Decide to Thrive

We help active adults & athletes in Arlington, VA return to a life of enjoyment, doing what they love.

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4- Step Process

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1. Recover

Alleviate your pain, improve your mobility, and basic function!

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2. Train

Address the root cause of your dysfunction. Restore normal movement patterns & muscle coordination!

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3. Level-Up

Progressive return to your desired activity with confidence through functional training!

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4. Thrive

Creation of a plan for lifelong activity and resilience!

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Healthcare Done Different

It's Time to Invest in Yourself

We'll get you feeling empowered, healthy, strong, and mobile

without surprise bills, surgery, or telling you to give up on activities you enjoy.

Thrive with Dr. C is a private-pay physical therapy and preventative care clinic in the heart of Arlington for convenient service of the DMV area. Moving beyond routine diagnosis and exercises you can find on youtube, we take the time for a thorough evaluation and to empower you to take an active role in your health through education you can apply. Here consistency and 1-on-1 treatment are the standard. Whether you are seeking peak performance in yoga, kickboxing, HIIT, dance, endurance sports, looking to recover from an injury, or simply desire a return to an active lifestyle, Thrive with Dr. C is here to help you move without pain, achieve and surpass your goals!

You were made to thrive- together we can make that happen. Are you ready to get back to the life you love?

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Do You Take FSA and HSA?
Do You Take FSA and HSA?

Do You Accept FSA & HSA?

Yes.

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Do I Need to See an MD Before Scheduling Therapy?
Do I Need to See an MD Before Scheduling Therapy?

Short Answer, no you don’t need a physician referral for physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, or Delaware. Physical Therapists are direct access providers in the aforementioned states and district.

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FAQ: Does Dr. C take Insurance?
FAQ: Does Dr. C take Insurance?

No. Dr. C has chosen to operate as an out-of-network provider in order to provide high quality 1:1 care to patients. The Integrative approach that she takes is designed specifically for each patient to recover, have the tools necessary for continued health maintenance, and to fully achieve their activity level goals. In-network providers are limited to providing “medically necessary” care, which refers to your ability to get dressed, shower, work, sit, stand, etc. (You get the point). If your goal is to run a half marathon, practice yoga, or play basketball without pain, etc., that’s not covered by in-network services. Dr. C is happy to provide you with the necessary paperwork to submit for reimbursement with your insurance company after each visit.

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FAQ: Do You Offer Visit Packages?
FAQ: Do You Offer Visit Packages?

Yes. Should you require follow-up visits, the cost per hour is discounted based on the number of visits purchased as a package. Specific rates can be provided during the discovery call, but no recommendation can be made prior to evaluation. Package recommendations are based on the findings of your first visit and how many sessions would be necessary to see you through to achieving your end goal.

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Active adults and athletes throughout Arlington, VA and the greater DMV area come to Thrive with Dr. C for integrative, one-on-one physical therapy that goes beyond a standard evaluation. We combine orthopedic physical therapy with lifestyle medicine, yoga therapy, and massage therapy to get at what is actually driving your pain. Every visit is private-pay and built entirely around your goals.

We work with a lot of runners, which is why running physical therapy in Arlington, VA is one of the things we do most. We regularly treat runner's knee and IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinopathy, and the shin splints and overuse injuries that build up from training volume. We also see low back pain and sciatica, hip pain and hamstring strain, and shoulder pain and rotator cuff issues in our yoga practitioners, CrossFitters, and weekend warriors.

You do not need a doctor's referral to get started. Virginia, DC, Maryland, and Delaware are all direct access states, so you can book straight in. Care moves through four stages, recover, train, level up, and thrive, and might include manual therapy and dry needling, massage therapy, running gait analysis, and yoga therapy built around your sport.

The goal is not just to get you out of pain. It is to get you back to running, lifting, or moving the way you want to, with the tools to stay there. Ready to start? Book a free discovery call.