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WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING
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WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING
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ABOUT DR. CHINO RAMIREZ
Dr. Chino Ramirez received his undergraduate education from The George Washington University, where he graduated as the top student and undergraduate speaker for the commencement ceremonies of the School of Public Health and Health Services. He received both his Master of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees at the Medical College of Virginia-VCU.
Dr. Ramirez is an expert-level Myofascial Release (MFR) therapist, having practiced MFR since 2005, having taken all of the courses offered by Myofascial Release Seminars, and having mentored under John Barnes, PT (the “Father of Myofascial Release”). He is also a Teaching Assistant/Assistant Instructor with Myofascial Release Seminars, and regularly repeats courses.
He has also taken courses with the Barral Institute (Visceral Manipulation), American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (Spinal Manipulation, and Certification in Dry Needling), and in other manual modalities. He has extensive training in sports medicine and orthopedics, Industrial Rehabilitation, and in the fabrication of custom-made orthoses. He is a Board Certified Direct Access Provider; and is licensed to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Meta Physical Therapy is not contracted with any insurance companies. However, the payments you make to Meta Physical Therapy may be reimbursable by your insurance company if you have out of network physical therapy benefits. Payment is due to Meta Physical Therapy at the time of service.
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WHAT IS FASCIA?
Fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider's web or a sweater. Fascia is very densely woven, covering and interpenetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, as well as, all internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord.
The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is one continuous structure that exists from head to toe without interruption. Each part of the entire body is therefore connected to every other part by the fascia, like the yarn in a sweater.
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TREATABLE CONDITIONS
Back Pain - Headaches
Whiplash - Pelvic Pain
Neck Pain - Sports Injuries
Chronic Pain - Disc Problems
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