Providing individualized, evidence based physical therapy throughout the continuum of care.
A trusted care provider for pelvic health and oncology rehab services in the DMV area, Dr. Lora S. John PT, DPT, CLT received her doctorate in physical therapy from Clarkson University. Prior to her physical therapy studies, Lora received her Bachelors at Illinois State University in Biological Sciences with undergraduate research studies in pain management (spinal cord stimulation) and Leishmania Tarentolae (vaccination).
Lora started her physical therapy career at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in inpatient services where she found her passion serving patients facing oncology, lymphedema, and pelvic health diagnoses and movement disorders (Parkinson's Disease). During her time in the inpatient setting, Lora participated in early mobilization protocols with acutely ill patients in the intensive care unit.
To continue furthering her knowledge of lymphedema rehabilitation, Lora obtained her Lymphedema Therapist Certification through the Norton School of Lymphatics in 2016. Additionally, she obtained her certification in LSVT BIG in 2015. Lora is an active participant in the Academy of Pelvic Health and Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy speciality sections within the American Physical Therapy Association.
After joining the Johns Hopkins Medicine - Sibley Memorial Hospital rehabilitation department, Lora led the development and roll-out of the breast oncology pre-rehabilitation program in 2018. Through this opportunity, Lora collaborated with the oncology team (physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse navigators, and social workers). There, she assisted patients during their oncological journey and beyond as they achieved functional goals associated with strength, range of motion/flexibility, lymphedema prevention/treatment, balance, endurance, and sensory reintegration.
In addition to her work in the rehabilitation department, Lora assisted with the revitalization of Johns Hopkins Medicine - Sibley Memorial Hospital’s pelvic health physical therapy services in outpatient rehabilitation while facilitating collaboration with urogynecological physicians and physical therapists throughout the Johns Hopkins health system. Lora has experience with the use of various pelvic health interventions including biofeedback, real-time ultrasound, e-stim of pelvic floor, TENS, and manual techniques. She has provided pelvic health physical therapy presentations to the Johns Hopkins Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute - Women and Bladder Cancer Group (September 2021) and Johns Hopkins - Breast Cancer Group (June 2021).
Lora values giving back to the community through volunteering at a local pro-bono physical therapy clinic for the uninsured and has partnered with Iona Senior Center to lead a Parkinson's exercise class. She is also a certified instructor through the APTA for future physical therapy professionals.
Currently, Lora provides outpatient private practice physical therapy and exercise wellness services in the DMV area. Her focuses are in oncology, lymphedema, pelvic health, and movement disorder rehabilitation services.
When not serving her patients or reading up on the latest research, Lora can be found spending time with her family, hiking, boating, and exploring museums.
Lora is licensed to practice physical therapy in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Lora started her physical therapy career at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in inpatient services where she found her passion serving patients facing oncology, lymphedema, and pelvic health diagnoses and movement disorders (Parkinson's Disease). During her time in the inpatient setting, Lora participated in early mobilization protocols with acutely ill patients in the intensive care unit.
To continue furthering her knowledge of lymphedema rehabilitation, Lora obtained her Lymphedema Therapist Certification through the Norton School of Lymphatics in 2016. Additionally, she obtained her certification in LSVT BIG in 2015. Lora is an active participant in the Academy of Pelvic Health and Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy speciality sections within the American Physical Therapy Association.
After joining the Johns Hopkins Medicine - Sibley Memorial Hospital rehabilitation department, Lora led the development and roll-out of the breast oncology pre-rehabilitation program in 2018. Through this opportunity, Lora collaborated with the oncology team (physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse navigators, and social workers). There, she assisted patients during their oncological journey and beyond as they achieved functional goals associated with strength, range of motion/flexibility, lymphedema prevention/treatment, balance, endurance, and sensory reintegration.
In addition to her work in the rehabilitation department, Lora assisted with the revitalization of Johns Hopkins Medicine - Sibley Memorial Hospital’s pelvic health physical therapy services in outpatient rehabilitation while facilitating collaboration with urogynecological physicians and physical therapists throughout the Johns Hopkins health system. Lora has experience with the use of various pelvic health interventions including biofeedback, real-time ultrasound, e-stim of pelvic floor, TENS, and manual techniques. She has provided pelvic health physical therapy presentations to the Johns Hopkins Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute - Women and Bladder Cancer Group (September 2021) and Johns Hopkins - Breast Cancer Group (June 2021).
Lora values giving back to the community through volunteering at a local pro-bono physical therapy clinic for the uninsured and has partnered with Iona Senior Center to lead a Parkinson's exercise class. She is also a certified instructor through the APTA for future physical therapy professionals.
Currently, Lora provides outpatient private practice physical therapy and exercise wellness services in the DMV area. Her focuses are in oncology, lymphedema, pelvic health, and movement disorder rehabilitation services.
When not serving her patients or reading up on the latest research, Lora can be found spending time with her family, hiking, boating, and exploring museums.
Lora is licensed to practice physical therapy in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
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"Lora John is the whole package. Not only is Lora a best-in-class doctor of physical therapy and certified lymphedema therapist who helped me regain my strength, flexibility, and range of motion post-op, she also took extraordinary care of my emotional well-being as I was recovering from surgery. In her wellness practice, Lora has helped me stay on track with my health goals and increase my strength and endurance in a safe environment."
— K.M.
Services
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Oncology
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Pelvic Health
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Balance
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Vestibular Therapy
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