Elizabeth’s goal
is to provide patients with the highest quality of individualized rehabilitation and introduce them to their body’s
true potential.
“From Prevention to Performance-Optimal Health is Achievable”
Elizabeth strives to live a lifestyle that promotes wellness. She maintains a regular exercise schedule that testifies
to her beliefs on fitness: cross-training is key. For optimal health and injury prevention, she participates in a variety of activities including: yoga, weight training, pilates, cycling, hiking, jogging, and aerobics to name a few. She regularly supports her local farmers market in Arlington, to promote organic and local farming-maximizing nutritional content of the food
with minimal environmental impact.
Contact
Elizabeth
571-309-3048(Phone)
571-366-2052 (Fax)
elizabeth.polis@gmail.com
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She received her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy in an evidence
based practice curriculum model, from The University of Vermont. This foundation has led her
to maintain a high standard of care, impacted by up to date research and applied clinical practice. Elizabeth recognizes that
each patient needs individualized care and has therefore studied a diverse range of manual techniques. These include Craniosacral
Technique, Muscle Energy Technique, MyofascialRelease, Paris based joint manipulation,
McKenzie Technique, and others. She is currently working on her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The University of St. Augustine, with anticipated completion in
2010. Her Bachelors Degree is in Nutrition and Sociology.
Elizabeth is experienced in treating a vast range of orthopedic conditions. She specializes in spinal pathology,
in cases of prevention through post surgical. From middle school/high school and college athletes, to yoga and pilates
instructors, as well as professionals; Elizabeth utilizes a predominantly manual approach to rehabilitation. Exposure to a
variety of settings and clinical approaches has led Elizabeth to value the importance of one on one time between the patient
and the therapist. She is committed to giving each patient the focused attention they deserve to address their musculoskeletal
impairments and to set wellness goals.