3 Best Physical Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA

“Jake McCrowell completed his B.S. in Human Nutrition, Food and Exercise, with an emphasis on Exercise Promotion from Virginia Tech in 2007. He obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Old Dominion University. He is an expert in the area of specialized Manual Techniques, including Spinal Manipulation, Joint Mobilization, Trigger Point Dry Needling, and Movement & Mechanical Analysis. He combines his certifications and experience with current evidence-based research to provide the best possible care for his patients. Jake McCrowell provides exercise prescriptions and additional education to each patient. He is currently practicing at Direct Performance Physical Therapy. The clinic offers a combination of hands-on manual therapy techniques and corrective exercises designed to optimize your body mechanics. The team will provide a treatment plan that will help you achieve maximum independence, pain relief, health, and performance. They specialize in manual techniques and provide exercise medications and further education to each patient, allowing for maximal independence.”

“Michele Nielsen earned her BS in exercise science and her doctoral degree from Old Dominion University. She has over 10 years of experience in the physiotherapy field. Michele Nielsen specializes in treating women’s health and wellness. Michele Nielsen treats patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and health needs. She has lectured at several professional conferences and is an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University’s School of Physical Therapy. She provides the highest quality, most effective evidence-based care that facilitates optimum recovery and the greatest quality of life. She practices at Virginia Beach Physical Therapy and Wellness. The team takes a holistic approach to treatment and exercise. They aim to provide the highest quality of care that promotes optimum recovery and the greatest quality of life, effectively and conveniently.”

“Julie Blandin is a Biomechanical Specialist and Movement Expert. She is a Sports Rehab and Postural Restoration® Specialist with over 17 years of experience in the Fitness and Sports Medicine industry. She is a licensed direct access physical therapist who completed advanced training in movement impairments, functional movement, osteopathic manual medicine, pain science, dry needling, vacuum cupping therapy, anatomy trains, and various manual therapies. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer and strength and conditioning coach. She is a Faculty Member of the Postural Restoration Institute. She practices at Thrive Proactive Health, an award-winning health and wellness clinic helping people to feel better, move better, and think better. The clinic specializes in a variety of science-based services to assist in relieving pain, reducing stress, rehabilitating injuries, and empowering health, wellness, and self-care.”