Education
Jessica graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Indiana University and her Master’s in Dance Science from Laban, London. Prior to that, she earned her first undergraduate degree in Ballet from Indiana University, where she studied under Violette Verdy and other distinguished professors. Her second undergraduate degree was in Athletic Training, which provided her with a background in sports medicine and experience working with Division I athletes. She became a nationally Certified Athletic Trainer in 2004 and a licensed Physical Therapist in 2008.
Training
Jessica completed her advanced manual therapy certification through NAIOMT, is a certified Graston soft tissue mobilization technique provider, an APTA credentialed Certified Orthopedic Specialist, and a certified Bradcliff breathing practitioner.
Interests
Jessica is well-traveled and enjoys experiencing other cultures. She speaks some Russian and fluent French after spending a portion of her childhood in Africa and some time in Kazakhstan. She has returned to Africa as an adult to volunteer as an AIDS prevention educator and consult with local physical therapists. She also enjoys working with children and had the opportunity to incorporate her dance and physical therapy backgrounds while instructing a modified dance class for children with physical and mental disabilities at Maryland Youth Ballet from 2008-2010.
Doctor of physical Therapy
Graduate Physical Therapy Degree from Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis.
Certified Orthopedic Specialist
American Physical Therapy Association’s advanced credentialing for specialization in Orthopedics.
Certified Athletic Trainer
National Athletic Training Association’s accreditation for sports medicine, with an in depth focus on emergency management of sports-related injuries and sport-specific rehabilitation.
Certified manual therapist
North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy’s advanced certification for in depth assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunctions with manual therapy. Also focuses on advanced clinical reasoning behind diagnostic and treatment considerations
Directions
Mark Morris Dance Center
Wellness Space (2nd Floor)
3 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
USA
The treatment space is located on the 2nd floor (mezzanine level) of the Mark Morris Dance Center, across the street from the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), at 3 Lafayette Ave, just east of Flatbush Ave next to Ashland Place. Take any subway to Atlantic Ave or Pacific Ave (a major hub about 3 or 4 stops into Brooklyn; you can take the 2,3,4,5,B,D,M,N,Q or R train and follow the signs to BAM); the C train to Lafayette Ave; or the G train to Fulton St. If you know the neighborhood and are coming from Manhattan, it’s a bit faster to get off at Nevins St (2,3,4 or 5 train) or Dekalb (Q, B train). Please consult the document below for up to date instructions related to Wellness Center and COVID safety protocols!
Contact Me
E-mail is the easiest and fastest way to contact me, as I do not take phone calls when I’m with patients or in transit between locations. If you have any questions about my practice or want to schedule an appointment, please leave your name and e-mail address here and I will try to get back to you as soon as I can!
Insurance
While I strongly believe that every individual needs and deserves to have health insurance, I’m sorry to say that as an independent solo healthcare practitioner, I do not participate in any healthcare plans. The primary reason that I do this is so that I can provide the type of individualized, quality care that I prefer to provide. I see patients entirely one-on-one for the entire appointment and do not have any assistants or front desk personnel to navigate the cumbersome insurance communication required to get reimbursed, nor do I want to be forced to make treatment decisions based on what said companies are most likely to reimburse. I happily provide fully itemized paid invoices to patients so that they can submit them to their insurance companies on their own, which often results in reimbursement to the patient if they have met their deductible and have out-of-network coverage.
Cost
Initial Evaluations are 55 minutes and cost $200. Follow up appointments are 45 minutes and cost $170. I do offer a sliding scale for performing artists and am happy to discuss the details on a case-by-case basis. Payment is required at the time of service and cash, check, or Venmo can be used.
Sessions
Initial sessions will focus on evaluation and a review of pertinent medical history. Treatment will be based on a working diagnosis after the initial evaluation and will be individualized to the patient’s needs, but usually incorporates manual therapy, neuromotor re-education, therapeutic exercises, and education.