Dr. Christy Wilson, PT, DPT, PCES

Welcome! I am the owner and physical therapist at Core Active Physical Therapy. I have been a PT for over 15 years, earning my doctorate from The George Washington University in 2009. I have extensive training and experience in orthopedic and sports injuries, as well as pelvic floor conditions. I also have a specialty certification in Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise (PCES). I have a passion for helping moms and women stay active and do the things they love without pain or dysfunction. I pride myself on treating the person, not the diagnosis; meaning that all sessions are completely individualized to each patient. I believe in treating the body as a whole, and love to incorporate nutrition education and nervous system work in many of my treatment plans. I want my patients to feel relief from their symptoms, while also empowering them to live their best lives.

My Philosophy

Core Active Physical Therapy is founded on the principle of a whole-body approach to healing. This means looking at how the entire body is functioning as a whole, to get to the root cause of your symptoms. Your treatment at Core Active will never be cookie-cutter, and will always be fully customized to your specific symptoms and goals.

I aim to provide the level of care that I would want for my own friends and family. This means full hour-long treatment sessions, in a comfortable, private, and quiet environment. You will work one-on-one with me, every time, and will never be passed onto an aide or assistant. You will always have my full undivided attention focused on you and your goals for the entire session.

  • I started going to Christy for pelvic issues post having twins. She helped me regain strength in my core and my hips. I then got pregnant and I saw her throughout my entire pregnancy for keeping my core strength and helping relieve hip and back pain. I believe her guidance and knowledge helped me so much during my last pregnancy and has helped me have more strength post partum. She did not just treat my pelvic issues—we always discussed areas of concern, such as IT band, Achilles, upper back, etc. She is a gem of a human and for PT.

    Sarah E.

  • I previously worked with Christy so it was a no-brainer to seek out her help again. Her new studio is clean, warm and inviting. I felt very relaxed and cared for, and of course she is top notch at what she does! I'm a nursing student and work in a hospital so when I had an Achilles injury I panicked. She gave me a thorough eval and then we worked with dry needling (with stim) as well as exercises to keep me progressing. It was obvious that as she evaluated me (and continued to during treatment) that she was thinking strategically about what would work best for me. 100% recommend her!

    Allison P.

  • Dr. Wilson is an absolute wonder! She has done in 4 months what Doctors, Physical Therapists, and medicine couldn’t do in 20 years…relieve my pain. After a few sessions I knew she was determined to help me ease my pain through the different techniques she uses. Super knowledgeable. If one method work well she kept going until it worked great. It’s hard to find a doctor with that standard of care. I’m all in!

    Jenny H.

  • Christy really takes the time to understand and listen to your concerns and creates a customized approach to healing and wellness.

    Erin K.

  • I had an amazing experience with Christy - I saw a major difference in just one session. She is knowledgeable, approachable, and makes the whole process a comfortable one. I can’t recommend her enough!

    Beth W.