A Personalized Approach to Wellness
Why Physical Therapy?
Regardless of age, activity level, or prior fitness, we all go through times when we just aren't moving like we want to. Sometimes that's because we are injured or we're afraid of getting injured. Whether your goal is to start moving again after a period of inactivity, or to take your fitness to the next level, physical therapy can help.
Because Movement is For Every Body.
What to Expect
PT includes a comprehensive medical screening, musculoskeletal examination, and creation of a personalized plan of care to empower you to reach your goals.​​
What's Your Goal?
Rehabilitation
When we become injured we change the way we move.
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Rehabilitation goals are to:
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Restore function
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Reduce pain
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Return you safely to what you love!
Wellness
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
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Wellness goals are to:
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Improve body mechanics
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Prevent injuries
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Optimize rest & recovery
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Keep you moving
Performance
Still trying the same things to improve your performance but not seeing change?
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Performance training goals are to:
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Optimize movement efficiency​​
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Improve strength & conditioning
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Promote rest & recovery
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Improve performance
Jessi White PT, DPT
Dr. Jessi White graduated from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2015. She is a Licensed Physical Therapist in Washington DC and Maryland and is a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT/DN) utilizing dry needling in addition to manual mobilization techniques, biomechanical evaluation, therapeutic exercises and activity re-training in her treatment sessions.
Dr. White has 25+ years of dance training and performance experience with extensive knowledge of Pilates mat and reformer, yoga, and floor barre. She became a PBT® (Progressing Ballet Technique) Certified Instructor in 2017 and a GYROTONIC® Method Certified Trainer in 2023. Dr. White specializes in treating performing artists providing injury prevention screening, strength/conditioning training, and backstage PT during performances. She continues to take dance classes for both fitness, and to stay connected with the local dance community.
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Treatment Philosophy
People are more than their injury. By taking the time to learn about each person, how they were injured, and what their goals are, I work in partnership with patients to find the right interventions to get them back to doing what they love.
I strive to empower every patient to manage their health and mobility goals independently when away from the clinic. This is achieved through continual patient education and encouraging communication & feedback.
Who do I treat?
As an orthopedic specialist I treat patients from head to toe. Because there are so many musculoskeletal diagnoses that I do treat, it’s easier to list the few areas I don’t specialize in, but would happily refer to another provider for.
I do not provide treatment for:
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BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)
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pelvic floor dysfunction
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pediatric developmental delays
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prosthetics and wheelchair fittings
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Not sure if PT is right for you? Schedule a free 15 minute consultation to discuss how I can help.