Jenna began Art of Motion Physical Therapy LLC in order to provide individualized one on one care that focuses on manual therapy, exercise, and education. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University where she truly began her appreciation for movement and the human body. Jenna attended a manual therapy focused program where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Diego, CA and is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. While attending PT School, she had a strong desire to learn how to work with dancers to recover and best manage injuries so they can get back to doing what they love safely and efficiently.
She began her career at Body Dynamics Inc. now located in Falls Church VA, where she had the wonderful opportunity of working with dancers and performers from Suzanne Farrell Ballet, The Washington Ballet/The Washington School of Ballet, Arena Stage, Shakespeare Theatre, and Ford’s Theatre. She currently enjoys working with performing artists of all levels from recreational through professional and all styles and genres of dance. Jenna enjoys teaching specialty graduate level coursework in performing arts medicine at Shenandoah University.
Since becoming a mother, she appreciates the challenges for any parent to effectively provide self care. She is committed and enthusiastic about working with ALL people to help them live a life full of healthy movement and exercise.
Jamie earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ohio University. She began her career specializing in neurological rehabilitation, working with patients with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, vestibular disorders, and more.
After becoming a mother, Jamie developed a deep passion for women’s health and recognized the need for specialized care throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and all stages of life. She focuses on treating pelvic floor dysfunction and helping women restore function and confidence in their bodies. She takes a holistic, patient-centered approach, dedicating time to understanding each individual’s unique needs to create personalized treatment plans.
Jamie has additional training in the McKenzie Method, manual therapy, and dry needling. She believes in empowering her patients through education and collaboration, ensuring they feel supported and encouraged on their journey to better health. She finds immense joy in seeing her patients return to the activities they love.
Jamie lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and three young boys.
