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Northern Virginia’s premiere location for treatment of head, neck and jaw pain.

Hi, I’m Shira!

NoVaMotion Physical Therapy is here to help you with your temporomandibular dysfunction, cervicogenic headaches, and orofacial pain.

I have been a practicing orthopedic physical therapist for 18 years and have dedicated the past several years to evaluating and treating temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), neck pain, orofacial pain, and headaches. I have advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of TMD and am one of northern Virginia’s only board Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapists. I will take the time to listen to your concerns and develop an individualized treatment plan to address your symptoms and help you reach your goals.

I am an affiliate member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and collaborate with dental professionals in the area to determine the best treatment plan for you. I am certified in Orofacial Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling through Myopain Seminars and can incorporate dry needling techniques into your treatment plan.

I’d love to work with you.

Assess

Your first few visits will be dedicated to fully understanding your symptoms and concerns and determine the source of your pain. Learn how the TMJ complex operates and how you can best move in order to live your best life!

Address

We will address all of your concerns with a highly individualized treatment plan that will consist of manual therapy treatments, trigger point dry needling (optional), therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, and any other modalities as needed.

Progress

Let’s get you back to doing the things you love! Our goal is for you to transition out of pain and dysfunction back into all of your activities of daily living, recreational and athletic activities.

Services

Trigger Point Dry Needling

Dry Needling is a skilled technique that utilizes a sterile, single-use, thin filament needle to insert into muscle tissue at specific points known as Myofascial Trigger Points for the purpose of alleviating pain, improving range of motion, and restoring mobility.

Manual Therapy

Your therapist is well-versed in Intra-Oral and Extra-Oral manual techniques to reduce muscle tension, mobilize your joints, and relieve pain. Manual treatments include, but are not limited to: joint mobilizations, soft tissue work, Graston® technique, and manually resisted exercises.

Therapeutic Exercise

Mobility is key in maintaining changes made during treatment! You will receive an individualized program to address your unique needs and your therapist will work with you one-on-one to ensure you are moving properly and help you return to the things you love!

Kind Words

  • "I came to physical therapy because I needed to lessen my spinal pain and improve mobility that is required for yoga poses. I was impressed by Shira’s knowledge and clear explanation of how yoga and the mechanics of the body fit together. More importantly, I appreciated how much she listened and understood what I was experiencing. This made for a winning combination to develop a creative, effective program of activities to achieve my goals. For these reasons, I would highly recommend Shira to anyone."

    -Catherine I.

  • “I found Shira through my own research and I am so happy I did. When searching for a physical therapist, I was at a very low point with intense pain in my jaw and an increase in migraines for at least a month prior. She is warm yet professional and took all of my concerns seriously and we set a game plan immediately. Overall, my jaw pain has decreased significantly to the point where otherwise normal activities such as smiling and laughing are no longer pain inducing. I’ve found that physical therapists who specialize in myofascial release for the jaw are few and far between so meeting and clicking with Shira was so lucky.”

    -Lindsey R.

  • “Shira is the BEST! I had never needed PT before and was very nervous before my first appointment. Shira quickly put me at ease with her compassion and knowledge of what needed to be done. Her encouragement and positive manner made me feel that I will recover. In fact my sessions were so successful that I didn’t need surgery. If you need an amazing PT therapist, Shira would be an excellent choice.”

    -Sheila D.

Get in Touch

Have questions? Contact us or schedule a Discovery Call today.

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. We are an out of network provider, which allows us to be able to provide high quality care in a one-on-one environment to address your unique needs. This also means that your insurance company does not dictate how long we can work together or authorize a number of visits they will allow for us to treat you, which frequently occurs with traditional in-network providers. Being able to take time to LISTEN to your concerns and properly address them is our number one priority. This translates to less overall visits for you to feel better, less frequent visits, and less money spent on frequent co-payments. We are happy to assist you in checking your insurance company’s out of network benefits for reimbursement and we accept FSA and HSA.

  • Yes! I have spent nearly two decades treating all kinds of orthopedic conditions on all different regions of the body. If you would like to find out if we are a good fit to work together, schedule a Free Discovery Call so we can discuss any other ailments you may have outside of the upper quarter of the body and your goals.

  • A CCTT has extensive knowledge and training in the craniomandibular region. Within the profession of Physical Therapy, there is currently a void that is specific to orofacial and temporomandibular pain/dysfunction syndromes. When you chose a PT with this specialized focus, you are choosing to work with someone who represents a very small fraction of PT’s with advanced training and education in this area.

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