Bobby is a private and group fitness professional. He is a NASM and EFI Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and a Performance Enhancement Specialist. Bobby danced professionally for Bowen McCauley Dance, City Dance Ensemble, and DC Dance Theatre. He is also a flight attendant with a wife and three kids.

Brian is an International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and graduate of the American Massage and Bodywork Institute in Tyson's Corner. He also has a background in martial arts and has coached amateur boxing. His experience as an athlete, trainer, and coach motivated him to take up massage therapy to better assist his clients with their preparation and recovery. Brian believes that the pursuit of physical culture in all its forms can be beneficial to everyone and that good training can help people get the most out of activities they enjoy. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family, his own training, gaming, & going on walks.

Chip is a Nutritional Therapy Consultant and Polestar Pilates certified private and group fitness trainer. He received his Bachelors in Biology from Dartmouth College before dancing professionally for 14 years with The Washington Ballet and for 3 years with The Washington National Opera. Chip joined Body Dynamics in 2008 and is excited to help clients reach health goals through his combined expertise in nutrition and fitness. Chip enjoys playing recreational tennis on the weekends and traveling internationally.

Deborah has been a physical therapist for 26 years. She holds a BFA in Ballet Performance and a BA in English literature from the University of Utah and is a Certified Athletic Trainer. Prior to going to PT school, she served as an athletic trainer at Pepperdine University and worked with the basketball, waterpolo, volleyball, and baseball teams. The baseball team won the College World Series while she was with them. She holds a doctorate in physical therapy from Arcadia University and became a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist in 2013. She is so happy to be part of the physical therapy team at Body Dynamics which she joined in April 2019.

A former schoolteacher, Emily has many years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. As a therapist, she collaborates with clients to empower them in their growth. Utilizing an integrative, trauma-informed approach that draws from Interpersonal Neurobiology, CBT, DBT, and Narrative therapy, she is passionate about journeying with people as they find healing in a compassionate, empathic environment. Her areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, grief and loss through life transitions, and working with those who find themselves in unhealthy relationship patterns. Emily loves attending concerts and playing live music, reading, and spending time with friends.

Gwynn is the Chief Operating Officer at BDI. She started at BDI in 2006 after a 30-year business career that included owning a grassroots consulting business. She is also a massage therapist, having graduated from Potomac Massage Training. Gwynn enjoys assisting in the management of chronic pain and recovery from orthopedic injuries, using postural charting, functional movement analysis, deep tissue and Swedish massage. The proud mother of three young adults and grandmother, Gwynn enjoys spending weekends at her family farm in Culpeper, Virginia.

Gayle is a ScolioPilates Approved Practitioner and Power Pilates Certified Instructor. She enjoys working with fitness and scolio clients and has been in the BDI family since 2017.She has a BA in Theatre from VCU and enjoyed working many years in theatre, video, and behind the camera. Gayle enjoys providing the motivation and knowledge to help clients achieve their wellness goals. She is an avid artcollector and is running out of walls. She and her husband frequently travel to Florida to see their daughter and are planning some biking vacations in the near future.

Grace is a certified Polestar Pilates Trainer. Grace has been a dancer for over 20 years and focuses her sessions on mindful and dynamic movement to bring strength and healing for all clientele. Grace graduated from George Mason University with a BFA in Dance before a beginning her professional dance career. Grace loves working in the open and collaborative environment at BDI. It challenges her not only intellectually and but also creatively. In addition to dancing, she also enjoys running, biking, and traveling.

Dr. Gamboa is Founder/President and CEO of Body Dynamics. Jennifer is recognized as a national leader in the field of orthopedic and performing arts physical therapy and a pioneer in the development of an integrated practice model for physical therapy and wellness. Jennifer continues to work with clients needing both rehabilitation and fitness programming and to mentor other therapists in the field. Jennifer and her husband Mario have two children, Isaac and Sophie. In her spare time, she likes to read, garden, ski, and be outdoors.

Dr. Villalobos coordinates the industrial medicine and OrthoTriage programs at BDI. He completed his DPT through Evidence in Motion and received his MPT at East Carolina University. He joined BDI in 2015. Jorge specializes in the treatment of foot and ankle, fitting of orthotics and ergonomics education. As a collegiate competitive swimmer, triathlete, and Division 2 soccer player, he continues to be involved in soccer through local county adult leagues.

Dr. Bodensteiner is a graduate of George Washington University and is an orthopedic certified specialist. Kirsten treats both orthopedic and neurologic conditions and has extensive experience working with Parkinson patients. Kirsten has a certification in both LSVT BIG and PWR Moves! for Parkinson Disease and has taught dance classes for those with PD and other conditions after training at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn, NY. Kirsten also has an MA in Dance from American University and has worked as a dance critic and dance writer. In her spare time, Kirsten enjoys international travel, hiking, and paddleboarding, as well as spending time with her family including her three kids.

Dr. Talbot received her doctorate of physical therapy from Mary Baldwin University and her BFA in dance and choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has a passion for working with performing artists of all levels which has taken her to work with artists in Richmond, Chicago, and on tour with a Broadway musical. Maeve focuses on functionality to help her clients keep doing what they love. In her free time she enjoys reading, crocheting, and traveling to new places.

Marie is a massage therapist at BDI and a graduate of Potomac Massage Therapy Institute trained in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. She enjoys working with clients who are seeking pain and tension relief and with anyone looking for a little more balance in their lives. She joined BDI in 2016. She received a Masters of Health Science from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and has worked in international public health for many years. Marie enjoys running and coxing (rowing) and spending time with her husband and son having fun, traveling, and eating.

Meg is a Resident in Counseling. Her M. Ed in Counseling and Development is from George Mason University, which she completed after a career as a medical meeting planner and special events manager. Meg is completing post graduate work at the Bowen Center and also works at Demeter House, a residential substance abuse program for women. At BDI since 2014, Meg helps clients explore and understand the complex relationship between emotional issues and physical challenges. Meg enjoys yoga, gardening and spending time with her husband, two children, and two step-sons.

Regina is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a MA in Counseling from GWU and more than 6 years of postgraduate training in Bowen Family Systems Theory. She is cofounder of The Learning Space, her private practice in Washington, DC. Regina combines neurobiofeedback with counseling and family systems coaching to help clients manage emotional, social, and physical symptoms, including chronic pain. She joined BDI in 2006 and works closely with our clinicians to help clients manage the emotional aspects of physical rehabilitation. She is happily raising her three children in Arlington.

Sula is a licensed massage therapist and a graduate of the National Massage Therapy Institute. She’s trained in Deep Tissue, Therapeutic, and Neuromuscular Therapy. She’s furthered her massage education learning cupping of the back and shoulders and is a certified SportStretch therapist. She is also part of the healthcare team of The Washington Ballet giving the dancers some much-needed relief. When she’s not helping people relieve their tension and bringing about
more relaxation & amp; movement in the body, she’s hiking, going to Jazz Festivals, reading, or
spending time with her family and friends.

Mercedes is a National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF) certified personal trainer. She has been in the fitness industry since 2007 in various capacities emphasizing strength and conditioning for college and professional athletes, personal training, olympic weight-lifting and Crossfit. Mercedes spent the last 15 years coaching soccer and basketball. As a fitness professional her goal is to help all of her clients live pain-free, move how they were designed to move, and develop strength to be able to accomplish everyday tasks. She meets you where you are and works with you on your fitness journey - one step at a time.

Dr. O’Hara is an Arlington, VA native and grew up dancing in Ballet Nova’s pre-professional program. Tessa’s initial experience with Body Dynamics was as a young injured dancer, which inspired her to pursue a career in physical therapy. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia University, where she had the opportunity to explore the intersection between physical therapy and the performing arts through research, dancer screening events, and special elective courses with the Physical Therapists of the New York City Ballet. Tessa's treatment philosophy emphasizes a holistic approach, recognizing that no body part functions in isolation. Her special interests in Physical Therapy include pelvic floor dysfunction, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/ Dysautonomia/ POTS, and craniofacial and cervical dysfunction. In her free time, Tessa enjoys tandem biking along the Potomac, taking ballet classes, and playing with her foster kittens.

Solenne is a front office assistant, who is also a member of the communications and marketing
team at BDI. She graduated from Virginia Tech in 2024, with a BA in Public Relations and Minor
in Sociology. Her experience primarily exists from working in communication and graphic design
in Southeast Asia with the CDC. Solenne's other interests include travel, running and thrifting
with friends.

Leslie is a front desk assistant. She graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelors in journalism and a minor in law. Her background in communications, customer service, and admin. Her hobbies include reading and watching movies.

Giselle the Gazelle is the Body Dynamics mascot. She is proud to represent the BDI team spirit: community, performance, and playfulness. Giselle is always around to support you in a session or cheer you on as you strive and reach for your goals! In addition to her work in the clinic, Giselle loves traveling, photography, running, and social media. Ask her representatives (BDI’s front desk team), if you’d like to include her in your next session or take her with you on your next trip!