Welcome to Jeanette Calara, PT, DPT, MBA, OCS, COMT, GCFP, COS-C

Hello. My name is Jeanette Calara. I am a Physical Therapist practicing for almost 25 years. I've had tremendous opportunities to work in various fields. I'm a go getter and a great leader. I welcome challenges and continue to grow from it. 

I’m a dedicated evidence-based practitioner and continue to supplement my education through research, professional webinars and continuing education courses including:

Ola Grimsby Clinical Orthopaedic Manual Therapy 

The Feldenkrais Method Of Somatic Education 

Electrotherapy Concepts and Wound Care

OSHA-Approved Ergonomics

OASIS Specialist-Clinical 

McKenzie Diagnosis and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine

Treatment of Rotator Cuff Injuries of the Shoulder

Biomechanical Analysis and Treatment of Foot and Ankle Dysfunction and Orthotic Prescription

SpiderTech kinesiology tape clinical applications

Therapeutic Taping, Exercise and Manual Techniques for Treatment of Lower Extremity Pathology

Conservative treatment of Patients with Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Core Therapy using Balls, Bands and Balance

Lymphadema Management

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Practitioner Certification

Pilates Workshops for the Foot and Ankle, Hip and Spine

Integrative Dry Needling Pain Management & Sports Rehabilitation

Advanced Neurologic Dry Needling for Pain Management and Performance Enhancement   

I’m a long-time member of the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Orthopedic and PPS Private Practice sections, the World Confederation for Physical Therapy and the Central Park Conservancy. 

I’m a passionate supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. 

I’m also a Clinical Instructor and Mentor to current physical therapy students, as well as students interested in physical therapy as a professional career.