PT, dry needling, Professional Yoga Therapist, Feldenkrais Method

Beth L. Scott, PT, DPT

434-***-**** · ****.*********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Award winning, wellness-oriented tDPT and certified Yogi with expertise in evidence-based Physical Therapy, Nutrition Therapy, The Feldenkrais Method ®, Medical Therapeutic Yoga, Bones for Life ™, and lifestyle management. 33 years of professional, progressive experience in physical therapy in the Lynchburg, VA community. Now living in Summerville, SC.

CRITICAL SKILLS

Functional Dry Needling Training Industry Consultation

Staff supervision Interpersonal Skills Problem Resolution

Manual Therapy Detail-Oriented Organizational Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Owner/Physical Therapist (Whole Health Physical Therapy, LLC – Lynchburg, VA)

July 2015 – Present

Established the first cash-based, wellness-oriented physical therapy practice in Lynchburg.

Wellness via nutrition therapy

Traditional Physical Therapy

The Feldenkrais Method ®

Medical Therapeutic Yoga

Bones for Life ™

Lifestyle Management

Local industry consultation/Ergonomic Assessment/Musculoskeletal Triage

Physical Therapist (Orthopedic Center of Central Virginia – Lynchburg, VA)

Mar 2000 – Jul 2015

Developed physical therapy for the practice, acting director during merger.

Specialization in chronic pain, spine and difficult cases

Training development for technical staff

Staff wellness and other special projects

Supervised and developed student intern program

Owner/Physical Therapist (Progressive Therapy and Rehab/Rini Therapy and Movement – Lynchburg, VA)

Jan 1994 – Mar 2000

Started the only private practice in Lynchburg to specifically focus on the treatment of chronic pain.

Utilized and specialized in alternative movement interventions, such as The Feldenkrais Method ®

Myofascial manual therapy

Acupressure

Pain modalities

Physical Therapist (Various Clinics - Lynchburg, VA)

Jul 1987 – Dec 1993

Staff physical therapist delivering traditional outpatient physical therapy.

Developed and managed work hardening program

Ergonomic consultant for local industries

Delivered traditional care for neurologically injured, complex orthopedic and acute patients, wounds

Staff supervision and training

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EDUCATION

Doctorate, Physical Therapy

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions – Provo, UT

Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy

Ohio University - Athens, OH

Cum Laude; Outstanding Clinical Performance Award

Bachelor of Science, Zoology/Pre-Med

Ohio University - Athens, OH

Cum Laude

AWARDS

2020

Best Physical Therapy Center, Honorable Mention

Lynchburg Living Best of Lynchburg

2018

Best Bedside Manner, Honorable Mention

Our Health Magazine

2017

Best Physical Therapy Center, Second Place

Reader’s Choice Awards Finalist

ACTIVITIES

Member, The Free Clinic of Central Virginia Board of Directors

Community Service, Impact Living Services youth education for stress management through yoga and nutrition

Member, Foundation for Rehab Equipment and Endowment (FREE) Board

Mission Team Member, Kids First and Village Mountain Missions

Member, Board of Education for Local Private School

Ohio Air National Guard

Inventory Management Specialist

Inventory Facilities Specialist

Trainer Inventory Staff

Air Force Achievement Medal Recipient

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