Secili Hurley DeStefano
PT, DPT
Owner, CEO
Physical Therapist (PT)
Member Since: 1998
950 Herndon Pkwy, #425 Herndon, VA 20170 United States of America (USA)
Professional Bio
Dr Secili DeStefano is a dedicated and energetic healthcare leader with a 20 plus year history of bridging education, clinical practice, research, and association service to optimize performance and transform lives locally, nationally, and globally. Her experience pioneering healthcare technology transforms outpatient orthopedic, hypermobile, sports, tactical, and pelvic health clients.
Dr. DeStefano, is an APTA Lucy Blair Award Winner, First Inaugural Marymount University Distinguished Alumni award-winner, and NIH $1.5mil Grant funded Clinical Investigator. She is equally comfortable at her Optimal Motion Herndon, Virginia outpatient pelvic health and orthopedic clinic, George Mason University research laboratory, at a podium at the laptop lectern, in a boardroom, or on Capitol Hill. This Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist delivers impactful results by inspiring students, patients, clients, multidisciplinary teams, and boards to be collaborative and outcomes oriented. She provides unique perspectives, strategies, and paths to success whether on the field, in the field or at the table. Her core beliefs are based on valuing the people in front of her and transforming society to reach unprecedented goals with passion, enthusiasm and commitment.
Education
Marymount University 2001, 2007
Master and Doctorate Physical Therapy
Marymount University 2001, 2007
Master and Doctorate Physical Therapy
Awards
2000 First APTA Outstanding Student Liaison Award.
2007 First Inaugural Recipient APTA Emerging Leader
2013 Innovative Component Award. Section on Women
2015 Career Connection Faculty Award Nominee. GMU.
2016 Chair.APTA Nominating Committee.Youngest Woman.
2018 APTA Lucy Blair Award Recipient
2018 First Inaugural Marymount University Distinguished
2018 APTA Volunteers of the Year Award Recipient.
2022 NIH HEAL Grant Clinical Investigator
Optimal Motion is located in Herndon, Virginia with dedicated and highly qualified physical therapists on staff. Our office is located at 950 Herndon Parkway, in the heart of downtown Herndon. Our highly experienced team is ready to help you improve your athletic and life performance. We want you to experience more of life s precious moments!
Pregnancy & Postpartum, Urinary Incontinence, Constipation, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis, Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Female Athlete, Labor & Delivery Prep, Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Hormones, Vaginal Dryness, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA), Menopause, Cesarean Incision & Scar Management, Peri-menopause, Stress Incontinence, Urge Incontinence, Nocturia, Urgency and Frequency, Sacroiliac Dysfunction, Dry Needling, Connective Tissue Disorders, Ehler’s Danlose Syndrome (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSDs), Dyspareunia, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Sensory Processing, Postural Disorders, Hip Pain, Lumbago, Sciatica, Hernia, Hysterectomy, Autoimmune, Arthritis, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Muscle Weakness, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Pelvic Muscle Spasm
Patient Lifestyles and Occupations
Professional Athletes, Recreational Athletes, Physical Laborers, High-Stress Professions, Sedentary Individuals, Restricted Diets, People with Disabilities
Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice, Wellness/Prevention/Sports/Fitness Center
Mon: 7:00 am 7:00 pm Tues: 7:00 am 7:00 pm Wed: 7:00 am 7:00 pm Thurs: 7:00 am 7:00 pm Fri: 7:00 am 3:00 pm Sat & Sun: Closed
All regional and Medicare, except United Healthcare.
Marymount University [VA] (PT-00077)