Nina Jackson, MPT

Our profession is exciting and dynamic and through research we learn something new every day. I enjoy working with patients and helping them get back to normal function. I can’t imagine doing anything else!

An education that never stops/A commitment to education.
Master of Physical Therapy (Virginia license), Shenandoah University, Winchester VA, 1994
B.S. Exercise Science & Physiology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA, 1990

Professional Experience
2011-present
Pantops Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy
2007-10
Worked for Advanced Physical Therapy, and PT Plus
Physical therapist, outpatient orthopedics
2003-07
Independent contractor
Outpatient PT, home health, Pilates and yoga training Reston Therapy & Fitness
2002-03
Reston Therapy & Fitness
Physical therapist, outpatient orthopedics
2002-05
Reston YMCA, Personal training, yoga and Pilates
1996-99
Montgomery County School System, Blacksburg VA
Physical therapist, pediatrics
1997-01
Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg VA
Physical therapist, PRN orthopedics/acute
1995-96
Blacksburg Physical Therapy Associates, Blacksburg VA
Physical therapist, orthopedics
1994-95
Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria VA
Physical therapist, acute/orthopedics

Sharing knowledge with her peers
Orthopedic Testing & Rehabilitation (graduate course)
Instructor, Dept. of Food & Exercise at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA
Direct Access Certification (APTA 2009)
Mat Pilates Certification ‘04
Reformer Certification ‘06
Internship at RPT Associates Partial caseload included Olympic runners, Independent yoga study (1995-1997), Blacksburg VA
Published article in “The Horse Connection,” promoting yoga for horseback riders to help them achieve optimal fitness and prevent injury (1997)
Co-taught a wellness workshop with a medical doctor, combining physical therapy, osteopathic medicine and yoga to people suffering from chronic illnesses (2001)
Consulted for a yoga class, helping those with physical limitations avoid injury (1997 -2001)
Set up a comprehensive shoulder stabilization program for the physical therapy department, Salzburg Hospital, Austria