Tim Zelch, DPT, Dip MDT, COMT, CMTPT received his BS in Rehabilitation Science and then his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. His interests are in outpatient orthopedics, in particular spine pathology. In his postdoctoral training he obtained certifications in McKenzie’s Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (Cert MDT), Maitland’s Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT), MyoPain’s Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT). To further his expertise with spine and extremities he completed the McKenzie Institute International Diploma MDT (Dip MDT) program through the University of Dundee Scotland. Worldwide there are fewer than 500 Physical Therapist that have accomplished this level of training and he one of three in the state of Virginia and the only one in Loudoun county. Following 3 years of didactic and rigorous clinical training, in 2019 he will complete his Fellowship training for the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist association (FAAOMPT). Less than one percent of Physical Therapist attain this level of advance Manual Therapy practice. As a leader in the profession he organizes and leads monthly study group meetings for Maryland, Virginia, and DC Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, and Physicians. There they discuss the most recent research, techniques, and practice patterns.
Tim, his wife, and son now live in Northern, VA, but he is a native to Pittsburgh, PA. Having lived in 6 of the United States and visited most, their favorite is Oregon. They love traveling the USA and world. A few favorite countries have been Scotland, Iceland, Japan, Taiwan, and Croatia. While visiting places they enjoy hiking and taking in the culture.