Hi, I'm Dr. Val

This is my story.

A little bit about my training...

I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2018 and gained experience treating patients in hospital-based outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, and private practice settings. In 2020, l became a Board Certified Neurologic Specialist, and I primarily treat-- vestibular disorders, post stroke, brain injury, MS, Parkinson’s Disease, cerebral palsy, neuropathies, etc. I also have training in treating chronic pain as a part of an integrative medical team of physicians, psychologists, and therapists. Most recently, I began treating the pelvic floor for uterus-owners dealing with incontinence, prolapse, diastasis recti, and pelvic pain.

More on my professional life...

I co-chair the Health Equity and Anti-Racism Team of the local DC Chapter of the APTA and my passion projects include efforts related to population health, health equity, and pipeline initiatives.

Here's my passion...

I am a 200-hr certified yoga instructor, Reiki II practitioner, and dancer. I treat patients with a holistic-based approach by incorporating the Eastern and Western healing tools of PT, Reiki, and yoga for preventative and expansive healing.

I created Priority One Wellness to blend my profession life and passions into a cohesive practice. I believe in the power of healing touch and enjoy helping people find their joy and freedom in movement.

I believe that healing begins with empowerment, education, and resources.

Priority One Wellness

You deserve to come first.

So often we are told that it is selfish to put ourselves first. When it comes to our health, we have only one body in this life and it is critical that we protect and care for it. As you transform your body and mind, you'll begin to help others in a whole different way than before.

When you are healed, we all heal.

Collective healing starts with one individual sharing their tools with others, who then share those tools with others, until there is a common culture and shared belief about health and wellness. Take what you learn from this space and share it with the world.

Prevention is the key to wellness.

The goal of the heathcare system should not be to remedy illnesses as they arise, but instead to educate, empower, and advocate for prevention of disease, illness, and injury. By building up your toolkit and using existing resources, you can prevent future diseases from occurring.

Priority One Wellness

Hi, I'm Dr. Val

This is my story.

I believe that healing begins with empowerment, education, and resources.

Priority One Wellness

You deserve to come first.

When you are healed, we all heal.

Prevention is the key to wellness.

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