Meet Our Expert Physical Therapist in Potomac

Cutting-edge physical therapy and personalized treatment programs to help you recover — and reach all-new heights.

Physical therapy services in Potomac Maryland

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At Aspire PT & Wellness in Potomac, Maryland, you'll benefit from expert physical therapy treatments and techniques, tailored to sports-related injuries, performance acceleration, and wellness.

We’re a leading pain relief, athletic performance, and injury recovery center, run by a team of expert physical therapists. With a focus on individualized attention and comprehensive care, your treatment plan is built on evidence-based practices, centered around you. Embracing a whole-body approach, our goal is to help you lead a pain-free, healthy, and active lifestyle.

physical therapy services in potomac, md

Specializing in orthopedic injuries and sports medicine

At Aspire PT & Wellness, you'll find yourself in the hands of Potomac's top physical therapists, each with specialized training to evaluate and treat orthopedic injuries, as well as elevate your sport or athletic performance. 

Our extensive training and advanced certifications ensure that the most innovative and effective treatments are chosen for your specific injury or performance goals, focusing on providing personalized care that meets your individual needs.

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  • Individualized Attention

    Your journey to recovery is deeply personal. We understand that each individual's experience with pain and healing is unique, which is why we prioritize creating a care plan that's tailored to you. From the initial assessment, we take the time to listen to your concerns, understand your challenges, and define your goals.

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  • Physical Therapy Services

    We offer a wide range of services designed to meet your needs and support your goals. Central to our approach is the understanding that effective healing requires a blend of traditional and innovative therapies, including trigger point dry needling and cupping therapy.

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Stacy King is a physical therapist in Potomac MD

    • A former Terrapin Scholarship gymnast.

    • Pilates instructor for Cirque du Soleil’s Totem (2012), Amaluna (2014), Kurious (2016 & 2022) and Luzia (2018), Washington, DC.

    • American Physical Therapy Association designation as an Advanced Clinician in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.

    • Nationally recognized expert in injury prevention in adolescent athletes and served on a panel of experts in the areas of youth injury and injury prevention.

    • Lectures and trains athletes, parents and coaches on the role of proper nutrition with regards to fueling for sports performance and optimizing recovery.

    • Health advisor to MSYSA – Maryland State Youth Soccer Association.

    • Presented “Overuse Injuries in Soccer: Prevention, Identification and Recovery” at the NSCAA Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD, January 2016 (NSCAA = National Soccer Coaches Association of America)

    • Certified Integrated Manual Therapist (CIMT) from Great Lakes Seminars

    • KinetaCore® certified Functional Dry Needling® Practitioner

    • Sportsmetrics™ Certified Trainer for ACL prevention in female athletes

    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association

    • Pilates certified for rehabilitation through Polestar Pilates

    • Best of Bethesda: Won in 2017 and was “top vote getter” 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024

Meet Stacy E. King

PT, DPT, OCS, CIMT, CSCS

I founded Aspire PT & Wellness in Potomac with over two decades of physical therapy experience under my belt, as well as my own experience as an athlete and competitor. My mission is to empower every individual to achieve their optimal state of well-being, and to provide a partnership in reaching their goals.

My passion for physical fitness and the pursuit of peak athletic performance has been a constant throughout my life. After competing in gymnastics for over 20 years, I know the realities of pain and injury first-hand. I also underwent both hip replacements at 50 and had my ankle reconstructed twice, moments that reshaped my understanding of physical recovery and resilience.

Communication is the cornerstone of my care philosophy. It’s vital for me to grasp every detail about your experiences, challenges, and aspirations. This understanding allows me to create a holistic treatment plan that might include a combination of hands-on therapy, low or high impact exercises, mindset coaching, and nutritional counseling, all aimed at bringing out the best in you.

    • BS in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland in 1993.

    • Personal trainer certification focusing on post rehabilitation and prehabilitation training.

    • MS in Physical Therapy at Marymount University.

    • Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2012.

    • Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana.

    • Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach from the Institute of Functional Medicine.

When my back pain became so severe I was having difficulty simply driving and concentrating on work, Stacy worked with me to isolate the issue and perform therapies that gave me my active life back. I was able to throw away the prescription drugs, avoid surgery, listen better to the signals my body was sending me, and get back to not only driving and working, but biking, skiing, hiking and yoga without pain!

— Katey R.