Carrie Hilburn, PT, MBA is a licensed physical therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience in orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation, fall prevention, and women’s health. She earned her degree in Physical Therapy from Indiana University and later completed her MBA at the IU Kelley School of Business.

In 2016, Carrie founded Stay Home Safely with the mission of helping individuals maintain independence and safety at home through expert therapeutic care and customized home safety modifications. Her approach combines clinical expertise with a deep commitment to patient-centered outcomes.

Originally from the Midwest, Carrie now lives in Annapolis with her husband and three children. In addition to her professional work, she enjoys hiking, running, and playing tennis.

Carolyn "Carrie" Brunetto Hughes, DPT, CLT, earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Specializing in orthopedics, Dr. Hughes developed a passion for working with oncology patients as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. After several years of providing in-home care, she recognized a significant need for home modifications. 

In response, Dr. Hughes co-founded Stay Home Safely with Carrie Hilburn, dedicating efforts to helping individuals find solutions that enable them to live independently and safely at home for as long as desired. Born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland, Dr. Hughes enjoys spending time on the Chesapeake Bay with her husband and their four daughters.

Marilyn Clements, PT, is a licensed physical therapist with over 30 years of experience caring for older adults. Throughout her extensive career, she has worked in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and home health settings, consistently providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs of aging populations. 

Marilyn is deeply committed to helping her patients understand their physical challenges and guiding them toward practical, achievable solutions. She believes that education and collaboration are essential for empowering individuals to regain their independence and enhance their quality of life.

Julie Mast, OTR/L, graduated from Elizabethtown College with a master's degree in occupational therapy. She gained valuable experience working in rehabilitation facilities and discovered that her favorite setting was home health.

Julie and her husband began renovating and selling homes in their spare time. To assist their renovation team in visualizing future changes, she learned a 3D design program. This experience ignited her passion for home design and inspired her to find ways to merge it with her love for occupational therapy. She discovered Stay Home Safely during her search, which she recognized as the perfect opportunity to help others.

Julie lives in Arnold, MD, and is a mother of four. When she's not dreaming up renovation projects, she enjoys baking and kayaking the waters of the Chesapeake Bay!