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Graduated from Loma Linda University in 1996. Specialties include training in osteopathic manual approaches such as Strain Counterstrain. Norm’s experience since graduation has been primarily in outpatient orthopedics.

Became one of the first eight certified specialists in the nation from the Jones Institute in Strain and Counterstrain and is currently a teaching assistant for them. His teaching experience has included assisting with Orthopedics and Electrotherapy and lecturing in Counterstain to D.P.T. and P.T.A. students at Loma Linda University.

He is also a State of California certified massage therapist currently seeing patients as a certified Counterstrain practitioner on a cash basis only.

Chris received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL) in 2000. He then went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Midwestern University (Downers Grove, IL) in 2004.

Chris has been working in the outpatient orthopedic setting since 2004. Chris is personally committed to advancing his clinical skills and achieved Level I Certification in Fascial Counterstrain in 2023.

Chris emphasizes a thorough and evidence based examination with his patients in order to get to the root of each patient’s pain or functional impairment. He has a passion for working with each of his patients and could not imagine a more rewarding profession than physical therapy.

Outside of work, he enjoys running and has completed several marathons and other shorter distances. Living in Colorado, he loves exploring the great outdoors when downhill skiing, hiking and camping with his wife, two sons, and dog.

As a clinician, Jocelyn is dedicated to helping clients improve their quality of life. She believes that people shouldn’t have to put their life on hold because of an injury and strives to help patients return to the activities they love.

Jocelyn is determined to obtain the latest training and skills to provide the best and most up-to-date care for her patients. She has completed the NAIOMT Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT) certification, the Functional Anatomy Seminars’ Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) certification, as well as the KinetaCore Functional Dry Needling Level 1 certification. She continues to expand her treatment skills with further studies through Jones Institute Counterstrain, NAIOMT, and KinetaCore.

Jocelyn graduated from The George Washington University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. After graduation Jocelyn worked for an outpatient physical therapy clinic through Medstar for 2 years participating in their Sports Pod mentorship program before joining the Orthopedic Physical Therapy of Northern Virginia team.

I have been practicing counterstrain as a manual therapist since 2002, and fascial counterstrain since the first course introduced by Brian Tuckey. I have taken every fascial counterstrain advanced course available, and am a Certified Fascial Counterstrain practitioner. I use this technique as my primary means of treatment for restoration of symmetry, mobility and function, as well as symptoms relief for all types of musculoskeletal, complex medical, and other subacute and chronic conditions. This work is centered in listening to each patient’s body’s signals, mapping and sequencing to provide finely tuned individualized care, in 1:1 client-practitioner hourly clinic sessions. I look forward to working with you on your wellness.

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PT for over 30 years. Extensive experience in out patient, inpatient, Rehab and SNF, Home health, Traveling PT, and TBI/CVA. Currently overseeing the outpatient department at Rockwood Retirement South Hill and the PT department at Rockwood Whitworth.
Strain Counterstrain training since 2013 with SCS 1, 2, and 3; Fascial Counterstrain since 2015. Core curriculum completed in 2020 including FCS Intro/foundation, FCS Nervous System 1 and 2; FCS Lymphatic/Venous, FCS Musculoskeletal 1, 2 and 3, FCS Arterial System, FCS Visceral System, FCS Adipose, FCS Diagnostics, Counterstrain Academy Mod 1, Counterstrain Academy Convention 2023, and most recently, CSS-P.
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Chuck is committed to helping patients achieve their maximum potential – a mission he began 40 years ago. He knows that no two patients are alike and has mastered a broad range of techniques to ensure he can restore your physical function. He has the expertise to bring relief and restore mobility to kids, adults and those enjoying their golden years. He takes pride in his work and has a natural ability to make patients feel at ease, which helps them recover faster.

Chuck’s whole body approach incorporates a variety of manual techniques, modalities, progressive exercises, and education. His current mastery level studies with the Jones Institute and the Counterstrain Academy are evidence of his advanced knowledge.

Fascial Counterstrain is the difference between treating the symptom and treating the cause. By leading me, the practitioner, to the cause of your symptoms, even if that cause seems unrelated, I can target the root of your problems and therefore relieve your symptoms as well as the cause of them. Counterstrain guides us through the complex web of fascia that surrounds and intersects every system of the body. With simple adjustments, Counterstrain reduces the tone and reactivity of specific connective tissue. It’s not only a solution to your current pain and dysfunction, but a prophylactic for future breakdown. It’s a solution that reduces treatment time and expense and returns you to you, and all the things you love.