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.