Clinical Services Director - Fairfax
Education
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Marymount University
MS, Exercise Science and Sports Psychology, California University of PA
Experience
Ciara is a former Division II Collegiate ice hockey player who has various clinical experience in military/ tactile athletes, professional athletes, general orthopedics, and skilled nursing homes. Ciara enjoys working with powerlifters, pilates enthusiasts, rock climbers, ice hockey players, runners and everyday weekend warriors. Using her knowledge in both strength training and rehab, she enjoys blending the gap in order to enhance her patient’s recovery and performance to meet their individual goals. She is passionate about working with athletes of all ages to reduce their risk of further re-injury and help them return back to their activities stronger and more confident than before. Outside of the office, Ciara enjoys hiking with her two dogs, training in powerlifting and pilates, traveling with her husband and giving back to the community.
Specializations
Clinical Athlete Powerlifting Coach
HAWT Pilates Instructor
Complete Concussion Management Provider (CCMI)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
The Female Athlete Provider
Functional Trigger Point Dry Needling
Functional Movement Screens (FMS)
Performance Physical Therapist
Education
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Elon University
BS, Athletic Training, University of Central Missouri
Experience
Kayla prides herself on being diverse in practice as she has treated both general orthopedic as well as sports medicine. She continues to provide medical coverage for both Paralympic and Olympic athletes for Team USA. She has worked among some of USA’s finest athletes in BMX, Gymnastics (Men’s), Weightlifting, Cycling, Swimming, TaeKwonDo, Paralympic Soccer, Track and Field, Paralympic Track and Field, Triathlon, Judo, Boxing, and Wrestling.
Specializations
Fellowship trained in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT), NAIOMT
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialty (CSCS)
Exercise Physiologist Certification (EP-C)
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Certified in Functional Movement Screens
Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Rehab
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