Secili Hurley DeStefano
PT, DPT
Owner, CEO
Physical Therapist (PT)
Member Since: 1998
Professional Bio
Dr. DeStefano, is an APTA Lucy Blair Award Winner, First Inaugural Marymount University Distinguished Alumni award-winner, and NIH $1.5mil Grant funded Clinical Investigator. She is equally comfortable at her Optimal Motion Herndon, Virginia outpatient pelvic health and orthopedic clinic, George Mason University research laboratory, at a podium at the laptop lectern, in a boardroom, or on Capitol Hill. This Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist delivers impactful results by inspiring students, patients, clients, multidisciplinary teams, and boards to be collaborative and outcomes oriented. She provides unique perspectives, strategies, and paths to success whether on the field, in the field or at the table. Her core beliefs are based on valuing the people in front of her and transforming society to reach unprecedented goals with passion, enthusiasm and commitment.
Education
Marymount University 2001, 2007
Master and Doctorate Physical Therapy
Marymount University 2001, 2007
Master and Doctorate Physical Therapy
Awards
2000 First APTA Outstanding Student Liaison Award.
2007 First Inaugural Recipient APTA Emerging Leader
2013 Innovative Component Award. Section on Women
2015 Career Connection Faculty Award Nominee. GMU.
2016 Chair.APTA Nominating Committee.Youngest Woman.
2018 APTA Lucy Blair Award Recipient
2018 First Inaugural Marymount University Distinguished
2018 APTA Volunteers of the Year Award Recipient.
2022 NIH HEAL Grant Clinical Investigator
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Ensures the best possible client outcomes implementing the latest innovations such as AltG, blood flow restriction, dry needling, ultrasound imaging, 3D motion capture, orthotic fabrication, video analysis, & motor imagery to improve health and performance.
Provides health, wellness, consulting and screening services on/to area athletic programs, balance and bone health, tactical athletes, travel teams, and other specialty programs.
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Ensures the best possible client outcomes implementing the latest innovations such as AltG, blood flow restriction, dry needling, ultrasound imaging, 3D motion capture, orthotic fabrication, video analysis, & motor imagery to improve health and performance.
Provides health, wellness, consulting and screening services on/to area athletic programs, balance and bone health, tactical athletes, travel teams, and other specialty programs.