About Us...
Dr. Parisa Pazoki, PT, DPT
Parisa is a Physical Therapist and the Clinical Director and the owner of Family Physical Therapy and Wellness. She has extensive experience working with different types of orthopedic and neurological conditions.
Parisa earned her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan in 2012 and obtained a BS degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Social and Rehabilitation Science in Tehran, Iran in 1998.
Parisa has worked as a licensed Physical Therapist in Iran, Canada, and Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and private clinics.
Parisa has experience working with adults with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, neurology impairments, and the elderly who have gait and balance problems.
She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Virginia Physical Therapy Association.
Shahnaz (Shani) Izadmehr, PT Aide
Shani is a Physical Therapy Aide and Personal Trainer for Family Physical Therapy and Wellness. Shani has a Master’s degree in Physical Education, and she was a Conditioning and Fitness Coach for several Soccer and Volyball national teams. She has a lot of experience in the field of Physical Conditioning.
Shani has the following credentials:
- Diploma of high-level general conditioning from the National Olympic Academy
- FIFA certificate of participation in the Woman Football Coaching Program
Shani has extensive experience assisting Physical Therapists who are in charge of conditioning professional athletes.
Dr. Ali Abedi, PhD
Dr. Abedi is the Office Manager for Family Physical Therapy and Wellness. He is responsible for IT, billing, finances, and other non-clinical aspects of Family Physical Therapy and Wellness operatoins.
Ali has more than 5 years experience managing health care operations and has 30 years experience in operations, project, and IT management.
Ali has a PhD in Educational Leadership, and a Bachelor and Masters degree in Industrial Management.