STAFF

The C.O.R.E. Physical Therapy staff is unmatched in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The staff is comprised of licensed physical therapists with extensive knowledge and training in anatomy, physiology, and the biomechanics of the body. Our staff also includes Fellows of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapisty (FAAOMPT), exercise physiologists, and certified Pilates instructors.

HilaryHilary Granat, PT, DPT, MS, received her B.S. in Business and Marketing from Syracuse University and a Master's in Physical Therapy from Marymount University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. In addition, she has earned a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from George Washington University and is a certified Pilates for Rehabilitation instructor. She has worked in the health and fitness industry since 1992 as a personal trainer and Exercise Physiologist. Hilary now specializes in sports medicine and orthopedics and has extensive training in post-graduate manual physical therapy. She has also completed post-graduate studies in the field of breast cancer rehabilitation and women's health. Her research has been published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology (1999) and Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (1999).

JeffJeff Robinson, PT, FAAOMPT, received his physical therapy degree from Daemen College in 1993. Before moving to the DC area in 2002, Jeff practiced for over 9 years in California where he worked closely with physicians in providing primary care to patients with musculoskeletal injuries. He was also instrumental in developing treatment protocols for post surgical orthopedic and sports medicine conditions. Jeff's time in California culminated in successfully completing the Kaiser Hayward Fellowship in Advanced Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in 2001. He became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT) in 2002. Jeff's paper entitled “Lower Extremity Pain of Lumbar Spine Origin: Differentiating Somatic Referred and Radicular Pain” was published in the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy in 2003.

KimKim Stepien DPT, received her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College. As a former collegiate athlete, she has a special interest in Sports Medicine and will begin working towards a certification in Pilates rehabilitation. Kim treats with a comprehensive approach with an emphasis on manual based therapy and functional dynamic training. She is currently working towards obtaining a Certified Integrative Manual Therapy (CIMT) certification through Great Lakes Institute of Physical Therapy. Kim enjoys coaching swimming, cycling and personal training in her free time.

TonyTony Touma, PT, MSPT, FAAOMPT, received his Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 1990 from Andrews University. In 1993, he successfully completed the requirements for residency in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy from the Great Lakes Institute of Physical Therapy. Tony went on to be a clinical instructor in the residency and a national lecturer in the area of manual physical therapy. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT). As a manual therapist he specializes in assessing and restoring normal biomechanics of the spine and extremities. Tony was also formally trained in Medical Exercise Therapy and specializes in sports medicine with extensive experience treating college, high school and recreational athletes. His areas of interest are complex spine, pelvis and lower extremity injuries with focus on restoring normal functional movements and gait patterns.