MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Gabrielle Griffin, owner and founder of GRIT Physical Therapy and Performance, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Human, Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia. Her special interests include sports/orthopedic rehabilitation and manual therapy.
Her treatment approach includes manual therapy, dry needling, blood flow restriction training, and progressive strength training.
Through targeted assessment and analysis, she can identify biomechanical imbalances or inefficiencies that may impede function or hinder an athlete’s ability to perform at their best. Throughout her tenure as a physical therapist in Baltimore, MD, Dr. Griffin served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Notre Dame Preparatory Varsity Soccer, where she designed and implemented specialized training programs to enhance performance and minimize injury risk.
She also helped to develop and execute ACL injury prevention trainings and workshops for a large lacrosse club in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Griffin also served as the exclusive On-site physical therapist for Pipeline Soccer Club where she collaborated with coaches, sports medicine physicians, and athletic trainers to provide comprehensive care for the players and coaches.
Additionally, she has experience providing sideline recovery support for national lacrosse camps ensuring immediate care and rehabilitation interventions for injured athletes. Dr. Griffin has also traveled to provide concierge rehab and recovery services for professional athletes in the NFL. She recently served as the physical therapist consultant for SI-Bone, where she provided education and hands-on training to doctors, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to diagnose sacroiliac joint dysfunctions accurately and efficiently.
Dr. Griffin appreciates the demands of high-intensity sports. This appreciation, coupled with a deep understanding of biomechanics and injury prevention, allows her to care for athletes and individuals of all levels and ages. She believes in a collaborative approach with other healthcare providers, coaches, and trainers. Dr. Griffin finds great fulfillment in building strong relationships with her patients and supporting them throughout their entire athletic career and lifetime. In her spare time, Dr. Griffin enjoys checking out new restaurants and live music with her husband and friends, spending time with family, hiking with her deaf puppy, Kurtis, running, weightlifting, climbing, and playing in the occasional pick up soccer game.