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Welcome to physical therapy at Brandywine
At Brandywine, our physical therapists and occupational therapists care for you under the same roof as MedStar Health’s primary care physicians and orthopedists. This allows us to collaborate on your care plan so you can return to your favorite activities as soon as safely possible.
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Our services
Visiting physical therapy at Brandywine
Hours of operation:
Monday: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Insurance
We proudly accept most major health plans. The list below serves as a guide and is subject to change. If you are unsure about your coverage, please call your insurance provider. Insurance is collected prior to scheduling services.
Our providers
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Karen Postl, PT, DPT, Regional Director
Karen Postl, DPT completed her Master's of Physical Therapy at Northeastern University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Boston University. Her rehabilitation specialties are:- Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
- Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain
- Hip, Knee, Foot, Ankle
- Fibromylagia
- Chronic Pain
- Neurorehabilitation
- Stroke Recovery
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Nirali Shah, PT, MPT
Nirali Shah received her bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy from Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil University and completed her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University. Her rehabilitation specialties include:
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Dry Needling
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Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
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Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
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Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
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Pain Management
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Neurorehabilitation
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Aurora Clements, DPT, ACCI, MFDc
Aurora Clements, DPT, ACCI, MFDc completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Marymount University in 2009. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her specialties include:
- ACL Return to Sport
- Evaluation and Fitting of Custom Foot Orthoses
- Dry Needling
- Myofascial Decompression (Cupping)
- TMJ
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Foot and Ankle
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Youjin Lee, DPT
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Amanda Schmidt, DPT
Amanda received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Widener University in 2017 then received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Widener University in 2019. She enjoys spending time with her family and her dog as well. Her specialties areas include:
- Vestibular/balance therapy
- Concussion rehabilitation
- Post operative care
- Neck pain and whiplash injuries
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Kayley Carnes, OTR/L
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Madhur Puri, OTR/L, PAM
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Shawn Harich, PTA
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Katie Plitt, PTA
Katie Plitt, PTA received her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Neuroscience from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed her PTA associate's from Montgomery College. Her rehabilitation specialties include:
- Myofascial Decompression (Cupping)
- Dance Medicine
- Postoperative Care
- ACL Return to Sport
- Blood Flow Restriction