Christine Force, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist and Children's Yoga Instructor
Mission Statement
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To empower each and every child I work with through movement, mindfulness, and creativity.
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Education
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Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2010
University of Maryland, Baltimore
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Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, 2004
University of Maryland, College Park
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Work History
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Play to Grow, LLC (2017 - present)
Christine is the owner and director of Play to Grow, a children's physical therapy and yoga studio. Christine is passionate about uplifting her clients whether in the yoga studio, outside at a park, or even in the comfort of their home.
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Montgomery County Public Schools (2011 - 2019)
Christine served children aged 5 - 21 throughout Montgomery County. She has extensive experience working with profoundly disabled and medically complex students.
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University of Maryland Medical Center (2010 - 2013)
As a staff physical therapist and later a per-diem therapist, Christine served acutely ill patients throughout the hospital, with extensive time spend in the Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant units.
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Continuing Education
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Level 1 & 2 Children's Aerial Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training - Yogapeutics of Austin, TX
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Yoga and Mindfulness for Children Teacher Training - Childlight Yoga
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Yoga for Infants & Toddlers Teacher Training - Childlight Yoga
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Clinical Cancer Exercise Specialist Level 1 -University of Northern Colorado
Sensory Integration: Assessing and Treating Kids When Formal Testing Isn't Possible
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Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification: Combining Taping & Movement to Improve Functional Outcomes
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Pediatric Kinesiology Taping Certification
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Yoga for Therapeutic Rehabilitation: Learning New Tools & Expanding Your Practice
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