Physical Therapists

Justine Bernard, PT, DPT, Studio Owner

Physical Therapist, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Exercise Master Trainer

Justine Bernard, PT, DPT received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons specializing in Neurological and Orthopedic Rehabilitation in 2003. She worked in acute rehabilitation, inpatient acute care, and outpatient rotations in several major New York City hospitals. After moving back to Washington DC, she started Elements Fitness and Wellness Center, her own orthopedic and neurologic private practice and GYROTONIC® exercise center in Glover Park. She incorporates her experiences as a professional dancer and GYROTONIC® Master Trainer into her treatments. In combining the GYROTONIC® system with her knowledge of physical therapy, people are able to transform their bodies from moving with restriction and unease to moving with freedom and joy.

In addition to Physical Therapy and private GYROTONIC® exercise instruction, she is a Master Trainer who teaches a teacher training course on GYROTONIC® Exercise Applications for Osteoporosis.  View our Teacher Training & Workshop schedule

Lisa Grimmer, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified GYROTONIC® Trainer, Personal Trainer

Dr. Lisa Grimmer brings a love of fitness and movement to her physical therapy practice. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with rotations at Inova Mt. Vernon Rehabilitation Hospital in the inpatient neurologic department, and George Washington University Hospital and Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital in the outpatient orthopedic departments. Lisa is also trained in Pelvic health for the elite athlete and runs the Osteoporosis support group programs with Justine.

Michele Fry, PT, DPT, L.Ac, MSTOM, E-RYT500

Physical Therapist, Certified GYROTONIC® Trainer

Dr. Michele Fry utilizes a bio-psychosocial approach in her sessions drawing from several different movement disciplines and manual therapy techniques. Movement-based therapy is a key component of her approach, and you can expect sessions to include yoga, breath work, Pilates, and the GYROTONIC® Method. She sees adult patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions, as well as conditions related to women’s health, chronic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction and/or gastrointestinal issues.

Jessi White, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Dance Medicine Specialist, Gyrotonic® trainer

Rosalie Begun, BSPT

Rosalie Begun has been practicing physical therapy in Washington, DC for over 20 years. She treats patients with a variety of orthopedic and sports medicine conditions.
In addition, she has extensive experience treating dancers and performing artists….including the casts of touring Broadway shows. Rosalie will draw from the many tools in her toolbox from taping, ball rolling, neural glides and manual skills to Gyrotonic exercise, Pilates, and dance to treat you holistically. Rosalie will take the time to provide you with the best care possible.

Sabrina Shapiro, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Certified Pilates Instructor, Gyrotonic® trainer