Expert Physical Therapy in Washington, DC
Get back to running your PR, crushing your CrossFit WOD, and living without limits. Every session is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist—no techs, no switching rooms, no distractions.
Missing Workouts Because of Pain?
You're not just dealing with an injury—you're losing your identity as an active person. Every missed training session, every workout you have to modify, every run you can't finish is a reminder that something's not right.
Stuck in Pain Cycles
Traditional PT offices rush you through 30-minute sessions with multiple patients, leaving your real issues unresolved.
Losing Your Edge
You're watching your fitness slip away while generic exercises fail to address what's actually wrong with your body.
Frustrated with Results
You've tried rest, ice, and hoping it goes away, but you're still dealing with the same limitations that are keeping you off the trails and out of the gym.
We Do Things Differently at Norton Physical Therapy
You deserve more than just temporary relief. You deserve to unlock your body's full potential and get back to doing what you love—stronger than before. Our approach combines advanced manual therapy, targeted strength training, and performance optimization to address not just your symptoms, but the root cause of your limitations.
Every session is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with a licensed PT
Board-certified specialists with advanced orthopedic credentials
We never double book appointment times or pass you off to a PTA
"I worked with Eric Liu at Joe Norton Physical Therapy for a diagnosed torn meniscus as confirmed by an MRI. My orthopedic doctor wanted to try a course of physical therapy prior to considering surgery. Joe Norton was my choice because I had had successful treatment there in the past for wrist injury. Eric over the course of a month took me through a series of in office and at home exercises which got me back on the tennis court and playing without surgery. He listened and designed a treatment plan which worked. You can't ask for more than that."
Your Path Back to Peak Performance
Find the Root Cause
Find out what's exactly going on with you. Go through and learn the key exercises to start the healing process and get some hands-on treatment so you can feel better right away.
Get a Personalized Plan
We'll give you a customized plan to get you back to being pain-free and back to the activities you're missing. By following the plan, you'll begin to move better, move more, and achieve your goals.
Enjoy Lifelong Health
Once you're feeling better, our job isn't over. We want to make sure the pain never comes back. We'll give you the tools you need to stay strong and active for life.
How We Help You Get Back to the Life You Love
We're specialty trained in orthopedic physical therapy with certifications in functional manual therapy and orthopedic manual therapy. Our expertise spans from runners dealing with IT band syndrome to CrossFitters managing shoulder impingements to tennis players overcoming elbow pain.
Running injuries and overuse conditions
Sports-related injuries for all activity levels
Post-surgical rehabilitation and recovery
What Our Patients Say
Your Partners in Recovery and Performance
Our expert team combines advanced training, hands-on care, and a patient-first approach to help you recover, move better, and achieve lasting results.
With over a decade of experience and as a 2:54 marathoner, Joe combines deep expertise in physical therapy with firsthand understanding of athletic training.
After earning his Master's from Springfield College in 2009, Joe completed an orthopedic manual therapy residency at Georgetown University and earned his Certification in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT) with honors.
Board-certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Joe specializes in helping runners prevent and manage overuse injuries, improve performance, and train smarter.
His personalized approach combines hands-on manual therapy, targeted strength work, and practical training advice to help clients reach their peak potential.
A former Division I swimmer, Kelly brings athletic experience and advanced physical therapy expertise to her practice.
After earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from CUNY Graduate Center/Hunter College, Kelly refined her skills in private practice before moving to Washington, DC in 2014.
Kelly specializes in advanced manual therapy techniques, including Kinesio Tape, Active Release Technique, and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization.
Her hands-on approach, combined with her understanding of athletic performance, makes her exceptionally skilled at helping active professionals and athletes recover from injuries and achieve their performance goals.
A graduate of Marymount University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Pam has spent her entire career practicing in Washington, D.C.
She completed an orthopedic manual therapy residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, earning her certification as a Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT) with Honors and board certification in orthopedics (OCS).
With experience across neurology, pediatrics, oncology, rheumatology, and sports medicine, Pam tailors her care to each person's unique needs.
A lifelong athlete herself, she's passionate about helping clients tap into their potential and feel strong, capable, and ready for life.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh's DPT program, Luke brings expertise in orthopedic and sports injuries, vestibular therapy, and concussion rehabilitation.
As a former collegiate cross-country and track athlete, he understands the demands of training and competition.
Luke takes a whole-person approach to care, ensuring every session leaves you feeling heard, equipped with recovery tools, and motivated to reach your goals.
His combination of science-based knowledge and personal connection makes him a valuable partner in your journey to peak performance.
With over a decade of experience, Eric holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Marymount University and is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS).
He's also certified in Dry Needling and holds an SFMA Level 2 certification. Eric specializes in orthopedic conditions and postoperative rehabilitation, with particular expertise working with youth athletes, weightlifters, boxers, and mixed martial artists.
As a competitive Muay Thai kickboxer and amateur boxer himself, he brings deep understanding of athletic performance to his personalized approach.
A 2022 graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, Jessie brings extensive experience in outpatient orthopedic settings.
Her passion for physical therapy was inspired by witnessing her husband's recovery from debilitating back pain.
As an avid CrossFit enthusiast, Jessie understands the demands of high-intensity fitness and enjoys working with clients who are motivated to enhance their performance.
She combines her passion for movement with evidence-based approaches to create personalized recovery plans.
With a Bachelor's in Philosophy and Master's in French, Mandy brings her lifelong passion for movement as a dancer to her role at Norton PT.
She's committed to creating a welcoming, personalized experience for every client, helping them feel confident and empowered on their journey to better health.
Ready to Get Back to What You Love?
Located in Georgetown, we're just minutes from Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, and downtown DC. Convenient to Metro stops and easily accessible from anywhere in the DMV area.
FAQs
Here are answers to questions we frequently receive from patients. If you don't see your question addressed, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
We are specialty trained in orthopedic physical therapy with a certifications in functional manual therapy and orthopedic manual therapy. In addition to our hands on skills, we are also certified in dry needling and many different exercise approaches like crossfit, kettlebells and FMS.
We are capable of treating head to toe, literally. Our previous work experiences have provided us with the opportunity to work with a variety of populations- runners, crossfitters, tennis players, active adults. All of these clients have dealt with injuries affecting their sport, lifestyle or mobility.
We are at 3222 N St NW, suite 400 in Washington, DC.
Parking on the neighborhood streets may be metered or limited to 2 hours. Generally if you permit an extra 5 to 10 minutes, you will find a parking spot within 1 to 4 blocks of the practice. If you prefer there is a parking garage located at 3251 Prospect St NW.
Our goal of an initial appointment is to examine any areas causing pain and decreased mobility. Through taking a thorough history and performing a clinical examination, we will identify a diagnosis.
Additionally, we will assess how your body moves through observing and testing functional movements such as running, walking, squatting deadlifting etc. This assists our ability to identify underlying issues such as, restrictions in motion, strength deficits or motor control limitations.
Finally, the session will conclude with a discussion of a treatment plan and demonstration of a home self care program.
If you have more than one area of pain affecting your mobility, for example knee and shoulder pain, then we may need more than an hour to appropriately assess each concern. In this event, we will try to cover as much ground as possible and pick up where we left off during a follow up session.
We will match you with one of our therapists based on your injury, your goals, and our availability. You will work one-on-one with a Physical Therapist for the entirety of your appointment. We never double book appointment times, or pass you off to a PTA
Dress comfortably – shorts, t-shirt or sports bra, and your preferred running or training shoes. You don't need to bring anything else with you, but please complete our intake forms online before your first appointment as this will give your therapist valuable information about you as well as decrease time spent reviewing your history during your appointment.
Washington, DC has direct access laws meaning you can schedule an appointment with a PT without physician referral. We can schedule an evaluation appointment as soon as you're ready. However, our therapists are happy to collaborate with any other healthcare professionals you are working with to ensure the best care possible for you.
In order to offer the highest value of care, we are an out of network provider, which means that we do not directly accept insurance. This allows us to provide hour long 1 to 1 treatments, where we can focus on giving you our full time, attention and expertise.
We will gladly provide you with a receipt/invoice/superbill after each session, for you to pursue reimbursement from your health insurance carrier for our services. Depending on your insurance policy you may receive reimburse for some if not all of your PT services, especially if you have a PPO plan.
You can easily determine your out of network Physical Therapy benefits by calling the phone number on the back of your insurance card. Ask the following questions:
- What is your coverage for out-of-network physical therapy and what does it include?
- Is pre-authorization is needed for physical therapy services.?
- What information is required in order to be reimbursed (i.e. is there a special form that needs to be completed)?
- Is a physical therapy prescription needed from your physician?
- Are physical therapy office notes required?
Find out if there are any limits for coverage in terms of dollars per year, visits per year, or visits per condition.
Under the No Surprises Act, as of January 1st, 2022, all patients receiving healthcare are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate, outlining the expected cost of care. This Good Faith Estimate is intended to outline the cost you may incur while receiving care at Joe Norton Physical Therapy. We are happy to provide estimates upon request
Physical Therapy evaluations range in time from 60 to 75 minutes depending on the nature and complexity of your case. All follow up appointments take 60 minutes, but can be flexible to change per your availability. Most of our patients are seen once or twice a week. The duration of your treatment is impacted by many factors, but more common issues are typically resolved in about 6 to 8 weeks.
Still have questions?
We're here to help you make informed decisions about your physical therapy care. Contact us today for personalized answers to your specific questions.