Tieya Monique Qualls

PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Yoga Instructor, Prenatal Yoga Instructor, Birth Doula

Physical Therapist (PT)

Member Since: 2003

113 Oronoco Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2015 United States

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Professional Bio

Dr. Tieya M. Qualls, PT, DPT, PRPC, RYT-200, CPYT is the founder of DMV based practice, Quality Touch Physical Therapy & Wellness, a holistic physical therapy practice integrating traditional physical therapy with ancillary wellness services such as Yoga, mindfulness, bodywork, and fitness training to assist patrons in achieving overall health, wellness, and well-being.

Dr. Qualls has over 18 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist with certification in pelvic health. She earned her B.S. in Biology from Hampton University in 2002, followed by a Master’s and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Howard University in 2005 and 2012, respectively. Throughout her career, she has gained experience while working in various clinical settings.

Dr. Qualls is a certified BIRTH DOULA, providing education, emotional and physical support for the pregnant and postpartum population. She values being a birth worker, assisting her clients during their very beautiful life experience.

Dr. Qualls, is a certified YOGA INSTRUCTOR, registered with Yoga Alliance and a certified PRENATAL YOGA INSTRUCTOR. She utilizes the art and practice of Yoga in her personal life and incorporates it to help her patients and clients as well.

She has served as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Howard University and is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor. Dr. Qualls also holds the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification from the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.

In addition to her passion for treating conditions of the pelvic floor, pregnancy, and the postpartum period, she utilizes her advanced training in manual therapy techniques (including myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, and dry needling) to address a variety of musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions. She tailors each treatment to the individual, focusing on holistic care and the mind-body connection, while ensuring patient/client comfort via trauma-informed care.
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Education

Hampton University 2002

BS Biology

Howard University 2005

MPT

Howard University 2012

DPT

Nickname

Dr. Q

Preferred Pronouns

She/Her/Hers

Practice Name

Quality Touch Physical Therapy & Wellness

Practice Website

Practice Description

Quality Touch Physical Therapy & Wellness is a holistic mobile physical therapy & wellness service practice providing concierge services in the comfort of your own home or private space, as well as, within our office setting. Additionally, we provide birth doula services, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery services for our pregnant population or those preparing for pregnancy. We also offer an array of ancillary fitness & wellness options including personalized Yoga/prenatal Yoga sessions, bodywork services, and fitness recovery & maintenance sessions, to further enhance your wellness journey.

Servicing DC, MD, and VA, our therapists/practitioners can meet you where you are and perform a comprehensive evaluation to discover contributing factors related to areas of dysfunction. Together, we, devise a treatment plan tailored toward your individual needs. Our therapists are highly skilled, with years of experience in the treatment of orthopedic and pelvic floor conditions. Based upon your condition, they utilize advanced manual therapy techniques, perform therapeutic interventions, and provide quality educational materials to help you toward achieving your goals.

Additionally, we offer complete peripartum support to address the physical and emotional needs of those pregnant and/or family planning. We strive to support birthing individuals as they navigate their pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum period, and beyond.

Areas of Expertise

Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Endometriosis, Labor & Delivery Prep, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Cesarean Incision & Scar Management, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA), Menstruation Pain, Peri-menopause, Menopause, Male Pelvic Health, Transgender Pelvic Health, Pediatric Pelvic Health, Chronic UTI, Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Stress Incontinence, Urge Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Urgency and Frequency, Bowel Health, Bowel Incontinence, Constipation, Orthopedics, Hip Pain, Lumbago, Osteoporosis, Sacroiliac Dysfunction, Sciatica, Sexual Health, Hysterectomy, Trauma Informed Care, Pelvic Muscle Spasm, Dry Needling, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Rectal Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Coccydynia, Pudendal Neuralgia, Vulvodynia, Vaginismus, Dyspareunia, Vestibulutis, Vestibulodynia

Populations Treated

All gender identities, Women, Men, Transgender men, Transgender women

Practice Setting

Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice, Wellness/Prevention/Sports/Fitness Center, Patient's Home/Home Care

Business Hours

Mon-Thurs 8a-6p; Fri 9a-3p

Home Visits

Yes

Telehealth Offered

Yes

Languages Spoken

English

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Part B, FSA, HSA

University / College

Howard University [DC] (PT-00064)

Other Certifications

Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification