Physical Therapy at Rockville

Don Douglas attended the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, where he received his bachelor’s degree. He also completed his master’s degree in physical therapy from Temple University. Don is a certified manual therapist and his rehabilitation specialties include:

• ACL Return-to-Play Testing
• Arthritis Treatment
• Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy
• Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain
• Neurorehabilitation
• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions

Jessica Lovins attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She also completed her doctoral degree in physical therapy from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. Jessica is certified in LSVT BIG™, a research-based exercise program developed specifically for patients with Parkinson’s Disease. She is also certified by the American Physical Therapy Association in Pelvic Health, Levels I and II. Jessica is fluent in Spanish and specializes in the following rehabilitation areas:

• Amputee Rehabilitation
• Brain Injury Recovery
• Cancer Rehabilitation
• Female Incontinence (Urinary and Fecal)
• Male Incontinence (Fecal)
• Neurorehabilitation
• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
• Parkinson's Disease (LSVT BIG™)
• Pelvic Pain
• Post-Polio Therapy
• Spinal Cord Injury Treatment

Brittanie Mafra received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Brittanie also completed her doctoral degree in physical therapy from New York Medical College. Her rehabilitation specialties include:

• Balance Training Program
• Brain Injury Recovery
• Cancer Rehabilitation
• Concussion Rehabilitation
• Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain
• Neurorehabilitation
• Pediatric Physical Therapy
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke Recovery
• Vestibular/Balance Rehabilitation

Kristoffer Querubin began his career in the Philippines, providing home physical therapy and sports physical therapy to an amateur basketball team. After relocating to the U.S. in 2007, he began working at MedStar Health Physical Therapy at Oxon Hill. Kristoffer’s rehabilitation specialties include:

• Neurorehabilitation
• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions

Jennifer Ryder attended Colby College where she received her bachelor’s degree. She also completed her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from George Washington University. She is American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified.

Casey Smith received his bachelor’s degree in music from the University of South Carolina. Casey also completed his master’s degree in music from the Peabody Institute of John Hopkins University. In addition, Casey earned his master’s degree in occupational therapy from Towson University. His rehabilitation specialties include:

• Arthritis Treatment
• Chronic Reflexive Peripheral Syndrome (CRPS) Treatment
• Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Therapy
• Multiple Sclerosis Services
• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
• Parkinson's Disease (LSVT™)
• Repetitive Motion Disorder Services
• Vision Rehabilitation

Mercedes Brito graduated from Montgomery College with her degree as a physical therapist assistant. Her rehabilitation specialties include general orthopedics as well as treating patients with:

• Balance Movement Disorders
• Facial Palsy Therapy
• Fibromyalgia Care