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Clinical Team
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Dr. Francis Jung is the clinical director, educator, and a physical therapist in Columbia Physical Therapy in Motion. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). The title of “Fellow” is entitled to a nationally as well as internationally recognized physical therapist who demonstrates the highest level of clinical skills in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) after successfully completing fellowship requirements by AAOMPT. He is also an orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS). Recently Dr. Jung became a member of Specialization Academy of Content Experts (SACE) as an item writer for the Orthopedics Specialty Council of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
His mental model of physical therapy background adapts under the influence from clinical mentorship, post-graduate courses, and certification processes in both manual therapy and functional retraining skills including Maitland (COMT; manual therapy), McKenzie (Cert. MDT; spine care), Jones (clinical reasoning for manual therapists), Stevens (advanced clinical decision making in manual therapy), Cook (functional movement systems), Kaltenborn (manual therapy), Mulligan (manual therapy), Bobath (Neurodevelopment Treatment), Frank (Movement Links for Functional Movement), Kolar (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization), Johnson (functional manual therapy), Knott (proprioceptive neuromuscular control), Travells (trigger point management), Dommerholt (CMTPT; dry needling), and Stecco (fascia manipulation).
Collaborating with medical providers, Dr. Jung utilizes high-level of shared clinical decision making based on client’s values, clinical expertise, best available evidence to design individualized comprehensive management program to meet clients goals and expectations.
Particularly, Dr. Jung is a clinical expert specializing in cervicogenic headache, dizziness, and chronic spine disorders. He is one of few primary practitioners in the local medical community to provide in-office Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo maneuvers and vestibular (sensorimotor) rehabilitation. He also extensively works with competitive athletes in swimming, golf, soccer, tennis, running, cycling, powerlifting, Kettlebell, Crossfit, and martial arts by promoting functional rehabilitation. As part of analyzing functional movement/athletic performance, he incorporates video analysis and functional movement systems (Functional Movement Screen, Selective Function Movement Assessment). He recently expanded his clinical scope of practice in TMJ disorder and Men/Women’s pelvic health.
Over two decades of professional career, he learned many life lessons from listening client’s stories. He respects client’s value/expectations and takes them into consideration to reach optimal outcome. Dr. Jung extensively incorporates behavioral and motivational coaching for his clients to promote healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Jung studied Exercise Science and completed an honors program in Biomechanics. He graduated from State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo with Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. He completed OMPT fellowship program from Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Jung actively engages in clinical education as a mentor and faculty for entry-level graduate students, residents, and fellows-in-training from OMPT residency and fellowship programs. Recently, Dr. Jung was recognized with the “Clinical Instructor of the Year Award” from University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. He is one of the main faculties in the Trigger Points Dry Needling and teaches contemporary manual therapy courses for medical and health care professions with Eureka/Myopain Seminars. He presented several clinical cases and educational presentations at various professional conferences.
Dr. Jung authored several abstracts and manuscripts. The most recent publication of his work, “Clinical Decision Making in the Management of Patients with Cervicogenic Dizziness: A Case Series” was published in the Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT), 2017. Dr. Jung also participates as a manuscript reviewer for Journal of Pain Medicine, Musculoskeletal Science and Practice (formerly as Manual Therapy), Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies and JOSPT to promote scholarly contribution in the field of Physical Therapy.
Dr. Jung is a member of APTA, Orthopedic Section in APTA special group, and AAOMPT. He is a Korean-American, happily married and has two daughters. He is a USA weightlifting coach, an avid golfer, and a martial artist in both Kumdo and TaeKwonDo. He enjoys cycling, running, Kettlebell workout, and Crossfit training.
DR. FRANCIS JUNG
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, Cert. MDT, CMTPT, FAAOMPT
DR. LEAH FLAMM
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION & DANCE MEDICINE
PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT, CMTPT
Dr. Flamm is the director of clinical education & dance medicine and a physical therapist at Columbia Physical Therapy In Motion. She recently completed a year-long postgraduate orthopedic clinical residency program through Physical Therapy First, where she practiced prior to joining Columbia Physical Therapy In Motion. Less than 3% of orthopedic physical therapists throughout the United States graduate from orthopedic residency programs. Dr. Flamm graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Flamm is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS). She completed a year-long certification in Manual Physical Therapy (CMPT) from the North American Institute for Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 2019. Dr. Flamm completed Trigger Point Dry Needling certification (CMTPT) from Myopain Seminars. She is a clinical expert in managing clients with chronic pain, spine disorders, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), ankle & foot disorders, and athletic and dance backgrounds.
Dr. Flamm is also a credentialed clinical instructor by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for entry-level doctorate candidates from physical therapy schools. She enjoys mentoring graduate students and new graduates to promote life-long learning. Dr. Flamm has served diverse patient populations such as outpatient orthopedics, women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy, and critical burn and wound care at the Burn Intensive Care Unit at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
In addition to her clinical experience, Dr. Flamm served as a dance instructor in ballet, jazz, modern, stretch, and floor barre for all levels and ages for almost a decade. Her personal experience as a performing artist and an instructor helps her directly incorporate more effective exercise styles and approaches in her clinical practice. She also understands the challenge of recovering from an injury, as well as the importance of working to prevent future injuries. Dr. Flamm has a sincere passion for helping others and believes that with physical therapy, anyone can improve their health and well-being.
Dr. Flamm is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Orthopedic Section of the APTA special group. She is fluent in Spanish. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising and partner acrobatics.
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DR. BRIANNA HURT
DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE & SPORTS MEDICINE
PT, DPT, CMTPT, OCS (C)
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Dr. Hurt is the director of Performance & Sports Medicine and a Physical Therapist at Columbia Physical Therapy In Motion. Previously, she worked at an orthopedic private practice in Washington, DC. She is currently working on completing a postgraduate orthopedic specialty program to become a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS). Less than 3% of orthopedic physical therapists throughout the United States obtain this achievement. Dr. Hurt completed Trigger Point Dry Needling certification (CMTPT) from Myopain Seminars.
Dr. Hurt completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy graduate program at Elon University in North Carolina. She also received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting at Howard University in Washington, DC and a Master’s of Science (MS) in Accounting at American University in Washington, DC. She worked as a financial statement auditor of the United States Federal Government prior to changing her career.
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She decided to change careers because she wanted to make a difference in people's lives and help recreational athletes reach optimal performance and prevent injury. After successfully rehabilitating after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, she learned from experience how important it was to understand human movement and to train smartly. Her love for triathlons and weight lifting sparked her interest in managing endurance athletic clients who run, bike, and swim (or who do all three) and weight lifting. She also has successfully managed clients with various orthopedic disorders.
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Dr. Hurt has extensive training in Manual Medicine, Functional Movement Performance, Functional Rehabilitation, Running Analysis, Bike Fitting and Trigger Point Dry Needling approach from Myopain Seminars.
Dr. Hurt is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Orthopedic and Sports Sections of the APTA special groups. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling and training for triathlons and spending time outdoors.
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DR. KATHARINA (NINA) ROESCH
PT, DPT
Our Practice
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Columbia Physical Therapy In Motion, located in Columbia, Maryland, offers the highest quality of patient care to provide outpatient orthopedic/vestibular/functional rehabilitation services. Our practitioners provide one-on-one (no double book appointments) comprehensive management approach from the first visit to the final visit and utilize the highest level of clinical skills from clinical experience and evidence based practice to meet your goals and expectations. All the services are solely performed by licensed physical therapists with expert level skill set in orthopedic/manual physical therapy. Our clinicians will respect your concerns and put those in plan of care. We always discuss with the most frequent patient’s questions (see below) and design appropriate treatment plan/strategy during ongoing management.
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“What is wrong with me?”
“What can I help with myself?”
“What can physical therapist assist me?”
“How long it will take to get well?”
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Columbia Physical Therapy In Motion is committed to work collaboratively with clients and their primary physician and specialists to restore and enhance the healthy lifestyle.
Community Services:
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Columbia Physical Therapy in Motion would like to assist any professional service needs (presentation, wellness screening, back school, injury prevention, running clinic) for Howard County Community. Please contact us to set up your needs.
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Interested in Clinical Education with Us:
Clinical Mentorship
We offer professional growth opportunities through clinical mentoring for entry-level graduate physical therapy students, clinicians enrolled in Orthopedic Physical Manual Therapy (OMPT) residency/fellowship training programs. Dr. Jung is a clinical instructor credentialed by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He has worked with graduate students past ten (10) years from Temple University, University of Maryland, Shenandoah University, Marymount University, and University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
During past couple of years, he also has served as a clinical mentor or a faculty with OMPT residency program from Temple University, OMPT fellowship programs at Regis University, and Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions. If you are interested in setting up opportunities for clinical mentoring program, please feel free to contact us.
Post-Graduate Courses
Dr. Jung offers post-graduate clinical education courses (clinical reasoning in manual therapy, manual therapy, cervicogenic dizziness/headache) for medical doctors and physical therapists. If you are interested in hosting courses in your facility, please feel free to contact us.
Recent Clinical Trainees
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Dr. BEN ADAMS
PT, DPT, MTC, FiT
EIM Fellowship Program
Dr. Chris Dohrmann
PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
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Administrative Team
MS. THERESA ROSS
CLINICAL MANAGER
MS. MAURA SANCHEZ
CLIENT COORIDNATOR
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Dr. Roesch is a Physical Therapist at Columbia Physical Therapy In Motion. She is a dual German/American citizen fluent in both languages. Dr. Roesch is currently working on completing a postgraduate orthopedic specialty program to become a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS).
Dr. Nina graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Kinesiology at the University of Maryland College Park.
Her prior professional experience includes working with medically complex clients requiring in-home care with Johns Hopkins, as well as practiced in acute care rehabilitation of post operative orthopedic surgeries at UM St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Roesch also completed extensive training in orthopedic rehabilitation and manual medicine in orthopedic private practice.
Dr. Roesch has served diverse patient populations (from adolescents to older adults) such as post-surgical orthopedic complexity, chronic pain, neurological and vestibular disorders. She totally respects and understands each client’s uniqueness and is able to provide the most comprehensive and holistic management care.
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Dr. Roesch is an LGBTQIA+ affirming provider and believes all bodies, shapes, and sizes deserve to have a safe space for compassionate care. In her free time, she enjoys stand-up paddle boarding, traveling, and cooking. She is also a mother to two beautiful Labrador Retrievers, as well as a mother to her newborn baby girl.
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