MedStar Health Physical Therapy at Brandywine

Raymond Metzger received his bachelor's degree in health sciences with a concentration in pre-physical therapy from Howard University, Washington, DC. Raymond went on to complete his doctoral degree in physical therapy from Howard University. Raymond's rehabilitation specialties include:

• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
• ACL Return to Play Testing
• Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain
• Arthritis Treatment
• Pre- and Post-Operative Care
• Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy
• Total Joint Replacements
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment
• Sports Injuries

Karen G. Peralta, PT received her pre-med Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology in St. Louis University, Philippines but decided not to pursue being a medical doctor, went and completed her Bachelor's degree in Physical  Therapy  in Pines City Educational Center, Philippines. Her specialties include:

• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
• Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
• Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle
• Neck, Shoulder, and Low Back Pain
• DN certified

Oladipupo Sam Ajayi earned his bachelor's degree in physical therapy and his master’s degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He later completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. Sam is also a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist, and his rehabilitation specialties include:

• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
• Post-operative orthopedic rehabilitation
• Dry Needling

Mengan Chen graduated from Beijing Sport University in China with degree of Exercise Rehabilitation, and received her DPT degree from Washington University in St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri.  Menghan’s rehabilitation specialties include:

• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
• Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
• Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle
• Neck, Shoulder, and Low Back Pain

Summya Khan earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Liaquat National School of Physical Therapy, Pakistan. She has over five years of clinical experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings. Her clinical interests include:

• Manual therapy–based treatment approaches
• Orthopedic injuries and conditions
• Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation 
• Hip, knee, foot, and ankle conditions
• Neck, shoulder, and low back pain

Lourdes joined the MedStar Brandywine Outpatient Rehab team in December 2024 as an Outpatient PT PRN. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy since 2019. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN in 2020 and her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of the Philippines in 2000. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and playing with her chihuahua. Lourdes’s rehabilitation specialties include:

• Orthopedic Injuries
• Pre- and Post-Operative Care
• Cervical and thoracolumbar dysfunction
• Sports Rehab and Overhead Athletes 

Madhur Puri is Internationally trained and experienced therapist with degree of Science in Occupational Therapy from New Delhi, India. She had her Post graduation from Suny Buffalo, NY and went on to complete her specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (IAHB), Philadelphia. Madhur is a board-certified specialist in Hand Therapy. Madhur is fluent in the Hindi language and likes to educate and train people on Meditation and Breathing Techniques in her free time. Madhur's rehabilitation specialties include:

• Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Injuries
• Taping Certified for UE
• Traumatic Hand and Tendon Injuries
• ADL re-training
• Wound care
• Orthotic Fabrication and Consulting
• Balance Therapy

Amina Maharjan received her bachelor's degree in health science from Towson University, Towson, MD. She went on to complete her master's in occupational therapy from Towson University, Towson, MD. Amina’s rehabilitation specialties include:

• Orthotic Fabrication
• Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Therapy
• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
• Arthritis
• Taping Techniques for the Upper Extremity

Kristle Brown, PTA received her Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science from the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Additionally, she earned her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Northern Virginia Community College in Springfield, VA. Her rehabilitation specialties include: 

• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions 
• Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
• Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle conditions

Veronica Ashby, PTA, MPH, earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Towson University and her associate’s degree in physical Therapist Assisting from Baltimore City Community College. She then completed her master’s degree in public health at Howard University. Veronica’s rehabilitation specialties include:

• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Our Brandywine clinic offers a broad range of services including orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, sports injury rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, pelvic/incontinence treatment, hand and upper extremity therapy, and complex pain management.

Yes, dry needling is one of the specialized services offered at MedStar Health Physical Therapy to help relieve muscle pain and improve function.

It depends on your insurance plan. Some insurers require a physician referral, while others allow “direct access,” meaning you can begin physical therapy without one.

To schedule an appointment for physical therapy at Brandywine, you can call 301-782-2250 or use the online appointment request form.

MedStar Health Physical Therapy accepts most major health plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, and United Healthcare. It's best to check with your insurance provider for specific coverage.

Among our offerings at Brandywine are advanced services such as orthotic/splint fabrication, neurologic rehabilitation, dry needling, pelvic pain/incontinence treatment, and sports-injury rehab protocols. This makes our clinic well-suited for a variety of conditions.

MedStar Health Physical Therapy at Brandywine is typically open Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Eat a balanced meal 1-2 hours prior to therapy. Drink about 2.5 cups of water prior to therapy. Take any prescribed pain medications at least 1 hour prior to therapy. Dress in T-shirts, athletic tops, sweatpants, shorts, yoga pants, or athletic leggings. Wear athletic/walking shoes and avoid open toed sandals, flip-flops, and high heels. Ensure proper access to the treatment area.