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.
Hilary 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).
Jeff 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.
Kim 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.
Tony 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.