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ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
Alexander Technique at Wiki
Edward Bilanchone
Stick To Principle
Reston / Alexandria VA
AlexanderChiGolf
Riki Alexander
(202) 363-6568
Washington DC & NY
Riki Alexander Somatics: Alexander Technique
CHIROPRACTORS
Jay Cohen, DC
(410) 224-3387
Adam L. Cohen, DC
Cohen Chiropractic
2770 Solomon's Island Road
Edgewater MD 21037
Near Annapolis MD
James G Binning DCPC
(703) 257-0100
Chiropractic Center of Manassas
7513 Presidential Lane
Manassas VA 20190
manassaschiropractor.com
Website updated 6/2016
More: Speakers Page
More: Dr. Binning Page on CFSupport
Brian McNicholas, BS, DC (703) 435-8805
1712 Clubhouse Road, Suite 102
Reston VA 20190
drbrianreston.com/Services.html
Traditional chiropractic. Very gentle approach. Our office has found that most musculoskeletal conditions (including fibromyalgia cases) have responded very well to chiropractic care WITHOUT the debilitating side effects of most medications.
Justine M. Dee DC (703) 723-9355
Beyond Wellness
44330 Premier Plaza #110
Ashburn, VA 20147
From her website: "At the age of five, Dr. Dee had her first Chiropractic
adjustment which helped her overcome repeated lung infections and cope
with her asthma. She focuses her practice on patients that need extra
time, attention and gentler care.
Chronic Pain Disorders (Fibromyalgia, MS and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
Pregnant Women and Post-Partum Women
Pediatric (especially those with ADHD and Autism)
Geriatric Care including those with osteoporosis
http://www.beyondwellnessonline.com/staff.shtml
Sue Ann Lewine, DC (703) 426-7101
Z Life Center for Stress Reduction and Personal Growth
8996 Burke Lake Road Suite L105
Burke, VA 22015
http://www.ZLifeCenter.com
Network Spinal Analysis (a type of healing that is very effective at resolving
stress issues). Center also offers Somato Respiratory Integration and
Classical Yoga Conditioning.
Kathryn Thompson, DC (703) 242-7474
Mark Chalfant, DC
New Life Wellness Center
243 Church Street NW Suite 300B
Vienna VA 2180
Certified in BioSET, Nutrition Response Testing and Precision Spinal Correction.
"What our doctors see clinically is that people dealing with Fibromyalgia and
Chronic Fatigue have barriers to healing and nutritional deficiencies.
We uncover those barriers with our services to get our clients well."
Member recommended for help with food allergies.
David Reynolds DC (703) 721-0500
Bodnar Chiropractic
6969 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
Christos Balis DC (updated 9/10 - seems to have moved to CT)
Robert W. Breen DC (703) 368-4040(updated 6/10)
8565A Sudley Rd
Manassas, VA 20110
www.breenchiro.com
Gary Blabey, DC (703) 356-6284
Back in Action Spinecare and Rehab
8306-C Old Courthouse Rd.
Vienna VA 22182
http://www.virginiachiro.com/
Member, who has no longer has CFS symptoms, says he has been helpful with
adjustments needed after years of having to lie down so much.
Steve Lininger, DC (703) 396-7770
Manassas Chiropractic & Rehab
8214 Centreville Rd
Manassas VA 20111
http://mychiropractormanassas.com/meet-the-staff/
Started/hosted the Manassas Chronic Pain Meet-Up Feb 2008. No longer meets.
English & Spanish
Thomas Roselle DC (703) 698-7117
Roselle Alternative Care
8550 Arlington Blvd., Ste. 325
Fairfax VA 22031
rosellecare.com
Also Applied Kinesiology & other practitioners.
Headaches, High Blood Pressure, Sleep problems, Fatigue, Circulatory
Problems, Arthritis Pain, Back and Leg Pain, Decreased Immune Function,
PMS / Menopause, Cancer Prevention, Colon & Digestive Trouble,
Stress.
Tamara Santa Ana, DC (540) 461-7000
150 Walker St.
Lexington, VA 24450
(across from the DMV)
http://www.DrSantaWellness.com
Adjunctive Physical Therapy, Premium Vitamin Supplements, Homeopathy, Nutritional
Symptom Survey, Computerized Diet Analysis, BioImpedence Analysis
Well received speaker to the Buena Vista support group 12/09
Vishal Verma, DC (703) 359-4200
Advanced Spine & Laser Center
9477 Silver King Ct
Fairfax, VA 22031
http://www.achwellness.com
Spinal Decompression, Cold Laser Therapy,
Also at Body Elements in Tysons Corner where performs
EndermoTherapy
for chronic pain relief.
Article in Your Health Magazine: New Age Pain Management
Self referred.
Randy Wiley, D C (703) 532-4892
The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, P.C.
6829 Elm Street, Suite 300
McLean, VA 22101
http://www.kaplanclinic.com
Self Referred
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OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATION
Alternate
Names and Discussion of Osteopathic Manipulation at Emory Healthcare
Cranial Osteopathy
Cranial-sacral Therapy (Jump below to
Massage & Cranial-Sacral Therapists)
Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
Greenman Muscle-energy
Jones Counterstrain
Mobilization
Myofascial Release
Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathy
Strain-counterstrain
Sasha Rupert DO
(703) 998-6760
Integrative Doctor
Osteopathic
Family Physicians
1225 Martha Custis Dr #C-7
Alexandria
VA 22302
Jeffrey M. Kucine, DO (410) 263-3313
443 Poplar Lane
Annapolis, MD 21403
Family Practice, Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
Michael
Porvaznik,
DO (703) 931-7173
4910A 31st St S
Arlington VA 22206-1656
Sally Murray,
DO (540) 635-4100
Front Royal, VA.
She does all hands on, very gentle stuff with craniosacral rhythms.
Avtar
Robert Moore, DO (540) 464-4100
http://dr-avtar.com/
9
North Randolph St, LexingtonVA 24450
5012 Plantation Rd,
RoanokeVA 24019
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, including
Osteopathy in the Cranial field
Recommended to list by Buena
Vista CFS-FM-MCS Network
The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine (703) 532-4892
Gary E. Kaplan, DO
Lisa Lilienfield, MD
David Wang, DO
6829 Elm Street, Suite 300
McLean VA 22101
Family Practice, Anesthesiology-Pain Management, Acupuncture
Treats chronic pain and illness. http://www.kaplanclinic.com
Osteopathic manipulative therapy, homeopathy, and mind-body work.
Treaments
Physicians
Note: Other
categories may include other DO's.
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PHYSICAL
MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
PAIN MANAGEMENT
PHYSIATRIST
See also, find a Phys. Med & Rehab (PMR) Doctor
http://www.e-aapmr.org/imis/imisonline/findphys/find.cfm
A physiatrist--a doctor who practices physical medicine by
using tools
such as light, heat, cold, water and electricity to diagnose, treat and
prevent disease. Physiatrists have also been using biofeedback,
acupuncture and other alternative modalities for many years to treat
illness. See also: AAPMR's What is a physiatrist?
Medical Doctors for
Pain:
Robert
Gerwin,
MD (301) 656-0220 (Neurologist)
Medical Director
Pain
& Rehabilitation Medicine
7830 Old Georgetown Rd C15
Bethesda, MD 20814-2432
http://www.painpoints.com/about/biographies/gerwin.html
A neurologist who knows both FMS and MPS, and directs the Travell
Seminars. He has a wonderful physical therapy department, and
is
understanding and compassionate.
Justin
Wasserman, MD, FAAPMR (301) 656-0220 (Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Associate Medical Director
Pain & Rehabilitation Medicine
7830 Old Georgetown Rd C15
Bethesda, MD 20814-2432
and
8218 Wisconsin
Ave, Bethesda, 20814 (301) 652-2825
Medical
Advisory Board of the National Vulvodynia Association,
Speaker, August 4, 2007
in DC
Spoke
at Pain Connection's First Annual Chronic Pain Symposium - Pain
Management - "An Art Form"
Specific
expertise in the pharmacologic management of chronic pain.
Nadir Soliman,
MD (301) 251-2335 myalternatives@yahoo.com
15001 Shady Grove Road, Suite 100, Rockville MD 20850
Director, Washington Alternative Medicine & Integrated Pain
Management Center
Anesthesiology Pain Medicine and Medical Acupuncture specialist.
Integrating auricular medicine into biomedical and medical acupuncture
practices
for pain and medical problems. President of the American Academy of
Medical Acupuncture.
Speaker Jan
1997
http://www.alternativemedicineseminars.com/doctors.html
Neil
Spiegel,
DO 301-231-5600 (Certified in PM&R)
One Medicine Associates
6211 Executive Blvd
Rockville MD 20852
Also
at Whole Health Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Center
OneMedicine offers traditional and alternative medical care for the
treatment of acute and chronic musculo-skeletal pain, including
acupuncture, botox injections for spasticity, EMG and Nerve Conduction
studies. Treats conditions such as back pain, neck pain, sports
injuries, arthritis, headaches, and repetitive motion disorders.
One-on-one Physical Therapy with licensed Physical Therapists &
Massage Therapist on site.
Michael April, MD 301-770-6301
121
Congressional Lane, #204
Rockville, MD 20852
Board
Certified Medical Acupuncture
Washingtonian Magazine Best
Doctor's
Dr.
April has been treating fibro for 18 years. He is also one of
the
few physicians who participates with most insurances. The
practice has PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, a clinical social worker,
an herbalist,
massage therapy, and yoga. Check with Gwenn Herman,
of Pain
Connection, as a reference.
Member Comment: He understands pain, spends time with you.
Featured
presenter at
Pain
Connection's Conference on Chronic Pain and Your Practice: "Making the
Invisible Visible"
The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine (703) 532-4892
6829 Elm Street, Suite 300
McLean VA 22101
(New Address for 2010)
Family Practice, Anesthesiology-Pain Management, Acupuncture
Treats chronic pain and illness. http://www.kaplanclinic.com
Osteopathic manipulative therapy, homeopathy, and mind-body work.
Treaments
Physicians
Dr. Kaplan spoke to our group on 11-8-07 after a
joint showing of the "Living with FM" at Kaplan Clinic.
Kaplan Clinic Newsletter Articles used to be archived on the website. including "17 Things to Know Before
Selecting a Physician to Treat Your Pain" by Gary Kaplan. Sign up for new newsletters.
Joseph Y Lin
MD (301) 590-0722
(Certified in PM&R)
8 Russell Ave #101
Gaithersburg MD 20877-2966
Norman Rosen, MD
(410) 821-7775 (physiatrist)
8415 Bellona Lane #204
Baltimore MD 21204
Also Owings Mills (410) 363-7246
Multi-disciplinary. Holistic Sports medicine approach to patients
suffering from any physical or emotional disability, or any painful
condition. Physiatrists, Physical Therapists, and Mental Health
counselors, committed to wellness through Exercise and Personal
Empowerment. Rosen & Hoffberg deal with pain management,
musculoskeletal rehabilitation, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, and
wellness. Rosen also Pelvic pain, Arts Medicine, Sports Medicine, Piano
Wellness, and Art History. Mind-body approach in the treatment of
chronic pain patients.
http://www.spineuniverse.com/mdpage.php?doctorID=1750
National
Rehab
Hospital Washington DC (202) 877-1000
http://www.nrhrehab.org
Has a pelvic pain program and
Fibromyalgia
Comprehensive Program
See also Rheumatologists
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MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT THERAPISTS
National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists - Practitioners
American Institute for Myofascial Studies - Practitioners
Frank Gresham, CMTPT (703) 313-8550
The Chronic Pain Center
6417 Loisdale Rd. #311
Springfield, VA 22150
www.thechronicpaincenter.com
Facebook Fibromyalgia Q&A
Self-referred. Was a guest at a 2011 meeting discussing many things related to treatment.
Nancy Shaw, CMTPT (703) 922-8250
Myofascial Pain Treatment Center
6417 Loisdale Rd. #308
Springfield, VA 22150
Linked In Profile
Self-referred.
- Authoring ‘Ending Chronic Pain by Addressing Trigger Point Perpetuating Factors,’ to be published 2012
- Co-author of “Interdisciplinary Approaches to Treating Myofascial Pain Syndrome”, (Chap.80),
Weiner’s Pain Management, A Practical Guide for Clinicians, 7th ed., Taylor & Francis, 2005.
- Co-author, “Multidisciplinary Approach to Focal Dystonia,” (Chap.), Clinical Mastery in
the Treatment of Myofascial Pain, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2004.
- Olympics - Traveled with heptathlete to 1996 Olympics as personal therapist.
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PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
FMS & MPS Information for Physical Therapists Devin
Starlanyl, MD
OCS = orthopedic certified specialist
JSCC = Jones Institute in Strain-Counterstrain
Tyrone Heitmann, MPT, COMT, MTC
(703) 928-6673
Heitmann Physical Therapy & WellnessNew. Added 12/2021.
4530 Walney Road suite 103
Chantilly VA 20151
heitmannpt.com
Ty Heitmann has been practicing Physical Therapy for more than 20 years. He began his career with a degree in Sports Medicine Technology. He received his Master’s in Physical Therapy in 1998. He became a Certified Manual Therapist in 2007. In 2016, he became a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist through the Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments. Ty began training in Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) in 2006.
More: About
More: Eight 5 star reviews at Healthgrades
Diane T. Stroud, PT, Certified Advanced Rolfer™
(703) 527-8446
Hand-N-Hand TherapyNew! Added 6/2016
4141 North Henderson Road
Plaza 8
Arlington, Virginia 22203
handnhandtherapy.com/bios/dts.htm
Alison Lichy, PT, DPT, NCS (703) 533-1515
Neurological Physical Therapy PLLC & Evolution Pilates
7115 Leesburg Pike, Suite #305
Falls Church, VA 22403
neuropt.net
Works with Rheumatologist Brian Walitt, MD, in Fibromyalgia studies
Two members highly recommended her in Fall 2011.
Secili DeStefano, PT, DPT, OCS (703) 230-1760
Bodies in Motion Physical Therapy
1790 Reston Parkway Suite 403
Reston VA 20190
http://www.bodiesinmotionpt.com/contact.htm
Was a speaker 5/2010. Doing research on FM, Chronic Fatigue and Pain and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Northern District Chair, Virginia Physical Therapy Association
Previously, her practice was dedicated to 80% chronic pain patients. The Reston location is a new address for 2010.
Elizabeth Polis, PT (571) 309-3048
2201 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
Core Wellness & Physical Therapy, LLC
www.corewellness.net
"As a manual based physical therapist I have the knowledge
and experience to utilize an array of hands on techniques, from
craniosacral technique to manipulations, muscle energy technique,
strain counter strain and the like. All of this is supported with
exercises prescribed for the individual to allow for improved
biomechanics, decreased pains, and breaking pain patterns that tend to
develop in chronic cases that have yet to find good successful
management strategies. Both of these diagnoses [CFS and FMS] are
multifactorial and are layered in their causes and
presentations-physical therapists tend to address most of these issues
as they manifest into physiological symptoms and directly impact
quality of life, function and mobility. When I practiced at
Massachusetts General Hospital: patients with these diagnoses were
assigned to a team of medical professionals immediately following
diagnosis; physical therapy was the first stop-in order to get things
moving, some pain management underway in order to facilitate more
control over their condition as well as to collaborate with other
providers on the team. A comprehensive and holistic approach was always
the most successful. Of course, a large issue was encouraging patients
to utilize all the available resources.
I have
worked with FM patients in particular since I have begun practicing.
CFS to a lesser degree (3:1 ratio). Although I have successful outcomes
with both. I am happy to help in any way I can. As a resource or
a referral. Just let me know! "
Robert Dowd, PT, DPT, OCS, MHA, JSCC-I (410) 768 9500
Atlantic Rehab - A Jones Strain-Counterstrain Clinic
5 Crain Highway, #103
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
http://atlantic-rehab.com/
Rehabilitation.
Manual therapy techniques such as strain-counterstrain, muscle energy techniques,.
Laura Liberatore Grayson, DPT, MPT, CSCS (301) 464-4500
Professional SportsCare Rehab
4367 Northview Drive
Bowie, MD 20716
http://www.prosportscare.com/mdscAdvantage/bios/grayson.html
Manual Therapy
Elizabeth F
Derringer PT (703) 241-5536 (may
have new contact info.... checking into it. 2/08)
Novacare Physical Rehabilitation
2946 Sleepy Hollow Rd Ste B
Falls Church VA 22044
Article:
Mechanical Link Pre- and Post-Surgery: A Case Profile
http://www.novacare.com/dc.htm
Jan Dommerholt, PT, MPS,
FAAPM (301)
656-5613
Bethesda Physiocare
7830 Old Georgetown
Rd, Suite C-15
Bethesda, MD 20814
dommerholt@bethesdaphysiocare.com
http://www.bethesdaphysiocare.com/about/bio_dommerholt.html
Speaking
in Silver Spring Speaker Series to Pain Connection, June 25, 2007,
"What Makes Pain Chronic?"
More
info:
Kay Schaefer PT
MPA (703) 534-1943
6506 36th St N, Arlington, VA 22213-1316 (old)
5312 North 36th St; Arlington,Va 22207 (12/05).
$150 / hour. Her office is in the lower level of her home off
Williamsburg Blvd. at Harrison St.
Energy and massage work; fees lower for those services.
Gretchen
Cassell, PT (540)
932-5940
Augusta Medical Center
96 Medical Center Dr
Fishersville
VA 22939
gcassell@augustamed.com
"Helping
YOU Live without Embarrassment" PDF
Pelvic
pain and incontinence can significantly disrupt a normal lifestyle.
With the right treatment and exercises, however, these problems can be
overcome. That’s where AMC’s physical therapy
program comes
in. “Many people think that these problems are just a natural
part of aging, but they’re really not,”
says Gretchen
Cassell, physical therapist at AMC. “It’s
important
to tell your doctor about the problem because he or she can refer you
to physical therapy, and there’s a lot that we can do to
help.”
Jayne F. Gribble, RPT (410) 590-8750
3455 Wilkens Ave, Ste 306
Baltimore MD
Used to do a CFS - sensitive functional capacity test while at National Rehab Hospital.
Testing cognitively before and after physical tests.
Speaker
Get the "after" test and/or report how badly doing over next days.
The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine (703) 532-4892
Jeanne Schleele, PT
Jessica Briscoe Coleman, MPT
Patricia Alomar, PT
6829 Elm Street, Suite 300
McLean VA 22101
http://www.kaplanclinic.com
Treatments
Physical Therapists, other body work
Self
Referred.
Brian
Tuckey PT,
OCS, JSCCI (301) 662-7496
Frederick MD 21701
Strain-Counterstrain useful for reducing
chronic myofascial pain caused by unrelenting muscle spasms.
http://www.jiscs.com/Article.aspx?a=0
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MASSAGE THERAPISTS
CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPISTS
Massage for FIBROMYALGIA and
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME.
The European Journal of Pain published a study showing that
massage relieved pain, reduced depression,
and improved the quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. General
studies on massage prove that it lowers levels of stress hormones,
increases production of serotonin in the brain, and leads to improved
sleep. The Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome included a study of
massage which indicated that patients receiving massage showed less
depression, pain, anxiety, stress and that it enhanced sleep. - Sterling
Holistic Health
Tara Bauman, LMT (571) 228-9443 (added 02/2012)
Elements of Wellness
803 W. Broad St Suite 740
Falls Church, VA 22046
http://www.fallschurchmassagetherapy.com/
Massage, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Work with Reiki. Home visits are available.
Member comment: "I wanted to share another provider that I LOVE. She is a masseuse and is amazing at any type of massage. But what really hooked me is the Craniosacral Therapy that she does. It literally changes my day each time I go. I experience a sense of calmness and strength that I don't get from anything else. I feel like it positively affects and impacts my entire body. There is no pressure or fear of pain, which I know some people have with massage. I think it would be great for anyone with CFS or FM to try. She is very calm and serene and intelligent and interesting to talk to. I like going to see her not just for the therapy but to talk with her as well."
Michelle Robinson, CMT (571) 434-9319
Selden Island Way
Sterling, VA 20164-1357
http://sterlingholistichealth.com/massage.htm
Hot Stone massage, lymph drainage therapy, trigger point massage, swedish massage.
Adapts techniques for people with fibromyalgia.
Elizabeth Liotta, CMT (703) 622-8342
203 Loudoun Street, SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 622-8342
Also in McLean, VA / Tysons Corner starting late 2009
eliotta703@aol.com
http://www.touchinglife.net
"I used to have Chronic Fatigue!"
Therapeutic Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Myofascial Release,
Maya Abdominal Massage, The Art of Relationship Creation for Individuals and Couples,
Health Assistance & Life Transformation, Reiki, Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage, Sees children.
Home visits
are available to those experiencing serious health challenges.
Welcomes
those with Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, CFS, Restless Leg Syndrome,
ADHD, PMS, IBS, Endometriosis, Allergies, Anxiety, Depression, Reflux,
Constipation, more.
W. Thomas Blanchard (703) 868-8667
TouchTech Therapies
Prince William, Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, Manassas/Woodbridge VA.
In your home massage service!
HandzOn_VA@msn.com
http://www.byregion.net/profiles/touchtech.html
Kourosh Kashan, NCCAOM (703) 585-7162
108 S. Columbus St #300,
Alexandria VA 22314
Diplomate Acupuncture.
A therapeutic program
incorporating subtle energy healing (to stimulate the circulation of Qi
so as to restore balance and harmony in the body and soul), touch
therapy (CranioSacral Healing, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial
Release,
Soft-Tissue Technique, Strain and Counterstrain, Visceral Healing, Zero
Balancing), and herbal medicine (including nutrition). Development of one's
sensitivity and attunement to body wisdom encouraged to perceive
tensions in the body and then
release them. All ages welcome. Committed to
helping people in need regardless of their ability to pay.
http://www.circleofone.org/
Member Comment: "He is best at guiding you to a place of healing and accepting."
Carlos Durana, PhD, MAc (703) 620-4509
11417 Tanbark Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191
(301) 654-0080 Bethesda, MD
http://www.seasonsinourlife.com/
Body Therapy (CranioSacral)
Also:
Life Coaching & Individual and Couples Counseling
Also: Qigong, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Marsheen Helgeson (703) 379-8633
5901 Dawes Ave,
Alexandria VA 22311
Holistic Practitioner. Massage, Cranial Sacral, Energetic bodywork,
polarity therapy.
Member comment: "she knows all about fibro"
Bernadette O'Donnell (703) 887-6634
Massage Therapist
doTerra (Gift of the Earth) Essential Oils
Ashburn, VA
A Touch of Health
Jeannette Grzech (703) 863-1481
Does the massage
in her home in Sterling, VA.
Jeff Miller (703) 864-6071
Jeff's Mobile Therapeutic Massage (I bring
my services to your home)
"I have worked with many Fibromyalgia, Myofascial pain clients."
jeff_miller5 AT yahoo.com
Jodi Scholes (703) 255-1500
Northern VA Massage Center
301 Maple Ave. West; Birch Building, Suite D
Vienna VA 22180
http://www.novamassage.com
Jan Yates CMT (703) 790-1582
Tysons Corner / Vienna VA 22182
Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Bowen Therapy
Janswarmhands@cox.net
Vicki Mechner CMT (703) 455-0111
Springfield, VA 22153
vicki.mechner@bowtech.com
Bowenwork ® / Bowtech® (Bowen Technique) / Instructor.
Vicki Mechner's Bio
The Bowen Technique and Fibromyalgia Relief: Gentle Touch Produces Miracles
- Prohealth.com
Chuck Thomas (703) 989-6025
Fairfax and Herndon VA
Medical and Therapeutic Message. Techniques:
Connective Tissue Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Techniques, Neuro-Fascial™ Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Oriental
Medical Techniques, Osteopathic Manual Therapies, Reflex Techniques, Stretching & Positional Release Techniques, Trigger Point
Therapies
http://www.activemassage.com/medicalmassage/index.htm
Robyn K Hanna (703) 243-9383
Arlington VA 22205-1013
CranioSacral, neuromuscular, and sports massage therapist.
$80/hour; In her home office.
http://amtamassage.org/findamassage/profile.aspx?id=7154
Avery Nelson (301) 530-8962
Bethesda MD
Cranial sacral therapist.
Has Ondamed machine helpful to some people with energy issues,
Lyme's disease and other microbes, and pain. Works out of home.
Recommended to a member by Kay Schaefer and Robyn Hanna.
Judy Mitchell, Ms. T (Massage Therapist) (410) 750-9394
MyoPractic Massage
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pre-natal, Reflexology
Gloria Lawrence Rangel, CMT (540) 461-3447 or (859) 461-3441
309 N. Main St.
Lexington, VA 24450
Myofascial release, stone massage, Alexander Method, and Pilates.
Buena Vista support group reports she was a great speaker in 2007
The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine (703) 532-4892
Linda Glick CMT - massage and cranio-sacral
6829 Elm Street, Suite 300
McLean VA 22101
http://www.kaplanclinic.com
Treatments
Medical Team
Self Referred.
Teresa Stockman BA
CMT NOTE: moved away; now in Arizona (AZ).
Anyone know where?
Note, she is still listed on
http://sterlingholistichealth.com/stockman.htm
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ROLFING
About Rolfing at en.Wiki.org
Diane T. Stroud, PT, Certified Advanced Rolfer™
(703) 527-8446
Hand-N-Hand TherapyNew! Added 6/2016
4141 North Henderson Road
Plaza 8
Arlington, Virginia 22203
handnhandtherapy.com/bios/dts.htm
Emily D. Gordon (240) 575-0454
250 E 6th St
Frederick MD 21701
http://www.frederickrolfing.com/
Self referred
"I
was a trigger point specialist and LMT before I became a Rolfer, and
during my years in Europe was able to train and work with the
osteopathic community there, so my approach is multilevel. I do
have experience with CFS and various types of fibromyalgia. My
technique does not follow the Rolfing tradition of being painful or
invasive, so it could be well suited to people who are already in
enough pain."
Viktor
Simkovic, L. Ac. (703) 599-0564
46400 Benedict Dr,
Suite 107, Sterling VA 20164
6176 Grovedale Ct, Suite 100,
Franconia, VA 22310
Free 30 minute consultation. All
body types and ages welcome.
Acupuncture, Herbs, and Rolfing
(deep bodywork).
Moved to Northern VA from Texas in 2007.
Self referred.
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RHEUMATOLOGY
A rheumatologist is an internist or
pediatrician who is qualified by
additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of
arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles and bones.
Read more at American College of Rheumatology.
David P Wolfe, MD
Arthritis & Rheumatology Asso
2021 K St NW # 300; Washington DC 20006 (202) 293-1470
5530 Wisconsin Avenue #1150; Chevy Chase MD 20815 (240) 497-0230
http://www.arapc.com/physicians.html
Special interests in Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis.
Spoke to Loudoun CFS/FM Group 11/07.
Susan Lacks, MD (202) 293-8815
2141 K Street NW Suite 407
Washington DC 20037
Profile at Health.USNews
Member comment (2013): "I recently had an appointment with a new rheumatologist who was truly EXCELLENT. I was incredibly impressed with her thoroughness and desire to help me. Be forewarned though: the parking garage for the building is valet only and costs $20."
Brian Walitt, MD MPH FACR (202) 877-8535
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Georgetown University Medical Center
Associate Director, Section of Rheumatology
Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
Director of the new (2010)
Fibromyalgia Evaluation and Research Center - for info call Patrice Thompson at 202-877-0890
Speaker Page - new in May 2011
Biography
Participates in research on FM.
Member comment, "Very honest. Tells it like it is. Helpful! Willing to say when science just doesn't know."
Kathleen Price MD (703) 241-1010
6400 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church VA 22042-2325
Jennifer Odutola, MD, MSc, CCD
Loudoun Rheumatology Center
info@loudounrheum.com
703-723-3398 19465 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 309; Lansdowne, VA 20176
703-723-3398 740 E. Main Street; Purcellville, VA 20132
http://www.loudounrheum.com
Has worked as a physician on 3 continents.
Her clinical and research interests include the medical treatment of
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis and Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus.
Clinical Fellow, NIAMS, Intramural Research Program
Ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in health among patients with rheumatic disease
Current Opinion in Rheumatology. 17(2); 147-152, March 2005
Claudia Saba, MD - Northern Virginia Center for Arthritis
(703) 573-0130 8316 Arlington Blvd Ste 222; Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 858-7222 44055 Riverside Pkwy, Ste 242; Leesburg VA 20176
(703) 709-9174 1860 Town Center Dr. Ste 130; Reston, VA 20190
http://nvcfa.com/doctors
Member Comment: "Supportive, well informed, pro-active, offers useful testing."
Maria Chou, MS, MD (301) 345-5600 (moved 2012)
Pediatric & Adult Rheumatology
Arthritis and Pain Associates of P.G. County
7300 Hanover Dr, Suite 201, Greenbelt, MD 20770
9131 Piscataway Rd, Suite 310, Clinton, MD 20735
arthritispainpg.com/about_us.html
Russell Rothenberg MD (301) 571-2273
10215 Fernwood Rd, Suite 401
Bethesda MD 20817
http://www.russellreedrothenbergmd.com
Medical Board of FM Partnership
Mohsen Ghafouri, MD (703) 361-3255
(not accepting new patients, Dec 2010)
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Northern VA
8100 Ashton Ave Suite 215 Manassas, VA 20109
(across the intersection of Bull Run Festival Shopping Center)
Rheumatology
novarheumatology.com/OurProviders.html
Member comment: "extremely good. My primary internist Dr. Goleshorki is the one
who recommended Dr. Ghafouri and I'm forever grateful to him for doing that."
Stephen Schaechter, MD (301) 493-2500
10215 Fernwood Rd, Ste 260
Bethesda MD 20817-1192
Alben G. Goldstein MD (703) 379-5828
611 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Suite 202
Arlington, VA 22204
Internal Medicine & Rheumatology, added qualifications in Geriatric Medicine
Participated in a Xyrem Study in 2007
In a letter dated 3/7/07 from Dr. Goldstein,"If you have some fibromyalgia
patients who might benefit from my care, are interested in disability,
etc., you may give them my name. I will be happy to meet with
them on a case-by-case basis and see what I could do to help them."
VA Dept of Health Professions Action - License 0101028331 - Reinstatement
Granted 2/20/07
Leila H. Zackrison, M.D., FACR, FACP (703) 359-9300
Optimal Health Dimensions
Norman Levin, MD
(sold practice ~2010, new practice not accepting patients)
was
39070 John Mosby Hwy
Aldie VA 20105
Speaker June 1993
Rheumatology. Very popular, very understanding and helpful! Good with
CFS, Fibro, joint pain,
Lyme. Supportive if disability application becomes necessary.
Integrative Medicine. Nutrition. IV therapies.
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EXERCISE - REHABILITATION, ADAPTED
Pilates
Judyette Baker, (703) 447-7918
info@studio-connections.com
14651 Seasons Drive
Centreville, VA 20120
http://studio-connections.com/
No stairs, private parking, singles and duets classes. No
bathroom on studio floor as yet - remodeling in future plans. A
discount on all private sessions at Studio Connections to our group
members.
Studio BE Pilates (703) 222-0122
Cherie Meeboer
Diane
Judyette Baker
info@studiobepilates.com
4211 Fairfax Corner East Ave #215, Fairfax VA
22030 (near FF Co. Govt Center)
http://www.studiobepilates.com/
>Member
comments about Pilates for adapted
exercise:
" Judyetter Baker is a
really awesome teacher who has worked wonderfully well with me in her
home studio in Centerville, VA. She has lots of training and
is very
skilled at working with people who have many limitations. Although
lots of CFS people probably can't do pilates, over the years I've found
that pilates has been an enormous help as long as i do it the right way
with the right teachers. Once i developed fibro i could no
longer do
simple yoga so i was thrilled to be able to do pilates. It has helped
me a whole bunch with being able to walk a lot more but also the
pilates exercises focus on the body "core" which is where all our
internal organs are so i think having those muscles exercised helps our
insides function well too (though that is just my idea, this should be
confirmed)
The one thing i need to stress is if you get
someone who is not familiar with CFS etc. you can do more harm than good
so i always ask a lot of questions before i'll work with someone. Also
you really have to work 1 on 1 with a teacher because all pilates
instructors have told me that the regular classes and videos are
probably not good for cfs/fibro people unless they really know what
they are doing. I like to go twice a week, maybe 3 times if i'm having
a good week and can dig up the money. But also i've done once a week
often too.
I've discovered over the years that doing a half
hour of Pilates rather than the standard hour works best for me. I have
asked 3 different teachers as i've moved around the country about doing
the half hour and they all agreed as long as i was flexible about
scheduling to help them not lose time. Usually i just pay a little more
than half the going hour rate. Judyette was happy to do this too. She
is also a wonderful caring positive person.
The other good place
to go for Pilates is Studio BE in Fairfax corners near the government
center. I've been going there about a year. Judyette also teaches there
for people who don't want to drive to centerville
and the other teachers who would be good for fibro are the owner
Cherie, and also Diane. "
-KH, 01/07
Therapy Pools
From a CFSupport Email:
Thank you to our members for responding to Cynthia's M2M (member to
member) inquiry about warm pool therapy and more. Here is some of the
back and forth between our members. Thank you, Cynthia, for helping to
compile this summary. - Elly
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Hi!
I went to a place called Nova Care in McLean for pool
therapy. The water is very warm!
G
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Hi Cynthia,
I'm responding to your query about pools. Although I
don't have personal experience with the pool, I know that the National
Rehab Hospital (NRH) in NE DC does have a pool. Don't know if that
would be manageable for you, but at one time, they did have a program
for fibromyalgia. (See DC
area Programs of FM/CFS.)
I learned this because I had a PT evaluation at NRH for MetroAccess.
You
could have your doctor write a scrip with specifics of what you need,
then call the physical therapy dept. - Celia
Thanks Celia, I am in Alexandria, near Landmark. I have no problem with
a prescription, can get it.
It is going to and from. Thanks for your thoughts and help. Cyn
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Cynthia - how far do you want to go for your pool therapy? Sibley
Hospital in northwest DC has a warm water pool for physical therapy. My
husband used it a year or so ago. Linda
Linda, I have difficulty driving distance, etc. A cab would be costly.
Sibley sounds great though- I am glad to know it. I will contact them
and
see if they know any closer facility. Many thanks. Cyn
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I attended my pool therapy in Herndon at the Worldgate pool.
It was really cool because you could use their sauna and they had a
real nice locker room with free soap and shampoo to use.
The therapy was at I think Dominion Therapy in Herndon.
They have an agreement with the pool.
The pool is pretty warn.
I have also used the community pool in Herndon, it is pretty warm there
too.
I have also gone to a class at the Holiday Inn in Sterling.
All of this was a few years ago.
I hope this helps.
The pool therapy did help my fibromyalgia, but the DR had to use a
different diagnosis to get me [insurance coverage?].
-Susan
Thanks Susan, I appreciate your help very much. Wish you well.
I need to find something close to home in Alexandria area. All the
best. Cyn
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Hey Cynthia,
Just a thought on heated pools from another member of the support group.
I am finding occasional mention that chlorine is a toxin to
which
exposure should be reduced. It goes without saying that
filtered
drinking water is a good idea. But I am increasingly
wondering
about absorption through the skin of the chlorine and chlorine
compounds used to control pathogens in swimming pools and hot tubs,
where chlorine levels are particularly high. Also, the
inhaling
of the chlorine vapors from those pools and tubs may be an
issue.
Bromine is also sometimes used and also presents a potential toxic
challenge.
There are already some shower heads on the market that supposedly
neutralize the chlorine in shower water, where the chlorine levels are
much lower than in swimming pools and hot tubs. There is an
ozone
approach to controlling pathogens in swimming pools; but I gather that
it is expensive, and I have never personally seen an ozone-treated
pool. But I have read of a comparison of a chlorine pool with
an
ozone pool made by a swim team at Stanford University. The
team
greatly preferred the ozone-treated pool because of reduced eye
irritation.
This is a subject that I have NOT adequately investigated, but caution
may be advisable for individuals whose toxic load or other health
challenges are already significant. As a fellow who greatly
enjoys swimming, I am especially unhappy about this situation.
Regards,
Ron
Hi Ronald, Yes I have read this. I agree 100%. The toxins are present.
It is bleach......I am pleased to hear about the ozone approach. When
you do the chems. in your own hut-tuv you can by safter water purifiers
and control the mix better. I had to sell mine.......for the
move. I never got sick from it and I have from public pools and
hot-tubs. I do not know what the answer it. Thanks for your response.
Cyn
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Dear Cynthia,
It has been a long time since I attended a meeting of the group, but I
still receive the emails.
You might wish to contact National Rehab Hospital in DC; I would
imagine they have a heated therapy pool.
202 877-1620. Located on Irving Street in Washington, DC right off of
North Capitol Street. They are near the Metro and could probably advise
you how you could arrange alternative transportation.
In the past, I was able to get a local Hotel to allow me to use their
pool for my therapy. I already had my own exercises, etc., and just
needed a place to do them. -Joan
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Hi, Cynthia, I know what you mean about the "pool temp
conflict." I had
been enjoying the pool at the Springhill Rec center in McLean. There
were some great instructors and classes I was able to do. The temp is
around 80-81, and initially, that was OK. Then as my Raynuads started
kicking in, I was turning White from being cold. I even bought wet
suits...but even all that didn't help. I gave it up and I miss it.
Then I was told about the 2 large pools at George Mason
University - I
called and they were so nice and said their pools were kept at 88
degrees. AND I've never followed up. I believe 88 degrees would be good
for me, even though I can't tolerate "hot" showers, etc. If you're
interested in trying this pool, please call me and "kick my butt", I
need someone to go with on a regular schedule. Call George Mason
Rec/pool and see if they have would you need. -Penelope
Hi Penelope,
Thanks, I will call George Mason Univ. This sounds promising. Thanks, I
hope we can share again. Cynthia Ray
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Hi,
Does the YMCA heat their pools? They should charge lower
rates than
average, and I know they offer sliding scales for financial
considerations?
Good luck,
C
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