High-Performance Physical Therapy in DC

We Help Athletes Return to the Activities They Love

Specialized care for runners and athletes who want to recover faster, move better, and get back to what they love - stronger than before.

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“I went from feeling pain every time I walked to running totally pain free!”

“Joe is the best physical therapist I've ever worked with, and I’ve seen many.”

“If you are an athlete in DC, go to this practice to get you back on track”

Don't Let Pain Derail Your Training or Your Life

Without the right treatment, injuries can sideline your progress and keep you from reaching your performance goals.

Continuing to train through pain can lead to serious setbacks

Generic advice often leads to frustration and wasted time

Every week of delayed recovery means lost progress

Our Services

Expert Care for Serious Athletes

From injury recovery to performance optimization, our services are designed to keep you moving stronger, faster, and pain-free.

Physical Therapy

Evidence-based, hands-on treatment tailored to your performance goals.

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Running Evaluation

Comprehensive biomechanical analysis to optimize your form and prevent injuries.

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Dry Needling

Target trigger points to relieve muscle tension and accelerate recovery.

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Your Path to Peak Performance

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Receive expert care and a clear roadmap designed for your body and performance needs.

Perform at Your Best

Return to training with confidence, equipped to reach new levels of performance.

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Trusted by 171+ Washington, DC Area Athletes

Rated 5.0 stars on Google from real patient experiences

I cannot say enough positive things about this PT practice. Luke and Joe helped my son with a running overuse injury and worked with him to prevent further overuse injuries as well. This allowed him to get back to the sport that he loves and this was not only a physical recovery but a mental one as well. Being competitive runners themselves allowed for such highly personalized and individual attention. I highly recommend this PT practice.
Tamara K
This is the best PT practice I've ever been to. Pam took a thorough and compassionate intake and then I worked work Luke Cancilla for several months as I recovered from surgery. I had previously been working with another PT in a different practice who for months could not figure out what was wrong and left me with limited mobility and a sense of hopelessness. Luke is outstanding and was able to figure out quickly why I wasn't recovering and got me mobile and active within just a few sessions.
Amanda K
I cannot thank Jessie Grimmer PT, DPT enough for her exceptional care during my recovery from a partial ACL tear in my right knee. Over the past five months, Jessie's professionalism, expertise, and personalized approach made all the difference in my healing journey. She skillfully incorporated a variety of techniques, including electric stimulation, massage, targeted exercises, and strength-building routines, to restore my mobility and confidence.
 Manuel F
"I can't recommend this place enough. I've gone to Joe Norton PT and Luke for years for so many different issues: torn hip labrums, chronic knee pain, back & shoulder pain, concussions, and more - and each time, the incredible team is able to figure out exactly what's going on and help me get better. They are professional, kind, extremely knowledgeable, and take a real full-body approach, which helps enormously with resolving both acute pain or injuries and also building and maintaining a strong and healthy baseline to prevent future injuries. This place has healed me in so many ways, and more than I even thought was possible! Thank you so much! Highly recommended!"
Sophia Lajaunie
"I'm just back from running a strong Berlin Marathon after a stress injury forced me to defer last year and its because of Luke at Joe Norton PT! As a runner in a larger body I have not had a good experience with previous PT groups who weighed me at the start and end of treatment and told me I needed to lose weight. That is not the case at this practice. I was treated as an athlete from the first visit and weight was never mentioned. Luke treated my injury and worked with me to build strength so I could continue my desire to be a life long runner. If you are an athlete in DC go to this practice to get you back on track for your goals and have fun while working hard. I'm not sure whats next for my running but know Luke will help me reach my goals."
Emily Stock
"I love Kelly and this whole PT practice! I switched from Pivot PT and this place is 5,000x better. Kelly spends a full hour with me. My tennis elbow and severe neck & shoulder pain are so much better. I love that they don’t only show you exercises. She also does massage, gentle manipulation and dry needling. I highly recommend them."
Joya Banerjee
"Joe is the best! I run with a local club in the city and everyone knows Joe and trusts him to get them past any injury. He helped me in only two appointments with a nagging hip issue."
Josephine Mintel
"Best in the business! They’re my favorites for running-specific PT. Great group and great results. Would highly recommend!"
Ismael Torres Castrodad
"Joe is a consummate professional, knowledgeable, friendly, diligent, and thorough. Feel lucky to have worked with him!"
Eli Kintisch
"Initially, my only reservation about the practice was that they were out of network however by avoiding surgery I saved thousands in overall medical bills. I tried three other practices that were in network before committing to Joe Norton’s and none of them held a candle to the individualized quality of care and service. I just had a follow-up appointment with my doctor today who was incredibly impressed by how well I have quickly progressed since seeing Luke. Getting back to running was imperative for my quality of life and I could not have done it without Joe Norton’s practice I will forever be grateful for what they have done for me. If you are an injured runner I promise this is the place!"
Louise Weidner

Meet Your Board-Certified Wrist Pain Specialists in Washington, DC

Our team brings decades of combined orthopedic expertise and advanced manual therapy credentials to your care.

Joe Norton, PT, CFMT, OCS

Founder and board-certified orthopedic specialist with advanced manual therapy certification. Joe completed his orthopedic residency at Georgetown University and specializes in helping active adults and athletes recover from complex injuries and return to peak performance.

Kelly Cutler, PT, DPT, CKTP

Former Division I swimmer specializing in upper extremity injuries and shoulder rehabilitation. Kelly is certified in Active Release Technique, dry needling, and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, bringing real empathy from her own surgical recovery experience.

Pam Norton, PT, DPT, OCS, CFMT

Board-certified orthopedic specialist with advanced manual therapy certification earned with honors. Pam completed her orthopedic residency at MedStar Georgetown and specializes in postpartum recovery, women's health, and orthopedic rehabilitation for athletes.

Luke Cancilla, PT, DPT

University of Pittsburgh graduate specializing in orthopedic and sports injuries, vestibular therapy, and concussion rehabilitation. As a former collegiate runner and 2:37 marathoner, Luke understands the demands of athletic training and recovery firsthand.

Eric Liu, DPT, OCS, CMPT

Board-certified orthopedic specialist and certified manual physical therapist with over a decade of experience. Eric holds advanced credentials in dry needling (FDN Level 2) and is RacquetFit certified, with extensive experience treating weightlifters, boxers, and racquet sport athletes.

Jessie Grimmer, DPT

Tufts University graduate and certified Level 1 CrossFit coach specializing in high-intensity training athletes. Jessie is a dry needling practitioner with strong clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, bringing a personal understanding of recovery from witnessing her husband's journey through chronic pain.

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