Christine Force, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist and Children's Yoga Instructor
Mission Statement
To empower each and every child I work with through movement, mindfulness, and creativity.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2010
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, 2004
University of Maryland, College Park
Work History
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.
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.
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.
Continuing Education
Level 1 & 2 Children's Aerial Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training - Yogapeutics of Austin, TX
Yoga and Mindfulness for Children Teacher Training - Childlight Yoga
Yoga for Infants & Toddlers Teacher Training - Childlight Yoga
Clinical Cancer Exercise Specialist Level 1 -University of Northern Colorado
Sensory Integration: Assessing and Treating Kids When Formal Testing Isn't Possible
Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification: Combining Taping & Movement to Improve Functional Outcomes
Pediatric Kinesiology Taping Certification
Yoga for Therapeutic Rehabilitation: Learning New Tools & Expanding Your Practice
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