Meet our Physical Therapists & Support Team
Kim Horton, PT
Physical Therapist
Kim has spent her 28-year career as an outpatient orthopedic therapist. She has worked in both hospital and private practice settings in New York and Northern Virginia. Throughout her years of practice, she noticed a trend among PT practices towards high volume, non-individualized care. Kim believed that patients deserved more, and in 2013, opened Restore PT & Wellness as a way to deliver an enhanced level of healthcare that focused on the individual needs of her patients and not just the injury itself.
As a manual therapist, Kim employs an approach that utilizes skilled, hands-on techniques to assess and correct dysfunction. Her passion for her craft leads her to pursue continuing education in the fields, including muscle energy, myofascial release, the Maitland approach, and weight training. Kim treats a wide range of chronic pain issues as well as being an Ehlers-Danlos literate therapist.
Kim is married and has 2 wonderful children. She greatly enjoys cooking and working out with kettlebells.
Kim Horton, PT, Physical Therapist, Co-Founder, Restore PT & Wellness
Rachel Gorman, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Rachel attended Lebanon Valley College in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, for both her undergraduate and graduate studies. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science and Spanish. A few years later, she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. While in school, Rachel was a Division III field hockey player and continues to play when she can. She also had the opportunity to study abroad in Spain, where she lived with a host family and attended the local university to learn the Spanish language and culture.
Rachel is passionate about treating vestibular and balance disorders. She enjoys helping people stay as independent as possible by improving their balance and preventing falls. Balance therapy differs from traditional physical therapy in its unique approach. You can have fun with it by getting creative with exercises to challenge patients’ different balance systems.
In her free time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia and returns home to see her family whenever possible. She also enjoys exploring new places and finding new things to do in the surrounding areas.
Rachel Gorman, PT, DPT. Doctor of Physical Therapy
Craig Bittenbender, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Craig has been a physical therapist in Northern Virginia for 24 years. He has worked exclusively within orthopedic and sports orthopedic settings. Craig received his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy at Marymount University in 1999 and went on to complete a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Simmons College in Boston.
Craig has worked in both clinical and managerial roles during this time and has lectured to a variety of healthcare audiences on clinical care within the orthopedic setting. He recently completed an Advanced Manual Therapy Certification from Evidence in Motion in 2014, furthering his expertise in assessment and treatment through hands-on techniques. His emphasis is on hands-on specialized care in a variety of orthopedic settings. He also utilizes a comprehensive treatment approach including dry needling, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, kinesio taping, and exercise while providing one-on-one management to patients across the orthopedic spectrum.
Personally, Craig lives in Leesburg, VA, with his wife and 4 children. He enjoys exercising, cooking, and especially eating.
Craig Bittenbender, PT, DPT. Doctor of Physical Therapy
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The techs at Restore are an integral part of our clinic. They keep everything running smoothly to allow our therapists to have maximum time with their patients. The techs bring the patients back to tables for the therapists, make sure the therapists have everything they need, clean the treatment areas, help keep the therapist on schedule and assist with exercises when appropriate.
Marisa Beiler: Full time tech
Marisa is our new full time tech. She is a recents graduate of Temple University. Marisa hopes to attend PT school in the future. When Marisa is not busy at Restore, she can be found exploring her new surrounding in Virginia.
Mary Reilly: Part time tech
Mary joined the Restore 2 years ago. Mary has a background in hospitality and a keen interest in fitness. Mary has 2 sons, one in high school and one in college. When Mary isn't at Restore she is cheering for her boys on the lacrosse field.
Leslie Carlone: Part time tech
Leslie has been with our team for the past 2 years. Before joining Restore, Leslie was a nurse for 20 years. Leslie has twins in middle school who keep her busy running between soccer, basketball and softball practice.
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Kate Darne, Practice Manager, Co-Founder of Restore PT & Wellness
Kate's main role in the office is to manage all systems and processes involved in the daily operations of Restore PT & Wellness. Patient satisfaction from the intake process to their discharge is Kate's highest priority. After several years working as an administrative manager in a physical therapy setting Kate got to see first hand how essential a well run office is to the exceptional care that patients deserve. Kate manages the marketing, billing and ancillary services offered at Restore and is dedicated to making Restore PT & Wellness a positive experience for every patient and client.
Kate now considers Loudoun County home after living all over the county as her dad served 30 years in the US Army. Kate and her husband have raised their 4 children in Loudoun and enjoys cooking, traveling, skiing and watching their children play soccer, tennis, sing and enjoy life.