The team at RESTORE MOTION possesses a vitality and sense of shared purpose that has resulted in over a decade of helping a wide range of clients successfully achieve their health and fitness goals. We are also committed to the success of our profession and its future practitioners. We are proud to be a Clinical Internship Site for university programs, such as those at George Washington University, Hampton University, and the University of Maryland. As Clinical Instructors associated with these universities, we welcome the opportunity to work directly with the next generation of physical therapists.
Please take the time to meet our team and discover our particular areas of interest.
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Co-Founder
Special Interests:
Spine Dysfunction, Dance and Yoga Injury Rehabilitation, Performance Enhancement, Male and Female Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, Transgender Pelvic Health, Manual Therapy, Pilates, Trigger Point Dry Needling (Board of Maryland Physical Therapy approved), Visceral Mobilization, Craniosacral Therapy
Training:
Master of Science of Physical Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, 1994
Pilates for Rehabilitation, Polestar Education, 2000
Masters of Business Administration, Johns Hopkins University, 2001
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, 2011
Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist, Myopain Seminars, 2015
Affiliations and Associations:
Faculty of The Washington School of Ballet
Citi Open Tennis Tournament (formerly Legg Mason Tennis Classic) Physical therapist, 2004-2014
George Washington University Pelvic Floor Clinic, Consultant
International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Women’s Health Section of APTA
Citizen of the Cherokee Nation
Member of Capitol City Cherokee Community
Activities:
Ballet, Yoga, Walking, Running, Gardening
Co-Founder
Special Interests:
Spine Dysfunction, Dance and Yoga Injury Rehabilitation, Performance Enhancement, Male and Female Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, Transgender Pelvic Health, Manual Therapy, Pilates, Trigger Point Dry Needling (Board of Maryland Physical Therapy approved), Visceral Mobilization, Craniosacral Therapy
Training:
Master of Science of Physical Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, 1994
Pilates for Rehabilitation, Polestar Education, 2000
Masters of Business Administration, Johns Hopkins University, 2001
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, 2011
Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist, Myopain Seminars, 2015
Affiliations and Associations:
Faculty of The Washington School of Ballet
Citi Open Tennis Tournament (formerly Legg Mason Tennis Classic) Physical therapist, 2004-2014
George Washington University Pelvic Floor Clinic, Consultant
International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Women’s Health Section of APTA
Citizen of the Cherokee Nation
Member of Capitol City Cherokee Community
Activities:
Ballet, Yoga, Walking, Running, Gardening
Special Interests:
Spine and Pelvic Dysfunction, Foot and Ankle Rehab, Foot Orthotic Evaluation and Casting, Performing Arts Rehabilitation, Male Pelvic Floor Health, Manual Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Trigger Point Dry Needling (Board of Maryland Physical Therapy approved)
Training:
BA in & American Studies, University of Notre Dame, 1987
Masters in Physical Therapy, Hardin-Simmons University, 1998
Certified Integrated Manual Therapist, Great Lakes Seminars, 2010
Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist, Myopain Seminars, 2017
Associations and Affiliations:
American Physical Therapy Association
Activities:
Dance, Theatre, Gymnastics
Special Interests:
Spine and Pelvic Dysfunction, Foot and Ankle Rehab, Foot Orthotic Evaluation and Casting, Performing Arts Rehabilitation, Male Pelvic Floor Health, Manual Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Trigger Point Dry Needling (Board of Maryland Physical Therapy approved)
Training:
BA in & American Studies, University of Notre Dame, 1987
Masters in Physical Therapy, Hardin-Simmons University, 1998
Certified Integrated Manual Therapist, Great Lakes Seminars, 2010
Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist, Myopain Seminars, 2017
Associations and Affiliations:
American Physical Therapy Association
Activities:
Dance, Theatre, Gymnastics
Co-Founder
Special Interests
Spine dysfunction, Pelvic Floor Health (Women’s and Men’s), Tennis Medicine, Sports Medicine, Concussion, Orthotics and Shoe Consult, Trigger Point Dry Needling (Board of Maryland Physical Therapy approved), Visceral Mobilization, Craniosacral Therapy, Taping Techniques, Mentoring Colleagues
Training:
Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, 1994
Masters of Business Administration, Loyola University, 2003
Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist, Myopain Seminars, 2011
Affiliations and Associations:
- Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), Primary Health Care Provider, 2007 to present
- Citi Open Tennis Tournament, formerly known as the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, Physical therapist, 2001-Present
- Member of the medical team at the Australian Open, French Open, U.S. Open and many other international and domestic tournaments
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Orthopedic Section of APTA
- Women’s Health Section of APTA
- National Vulvodynia Association
- International Pelvic Pain Society
- Project Advisory Council for the National Association for Continence (NAFC)
Activities:
Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, Yoga
Languages:
Gujarati, Spanish
Co-Founder
Special Interests
Spine dysfunction, Pelvic Floor Health (Women’s and Men’s), Tennis Medicine, Sports Medicine, Concussion, Orthotics and Shoe Consult, Trigger Point Dry Needling (Board of Maryland Physical Therapy approved), Visceral Mobilization, Craniosacral Therapy, Taping Techniques, Mentoring Colleagues
Training:
Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, 1994
Masters of Business Administration, Loyola University, 2003
Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist, Myopain Seminars, 2011
Affiliations and Associations:
- Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), Primary Health Care Provider, 2007 to present
- Citi Open Tennis Tournament, formerly known as the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, Physical therapist, 2001-Present
- Member of the medical team at the Australian Open, French Open, U.S. Open and many other international and domestic tournaments
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Orthopedic Section of APTA
- Women’s Health Section of APTA
- National Vulvodynia Association
- International Pelvic Pain Society
- Project Advisory Council for the National Association for Continence (NAFC)
Activities:
Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, Yoga
Languages:
Gujarati, Spanish
Special Interests
Spine Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Visceral Mobilization, Craniosacral Therapy, Concussion, Headaches, Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Neurological Rehabilitation, Trigger Point Dry Needling (Board of Maryland Physical Therapy approved)
Training:
Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1989
Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Duke University, 1991
Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist, Myopain Seminars, 2015
Associations and Affiliations:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Activities:
Tennis, Dance, Swimming, Yoga
Special Interests
Spine Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Visceral Mobilization, Craniosacral Therapy, Concussion, Headaches, Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Neurological Rehabilitation, Trigger Point Dry Needling (Board of Maryland Physical Therapy approved)
Training:
Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1989
Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Duke University, 1991
Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist, Myopain Seminars, 2015
Associations and Affiliations:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Activities:
Tennis, Dance, Swimming, Yoga
Special Interests:
Pelvic Floor Health (all genders), Pre-natal, Post-partum, Return to Running, Sports Medicine, Spine Rehabilitation, Visceral Mobilization
Training:
Bachelor of Science, The University of Scranton, 2013
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, The University of Scranton, 2016
Affiliations and Associations:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Activities:
Hiking, Camping, Running, Travel, Skiing
Special Interests:
Pelvic Floor Health (all genders), Pre-natal, Post-partum, Return to Running, Sports Medicine, Spine Rehabilitation, Visceral Mobilization
Training:
Bachelor of Science, The University of Scranton, 2013
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, The University of Scranton, 2016
Affiliations and Associations:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Activities:
Hiking, Camping, Running, Travel, Skiing
OFFICE STAFF
Our office staff embodies RESTORE MOTION’S dedication to excellent care of our clients:
Sheila CabotajeOffice Manager
Jaimee NelsonWeekend Receptionist
Sandra RamirezOperations Assistant
Alejandra RoblesAdministrative Assistant