MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at McLean

Rebecca Sachdev PT, CMTPT received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, India. Rebecca has completed her Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Utica College, NY. Rebecca is a certified myofascial trigger point therapist and is a fellow of applied functional sciences. Rebecca’s rehabilitation specialties include:

Michelle Flewitt is a physical therapist at MedStar Health Physical Therapy at McLean. She attended University of Virginia, where she received her bachelor's degree in Biology and Psychology. She also completed her doctoral degree in physical therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has extensive experience with neurorehabilitation including, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Parkinson’s Rehabilitation (LSVT BIG™ and Parkinson Wellness Recovery | PWR!)

• Stroke Rehabilitation

• Traumatic Brain Injury

• Vestibular Rehabilitation

• General Balance and Fall Prevention

Jennifer Krainer received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and has bachelor's degrees in music performance and psychology from Drake University in Des Moines, IA. She has extensive experience in neurorehabilitation, including:

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s Rehabilitation (LSVT BIG™)
• Post-Concussion Management and Care
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Vestibular/Balance Rehabilitation

Sarah McCloskey received her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Butler University. Sarah completed her doctoral degree in physical therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Sarah is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. Sarah’s rehabilitation specialties include:

• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions

• Post operative care

• Dance Rehabilitation

• Running Injury Care

• Sports Injuries

• Hip, Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy

• Manual Therapy

• Dry Needling

• Myofascial Decompression (Cupping)

Alexis Franks received her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Spanish from Towson University. She then completed her doctoral degree in Physical Therapy at Duke University. Alexis has a focus in general orthopedics, with rehabilitation specialties that include:

• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions

• Sport Injuries and Return to Play

• Performing Arts Physical Therapy (dance)

• Manual Therapy

Tess Johnson received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Marymount University and her bachelor’s degree in Exercise & Wellness with a minor in Psychology from Arizona State University. Tess has an interest in general orthopedics, with rehabilitation specialties that include:

• Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions

• Post-operative Orthopedic Rehabilitation

• Shoulder, Hip, Knee and Ankle Therapy

• Sports Injuries

Ethan Carroll received his bachelor’s degree in Science Technology in Society with a minor in Biology from North Carolina State University. He went on to Northern Virginia Community College and received an associate of applied science degree and became a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Ethan's rehabilitation specialties include:

• Orthopedic Injuries and conditions
• Manual therapy
• Sports injuries and return to sports play

Lenora Brasher attended the University of Texas at Austin for her undergraduate degree before completing her master's degree in occupational therapy at Shenandoah University. She is a certified hand therapist (CHT) and specializes in the following:

Katie Fair is an occupational therapist and driver rehabilitation program specialist. Katie received her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from James Madison University before completing her master's degree in occupational therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She also has two graduate certificates, one in low vision rehab and the other in advanced teaching. Katie is an adjunct faculty and guest lecturer for local Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) programs and has presented at local and national conferences on topics related to post-concussion and vision rehabilitation with the neurological population. Katie’s rehabilitation specialties include:

Sarah Ouwerkerk received her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Acadia University. Sarah completed her master’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Alberta. Sarah specializes in treating individuals with neurological conditions. Sarah’s rehabilitation specialties include:

• Concussion management and care
• Spinal cord injury
• Stroke
• Brain injury
• Movement disorders
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Upper Extremity Amputee Services

Brownrigg Snow began her career with MedStar in 2003. She earned her bachelor's degree in communication disorders from the University of Virginia and her master's degree in speech-language pathology from James Madison University. A co-founder of the Aphasia Mentorship Program, Brownrigg has published and presented on topics related to aphasia. She specializes in the following areas:

Alyssa Bleimeyer earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Studies from Towson University. She also completed her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Gallaudet University. Alyssa is certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD) and specializes in the following rehabilitation areas: