Physical Therapy Experts in Washington, D.C.

Licensed professionals at our H St location dedicated to helping you find your freedom

Our physical therapists are licensed professionals with extensive knowledge and training in anatomy, physiology and bio-mechanics of the body. They will provide comprehensive, individual and goal-oriented treatment with emphasis on bio-mechanical evaluations, manual techniques and active patient participation.

With years of experience in the field our expertise can help take you from injury to prevention to enhancement of movement. We strive to reach the highest potential that allows for an independent, active and robust lifestyle.

H Street location

Kelly Leininger, PT, DPT, CSCS

Kelly graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Rehabilitation Science and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2005. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and became certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling in 2011. Kelly is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Kelly’s interest in the field started at a young age through her own experience as a physical therapy patient. The blend of health, sports, and activity, combined with a desire to help others, formed an ambitious therapist in an evolving field.

Kelly has experience treating an extensive variety of conditions in patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics, including high school, college, recreational, and professional athletes. Throughout a patient's treatment session, Kelly emphasizes an evidence-based approach combining manual therapy techniques with functional retraining to return patients to their optimal level of function.

Kelly views medicine as a team approach between the patient, physician, therapist, and other healthcare providers to expedite a patient’s recovery.

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Kristi Cekander, PT, DPT, OCS

Kristi was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from Hope College with a degree in Exercise Science. Her interest in physical therapy stems from her time volunteering at a rehabilitation hospital during her years in undergrad where she experienced first hand the positive impact a therapist can have on a patient and a community. Kristi then went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Grand Valley State University. Kristi has received certifications in LSVT Big as well as functional dry needling. Her primary clinical interests are sports rehab and orthopedic medicine although she also has experience in inpatient acute care. Outside of work Kristi enjoys reading, hiking, tennis, running, and spending time with friends and family.

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Grayson Oroke, PT, DPT

Grayson Oroke comes to us from Southern California. Grayson knew he wanted to be a physical therapist from a young age when he experienced firsthand the impact a good physical therapist can have on an athlete struggling both physically and emotionally with being away from the activities they love. He attended college at California Lutheran University where he received his Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science before attending West Coast University for Physical Therapy school. Grayson received recognition upon graduation from his DPT program when he was inducted into the National

Physical Therapy Academic Honor Society.

Grayson loves to work out and remain active in his free time, but he makes sure he leaves enough time for himself to watch basketball, football, or try a new restaurant. Grayson ran track in high school and college, so he enjoys working with runners and athletes of all ages and abilities. Grayson enjoys working with a holistic approach to patient care, focusing on empathy, education, and making sure rehab is fun enough for you to keep coming back.

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Jennifer Gallegos, PT, DPT

Jennifer Gallegos was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She began dancing at a young age and continued through college, double majoring in biology and dance at Rider University. Her passion for performers, as well as a love of movement and anatomy, drew her to a career in physical therapy and she graduated from NYU with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She is an active member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science. While a student, Jennifer had the opportunity to work backstage at several Broadway shows. After graduation, she began traveling with national tours of Broadway musicals working not only with dancers but also musicians and crew members.

She is thrilled to have settled in D.C. after 5 years ‘on the road' and continues to work backstage at the Kennedy Center and National Theatre. She also served as the onsite PT for the Kirov Academy of Ballet. She believes anyone, regardless of current fitness level, can learn to move in more efficient and pain-free ways. She enjoys educating her patients and working together to create functional goals. After many positive experiences with Pilates she is thrilled to have become a teacher herself and uses the method in both PT sessions and private Pilates sessions. .

Learn more about Pilates with Jennifer

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Meghan Henderson, PT, DPT

Meghan graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A in Biology

while playing on their Division I lacrosse team. Her love of sports,

movement, and connecting with people led her to pursue a Doctorate in

Physical Therapy at George Washington University. She is a certified

Olympic weightlifting coach and teaches strength driven group fitness

classes at a local gym in the evenings. In her free time she loves to

explore new coffee shops and going outside to hike and play backyard games.

She is excited to partner together with her patients to reach their

movement and lifestyle goals with less pain and more confidence. From those dreaming of chasing their grandkids around the yard to athletes coming back from an injury, and everyone in between, Meghan focuses on evidence-based practice to create treatment plans specific to each person to allow for everyone to return to and surpass their goals.

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Lauren Ridings, PT, DPT

Lauren was born and raised on Long Island, NY. Growing up and throughout high school she played volleyball, basketball, lacrosse and soccer sparking her interest in becoming a physical therapist.

Lauren attended and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S. in Exercise Science and a minor in Public Health. After one year of fun and travel through Europe she entered The George Washington University and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

In her free time Lauren enjoys staying active by running, trying different exercise classes across the city, and please beach volleyball with friends. She is also on a personal mission to find the best brunch in all of DC so bring recommendations when you come to see her.

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Caroline Namey, PT, DPT

Caroline is an out of network provider that offers 1-on-1 evaluation and 1-on-1 follow-up treatment sessions at our H St location. Schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation today to see if pelvic floor physical therapy is right for you!

For more information about our Women's Health / Pelvic Health Services please navigate to the Pelvic Health & Rehabilitation page.

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Our H St location is near Chinatown, Gallery Place and City Center DC.

Join our team!

WWPT is always looking for motivated physical therapists dedicated to the field and patient care to join our team. If you are interested in working with a skilled staff focused on evidence-based treatments and group exercise classes in Washington, D.C., please send your resume to kelly@washingtonwellnesspt.com.

Continuing Education Classes

Looking for great Continuing Education Classes to develop your evaluative skills? Check out the upcoming course through Aspire OMT coming to Washington Wellness Physical Therapy in 2023. You do not have to take all of the courses or take them in order.

Register Today for the COMT-2 Cervical Gateway to Musculoskeletal Therapy Course Contact Laura with any additional questions.

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