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Chriopractors> <hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"><font size="-1"><br><big><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); font-weight: bold;">CHIROPRACTORS</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">&nbsp;</span></big> <br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jay Cohen, DC &nbsp; </span></font><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">(410) 224-3387<br> </span></font><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Adam L. Cohen, D.C.</span></font><br> <font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cohen Chiropractic</span></font><br> <font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>2770 Solomon's Island Road<br> Edgewater MD 21037<br> Near Annapolis MD<br> "Most helpful chiropractor, gentle manipulation and other helpful techniques, plus good advice on prevention and general medical knowledge.&nbsp; Good Diagnostician as well.&nbsp; Dr. Cohen's son, Adam, has joined his practice and is also wonderful and helpful.&nbsp; Taking their advice, I'm able to stay out of their office for years at a time." <br> - Support Group Leader Toni<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br> <br> <br>James G Binning DC&nbsp; (703) 257-0100</span><br> 7505 Presidential Lane<br> Manassas VA 20190<br> <a href="http://www.spinedoc.us">http://www.spinedoc.us</a><br><a href="speeakers-prior.html#Binning">Speakers Page</a><br><a href="sp-Binning.html">Dr. Binning Page on CFSupport</a><br><br><br><br> </font><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Justine M. Dee DC &nbsp;(703) 723-9355</span><br>Beyond Wellness<br>44330 Premier Plaza #110 <br>Ashburn, VA 20147<br>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.<br>Chronic Pain Disorders (Fibryomyalgia, MS and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)<br>Pregnant Women and Post-Partum Women<br>Pediatric (especially those with ADHD and Autism)<br>Geriatric Care including those with osteoporosis<br><a href="http://www.beyondwellnessonline.com/staff.shtml">http://www.beyondwellnessonline.com/staff.shtml</a><br><br><br><b>Sue Ann Lewine, DC &nbsp; </b></font><b><font size="-1">(703) 426-7101</font></b><br><font size="-1">Z Life Center for Stress Reduction and Personal Growth<br>8996 Burke Lake Road Suite L105<br>Burke, VA 22015<br><a href="http://www.ZLifeCenter.com">http://www.ZLifeCenter.com</a><br>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.<br><br><br><b>Kathryn Thompson, DC </b></font><b><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">(703) 242-7474</span></font></b><br><font size="-1"><b>Mark Chalfant, DC</b><br></font><font size="-1"><a href="http://www.newlifewellness.com/">New Life Wellness Center</a></font><br><font size="-1">243 Church Street NW Suite 300B<br>Vienna VA 2180<br>Certified in BioSET, Nutrition Response Testing and Precision Spinal Correction. <br>"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."<br>Member recommended for help with food allergies.<br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">David Reynolds DC&nbsp; (703) 721-0500<br> </span>Bodnar Chiropractic<br> 6969 Richmond Hwy<br> Alexandria, VA 22306<br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Christos Balis DC&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></font><i><small>&nbsp;(updated 9/10 - seems to have moved to CT)</small></i><font size="-1"><a href="http://www.naturalhorizonswellness.com"></a><br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Robert W. Breen DC &nbsp;</span></font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1">(703)&nbsp;</font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1">368-4040</font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1"> &nbsp;</font><i><small> &nbsp;(updated 6/10)</small></i><br> <font size="-1">8565A Sudley Rd<br>Manassas, VA 20110</font><font size="-1"><br><a href="http://www.breenchiro.com" target="_blank">www.breenchiro.com</a><br><br><br><b>Gary Blabey, DC &nbsp;</b></font><b><font size="-1">(703) 356-6284</font></b><br><font size="-1">Back in Action Spinecare and Rehab<br>8306-C Old Courthouse Rd.<br>Vienna VA 22182</font><br><font size="-1"><a href="http://www.virginiachiro.com/" target="_blank">http://www.virginiachiro.com/</a><br>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.<br><br><br><b>Steve Lininger, DC &nbsp;(703) 396-7770</b><br>Manassas Chiropractic &amp; Rehab<br>8214 Centreville Rd<br>Manassas VA 20111<br><a href="http://spinalrejuvenation.org/" target="_blank">http://spinalrejuvenation.org/</a><br>Started the <a href="http://chronicpain.meetup.com/108/" target="_blank">Manassas Chronic Pain Meet-Up</a> Feb 2008<br><br></font><font size="-1"><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thomas Roselle DC &nbsp; (703) 698-7117</span><br> </font><font size="-1">Roselle Alternative Care<br> </font><font size="-1">&nbsp;8316 Arlington Blvd, Ste 400 <br> Yorktown 50 Medical Building<br> Fairfax VA<br> <a href="http://www.rosellegroup.com/">http://www.rosellegroup.com/</a><br> Also Applied Kinesiology &amp; other practitioners.<br> Headaches, High Blood Pressure, Sleep problems, Fatigue, Circulatory Problems, Arthritis Pain, Back and Leg Pain, Decreased Immune Function, PMS / Menopause, Cancer Prevention, Colon &amp; Digestive Trouble, Stress.<br> </font><br><small><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Tamara Santa Ana, DC &nbsp;(540) 461-7000</span><br>150 Walker St.<br>Lexington, VA 24450<br>(across from the DMV)<br><a href="http://www.DrSantaWellness.com" target="_blank">http://www.DrSantaWellness.com</a><br>Adjunctive Physical Therapy, Premium Vitamin Supplements, Homeopathy, Nutritional Symptom Survey, Computerized Diet Analysis, BioImpedence Analysis<br>Well received speaker to the Buena Vista support group 12/09<br></small><br><font size="-1"><br><b>Vishal Verma, DC &nbsp;</b></font><b><font size="-1">(703) 359-4200</font></b><br><font size="-1">Advanced Spine &amp; Laser Center<br>9477 Silver King Ct<br>Fairfax, VA 22031<br><a href="http://www.achwellness.com">http://www.achwellness.com</a><br>Spinal Decompression, Cold Laser Therapy, <br>Also at Body Elements in Tysons Corner where performs <a target="_blank" href="http://www.body-elements.com/services/painrelief.html">EndermoTherapy</a> for chronic pain relief. <br>Article in Your Health Magazine: <a href="http://www.yourhealthmagazine.net/article_details.php?aid=724" target="_blank">New Age Pain Management</a><br>Self referred.<br><br><br></font><small><b>Randy Wiley, D C &nbsp;(703) 532-4892&nbsp; </b><br>The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, P.C.<br>6829 Elm Street, Suite 300<br>McLean, VA 22101</small><small><font size="-1"><br><a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/">http://www.kaplanclinic.com</a><br></font></small><small>Self Referred</small><br><font size="-1"><br></font><small><b><a href="practitioners.html#readme">See the Read Me! ABOUT THIS LIST</a></b></small><br><font size="-1"> </font> <div style="text-align: right;"><small><font size="-1"><a name="Osteo"></a></font></small><small><a href="#top">Top of Rehab Page</a></small><small><br> <a href="practitioners.html">Return to MAIN Practitioner Page</a></small><small><br> </small></div> <font size="-1"> </font><small><font size="-1"><br> </font></small> <hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"><small><font size="-1"> <br> <big><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 128);">OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATION</span></big> <br> <br> <a href="http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetContent.aspx?token=8482e079-8512-47c2-960c-a403c77a5e4c&amp;chunkiid=37409">Alternate Names and Discussion of Osteopathic Manipulation at Emory Healthcare</a><br> Cranial Osteopathy<br> Cranial-sacral Therapy (<a href="#MTCS">Jump below to Massage &amp; Cranial-Sacral Therapists</a>)<br> Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)<br> Greenman Muscle-energy<br> Jones Counterstrain<br> Mobilization<br> Myofascial Release<br> Osteopathic Medicine<br> Osteopathy<br> Strain-counterstrain<br><br><br></font></small><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sasha Rupert DO <b>&nbsp;</b></span><b>(703) 998-6760</b><br></font><font size="-1">Integrative Doctor<br></font><font size="-1">Osteopathic Family Physicians<br>1225 Martha Custis Dr #C-7<br>Alexandria VA 22302<br><i>Member comment:</i> "Dr. Rupert is an excellent, extremely caring Doctor of Osteopath.&nbsp; I call her a doctor of the mind, body and, spirit because her magical touch and soothing energy brings balance to oneself.&nbsp; She is amazingly compassionate and understanding of chronic illnesses. Dr. Rupert helped me greatly on days when pelvic pain was unbearable.&nbsp; She listens with her ears, heart, and hands."<br><br></font><font size="-1"><br><b>Jeffrey M. Kucine, DO &nbsp;</b></font><b><font size="-1"> (410) 263-3313</font></b><b><font size="-1"><br></font></b><font size="-1">443 Poplar Lane<br>Annapolis, MD 21403<br></font><font size="-1">Family Practice, Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy<br><br></font><small><font size="-1"> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Michael Porvaznik, DO&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (703) 931-7173</span><br> 4910A 31st St S<br> Arlington VA&nbsp;22206-1656<br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sally Murray, DO&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (540) 635-4100</span><br> Front Royal, VA. <br> She does all hands on, very gentle stuff with craniosacral rhythms.<br><br><br><b>Avtar Robert Moore, DO (540) 464-4100</b><br><a href="http://dr-avtar.com/">http://dr-avtar.com/</a><br>9 North Randolph St, LexingtonVA 24450<br>5012 Plantation Rd, RoanokeVA 24019<br>Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, including Osteopathy in the Cranial field<br>Recommended to list by Buena Vista CFS-FM-MCS Network<br><br></font></small><small><font size="-1"><br> </font></small> <b><small><font size="-1">The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine &nbsp;(703) 532-4892</font></small></b> <br> Gary E. Kaplan, DO&nbsp;<br> Lisa Lilienfield, MD<br> David Wang, DO<br> <small><font size="-1">6829 Elm Street, Suite 300<br> McLean VA 22101<br> Family Practice, Anesthesiology-Pain Management, Acupuncture<br> Treats chronic pain and illness.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/">http://www.kaplanclinic.com</a><br> Osteopathic manipulative therapy, homeopathy, and mind-body work.<br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/index.php?page=TreatmentPlan" target="_blank">Treaments</a><br><a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/index.php?page=PhysicianLeaders">Physicians</a><br></span></font></small> <small><font size="-1"><i>Dr. Kaplan spoke to our group on 11-8-07 after a joint showing of the "Living with FM"&nbsp; at Kaplan Clinic.<br>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.</i></font></small><small><font size="-1"><i><a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/newsletter_articles.html" target="_blank"></a><br></i></font></small><br> <small><font size="-1"> <br> Note: O</font><font size="-1">ther categories may include other DO's. <br> Try using Search page for any specific techniques.<br><br><br></font></small><small><b><a href="practitioners.html#readme">See the Read Me! ABOUT THIS LIST</a></b></small><br> <font size="-1"> </font> <div style="text-align: right;"><font size="-1"><a name="phys"></a></font><small><a href="#top">Top of Rehab Page</a></small><br> <small> <a href="practitioners.html">Return to MAIN Practitioner Page</a></small><br> </div> <font size="-1"> <br> </font> <hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"><font size="-1"><big><br> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 128);">PHYSICAL MEDICINE &amp; REHABILITATION<br> PAIN MANAGEMENT<br> PHYSIATRIST<br> </span></big> <br> <br> See also, find a Phys. Med &amp; Rehab (PMR) Doctor<br> <a href="http://www.e-aapmr.org/imis/imisonline/findphys/find.cfm">http://www.e-aapmr.org/imis/imisonline/findphys/find.cfm</a><br> <br>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. &nbsp;See also: </font><a href="http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/what.htm"><font size="-1">AAPMR's What is a physiatrist?</font></a><br> <font size="-1"><br> <br> Medical Doctors for Pain:<br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Robert Gerwin, MD&nbsp; (301) 656-0220 (Neurologist)</span><br> </font><font size="-1"> Medical Director<br> </font><font size="-1">Pain &amp; Rehabilitation Medicine</font><br> <font size="-1">7830 Old Georgetown Rd&nbsp;C15<br> Bethesda, MD&nbsp; 20814-2432<br> <a href="http://www.painpoints.com/about/biographies/gerwin.html">http://www.painpoints.com/about/biographies/gerwin.html</a><br> A neurologist who knows both FMS and MPS, and directs the Travell Seminars.&nbsp; He has a wonderful physical therapy department, and is understanding and compassionate. <br> <br> <br> </font><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Justin Wasserman, MD, FAAPMR</span></font><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> (301) 656-0220 (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)</span><br> </font><font size="-1">Associate Medical Director<br> </font><font size="-1">Pain &amp; Rehabilitation Medicine</font><br> <font size="-1">7830 Old Georgetown Rd&nbsp;C15<br> Bethesda, MD&nbsp; 20814-2432<br> and<br> </font><font size="-1">8218 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, 20814&nbsp; (301) 652-2825</font><br> <small><span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.nva.org/about_nva/medical_advisory_board.html">Medical Advisory Board of the National Vulvodynia&nbsp;Association</a>, <a href="othergroups.html#nvadc">Speaker, August 4, 2007 in DC</a><br> <a href="http://www.pain-connection.com/news/fall2002pg1.html">Spoke at Pain Connection's First Annual Chronic Pain Symposium - Pain Management - "An Art Form"</a></span></small><br> <small>Specific expertise in the pharmacologic management of chronic pain.</small><br> <font size="-1"> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nadir Soliman, MD&nbsp;&nbsp; (301) 251-2335</span>&nbsp; <a href="mailto:myalternatives@yahoo.com">myalternatives@yahoo.com</a><br> 15001 Shady Grove Road, Suite 100, Rockville MD 20850<br> Director, Washington Alternative Medicine &amp; Integrated Pain Management Center<br> Anesthesiology Pain Medicine and Medical Acupuncture specialist. <br> Integrating auricular medicine into biomedical and medical acupuncture practices <br> for pain and medical problems. President of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. <br> <a href="speakers-prior.html#Soliman">Speaker Jan 1997</a><br> <a href="http://www.alternativemedicineseminars.com/doctors.html">http://www.alternativemedicineseminars.com/doctors.html</a><br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Neil Spiegel, DO&nbsp;&nbsp; 301-231-5600 (Certified in PM&amp;R)</span><br> One Medicine Associates<br> 6211 Executive Blvd<br> Rockville MD 20852<br> <a href="http://www.wholehealthmd.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=2EECB584D2C3498B99DBD113488B059A&amp;nm=Meet+Our+Team&amp;type=AWHN_Team&amp;mod=Home&amp;tier=1">Also at Whole Health Bethesda-Chevy Chase Center</a><br> 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 &amp; Massage Therapist on site.<br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Michael April, MD</span> </font><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">301-</span></font><b><font size="-1">770-6301</font></b><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br>121 Congressional Lane, #204<br>Rockville, MD&nbsp; 20852<br>Board Certified Medical Acupuncture<br>Washingtonian Magazine Best Doctor's<br>Dr. April has been treating fibro for 18 years. He is&nbsp; also one of the few physicians who participates with most insurances.&nbsp; The practice has PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, a clinical social worker, an <a href="http://mollycarrherbalist.com/" target="_blank">herbalist</a>, massage therapy, and yoga.&nbsp; Check with Gwenn&nbsp; Herman, of&nbsp; <a href="http://www.pain-connection.org">Pain Connection</a>, as a reference.<br> Member Comment:&nbsp;He understands pain, spends time with you.<br>Featured presenter at <br><a href="http://www.pain-connection.org/news/winterspring2007.pdf">Pain Connection's Conference on Chronic Pain and Your Practice: "Making the Invisible Visible"</a><br> </font><font size="-1"> <br></font><small><font size="-1"><br></font></small><b><small><font size="-1">The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine &nbsp;</font></small></b><small><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> (703) 532-4892</span>&nbsp; </font></small><small><br></small><small><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>6829 Elm Street, Suite 300<br> McLean VA 22101<br>(New Address for 2010)<br> Family Practice, Anesthesiology-Pain Management, Acupuncture<br> Treats chronic pain and illness.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/">http://www.kaplanclinic.com</a><br> Osteopathic manipulative therapy, homeopathy, and mind-body work.<br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/index.php?page=TreatmentPlan" target="_blank">Treaments</a><br><a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/index.php?page=PhysicianLeaders">Physicians</a><br></span></font></small> <small><font size="-1"><i>Dr. Kaplan spoke to our group on 11-8-07 after a joint showing of the "Living with FM"&nbsp; at Kaplan Clinic.<br>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.</i></font></small><font size="-1"><br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Joseph Y Lin MD&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (301) 590-0722</span> (Certified in PM&amp;R)<br> 8 Russell Ave #101<br> Gaithersburg MD 20877-2966<br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Norman Rosen, MD &nbsp; &nbsp; (410) 821-7775</span> (physiatrist)<br> 8415 Bellona Lane&nbsp;#204<br> Baltimore MD 21204<br> Also Owings Mills (410) 363-7246<br> 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 &amp; 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.<br> <a href="http://www.spineuniverse.com/mdpage.php?doctorID=1750">http://www.spineuniverse.com/mdpage.php?doctorID=1750</a><br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">National Rehab Hospital Washington DC&nbsp; (202) 877-1000</span> <br> <a href="http://www.nrhrehab.org">http://www.nrhrehab.org</a><br> Has a pelvic pain program and <br> <a href="http://www.nrhhealthtown.com/healthtown/nrhrehab/Service.aspx?ServiceID=19">Fibromyalgia Comprehensive Program</a><br> </font> <br> <br> See also <a href="#rheu">Rheumatologists</a><br><br><br><br> <b><a href="practitioners.html#readme">See the Read Me! ABOUT THIS LIST</a></b><br> <div style="text-align: right;"> <a href="p-pain.html#top">Top of Rehab Page</a><br> <a href="practitioners.html">Return to MAIN Practitioner Page</a><br> </div> <! Anchor for next section: Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists> <a name="MTPT"></a> <br> <! Horizontal Rule > <hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"><font size="-1"><br> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"> <big>MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT THERAPISTS</big><br> </span></font> <br> <a href="http://www.myofascialtherapy.org/find-a-therapist/index.html" target="_blank"> National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists - Practitioners</a><br> <a href="http://www.aims-llc.org/certified-practitioners.htm" target="_blank"> American Institute for Myofascial Studies - Practitioners</a> <br> <br> <br> <! Myofascial TPT Practitioners> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Frank Gresham, CMTPT&nbsp; (703) 313-8550</span><br> The Chronic Pain Center<br> 6417 Loisdale Rd. #311<br>Springfield, VA 22150<br> <a href="http://www.thechronicpaincenter.com" target="_blank">www.thechronicpaincenter.com</a><br> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Springfield-VA/Fibromyalgia-Q-A/426742505540?ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook Fibromyalgia Q&amp;A</a><br> Self-referred. Was a guest at a 2011 meeting discussing many things related to treatment. <br> <br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nancy Shaw, CMTPT&nbsp; (703) 922-8250</span><br> Myofascial Pain Treatment Center<br> 6417 Loisdale Rd. #308<br>Springfield, VA 22150<br> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/nancy-shaw/17/304/959" target="_blank">Linked In Profile</a><br> Self-referred.<br> - Authoring  Ending Chronic Pain by Addressing Trigger Point Perpetuating Factors, to be published 2012<br> - Co-author of  Interdisciplinary Approaches to Treating Myofascial Pain Syndrome , (Chap.80),<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Weiner s Pain Management, A Practical Guide for Clinicians, 7th ed., Taylor & Francis, 2005.<br> - Co-author,  Multidisciplinary Approach to Focal Dystonia, (Chap.), Clinical Mastery in <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Treatment of Myofascial Pain, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2004.<br> - Olympics - Traveled with heptathlete to 1996 Olympics as personal therapist. <br> <br> <br> <br> <! End of section links to Read Me, Top, Main Practitioner Page> <b><a href="practitioners.html#readme">See the Read Me! ABOUT THIS LIST</a></b><br> <div style="text-align: right;"> <a href="#top">Top of Rehab Page</a><br> <a href="practitioners.html">Return to MAIN Practitioner Page</a><br> </div> <br> <! Physical Therapy Anchor> <a name="PT"></a> <hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"> <big>PHYSICAL THERAPISTS</big><br></span> <br> <a href="http://fibromyalgia.ncf.ca/dsphysio.htm">FMS &amp; MPS Information for Physical Therapists</a> &nbsp;Devin Starlanyl, MD <br> <br> <b>OCS </b>= orthopedic certified specialist <b><br>JSCC </b>= Jones Institute in Strain-Counterstrain<b> </b> <br><br> <br><br> <! Physical Therapist Listings> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alison Lichy, PT, DPT, NCS &nbsp; (703) 533-1515</span><br> Neurological Physical Therapy PLLC & Evolution Pilates<br> 7115 Leesburg Pike, Suite #305<br> Falls Church, VA 22403<br> <a href="http://www.neuropt.net/">neuropt.net</a><br> Works with Rheumatologist Brian Walitt, MD, in Fibromyalgia studies<br> Two members highly recommended her in Fall 2011.<br><br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Secili DeStefano, PT, DPT, OCS &nbsp; (703) 230-1760</span><br> Bodies in Motion Physical Therapy<br>1790 Reston Parkway Suite 403<br> Reston VA 20190<br> <a href="http://www.bodiesinmotionpt.com/contact.htm">http://www.bodiesinmotionpt.com/contact.htm</a><br> Was a speaker 5/2010. Doing research on FM, Chronic Fatigue and Pain and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome<br> Northern District Chair, Virginia Physical Therapy Association<br>Previously, her practice was dedicated to 80% chronic pain patients. The Reston location is a new address for 2010. <br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Elizabeth Polis,&nbsp; PT &nbsp; &nbsp;(</span></font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1">571) 309-3048</font><br><font size="-1">2201 Mount Vernon Avenue<br>Alexandria, VA 22301<br>Core Wellness &amp; Physical Therapy, LLC<br><a href="http://www.corewellness.net" target="_blank">www.corewellness.net</a><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"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. <br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;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. &nbsp;I am happy to help in any way I can. As a resource or a referral. Just let me know! "<br><br><br><b>Robert Dowd, PT, DPT, OCS, MHA, JSCC-I &nbsp; </b></font><b><font size="-1">(410) 768 9500</font></b><br><font size="-1">Atlantic Rehab - A Jones Strain-Counterstrain Clinic<br>5 Crain Highway, #103<br>Glen Burnie, MD 21061<br><a href="http://atlantic-rehab.com/" target="_blank">http://atlantic-rehab.com/</a><br>Rehabilitation. <br>Manual therapy techniques such as strain-counterstrain, muscle energy techniques,.<br><br><br><br><b>Laura Liberatore Grayson, DPT, MPT, CSCS &nbsp; </b></font><b><font size="-1">(301) 464-4500</font></b><br><font size="-1">Professional SportsCare Rehab<br>4367 Northview Drive<br>Bowie, MD 20716</font><font size="-1"><br><a href="http://www.prosportscare.com/mdscAdvantage/bios/grayson.html">http://www.prosportscare.com/mdscAdvantage/bios/grayson.html</a><br></font><font size="-1">Manual Therapy<br><br></font><font size="-1"><br><br></font><font size="-1"><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Elizabeth F Derringer PT &nbsp; (703) 241-5536 </span></font><small>&nbsp;(may have new contact info.... checking into it. 2/08)</small><font size="-1"><br> Novacare Physical Rehabilitation<br> 2946 Sleepy Hollow Rd Ste B<br> Falls Church VA 22044<br><a href="http://www.upledger.com/newsletters/preml.htm">Article: Mechanical Link Pre- and Post-Surgery: A Case Profile</a><br> <a href="http://www.novacare.com/dc.htm">http://www.novacare.com/dc.htm</a><br> <br><br> </font><small><b>Jan Dommerholt, PT, MPS, FAAPM </b><span style="font-weight: bold;">(301) 656-5613</span><br> Bethesda Physiocare<b><br> </b> 7830 Old Georgetown Rd, Suite C-15<br> Bethesda, MD&nbsp;&nbsp;20814<br><a href="mailto:dommerholt@bethesdaphysiocare.com">dommerholt@bethesdaphysiocare.com</a><br><a href="http://www.bethesdaphysiocare.com/about/bio_dommerholt.html">http://www.bethesdaphysiocare.com/about/bio_dommerholt.html</a><br><a href="http://www.pain-connection.org/support/index.html#silverspring">Speaking in Silver Spring Speaker Series to Pain Connection, June 25, 2007, "What Makes Pain Chronic?"</a><b><br></b>More info:<b><br> </b></small> <div style="margin-left: 40px;"><small><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bethesdaphysiocare.com/professionals/pdf/cph_myalgiawhiplash_domm05.pdf">Persistent Myalgia following Whiplash</a></small><br> <small><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bethesdaphysiocare.com/professionals/pdf/jbmt_crps1_domm04.pdf">Complex Regional Pain Syndrome &#8211; 1: history, diagnostic criteria and etiology</a><br><a href="http://www.bethesdaphysiocare.com/professionals/pdf/jbmt_crps2_domm04.pdf" target="_blank">Complex Regional Pain Syndrome&#8212;2: Physical Therapy Management</a></small><br> <a href="http://www.bethesdaphysiocare.com/professionals/pdf/fibromyalgia_domm03_ch8.pdf"><small><strong style="font-weight: normal;"><em>Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Practitioner&#8217;s Guide to Treatment</em></strong> Ch 8, 2003 </small><br> <small><strong style="font-weight: normal;">Differential Diagnosis: Myofascial Pain Syndrome by Dommerholt and Issa</strong></small></a><small><a href="http://www.painpoints.com/about/biographies/downloads/fibromyalgia_domm03_ch8.pdf"><span class="footer"></span></a></small><small><br>There are more articles and book chapters at<br><a href="http://www.bethesdaphysiocare.com/professionals/articles.html">http://www.bethesdaphysiocare.com/professionals/articles.html</a><br></small> </div> <font size="-1"><br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kay Schaefer PT MPA&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (703) 534-1943&nbsp; </span><br> 6506 36th St N,&nbsp; Arlington, VA&nbsp; 22213-1316 (old)<br> 5312 North 36th St; Arlington,Va 22207 (12/05).&nbsp; <br> $150 / hour. Her office is in the lower level of her home off Williamsburg Blvd. at Harrison St. <br> Energy and massage work; fees lower for those services.<br><br><br><b>Gretchen Cassell, PT &nbsp;(540) 932-5940&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </b><br>Augusta Medical Center<br>96 Medical Center Dr<br>Fishersville VA 22939<br></font><a href="mailto:gcassell@augustamed.com"><font size="-1">gcassell@augustamed.com</font></a><br><font size="-1"><a href="http://www.augustamed.com/articles/AMC_Health_Matters_Winter_2008.pdf">"Helping YOU Live without Embarrassment" PDF</a><br>Pelvic pain and incontinence can significantly disrupt a normal lifestyle. With the right treatment and exercises, however, these problems can be overcome. That&#8217;s where AMC&#8217;s physical therapy program comes in. &#8220;Many people think that these problems are just a natural part of aging, &nbsp;but they&#8217;re really not,&#8221; says Gretchen Cassell, physical therapist at AMC. &nbsp;&#8220;It&#8217;s important to tell your doctor about the problem because he or she can refer you to physical therapy, and there&#8217;s a lot that we can do to help.&#8221; <br><br> </font> <br> <small> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jayne F. Gribble, RPT &nbsp;&nbsp; (410) 590-8750</span><br> 3455 Wilkens Ave, Ste 306<br> Baltimore MD <br> Used to do a CFS - sensitive functional capacity test while at National Rehab Hospital. <br> Testing cognitively before and after physical tests. <br> <a href="speakers-prior.html#Gribble">Speaker</a><br> Get the "after" test and/or report how badly doing over next days.<br> <br></small> <br> <b><small> <font size="-1">The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine &nbsp;(703) 532-4892</font></b> <br> Jeanne Schleele, &nbsp;PT<br> Jessica Briscoe Coleman, MPT<br> Patricia Alomar, PT<br></small> <small><font size="-1"> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>6829 Elm Street, Suite 300<br> McLean VA 22101<br><a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/">http://www.kaplanclinic.com</a><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/index.php?page=TreatmentPlan" target="_blank">Treatments</a><br><a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/index.php?page=MedicalTeam">Physical Therapists, other body work</a><br></span></font></small> <small><font size="-1">Self Referred.</font></small><br><small><font size="-1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></small> <br> <font size="-1"><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Brian Tuckey PT, OCS, JSCCI&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (301) 662-7496</span><br> Frederick MD 21701<br> Strain-Counterstrain useful for reducing <br> chronic myofascial pain caused by unrelenting muscle spasms. <br> <a href="http://www.jiscs.com/Article.aspx?a=0">http://www.jiscs.com/Article.aspx?a=0</a><br> <br> </font><small><font size="-1"><br><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></font></small><font size="-1"> </font><font size="-1"> <br><br></font><small><b><a href="practitioners.html#readme">See the Read Me! ABOUT THIS LIST</a></b></small><br> <div style="text-align: right;"> <small><a href="#top">Top of Rehab Page</a><br> </small><small> <a href="practitioners.html">Return to MAIN Practitioner Page</a></small><br> </div> <font size="-1"> <br> </font> <! Massage Therapists and Cranio / Cranial Sacral therapists> <a name="MTCS"></a> <hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"> <br><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 128);">MASSAGE THERAPISTS <br> CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPISTS</span><br> <small><br><br> <font style="font-style: italic;">Massage for FIBROMYALGIA and CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME.<br> 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. </font><font style="font-style: italic;" size="-1">- Sterling Holistic Health<br><br> </font> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.cfids.org/archives/2002/2002-4-article05.asp">Massage and bodywork: Meeting the &#8220;knead&#8221; for relief?</a> <span style="font-style: italic;"> Fall 2002, CFIDS Chronicle</span></li> <li><a href="http://www.fmaware.org/News2190f.html?page=NewsArticle&id=6087">Massage: Fancy a Massage?</a> <span style="font-style: italic;">Longley / NFA FM Online</span></li> <li><a href="http://www.fmaware.org/News28ba1.html?page=NewsArticle&id=5289">Massage: A Touch of Relief for People with Fibromyalgia</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> Longley / NFA FM Online</span></li> <li><a href="http://www.integrative-healthcare.org/mt/archives/2005/06/index.html">Massage:Fibromyalgia Relief with Massage</a> <span style="font-style: italic;">Institute of Integrative HealthCare Studies</span></li> <li><a href="http://www.integrative-healthcare.org/mt/archives/2006/01/nine_massage_te.html?eml=060126">Massage: Fibromyalgia Part 2: Nine Massage Techniques</a> <span style="font-style: italic;"> Institute of Integrative HealthCare Studies</span></li> <li><a href="http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/pdf/MmagJune2.pdf">Massage: Research: Mechanical Massage Improves Fibromyalgia Symptoms</a> <span style="font-style: italic;"> Massage Magazine</span></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000I2JDJE/cfsupport">Massage Therapy for Fibromyalgia DVD April 2006</a><br>&nbsp;<i>by Purkh Khalsa&nbsp; Diamond Jeffers Scoltock-Smeltz and Riehl </i><br></li> <li><a href="http://www.fibrohugs.com/staticpages/index.php?page=20040222005149475">Massage and FM: 7.5 hour Seminar VHS/DVD: <br> What is Fibromyalia? What it is... What it's not. What works.... what doesn't <br> by massage therapist Richard P. Van Why, compiler of the Bodywork Knowledgebase, 1989</a> <span style="font-style: italic;">FibroHugs</span></li> </ul> <! Start Massage Practitioners> <br><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tara Bauman, LMT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (571) 228-9443</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<i><font color="red";>(added 02/2012)</i></font><br> Elements of Wellness<br> 803 W. Broad St Suite 740<br> Falls Church, VA 22046<br> <a href="http://www.fallschurchmassagetherapy.com/">http://www.fallschurchmassagetherapy.com/</a><br> Massage, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Work with Reiki. Home visits are available.<br> 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."<br> <br><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Michelle Robinson, CMT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (571) 434-9319</span><br> Selden Island Way<br> Sterling, VA 20164-1357<br> <a href="http://sterlingholistichealth.com/massage.htm">http://sterlingholistichealth.com/massage.htm</a><br> Hot Stone massage, lymph drainage therapy, trigger point massage, swedish massage.<br> Adapts techniques for people with fibromyalgia.<br> <br><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Elizabeth Liotta, CMT (703) 622-8342</span><br>203 Loudoun Street, SW<br>Leesburg, VA 20175<br>(703) 622-8342<br>Also in McLean, VA / Tysons Corner starting late 2009<br><a href="mailto:eliotta703@aol.com">eliotta703@aol.com</a><br><a href="http://www.touchinglife.net" target="_blank">http://www.touchinglife.net</a><br>"I used to have Chronic Fatigue!"<br>Theurapeutic Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy, </font></font><font size="-1"><font size="-1">&nbsp; Myofascial Release, <br>Maya Abdominal Massage, </font></font><font size="-1"><font size="-1">The Art of Relationship Creation for Individuals and Couples,<br>Health Assistance &amp; Life Transformation, Reiki, Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage, Sees children.<br><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Home visits</span> are available to those experiencing serious health challenges.<br>Welcomes those with Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, CFS, Restless Leg Syndrome, ADHD, PMS, IBS, Endomitriosis, Allergies, Anxiety, Depression, Reflux, Constipation, more.<br><br> </font><font size="-1"><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">W. Thomas Blanchard&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (703) 868-8667</span><br> TouchTech Therapies <br> Prince William, Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, Manassas/Woodbridge VA. <br> <span style="font-style: italic;">In your home massage service!&nbsp;</span> <br> <a href="mailto:HandzOn_VA@msn.com">HandzOn_VA@msn.com</a><br> <a href="http://www.byregion.net/profiles/touchtech.html">http://www.byregion.net/profiles/touchtech.html</a><br> </font><font size="-1">CFSupport Member.<br> <br> </font><br> <big><font size="-1"><big><small><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kourosh Kashan, NCCAOM&nbsp; </span></small></big></font></big><big style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="-1"><big><small>(703) 585-7162</small></big></font></big><br> <big><font size="-1"><big><small>108 S. Columbus St #300, Alexandria VA 22314<br> </small></big></font></big><big><font size="-1"><big><small> Diplomate&nbsp;Acupuncture.</small></big></font></big><br> <big><font size="-1"><big><small>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,&nbsp; Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Soft-Tissue Technique, Strain and Counterstrain, Visceral Healing, Zero Balancing), and&nbsp;</small></big></font></big><big><font size="-1"><big><small>herbal medicine (including nutrition).</small></big></font></big><big><font size="-1"><big><small> Development of one's sensitivity </small></big></font></big><big><font size="-1"><big><small>and attunemnet to body wisdom</small></big></font></big><big><font size="-1"><big><small> encouraged to perceive tensions in the body and then release them. All ages welcome.&nbsp; Committed to helping people in need regardless of their ability to pay.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br> </span><a href="http://www.circleofone.org/">http://www.circleofone.org/</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br> </span>Member Comment: "He is best at guiding you to a place of healing and accepting."</small></big></font></big><br> <font size="-1"><br> <br> </font><big><font size="-1"><big><small><span style="font-weight: bold;">Carlos Durana, PhD, MAc</span><br> </small></big></font></big><big><font size="-1"><big><small>(703) 620-4509 </small></big></font></big><big><font size="-1"><big><small>11417 Tanbark Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191<br> </small></big></font></big><big><font size="-1"><big><small>(301) 654-0080 &nbsp;</small></big></font></big><big><font size="-1"><big><small>Bethesda, MD&nbsp;</small></big></font></big><br> <big><font size="-1"><big><small><a href="http://www.seasonsinourlife.com/">http://www.seasonsinourlife.com/</a><br> </small></big></font></big><big><font size="-1"><big><small>Body Therapy (CranioSacral)</small></big></font></big><br> <big><font size="-1"><big><small>Also: Life Coaching &amp; Individual and Couples Counseling<br> Also: Qigong, </small></big></font></big><big><font size="-1"><big><small>Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine<br><br></small></big></font></big> <font size="-1"> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Marsheen Helgeson (703) 379-8633</span><br> </font><font size="-1">5901 Dawes Ave, Alexandria VA 22311<br> Holistic Practitioner. Massage, Cranial Sacral, Energetic bodywork, <a href="http://www.polaritytherapy.org/">polarity therapy</a>.<br> Member comment: "she knows all about fibro"<br> <br><br><b>Jeannette Grzech&nbsp; (703) 863-1481 </b><br>Does the massage in her home in Sterling, VA. <br><br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeff Miller </span></font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1">(703) 864-6071</font><br> <font size="-1">Jeff's Mobile Theraputic Massage (I bring my services to your home)</font><br> <font size="-1">"I have worked with many Fibromylgia, Myofacial pain clients."<br> jeff_miller5 AT yahoo.com<br> </font><font size="-1">Will be doing free 5 min. chair massages</font><font size="-1">&nbsp;an upcoming seminar with Dr. Kyl Smith who wrote Brighter Mind&nbsp;<br> (Marriott Tysons Corner. 7 PM, Nov 14, 2006.<br> (703) 717-8505 1 for $5, 2 for $6 or $10 at the Door)<br></font><small><br> </small><font size="-1"> <br> </font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1">Jodi Scholes </font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1">&nbsp;(703) 255-1500</font><br> <font size="-1">Northern VA Massage Center<br> 301 Maple Ave. West; Birch Building, Suite D<br> Vienna VA 22180<br> <a href="http://www.novamassage.com/">http://www.novamassage.com</a><br> <br> <br style="font-weight: bold;"> </font><font size="-1"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jan Yates CMT (703) 790-1582</span><br> Tysons Corner / Vienna VA 22182<br> Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Bowen Therapy<br> </font><a href="mailto:Janswarmhands@cox.net"><font size="-1">Janswarmhands@cox.net</font></a><font size="-1"><br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Vicki Mechner CMT &nbsp;</span></font><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">(703) 455-0111</span><br> Springfield</font><font size="-1"> VA 22153</font><font size="-1"><br> </font><a href="mailto:vicki.mechner@bowtech.com"><font size="-1">vicki.mechner@bowtech.com</font></a><br> <font size="-1">Bowenwork ® / Bowtech® (Bowen Technique) / Instructor.<br> <a href="http://www.bowtech.com/public/practitioner/profile.do;jsessionid=42EE15B720304207DFB3312D3D9BF7BF?practitionerId=10025">Vicki Mechner's Bio</a><br> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=4000&amp;t=CFIDS_FM">The Bowen Technique and Fibromyalgia Relief: Gentle Touch Produces Miracles - Prohealth.com</a><br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chuck Thomas&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (703) 989-6025</span><br> Fairfax and Herndon VA<br> Medical and Therapuetic Message. Techniquies:<br> Connective Tissue Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Techniques, Neuro-Fascial&#8482; Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Oriental Medical Techniques, Osteopathic Manual Therapies, Reflex Techniques, Stretching &amp; Positional Release Techniques, Trigger Point Therapies&nbsp; <br> <a href="http://www.activemassage.com/medicalmassage/index.htm">http://www.activemassage.com/medicalmassage/index.htm</a><br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Robyn K Hanna &nbsp; (703) 243-9383</span><br> Arlington VA&nbsp; 22205-1013<br> CranioSacral, neuromuscular, and sports </font><font size="-1">massage therapist.</font><font size="-1"> <br> $80/hour; In her home office.<br> <a href="http://amtamassage.org/findamassage/profile.aspx?id=7154">http://amtamassage.org/findamassage/profile.aspx?id=7154</a><br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Avery Nelson (301) 530-8962</span><br> Bethesda MD<br> Cranial sacral therapist. <br> Has Ondamed machine helpful to some people with energy issues, <br> Lyme's disease and other microbes, and pain. Works out of home. <br> Recommended to a member by Kay Schaefer and Robyn Hanna.<br> <br> <br> </font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1">Judy </font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1">Mitchell,&nbsp; Ms. T (</font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1"> Massage Therapist</font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1">) </font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1">(410) 750-9394</font><br> <font size="-1">MyoPractic Massage<br> Ellicott City, MD 21042<br> Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pre-natal, Reflexology<br><br><br><b>Gloria Lawrence Rangel, CMT </b></font><b><font size="-1">(540) 461-3447 or (859) 461-3441</font></b><font size="-1"><br>309 N. Main St. <br>Lexington, VA 24450 <br>Myofascial release, stone massage, Alexander Method, and Pilates. <br>Buena Vista support group reports she was&nbsp; a great speaker in 2007<br> </font><br><font size="-1"><br></font></font> <small><font size="-1"><br></font></small><b><small><font size="-1"> The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine (703) 532-4892&nbsp;</font></small></b> <br> <font size="-1"> Linda Glick CMT - massage and cranio-sacral</font><small><br></small> <small><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span> 6829 Elm Street, Suite 300<br> McLean VA 22101<br><a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/">http://www.kaplanclinic.com</a><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/index.php?page=TreatmentPlan" target="_blank">Treaments</a><br><a href="http://www.kaplanclinic.com/index.php?page=MedicalTeam">Medical Team</a><br></span></font></small> <small><font size="-1">Self Referred.</font></small><br><font size="-1"><small><font size="-1"><br></font></small><font size="-1"><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Teresa Stockman BA CMT &nbsp;NOTE: moved away; now in Arizona (AZ). &nbsp; &nbsp;Anyone know where?</span></font><font size="-1"><br> Note, she is still listed on<br> <a href="http://sterlingholistichealth.com/stockman.htm">http://sterlingholistichealth.com/stockman.htm</a></font></font><br><font size="-1"><font size="-1"><big><br></big> </font><big><br></big> <b><a href="practitioners.html#readme">See the Read Me! ABOUT THIS LIST</a></b><big><br><font size="-1"><big> </big></font></big> </font><div style="text-align: right;"><big><font size="-1"><big><font size="-1"><big><big><a name="rolf"></a></big></big></font></big><a href="#top">Top of Rehab Page</a><big><br> </big> <a href="practitioners.html">Return to MAIN Practitioner Page</a><big><br> </big></font></big></div> <font size="-1"><font size="-1"> <br></font><font size="-1"><br> </font> </font><hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"><font size="-1"><big><font size="-1"><big><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 128);">ROLFING<br></span></big></font></big><br><br><font size="-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolfing" target="_blank">About Rolfing at en.Wiki.org</a><br><br><br><br></font><big><font size="-1"><big><small><span style="font-weight: bold;">Emily D. Gordon &nbsp; (240) 575-0454 </span><br style="font-weight: bold;">250 E 6th St<br>Frederick MD 21701<br><a href="http://www.frederickrolfing.com/" target="_blank">http://www.frederickrolfing.com/</a><br>Self referred<br>"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.&nbsp; 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."<br><br><br><br><b>Viktor Simkovic, L. Ac. (703) 599-0564</b><br>46400 Benedict Dr, Suite 107, Sterling VA 20164<br>6176 Grovedale Ct, Suite 100, &nbsp;Franconia, VA 22310<br>Free 30 minute consultation. All body types and ages welcome.<br>Acupuncture, Herbs, and Rolfing (deep bodywork).<br>Moved to Northern VA from Texas in 2007.<br></small></big></font></big></font><font size="-1"><big><font size="-1"><big><small>Self referred</small></big></font></big></font><br><font size="-1"><big><font size="-1"><big><small><br></small></big></font></big> <br><b><a href="practitioners.html#readme">See the Read Me! ABOUT THIS LIST</a></b><big><br><font size="-1"><big> </big></font></big> </font><div style="text-align: right;"><big><font size="-1"><big><font size="-1"><big><big><a name="rheu"></a></big></big></font></big><a href="#top">Top of Rehab Page</a><br><big> </big> <a href="practitioners.html">Return to MAIN Practitioner Page</a><br><big> </big></font></big></div> <font size="-1"><big><font size="-1"><big> </big></font></big><br> </font><hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"><font size="-1"><font size="-1"><big><br><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 128);">RHEUMATOLOGY</span>&nbsp; </big> <br> <br>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.&nbsp;<br> Read more at <a href="http://www.rheumatology.org/public/rheumatologist.asp">American College of Rheumatology.</a><br> <br><br><b>David P Wolfe, MD&nbsp;</b></font><b><font size="-1"><br></font></b><font size="-1">Arthrits &amp; Rheumatology Assoc</font><b><font size="-1"><br></font></b><font size="-1">2021 K St NW # 300; Washington DC 20006 </font><b><font size="-1">&nbsp;(202) 293-1470</font></b><br><font size="-1">5530 Wisconsin Avenue #1150; Chevy Chase MD 20815 &nbsp;<b>(240) 497-0230</b><br><a href="http://www.arapc.com/physicians.html">http://www.arapc.com/physicians.html</a><br>Special interests in Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis. <br>Spoke to Loudoun CFS/FM Group 11/07.<br><br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Norman Levin, MD <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> (sold practice ~2010, new practice not accepting patients)</span><br>was<br></font></font><font size="-1"><font size="-1"> (703) 327-2434 (local), &nbsp;(703) 260-3484 (metro)</font></font><br><font size="-1"><font size="-1"> 39070 John Mosby Hwy<br> Aldie VA&nbsp;20105<br> <a href="speakers-prior.html#Levin">Speaker June 1993</a><br> Rheumatology. Very popular, very understanding and helpful! Good with CFS, Fibro, joint pain, Lyme. Supportive if disability application becomes necessary.<br> Integrative Medicine. Nutrition. IV therapies. <br><br><br><b>Brian Walitt, MD MPH FACR &nbsp;</b></font></font><b><font size="-1"><font size="-1">(202) 877-8535</font></font></b><font size="-1"><font size="-1"><br>Assistant Professor of Medicine<br>Georgetown University Medical Center<br>Associate Director, Section of Rheumatology<br>Washington Hospital Center<br>110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20010<br></font></font><font size="-1"><font size="-1">Director of the new (2010)<br>Fibromyalgia Evaluation and Research Center - for info call Patrice Thompson at 202-877-0890<br></font></font><font size="-1"><font size="-1"><a href="sp-Walitt.html">Speaker Page - new in May 2011</a><br><a href="http://www.whcenter.org/body.cfm?id=555824" target="_blank">Biography</a><br></font><font size="-1"> </font></font><font size="-1"><font size="-1">Participates in research on FM.<br>Member comment, "Very honest. Tells it like it is. Helpful! Willing to say when science just doesn't know."<br><br></font></font><font size="-1"><font size="-1"> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kathleen Price MD&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (703) 241-1010</span><br> 6400 Arlington Blvd<br> Falls Church VA&nbsp; 22042-2325<br> <br> <br style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jennifer Odutola, MD, MSc, CCD<br> </span></font><font size="-1">Loudoun R<span class="">heumatology Center</span></font><br class=""> <a href="mailto:Drodutola@loudounrheum.com" class="link">info@loudounrheum.com</a><br class=""> <span class="style1 style2">703-723-3398 &nbsp;</span><font class="" size="-1">19465 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 309; Lansdowne, VA 20176 <br> </font><small class=""><span class="style1 style2"><big>703-723-3398 &nbsp; <big><span class=""></span></big><span class=""></span></big></span></small>740 E. Main Street; Purcellville, VA 20132 <strong class="bold-pink"><span class="strong-red"></span></strong><span class="style1 style2">&nbsp;</span><br class=""> <font class="" size="-1"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.loudounrheum.com">http://www.loudounrheum.com</a><br> </font> 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.<br> <a href="http://www.niams.nih.gov/rtbc/////labs_branches/ocd/personnel/odutolaj.htm" target="_blank">Clinical Fellow, NIAMS, Intramural Research Program</a><br> <a href="http://www.co-rheumatology.com/pt/re/corheum/abstract.00002281-200503000-00007.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal; font-style: italic;">Ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in health among patients with rheumatic disease</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Current Opintion in Rheumatology. 17(2); 147-152, March 2005</span></a><br class=""> <br> <font size="-1"><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Claudia Saba, MD &nbsp;- Northern Virginia Center for Arthritis &nbsp;</span></font><br> <font size="-1">(703) 573-0130 &nbsp;</font><font size="-1">8316 Arlington Blvd Ste 222; Fairfax,&nbsp; VA&nbsp;&nbsp; 22031<br> </font><font size="-1">(703) 858-7222</font><font size="-1"> &nbsp;44055 Riverside Pkwy, Ste 242; Leesburg,&nbsp; VA 20176<br> </font><font size="-1">(703) 709-9174 &nbsp;</font><font size="-1">1860 Town Center Dr.&nbsp; Ste 130;&nbsp; Reston,&nbsp; VA 20190<br> <a href="http://nvca.net/index_contacts.html">http://nvca.net/index_contacts.html</a><br> </font><font size="-1">Member Comment: "Supportive, well informed, pro-active, offers useful testing."<br> <br> </font><small><font size="-1"><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Maria Chou, MS, MD </span></font></small><small style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="-1">&nbsp;</font></small><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Northern Virginia Center for Arthritis </span></font><br> <small><font size="-1">Pediatric &amp; Adult </font></small><small><font size="-1">Rheumatology<br> Northern VA Center for Arthritis<br> </font></small><font size="-1">(703) 709-9174 &nbsp;</font><font size="-1">1860 Town Center Dr.&nbsp; Ste 130;&nbsp; Reston,&nbsp; VA 20190</font><br> <font size="-1">(703) 573-0130 &nbsp;</font><font size="-1">8316 Arlington Blvd Ste 222; Fairfax,&nbsp; VA&nbsp;&nbsp; 22031<br> </font><font size="-1">(703) 858-7222</font><font size="-1"> &nbsp;44055 Riverside Pkwy, Ste 242; Leesburg,&nbsp; VA 20176</font><br> <small><font size="-1">http://nvca.net/index_contacts.html<br> </font></small><font size="-1"> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Russell Rothenberg MD (301) 571-2273</span> &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>10215 Fernwood Rd, Suite 401<br>Bethesda MD 20817 <br> <a href="http://www.russellreedrothenbergmd.com">http://www.russellreedrothenbergmd.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Medical Board of FM Partnership<br> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br> <br></font></font><small><font size="-1"><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mohsen Ghafouri, MD &nbsp;</span></font></small><small style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="-1">(703) 361-3255 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </font></small><small style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><font size="-1"><span style="font-style: italic;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (not accepting new patients, Dec 2010)</span></font></small><br><small><font size="-1">Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Northern VA<br>8100 Ashton Ave Suite 215 Manassas, VA 20109<br>(across the intersection of Bull Run Festival Shopping Center)<br>Rheumatology<br><span style="font-style: italic;">Member comment: </span>" extremely good.&nbsp; My primary internist Dr. Goleshorki is the one who recommended Dr. Ghafouri and I'm forever grateful to him for doing that."<br></font></small><font size="-1"><font size="-1"><br><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Stephen Schaechter MD&nbsp; (301) 493-2500</span> <br> 10215 Fernwood Rd, Ste 260<br> Bethesda MD 20817-1192<br><br><br><b>Alben G. Goldstein MD &nbsp;(703) 379-5828</b><br>611 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Suite 202<br>Arlington, VA 22204<br>Internal Medicine &amp; Rheumatology, added qualifications in Geriatric Medicine&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>See <a href="trials.html">Clinical Trials</a> Page for Xyrem Study 2007<br>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.&nbsp; I will be happy to meet with them on a case-by-case basis and see what I could do to help them."<br>VA Dept of Health Professions Action - License 0101028331 - Reinstatement Granted 2/20/07<br><br><br><b>Leila H. Zackrison, M.D., FACR, FACP&nbsp; (703) 359-9300</b><br><a href="http://www.zackrisonwellnesscenter.com">http://www.zackrisonwellnesscenter.com</a><br><br><br></font><small><b><a href="practitioners.html#readme">See the Read Me! ABOUT THIS LIST</a></b></small><br><font size="-1"> <br> </font> </font><div style="text-align: right;"><font size="-1"><font size="-1"><a name="rehabExercise"></a></font><small><a href="p-pain.html#top">Top of Rehab Page</a></small><br> <small> <a href="practitioners.html">Return to MAIN Practitioner Page</a></small><br> </font></div> <font size="-1"><font size="-1"> <br> </font> </font><hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"><font size="-1"><font size="-1"><big><br><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 128);">EXERCISE - REHABILITATION, ADAPTED</span></big><br> <br> </font><font size="-1"><br> </font> </font><ol><font size="-1"> <li><font size="-1"><a href="#pilates">Pilates</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></font></li> <li><font size="-1"><a href="#pools">Therapy Pools</a></font></li> <li><font size="-1">For more adapted exercise, check our <a href="p-eastern.html#yoga">Yoga Practitioners Section</a> on the Eastern Practitioners Page.</font></li> </font></ol><font size="-1"> <font size="-1"><br> <a name="pilates"></a><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pilates<br> </span> </font> </font><ul><font size="-1"> <li><font size="-1"><a href="http://www.pilatesmethodalliance.org/whatis.html">What is Pilates? An Exercise in Balance</a> <span style="font-style: italic;">Pilates Method Alliance</span></font></li> <li><font size="-1"><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15918232/">Pilates may give relief for Parkinson's patients</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> MSNBC<br> </span></font></li> </font></ul><font size="-1"> <font size="-1"><br> </font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1">Judyette Baker, (703) 447-7918</font><font size="-1"><br> </font><font size="-1"><a href="mailto:info@studio-connections.com">info@studio-connections.com</a><br> 14651 Seasons Drive<br> Centreville, VA 20120<br> </font><font size="-1"><a target="_blank" href="http://studio-connections.com/">http://studio-connections.com/</a><br> 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.<br> <br> <br> </font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1">Studio BE Pilates</font><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="-1"> </font><font size="-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">(703) 222-0122</span><br> Cherie Meeboer<br> </font><font size="-1">Diane<br> Judyette Baker</font><br> <font size="-1"><a href="mailto:info@studiobepilates.com">info@studiobepilates.com</a><br> </font><small>4211 Fairfax Corner East Ave #215, Fairfax VA 22030 &nbsp;(near FF Co. Govt Center)</small><br> <font size="-1"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.studiobepilates.com/">http://www.studiobepilates.com/</a><br> <br> </font><br><font size="-1">Member comments about Pilates for adapted exercise: <br> <br> " Judyetter Baker is a really awesome teacher who has worked wonderfully well with me in her home studio in Centerville, VA.&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;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) <br> <br> The one thing i need to stress is if you get someone who is not familar 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. <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 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<br> and the other teachers who would be good for fibro are the owner Cherie, and also Diane. " <br> -KH, 01/07<br> <br> <a name="pools"></a><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Therapy Pools<br> </span><br> From a CFSupport Email:<br> <br> 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<br> &#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;<br> Hi!<br> &nbsp;<br> I went to a place called Nova Care in McLean for pool therapy.&nbsp; The water is very warm!<br> <br> G<br> &#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;<br> &nbsp;<br> Hi Cynthia,<br> &nbsp;<br> I'm responding to your query about pools.&nbsp; 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 <a href="practitioners.html#CFSpecific">DC area Programs of FM/CFS</a>.) 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<br> <br> Thanks Celia, I am in Alexandria, near Landmark. I have no problem with a prescription, can get it. <br> It is going to and from. Thanks for your thoughts and help. Cyn<br> &#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;<br> &nbsp;<br> 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<br> <br> Linda, I have difficulty driving distance, etc. A cab would be costly.<br> Sibley sounds great though- I am glad to know it. I will contact them and<br> see if they know any closer facility. Many thanks. Cyn<br> <br> &#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;<br> I attended my pool therapy in Herndon at the Worldgate pool.<br> It was really cool because you could use their sauna and they had a <br> real nice locker room with free soap and shampoo to use.<br> The therapy was at I think Dominion Therapy in Herndon.<br> They have an agreement with the pool.<br> The pool is pretty warn.<br> I have also used the community pool in Herndon, it is pretty warm there too.<br> I have also gone to a class at the Holiday Inn in Sterling.<br> All of this was a few years ago.<br> I hope this helps.<br> The pool therapy did help my fibromyalgia, but the DR had to use a <br> different diagnosis to get me [insurance coverage?].<br> -Susan&nbsp;<br> <br> Thanks Susan, I appreciate your help very much. Wish you well. <br> I need to find something close to home in Alexandria area. All the best. Cyn<br> <br> &#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;<br> Hey Cynthia,<br> <br> Just a thought on heated pools from another member of the support group.<br> <br>I am finding occasional mention that chlorine is a toxin to which exposure should be reduced.&nbsp; It goes without saying that filtered drinking water is a good idea.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Also, the inhaling of the chlorine vapors from those pools and tubs may be an issue.&nbsp; Bromine is also sometimes used and also presents a potential toxic challenge.<br> <br> 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; But I have read of a comparison of a chlorine pool with an ozone pool made by a swim team at Stanford University.&nbsp; The team greatly preferred the ozone-treated pool because of reduced eye irritation.<br> <br> 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.&nbsp; As a fellow who greatly enjoys swimming, I am especially unhappy about this situation.<br> <br>Regards,<br> <br> Ron&nbsp;<br> <br> 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.&nbsp; 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.<br> Cyn <br> <br> &#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;<br> Dear Cynthia,<br> It has been a long time since I attended a meeting of the group, but I still receive the emails.<br> <br> You might wish to contact National Rehab Hospital in DC; I would imagine they have a heated therapy pool.<br> 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. <br> <br> 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<br> <br> &#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;<br> <br>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 inially, 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.<br> <br>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<br> <br> Hi Penelope,<br> Thanks, I will call George Mason Univ. This sounds promising. Thanks, I<br> hope we can share again. Cynthia Ray<br> &#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;&#8211;<br> Hi,<br> Does the YMCA heat their pools?&nbsp; They should charge lower rates than<br> average, and I know they offer sliding scales for financial considerations?<br> Good luck,<br> C<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br> <br> </span></span></font><font size="-1"><br></font><b><a href="practitioners.html#readme">See the Read Me! 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