Holly Burt, DPT, CPT: Holly joined Body Dynamics, Inc. in the summer of 2009 following her graduation from the Doctor of Physical Therapy at Columbia University with an emphasis on orthopedics.  Holly also earned her personal trainer certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine while in New York.  Prior to her New York experience, Holly received her bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science from Wake Forest University in 2006.  Other than Holly’s particular interest in orthopedics, she also has a desire to pursue the women’s health specialty as she performed her doctoral research in developing a module for the basic musculoskeletal examination of the pregnant client.  She is currently pursuing additional education and training in order to better serve this particular patient population. Email Holly

Sonia DeVille Cronmiller, MFA: Holds a MFA from Florida State University in Dance, BFA from University of Southwestern Louisiana in Dance and AA in Business Administration. She is an ACSM Certified Health Fitness Instructor, certified Polestar-Pilates Trainer and certified Gravity Training Instructor. Since 2000 she has been on staff at Body Dynamics, Inc., in Arlington, VA and specializes in training and rehabilitation for performing artists. Currently she is teaching at George Mason University as a Professor in the Dance Department. Email Sonia.

Jason Grandeo, DPT, OCS: Jason joined Body Dynamics Inc. in 2003.  He is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in August of 2008. He received his Masters in Physical Therapy from Drexel University in 2001. In addition to rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries, Jason has been involved in several services at BDI including co-directing the wellness program at The Washington Ballet, evaluating, treating, and providing lectures to local runners and running groups, teaching in our group class setting, and providing wellness training for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Jason is also a Titleist Performance Institute certified golf fitness instructor and he is directing our off-site industrial clinic at Republic National Distributing Center in Jessup, Maryland.   Jason is an adjunct faculty member at The George Washington University where he teaches in their physical therapy program.  He is currently attaining further education in manual therapy through the University of St. Augustine.

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Amy Humphrey, DPT, OCS, MTC: Amy received her Doctorate from the University of St. Augustine in 2007 and her Masters in Physical Therapy from Widener University in 2002.  Since her arrival at BDI in 2003, Amy has worked with many different orthopaedic conditions and specializes in manual therapy in addition to performing arts physical therapy.  Amy has worked with several performing artists at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, The Universal Ballet Academy/Kirov Academy, Washington Ballet, and at Ford’s Theater.  Amy has also provided physical therapy services and Pilates/fitness services at Skatequest in Reston and the Ashburn Ice House. Prior to her physical therapy degree, Amy received a Bachelors degree in both Dance and Spanish from James Madison University.  She received her Manual therapy Certification in 2007.Email Amy

Amy Iadarola, MA, Massage Therapist, Certified Polestar® Pilates Practitioner: Amy is a nationally certified massage therapist specializing in myofascial release, deep tissue massage, and post-rehabilitation massage. She also practices Swedish massage, trigger point release, and the Trager Approach and has particular experience working with people living with chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, multiple sclerosis, and chronic back and neck pain. Amy is also a certified Polestar® Pilates instructor and has taught Pilates, stretch, and dance conditioning at Body Dynamics and Universal Ballet Academy. She brings 25 years’ experience in dance, 15 years’ experience in public health, and 5 years’ experience with yoga (Anusara, Ashtanga). Email Amy.

Ausra Kaminskas, M.Ac, L.Ac - Acupuncturist: Ausra has extensive experience in Eastern traditional medicine and acupuncture, and also in modern medicine.  Ausra has been practicing acupuncture for the last six years in the Washington, D.C. area. A graduate of The New England School of Acupuncture in Boston, Massachusetts, she is a diplomat of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed to practice acupuncture in the District of Columbia and Virginia. Email Ausra.

Suzanne Koucheravy: Suzanne received her BS in Theater/Dance and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kansas State University. Since 2003, she has been a faculty member of the Academy of Classical Acting through George Washington University teaching stretch and conditioning, and an adjunct professor at George Mason University Dance Department teaching ballet, Methods of Teaching Dance, and Methods of Teaching Creative Movement. Suzanne has taught extensively throughout the area to include the Maryland Youth Ballet, the Washington Ballet, and the George Washington University developing curriculum for pre professional dancers as well as elite athletes. She has performed with DC Dance Theater, the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group, the Classical Ballet of New Jersey, Ballet Tacoma and the Ballet Royal. After more than 25 years of teaching and performing dance, she joined the staff at Body Dynamics as a certified pilates mat practitioner and personal trainer in 2006.Email Suzanne.

Cindy Maurer, DPT, OCS - Cindy is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who brings extensive orthopedic and manual therapy experience with her to Body Dynamics.   She completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2005, and graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy in 1995 from Shenandoah University.  In 1995, she also received the Kay Madison Smith Award for Clinical Excellence and the Excellence in Clinical Research Award.  Cindy has worked in an expansive list of practice settings and has enjoyed treating clients with a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions.  With her experience as a physcial therapist, and her prior experience of more than 14 years as a physical therapist assistant,  Cindy brings more than 25 years of clinical insight and excellence to BDI. Cindy’s particular areas of interest are chronic pain, spinal dysfunction and dance medicine.
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Ashley Templer, MPT, OCS Certified Polestar® Practitioner: Ashley joined Body Dynamics, Inc. in 2005. Ashley is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and a certified Polestar Pilates Practitioner. She graduated with a masters degree in physical therapy from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2001 and has experience treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Ashley trained as a student dancer at The Washington School of Ballet and enjoys her role assisting with physical therapy services for The Washington Ballet. She also has a unique interest in working with injured Irish dancers. As the Training Coordinator for Body Dynamics, Inc., Ashley manages the group and individual fitness programs. Email Ashley.

Christina Vink, ATC - Certified Athletic Trainer: is a certified athletic trainer and Pilates professional who has been with Body Dynamics since 2005.  Christina brings a diverse sports medicine background to Body Dynamics from her work with Division I college athletics, including head student athletic trainer for the University of Northern Colorado varsity women’s soccer, swimming and diving teams, and the men’s and women’s track and field teams.  Christina currently directs the P.Ace™ (Performance = Athletic Competitive Enhancement) Program at BDI, where she develops and implements team and individual athlete training programs to prevent injuries and improve competitive athletic skills.  Christina also manages the training room at The Washington School for Ballet.  In addition to developing and managing team workouts, she trains private clients, and teaches group Pilates and Gravity Training classes at BDI.  Email Christina.

Andrea Watkins, Ph.D., Certified Polestar® Practitioner.Andrea joined the Body Dynamics staff after 30 years at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  She is the principal author of Dancing Longer, Dancing Stronger: A Dancer’s Guide to Improving Technique and Preventing Injuries.  In addition to a performance and choreographic career, Andrea lectured on injury prevention for dancers at various universities and dance conferences.  She has been recognized numerous times for distinguished teaching.  Most recently, Andrea developed the Movement for Change Program at BDI, which includes both Mindful Mat and Mindfully Upright courses.  Specialized areas of interest include baby-boomer fitness, chronic pain and osteoporosis.. Email Andrea.

Leah Stolbach, MPH, RD - Leah is a Registered Dietician with the American Dietetic Association and holds a masters of public health in nutrition from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which is ranked the top public school of public health by U.S. News and World Report. She has experience in the clinical and public health sectors, and spent the past summer at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Florida, working with overweight, diabetic, and hypertensive clients. Her interests are in wellness, prevention and empowering others to make healthy lifestyle choices. She is currently a consultant with Body Dynamics. Email Leah.