Meet Rita

Rita is a licensed physical therapist in Maryland with 29 years of specialized clinical experience. She holds a Master of Physical Therapy and has trained extensively across disciplines. She brings a depth of specialization to private practice that is rare in outpatient PT.
Clinical Training & Credentials
- Master of Physical Therapy (MPT), licensed in Maryland
- Advanced lymphatic therapy training through the Chikly Institute with a certification in Complex Decongestion Therapy
- Graduate of the 4 year Feldenkrais Method Professional Training Program
- 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher through Kripalu
- Craniosacral Therapy and Somatoemotional Release training through the Upledger Institute
- 2 year mindfulness meditation teacher training graduate with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach
- Nutritional Therapy Practitioner graduate (NTP) in 2024
- US Rowing Level 1 Coach for junior athletes and breast cancer survivors
- 25 years working with the lymphatic system
- National Park traveler, visiting 62/63 national parks and 320 out of the total 433 in the NPS system.
In Practice
Rita sees clients in person in Maryland and virtually. She works as an out-of-network provider and does not accept insurance.