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Our
Professional Staff:
Scott
Wagner, DPT, OCS,
is co-owner of Pro Motion Physical Therapy. He earned
his Master of Science and Physical Therapy degree
from Marymount University and his Doctorate of Physical
Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia. He is
a board certified Orthopedic Specialist by the American
Physical Therapy Association. Scott brings strong
clinical skills in soft tissue mobilization and structural
integration as well as osteopathic manual  medicine
techniques. Working with patients in this manner
brings about significant changes in posture, alignment,
balance, and ease of movement body wide. Scott has
also studied the Maitland technique of joint mobilization
as well as cranial sacral therapy, visceral mobilization,
and muscle energy technique. Prior to becoming a physical
therapist, Scott was both an NCAA swimmer and American
Council on Exercise certified personal trainer. He
enjoys approaching patients on a multidimensional
level; drawing from manual therapy techniques and
his experience in the fields of fitness and competitive
athletics to help patients attain their highest level
of function. Scott enjoys treating orthopedic injuries,
post surgical cases, and chronic pain as well as fine
tuning athletes to help them gain the competitive
edge.
Puja Charaipotra, DPT, OCS, is co-owner of Pro Motion Physical Therapy. She graduated valedictorian of her physical therapy class from the University of Tennessee in Memphis in 1998 and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia. She is a board certified Orthopedic Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. Her post graduate clinical education and training has involved an eclectic set of techniques and schools of thoughts with her focus being on manual techniques. She is a firm believer in using a hands on approach through a holistic view to restore joint and soft tissue mobility with muscle energy techniques, direct and indirect mobilizations, neuromuscular mobilizations, and movement education with exercise. She also has advanced training in back and pelvic stabilization, ankle/foot rehabilitation, and shoulder injuries. She does custom orthotics casting. She is an experienced runner and enjoys yoga and Pilates.
Jennifer
Lewis, MSPT, has been an integral part of Pro Motion Physical Therapy since 2003. She graduated in 1998 from Washington University in
St. Louis where her training emphasized musculoskeletal
imbalances and movement impairment syndromes. She
has furthered her education with training in Orthopedic
Manual Therapy through Michigan State University College
of Osteopathic Medicine. Her background also includes
extensive coursework in addressing biomechanical faults
of the foot/ankle through movement retraining and
orthotic intervention. With her education and experience,
Jennifer structures her treatments with a framework
of manual therapy, postural retraining, and exercise
to restore optimal movement patterns and promote balance
in the musculoskeletal systems.
Karin
Steele, DPT,
graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. She
then earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree
from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2006.
Since graduating, she has gained experience working
in outpatient orthopedics with a focus on post-surgical
and sports rehabilitation. She has taken courses in
manual therapy, biomechanical evaluation of the foot,
and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. She
combines manual techniques, neuromuscular reeducation,
and therapeutic exercise to help patients reach their
optimal function. Karin is originally from Gaithersburg,
MD and is the middle child of seven children. She
enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis,
and traveling in her spare time.
Danielle
Bloom, MSPT, graduated in 1999 from The George
Washington University with a Bachelor
of Science in Exercise Science. She then earned
her Masters in Physical Therapy degree from The George
Washington University in 2002. Since graduating, she
has worked in out patient orthopedics with an interest
in sports rehabilitation and post-surgical patients.
She has taken several continuing education courses
in manual therapy techniques as well as therapeutic
exercise interventions. Danielle is originally
from New York and recently relocated back to the Washington,
DC area. She enjoys playing soccer, tennis, skiing,
traveling and spending time with her family.
Angie Thomsen, DPT, has been practicing physical therapy since 2008. Originally from Indiana, Angie graduated from Indiana University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Audiology and Hearing Sciences. She then earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Washington University in St. Louis where she was trained on the Movement System Impairment Syndrome theory by Shirley Sahrmann. Since graduating, she has gained experience in an outpatient rehabilitation center focusing on both orthopedic and neurological impairments. Angie also has experience treating active and retired soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. She has completed continuing education in the areas of manual therapy, pathological gait, tennis and golf.
Elizabeth Dankner, DPT, graduated from Georgetown University in 2005 with a Bachelors of Science in Health Studies. Elizabeth then earned her Doctor in Physical Therapy from Columbia University, graduating in 2008 with a specialty in orthopedics. Since graduating, Elizabeth has been working in outpatient orthopedic clinics, her first position was in Manhattan and now in the Northern Virginia area. Based on her history as an athlete, including running, skiing, ice skating, and softball, Elizabeth has focused her time treating sports and over use injuries in both conservative management and post-surgical rehabilitation. She has furthered her education in manual therapy techniques from the Institute of Physical Arts as well as techniques for KinesioTaping. Elizabeth is originally from Massachusetts and enjoys rooting for all Boston/New England sports teams! |
