Christina M.B. Stayeas, DPT, MSP

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, Certified Specialist in Dry Needling by the State of Maryland, Certified Ideal Protein Coach, Certified in Healthe Habits Weight Loss and Living Education
Christina Stayeas is the founder of GetWell Rehabilitation, LLC. She received her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from George Washington University in 1997, Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Marymount University in 2000, and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Marymount University in 2007. She was published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Education in 2001. 
Her experience spans the whole spectrum of physical therapy settings including acute care, in-patient rehabilitation, and out-patient rehabilitation, both for orthopedic and neurological impairments.  Working with patients with Multiple Sclerosis has been a passion of hers since 2001 and she continues to spend at least half of her schedule treating this complex diagnosis. Other areas of experience include Parkinson's Disease, Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, as well as complex orthopedic disorders.  She has deepened her knowledge with continuing education courses involving advanced manual therapy treatment techniques, including Dry Needling, Myofascial Release (J. Barnes MFR techniques, Visceral mobilization),  Joint Mobilizations, and Muscular Re-education techniques to improve gait and function and to reduce pain. In addition, Dr. Stayeas has participated in many patient-education public speaking engagements.
Living a healthy lifestyle is core to Dr. Stayeas's beliefs on staying well as you age. This includes managing pain syndromes, achieving weight loss goals, and staying active to enjoy life.  She will utilize her skills to meet your goals and help you maintain them. ​

Deb Povinelli, MPT, MPH
Masters in Physical Therapy, Masters of Public Health, ​Certified Pre/Post-Natal Personal Trainer, Certified in Healthe Habits Weight Loss and Living Education

Deb Povinelli received her Bachelors of Science in Biology from Trinity College in 1994 prior to receiving her Masters in Physical Therapy from Hahnemann University/Drexel University in 1996. She received her Masters in Public Health from Harvard University in Health Policy and Management in 2001.  She has worked in a variety of settings throughout her career including acute care/intensive care for adults and pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital, home care for pediatrics and adults, and outpatient/rehab settings. She has taken continuing education courses focused on gait analysis and running dynamics as well as wellness and strength training. She has additional training in cardiopulmonary conditions and the impact they have on function and movement, as well as on vestibular disorders and current treatment protocols.
Deb has been a lifelong athlete focusing on running and triathlon and previously was the owner of a Run Specialty store where she was responsible for training staff and local providers in proper footwear for injury prevention and recovery. Having run many marathons and completed numerous half-ironman distance triathlons, Deb is passionate about finding ways to keep people moving through all stages of life.

Gaby Bastidas
Certified Ideal Protein Coach & Office Manager

Gaby Bastidas received her Associates Degree from Montgomery College and has been working in the healthcare setting for several years. She is passionate about helping people with their weight loss journey through the Ideal Protein weight loss system, as well as keeping the office well organized and makes it easy for patients and clients to schedule. Gaby has aspirations to continue to further her education in health care and customer service.