The Navy Yard Physical Therapy Team at District Performance & Physio

Your first visit at our Navy Yard or downtown clinic starts with a detailed conversation about your goals, history, and lifestyle. We’ll perform a full movement and strength assessment, explain what’s causing your symptoms, and start hands-on treatment the same day as well as give you your first set of exercises to start improving. You’ll leave knowing exactly what’s going on, what you can do at home, and the next steps in your plan.

“When Ariella saw me for our first appointment, she asked multiple questions and did an exam. Just from our first appointment, I could tell she was super knowledgeable on the pelvic floor…. She gave me specific exercises to do at home daily, which take about 10 minutes.”

— Lauren C

“TJ took a thoughtful approach to evaluating and diagnosing my issue, carefully examining my shoulder mobility and strength and asking a lot of questions about how my shoulders responded to different stressors. He explained what I was experiencing and how he recommended treating it - I left my first appointment with a detailed email outlining my diagnosis and the exercises and stretches I needed to do to address it.”

— Mikhala M

It’s frustrating to feel like you’ve tried PT before without lasting results. Many of our clients come in with that exact experience. What we’ve found is that one-on-one care, a clear plan, and consistent communication often make the difference. We can’t promise overnight results, but we can promise a thoughtful approach tailored to your goals — and many people tell us that feels different from what they’ve experienced elsewhere.

“I had gone to 3 PTs for a running injury before finding Jesse. I wasn’t seeing improvement and felt frustrated. Finally, with Jesse, I found a PT who is invested in my recovery… and I have seen huge improvement.”

— Rachel S.

“I had been seeing another physical therapist for a few months and wasn't really making any progress. I noticed a significant difference in my pain after just one appointment with Jesse.”

— Kathryn G

At District Performance & Physio, getting you out of pain is just the first step. We then focus on rebuilding strength, mobility, and resilience so the issue doesn’t come back. If you’re out of pain, great! We’ll give you a plan to stay strong and active. Many of our clients continue with performance-based sessions to improve how they move, prevent future injuries, and hit personal bests in their sport or daily life.

“Even though I'm past that injury, I still go to him regularly just to figure out what I need to do to keep on getting past some smaller issues that keep me from being able to live/work-out the way I want.”

— Andy H

“As someone who is fairly active… Nicki didn’t just treat the pain – she figured out what caused the pain and came up with a plan to address that. And she did it in a way that allowed me to stay active during the treatment.”

— Gonzalo M

In most cases, yes. Our stay-active approach means we’ll adjust your workouts to avoid aggravating your injury while still building strength and fitness. From modifying lifts for Navy Yard CrossFitters to creating run-walk intervals for DC marathoners, we find ways to keep you training and progressing while you heal.

“Their motto is to keep training and doing what you love, WHILE healing your injuries and they stick to it 100%.”

— Scott M

“I have not had to take time off training and have been able to consistently compete without fear of injury.”

— Nick D