Therapydia DC

Dr. Joanne Gribler is a native of Dayton, Ohio. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from the University of Cincinnati, OH, where she was a 2-year Division I athlete for Cross Country and Track and Field. After sustaining injuries that precluded her from competing, she hung up her running shoes and picked up a swim cap – walking on and receiving a spot on the University of Cincinnati’s Division I Swimming and Diving team, where she participated for her remaining two years. Upon graduating in 2010, Dr. Gribler went on to obtain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Gribler joined us in June, 2016 from Houston, TX, where she worked rehabilitating injured service members of the U.S. Coast Guard. She is currently working toward her certificate as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist. An avid runner, swimmer, and cyclist, Dr. Gribler can be seen in and around the Capital region training for triathlons and marathons.

Dr. Margaret Pittman is a Maryland native and completed her undergraduate work at Towson University with a double major in Exercise Science and Spanish. She then moved to Los Angeles to pursue her Doctorate degree in physical therapy at the top-ranked University of Southern California. The desire to be close to her family on the East Coast summoned her back to begin her career in the D.C. Metro area where she has practiced in outpatient neurologic, orthopedic, and inpatient/acute PT care. She is a licensed PT in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia and has completed advanced training in manual therapy, custom orthotics casting, and trigger point dry needling. Margaret completed the Jackson Clinics Orthopedic Residency in 2013 and became a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist in 2014 which allowed her to further develop her passion for treating musculoskeletal conditions across the lifespan. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at George Washington University which allows her to give back to the profession through teaching and mentoring. Margaret’s favorite pastimes include spending time with her family and friends, enjoying music and photography, and traveling.

Dr. Rob Rogacki hails from Lansing, Michigan and is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received his Bachelors of Science in Movement Science. He moved to D.C. in 2010, and attended George Washington University, where he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy. After working with many high level clients, including professional athletes from the NFL, MLB, and Olympics, during his clinical internships, he worked in an outpatient orthopedic setting with patients of all ages in Bethesda, MD. He furthered his education with the McKenzie Institute, and received his certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT) through McKenzie in 2016. He is now working toward his certificate as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. He believes in fostering patient independence throughout the rehab process, empowering patients to take control of their symptoms and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

Marylyn Presutti is a native Midwesterner hailing from New Lenox, Illinois, who has been practicing physical therapy for over 7 years.  She is a graduate of Marquette University’s Direct Admit Program, where she obtained both her Bachelors in Exercise Science in 2010, and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2012.  Marylyn has experience with a variety of patient populations, ranging from high school/collegiate overhead athletes to post operative joint replacements.  She has enjoyed working with people with all types of orthopedic injures, as well as people looking to improve their general health and wellness.  Marylyn obtained her Manual Therapy Certification through Evidence in Motion in 2017, and in 2019, she became a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.  Marylyn strives to educate and empower her patients to understand their symptoms and bodies so that they are able to achieve their personal goals without limitations.  In her free time, Marylyn enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, being outdoors, traveling, and staying active through pilates, boxing, hiking, and home renovations.  

John is from Spotsylvania County, Virginia. He went to school in Northwest Ohio at Ohio Northern University where he studied Exercise Physiology. John has joined our team after working with a successful government occupational health organization where customer service and efficiency was key to its success. John aims to build great relationships with our patients and strives to provide exemplary service. John enjoys fishing, playing banjo and guitar, and baseball.