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Body Work & Chiropractic

Find Body Work and Chiropractic professionals who have experience treating medically complex individuals. Services may include acupuncture, chiropractic adjustment, massage therapy. and more.

Anyone may appreciate body work and chiropractic services, including medically complex individuals. Providers included on this list have been noted by caregivers as having experience working with medically complex individuals. All recommendations and lists are working documents that the Medically Complex Caregiver (MCC) and community continue to update. If you have any providers you recommend, please reach out to the MCC.

Specialty
Doctor
Practice
Phone
Website
Location
Notes
Gastroenterology
Anil Darbari
Children's National Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
202.476.2656
DC
DC
Motility specialist, Colorectal, and Pelvic Reconstruction
Behavioral and Developmental Psychology
Tara Brennan
Child Development Program, Children's National
202.476.5405
DC
DC
Both an office in VA and DC
Audiology
L. Ashleigh Greenwood
Valley Health Multispecialty Clinic
540.635.0795
Virginia
Virginia
Formerly Clinical Director of Audiology for Inova Fairfax Hospital, ABR expert
Neurogenetics
Constance L. Smith-Hicks
Kennedy Krieger Institute
443.923.2778
Maryland
Maryland
Neurology and Neurogenetics Clinics, Rhett Syndrome
Behavioral Psychology
Matt Edelstein
Kennedy Krieger Institute
443.923.7371
Maryland
Maryland
Associated with numerous clinics and children with varying medical complexigties. Brief Treatment Clinic, Behavioral Psychology Dept.
Neuropsychology
Natasha Ludwig
Kennedy Krieger Institute
443.923.4478
Maryland
Maryland
Associated with multiple specialty clinics; Neuropsychology Department Batten Disease Clinic; Dr. Ludwig sees patients with a wide variety of medical and neurodevelopmental conditions from birth through adulthood primarily through the Congenital/Genetic Conditions Clinic and the Epilepsy/Acquired Brain Injury Clinic within the Department of Neuropsychology. She also serves as the attending neuropsychologist within the Synaptopathies Clinic and Batten Disease Clinic.
Genetics
Marta Biderman Waberski
Inova Children's Pediatric Genetics
571.472.4300
Virginia
Virginia
Orthopaedics
Sean Tabaie
Children's National Hospital
301.765.5400 or 800.787.0243
Maryland
Maryland
Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine; Sports Performance and Motion Analysis Lab
Orthopaedics
Sean Tabaie
Children's National Hospital
1-888-884-2327
DC
DC
Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine; Sports Performance and Motion Analysis Lab
Orthopaedics
Laurel Blakemore
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Meryl Ludwig
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
George Gantsoudes
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Psychiatry
Pulmonology
Rett Syndrome (RTT)
Clinic
Rett Syndrome and Related Disorders Clinic
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
Through its�Neurology and Neurogenetics Clinic, is one of the few healthcare providers in the mid-Atlantic that diagnoses and treats Rett syndrome
Rheumatology
Spina Bifida and Related Conditions
Clinic
Center for Spina Bifida and Related Conditions at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
Cares for children and adults with spina bifida, myelomeningocele (meningomyelocele), myelodysplasia and other related conditions of the brain and spine. The center's interdisciplinary approach provides quality medical care that focuses on optimizing health and function, preventing secondary conditions and coordinating healthcare services.
Spinal Cord Injury
Clinic
International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (ICSCI) at Kennedy Krieger
888.923.9222
Maryland
Maryland
Helps children and adults with spinal cord injuries and paralysis caused by accidents, strokes, tumors, birth defects and other causes.
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Clinic
Hunter Nelson Sturge-Weber Syndrome Center at Kennedy Krieger
443.923.9569
Maryland
Maryland
Providing the highest quality of comprehensive care for patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome. Expert team including neurologists, dermatologists,�ophthalmologists, neuropsychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and medical rehabilitation specialists. Advances knowledge of Sturge-Weber syndrome through research that spans basic science, translational research and clinical trials, and train pediatricians. �
Traumatic Stress
Clinic
Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress at Kennedy Krieger
443.923.5980
Maryland
Maryland
Tuberous Sclerosis
Clinic
Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
One of about 25 clinics in the United States dedicated specifically to the care of individuals affected by tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and their families
Urology
Rachel Selekman
Children's National Hospital (CN) and Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV)
CN: 888.884.2327; PSV 703.876.2788
Virginia
Virginia
DC and VA
Urology
Rachel Selekman
Children's National Hospital (CN) and Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV)
CN: 888.884.2327; PSV 703.876.2788
DC
DC
DC and VA
Allergy and Immunology
Darlene K. Mansoor
INOVA Children's Allergy and Immunology
571.472.4300
Virginia
Virginia
Angelman Syndrome
Clinic
Angelman Syndrome Clinic at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
A comprehensive, interdisciplinary clinical program focused on treating people with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of either Angelman syndrome (AS) or maternal 15q duplication (dup15q) syndrome.
Ataxia and Cerebellar Disorders
Clinic
Ataxia and Cerebellar Disorders Clinic at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
One of the few clinics in the country that take an interdisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of ataxia and cerebellar disorders in children.
Autism and Related Disorders
Clinic
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) at Kennedy Krieger Institute
443.923.7630
Maryland
Maryland
Empowering neurodiverse individuals, families and communities, regionally and globally, through state-of-the-science clinical care, innovative research, and high-impact training.
Barth Syndrome
Clinic
Barth Syndrome Clinic at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
Interdisciplinary clinic dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of Barth Syndrome, an X-linked genetic disorder that affects many systems in the body
Batten Disease
Clinic
Batten Disease Clinic at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
Focuses on diagnosing and treating people with Batten disease.
Behavioral and Developmental Psychology
Tara Brennan
Child Development Program, Children's National
202.476.5405
Virginia
Virginia
Both an office in VA and DC
Bone Disorders
Clinic
Bone Center at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
Sees patients with a variety of disorders and diagnoses, including: Idiopathic osteoporosis in children and young adults, Unexplained frequent fracture syndromes, Osteopenia due to glucocorticoid use, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, immobilization, post-chemotherapy or celiac disease, Mineral disorders such as vitamin D deficiency, hypophosphatasia and hypophosphatemic syndromes, Genetic disorders such as osteogenesis imperfecta, fibrous dysplasia and Rett syndrome.
Brain Injury
Center for Brain Injury Recovery at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
One of the nation�s leading centers focused on pediatric brain injury rehabilitation, provides unparalleled treatment, resources, and support.
Cardiology
Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction, Gastroenterology
Anil Darbari
Children's National Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
202.476.2656
DC
DC
Comprehensive Motility Program too
Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction
Marc Levitt
Children's National Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
202.476.2656
DC
DC
Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction
Erin Teeple
Children's National Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
202.476.2656
DC
DC
Dental
Girish Banaji
Benaji Pediatric Dental Specialists
703.849.1300
Virginia
Virginia
Dermatology
Robert Silverman
U.S. Dermatology Partners Fairfax
703.641.0083
Virginia
Virginia
Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
Clinic
Center for Development and Learning at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
Oldest and largest medical clinic, treating children from birth to young adults with developmental and behavioral disorders
Endocrinology
Fragile X
Clinic
FMR1 and Related Conditions Clinic at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
Provides a comprehensive array of testing and evaluation services for children and adults with Fragile X syndrome and Fragile X-Associated Disorders (FXD), as well as provide referral services as necessary. The clinic is a founding member of the Fragile X Clinical and Research Consortium (FXCRC), the network of Fragile X clinics in North America.
Gastroenterology
Suchitra Hourigan
NIH: Clinical Microbiome Unit (CMU)
240.292.4552
Maryland
Maryland
Research and provides direct clinical care to patients at NIH Clinical Center, formerly PSV
Gastroenterology
Catherine Chao
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia Gastroenterology (Digestive and Liver Disorders)
703.876.2788
Virginia
Virginia
GI motility (GERD, constipation, encopresis), inflammatory bowel disease, celiac, abdominal pain, failure to thrive
Genetic Muscle Disorders
Clinic
Center for Genetic Muscle Disorders at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
Provides current interdisciplinary clinical care for patients by experts in muscle disease, while leading research programs to develop better and novel therapeutics to treat these disorders in the future. To accomplish these objectives, the Center has three arms: clinical care, clinical research and laboratory research.
Genetics
Seth Berger
Genetics Clinic/Rare Disease Institute, Children's National Hospital
Main Hospital: 888.884.2327 Rare Disease Clinic: 202.545.2500
DC
DC
Rare Disease Clinic
Hematology/Oncology
Immunology
Michael Abidin
Metropolitan Immune
703.313.7700
Virginia
Virginia
Infectious Disease
Kabuki syndrome
Kabuki Syndrome Services at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
One of the few health care providers in the world that diagnoses and treats this syndrome, partnered with The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Leukodystrophies
Clinic
Moser Center for Leukodystrophies at Kennedy Krieger
443.923.2750
Maryland
Maryland
Provides comprehensive care to patients with leukodystrophies through an interdisciplinary approach, bringing together the fields of neurogenetics, genetic counseling, neurorehabilitation, endocrinology, and urology, along with physical, occupational, speech, and aquatic therapy
Neonatology
Nephrology
Davoud Mohtat
Inova Children's Nephrology
571.472.4300
Virginia
Virginia
Also Medstar Health
Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SYNGAP1, SHANK 3, GABRB, STXBP1, GRIN, GRIA, KCN, SCN and the SLC family of genes)
Clinic
Synaptopathies Clinic at Kennedy Krieger
443.923.2778
Maryland
Maryland
Expert care for children with developmental challenges related to changes in several synaptic genes (SYNGAP1, SHANK 3, GABRB, STXBP1, GRIN, GRIA, KCN, SCN and the SLC family of genes). Symptoms may include global developmental delays, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing difficulties, disruptive behaviors and epilepsy.
Neurology
Meaghan Kelly
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV)
443.923.2778
Virginia
Virginia
Neurology
Thuy-Anh Vu
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV)
703.876.2788
Virginia
Virginia
Neurology
Paul Lyons
Winchester Neurological Consultants and Winchester Medical Center
540.667.1828; 866.948.7055; 540.536.8000
Virginia
Virginia
Neurology
John Schreiber
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV)
443.923.2778
Virginia
Virginia
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery�
Orthopaedics
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Clinic
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Clinic at Kennedy Krieger
443.923.2703
Maryland
Maryland
Dedicated to caring for and improving the lives of children and adults with OI.
Otolaryngology/ENT
Ashley O'Reilly
ENT Specialists of Northern Virginia
703.644.7800
Virginia
Virginia
Otolaryngology/ENT
Michael Abidin
Metropolitan ENT
703.313.7700
Virginia
Virginia
Otolaryngology/ENT
Kaelan Black
Otolaryngology Associates
703.383.8130
Virginia
Virginia
Otolaryngology/ENT
Robert Bahadori
Otolaryngology Associates
703.383.8130
Virginia
Virginia
Palliative care
Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Clinic
Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program at Kennedy Krieger
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
Treats the full spectrum of�feeding disorders, from aggressive tantrums to vomiting during meal time. Works with children with behavior-related feeding issues (including children with�autism spectrum disorder) and those with medical issues that make eating or swallowing difficult.
Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation
Clinic
Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program at Kennedy Krieger
443.923.9440
Maryland
Maryland
Offers a continuum of services for the evaluation and non-narcotic treatment of chronic pain and functional disability in children and adolescents.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Thomas F. Chang
Children's National Hospital Fairfax Location; Pediatric Specialists of Virginia
202.476.3094
Virginia
Virginia
A provider at both the INOVA Pediatric Specialists of Virginia and Children's National Hospital.
Plastic Surgery
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Clinic
Pediatric Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Clinic
888.554.2080
Maryland
Maryland
Collaborative program between Kennedy Krieger Institute and The Johns Hopkins Hospital that provides the best outcomes for children with POTS. Provides medical evaluations and the most recent treatment options designed to improve overall health and quality of life.
Primary Care
Julia Stanford
Julia Stanford MD Concierge Medicine
703.810.7166
Virginia
Virginia
Concierge Medicine

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