About Us

Terry A. Sneed, PT, ATC, CEAS
Physical Therapist & Director

Terry A. Sneed, PT, ATC, CEAS
Terry A. Sneed, PT, ATC, CEAS

Terry is a native Washingtonian and the Owner and Director of Elite Physical Therapy & Wellness Center. She is a licensed Physical Therapist, Board Certified Athletic Trainer and a Certified Practitioner of Pilates with a specialty in rehabilitation.

Her experience in treating orthopedic, sports and performing arts injuries spans over 20 years, where she has provided physical therapy for dancers, actors, musicians, athletes and individuals. She was the touring physical therapist with the Broadway Production of "Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk" and provided back stage physical therapy with The Miami City Ballet for five years. Terry has treated performing artists from a variety of dance companies and Broadway Productions such as the Washington School of Ballet, The Bolshi Ballet, Joe Goode Dance Company and "Fosse."

Terry holds memberships with the American Physical Therapy Association, International Association for Dance Medicine & Science and the National Athletic Trainers Association.

Objective

To provide quality physical therapy utilizing my diverse knowledge, training, and experience

Summary

Manual therapist with over 15 years experience treating orthopedic, sports and performing arts injuries.  Traveled with the Broadway Tour of "Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk", and with college football, basketball, soccer, and tennis teams throughout the continental USA and Canada. Over 20 years experience in fitness instruction.  Effective in program planning and development.

Education

Howard University – BS, 1996, Physical Therapy; BA, 1990, Athletic Training

Professional Experience

2004-Present

  • Physical Therapist, Owner/ Director, Elite Physical Therapy and Wellness Center, Wash., DC
  • Supervise the daily operations of the practice
  • Evaluation and treatment of orthopedic/sports/performing arts injuries in various settings
  • On-site management of acute injuries for the athletic and performing arts population
  • Conduct pre/post season physical assessments for the athletic and performing arts population

2001-2004

  • Physical Therapist, Christopher Cousin’s PT/Contractor, Washington, DC
  • Evaluation and treatment of orthopedic/sports/performing arts injuries in various setting
  • On-site management of acute injuries for the athletic and performing arts population
  • Conduct pre/post season physical assessments for the athletic and performing arts population

1996-2001

  • Physical Therapist, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (STAR), Washington, DC
  • Dance Medicine Coordinator
  • Founder and Director of the Aquatic Rehabilitation Program
  • Evaluation of orthopedic/sports/performing arts injuries
  • Clinical Educator for Student Physical Therapists, and Athletic Trainers

1998-1999

  • Physical Therapist, "Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk", National Tour
  • Prevention, evaluation and treatment of performance and general orthopedic injuries for the
    dancers, musicians, technical crew, and staff

1998-Present

  • Personal Trainer, Independent, Washington, DC
  • Assessment of muscular strength, aerobic fitness and flexibility
  • Design fitness program for the well and physically challenged populations

1994-1996

  • Athletic Trainer, Howard University Sports Medicine, Washington, DC
  • Preventive taping, injury assessment and treatment of athletic injuries
  • Supervisor and trainer for student trainees
    Physical Education Instructor, Howard University, Washington, DC
  • Instructor for Slimnastics I and Fitness II

1990-1994

  • Athletic Trainer, Center for Physical Medicine, Falls Church, VA
  • Instructed, supervised and processed orthopedic, post surgical, and chronic pain patients in therapeutic and reconditioning exercises on land and in the pool

Licensure

Board Certified Physical Therapist in Washington, DC; Certified Athletic Trainer; Certified Practitioner of Pilates Rehabilitation; Certified in Dry Needling technique; Certified Clinical Education Instructor; Currently working on Doctorate in physical therapy (DTP).

Affiliations

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-Mentor Program
  • National Association of Athletic Trainers (NATA)
  • International Association for Dance medicine and Science (IADMS)
  • Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA)