SPARK PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physical Therapists

The physical therapists at SPARK have all completed Doctoral training and are the most highly equipped to handle your pain, performance and injury prevention needs. The physical therapists at SPARK lead their colleagues and the industry in the quest to return customer service and patient centered care to the physical therapy field. They each utilize a number of physical therapy techniques to help reduce your pain and increase physical performance while providing the highest level of client education so that positive results become permanent improvements.

Dr. Carlos J. Berio, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS
Executive Director
Sports Rehab and Performance Specialist
Dr. Carlos J. Berio is among the most highly trained Physical Therapy Professionals in the Metro D.C. region. He has been working with clients across a very wide spectrum of health and fitness levels since 1998. Carlos earned his Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland at College Park and subsequently earned his Master's Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology from the George Washington University. His education is rounded out by a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy with which he uses his skills to get his clients to reach pain free maximal performance.

Carlos' passions lie in the attaining of client rehab goals and the highest level of performance possible. Because of his attention to detail, unique treatment style and priority on one-on-one care his clients move without pain and undergo amazing transformations in their physical condition. However, Carlos derives the most satisfaction from the realization that his clients become highly educated in the technical aspects of their body and how the entire "chain" functions as a whole.

As Executive Director, Carlos aspires to develop and retain the most highly trained staff of Physical Medicine, Sports Physical Therapy and Personal Fitness Professionals in northern Virginia.

"We are here to bridge the gap between rehab and high level performance."

Education:
D.P.T. Doctor of Physical Therapy
Marymount University, Arlington, VA

M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology
George Washington University, Washington, DC

B.S. Kinesiology
University of Maryland at College Park, MD

Special Qualifications and Certifications:

• Member of the Private Practice Section (PPS) of the APTA
  -Author for Impact Magazine (Publication of the PPS)
  
• Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the NSCA
  
• Certified in CPR and AED by the American Red Cross
  
• CONTINUING EDUCATION Including:
  - Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
  - Myofascial Trigger Point and Dry Needling Provider via the Travell DN Systems (completion 5/2013)
  - Recent Advances in the Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder and Knee
  - Manual Therapy of the Upper Extremity
  - Sports Specific Injuries
  - Maitland Certified Manipulation Specialist
  - Maitland Certified Evidence Based Orthopedic Diagnostic Evaluation Specialist

Dr. Ivy L. Roe, PT, DPT
Performance Physical Therapist / Running Performance Specialist

Ivy Roe received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The George Washington University. She hails from North Dakota where she received her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from the University of Mary.

While attending undergraduate school in North Dakota, she competed
in cross-country and track and field while pursuing her interests in working with the active population by learning the foundations of
exercise science.

She is an avid runner who has a strong interest in working with the running population, whether it’s achieving a personal record or taking
the first step towards joining the running community. She strives to guide all of her clients to achieve their
best selves because of her belief in having a balanced life including being active and healthy.

Ivy is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as a section member of the Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy sections.

Education:
D.P.T. Doctor of Physical Therapy
The George Washington University, Washington, DC

B.S Exercise Science
University of Mary, Bismarck, ND

Dr. Michael J. Davis, PT, DPT, MS
Associate Performance Physical Therapist

With a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and certifications in Active Release Technique, Intramuscular Therapy, and Kettlebell
training Dr. Michael J. Davis is a highly skilled Physical Therapy
and fitness professional. He has treated high school, collegiate, recreational, and professional athletes of various sports including basketball, baseball, boxing, football, golf, martial arts, soccer,
tennis, and track and field.

In addition, he has experience in the in-patient neurological rehabilitative and acute care settings. Mike is a former
NCAA athlete, a Hall of Fame Kettlebell Beast Tamer, and an avid
power lifting and martial arts enthusiast.

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