tactical professionals, performing artists, collegiate athletes, and professional athletes, including NFL players.
I previously taught with Myopain Seminars, an elite continuing education organization, where my work focused on myofascial pain science, trigger point dry needling, and clinical reasoning for healthcare professionals around the world. My teaching has always been grounded in real clinical outcomes—not abstract theory or technique memorization—and shaped by daily patient care and what consistently improves results across diverse presentations.
My training includes mentorship under Jan Dommerholt, where I developed a rigorous foundation in anatomy, trigger point physiology, and tissue-based clinical reasoning.
Before becoming a physical therapist, I worked as an elementary educator and earned a Master’s in Teaching, with formal training in how people learn, manage anxiety, and build confidence while acquiring hands-on skills. That background continues to shape how I communicate, coach, and educate both patients and clinicians—creating an environment that prioritizes psychological safety while maintaining high clinical standards.
How I Practice
This is not a 15-minute, cookie-cutter physical therapy model.
Every new patient receives a comprehensive, 90-minute evaluation. I look at the whole system—movement patterns, injury history, nervous system responses, and often areas far from where the pain shows up. Pain is rarely as straightforward as it seems, and the true contributor is often somewhere unexpected.
Education is a central part of the process. Instead of handing out printed exercise sheets, I use your cell phone to record personalized videos of your movements during sessions, complete with verbal cues. You leave with a clear, visual guide of your body performing your exercises correctly, so progress continues well beyond the clinic.
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A Bit Outside the Clinic
Earlier in my career, I participated in international medical volunteer work as a physical therapist in Haiti—an experience that reinforced the importance of adaptability, listening, and treating the whole person, regardless of setting or resources.
Outside the clinic, I exercise regularly, paddle board, hike, and spend a lot of time outdoors—usually joined on the trail by Magnolia, my sweet and curious Portuguese Water Dog puppy.
Let’s Figure This Out Together
Many patients come to this practice after trying multiple approaches that never fully addressed their concerns. Often, what’s been missing is the time and attention needed to understand the full context of their symptoms and how different systems interact.
If pain is limiting your function or quality of life, I invite you to contact the clinic to discuss whether this approach to care is appropriate for you. You can reach us at rob@robsatriano.com.
