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Welcome to physical therapy at Navy Yard
Located in Southeast D.C., our newest physical therapy location is a 5-minute walk from the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station. Our clinic is co-located with MedStar Health orthopedic and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, so we can work hand-in-hand with your physician on the best plan of care for your injury or condition. Whether you’re an athlete looking to get back in the game, or a computer engineer with lower back pain, we’ll work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan to help reduce your pain and achieve your goals.
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Our services
Visiting physical therapy at Navy Yard
Hours of operation:
Monday: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday:
7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Planning your visit
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Parking and Metro
Discounted parking at Crossing DC Apartments garage: 88 K St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Navy Yard – Ballpark Metro Station (0.3 miles): 122 M St. SW, Washington, DC 20024
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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Cari Makiya, PT, OCS, SCS, MBA, Regional Director
Cari Makiya attended Boston University where she earned a bachelor's degree in health sciences and a master's degree in physical therapy. In addition, she also earned her master’s of Business Administration at George Washington University. Cari is a board-certified specialist in sports physical therapy (SCS) and orthopedic physical therapy (OCS). Her rehabilitation specialties include:
- ACL Injury PRevention
- Dry Needling
- Foot Orthotics Evaluation and casting
- Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy
- Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain
- Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
- Repetitive Motion Disorder Services
- Running Injury Care
- Sports Injuries
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Evan Argintar, MD
Evan Argintar earned his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed both his residency and internship in orthopedic surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He completed his fellowship training in sports medicine and upper extremity reconstruction at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Dr. Argintar treats problems in the joints of the knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip.
Dr. Argintar specializes in
- Sports Injury
- Upper Extremity Reconstruction
- Joint Replacement and Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Ligament Reconstruction
- ACL Repair
- Minimally-Invasive Surgery
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Caity Bryson, PT, PhD, DPT, SCS
Caity Bryson, PT, PhD, DPT, SCS received her masters and doctoral physical therapy degrees (MSPT and DPT) from Misericordia University. Additionally, she earned her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from George Mason University. She is a board-certified specialist in sports physical therapy (SCS). Her rehabilitation specialties include:
- ACL Return-to-Play Testing
- Adolescent Sports Injuries
- Arthritis Treatment
- Concussion Management
- Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy
- Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
- Pain Management
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Repetitive Motion Disorder Services
- Running Injury Care
- Spine Services
- Sports Injuries
- Vestibular/Balance Rehabilitation
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Melissa Youtzy, PT, DPT, OCS
Melissa Youtzy, PT, DPT, OCS received her Bachelor’s of Science in Health Science from Grand Valley State University. She then went on to Marymount University and graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2014. She is board-certified in orthopedic physical therapy (OCS). Her rehabilitation specialties include:
- ACL Return-to-Play Testing
- Adolescent Sports Injuries
- Arthritis Treatment
- Concussion Management
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Treatment
- Dry Needling
- Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy
- Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
- Pain Management
- Repetitive Motion Disorder Services
- Running Injury Care
- Spine Services
- Sports Injuries
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Kristle Brown, PTA
Kristle Brown, PTA received her Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science from the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Additionally, she earned her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Northern Virginia Community College in Springfield, VA. Her rehabilitation specialties include:
- ACL Return-to-Play Testing
- Adolescent Sports Injuries
- Arthritis Treatment
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Treatment
- Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy
- Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
- Pain Management
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Repetitive Motion Disorder Services
- Running Injury Care
- Spine Services
- Sports Injuries
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Christian Rinuncini, PT, DPT
Christian Rinuncini, PT, DPT received his Bachelor's in Physical Therapy from the TorVergata University of Rome, Italy and his Master's degree in Sports Physical Therapy from the Catholic University of Rome, Italy. He then earned his transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Michigan. He currently specializes in spinal manipulation and dry needling.
Christian's rehabilitation specialties include:
- Adolescent Sports Injuries
- Arthritis Treatment
- Dry needling
- Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy
- Manual therapy
- Neck pain and low back pain
- Shoulder post-surgery rehab
- Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
- Pain Management
- Repetitive motion disorders
- Sports injuries
- Spine services
- Vestibular/Balance Rehabilitation