meet the team

Dr. Cara began her education in undergraduate studies at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti Michigan. While there she spent significant time volunteering which included spending 2-3 hours nearly every weekday reading to underprivileged children and as a tutor in after-school programs. She was recognized at the university for her efforts as a resident advisor after planning and executing a large canned food drive for the Ypsilanti community.

After completing her undergraduate studies in 2007, Dr. Cara moved on to Seneca Falls, New York to study chiropractic at the Northeast College of Health Sciences where she took particular interest in manual therapy techniques, including Graston technique and myofascial release. It was here that Dr. Cara also began her interest in the research on functional movement science and how it can best help patients.

Upon moving to northern Virginia in 2011, she spent eight years working closely with physical therapists and massage therapists in a multidisciplinary clinic and integrating their knowledge into her chiropractic practice.

“I have always had a deep desire to help others and chiropractic is one way that I can feed this passion. From triathletes seeking optimal performance to elderly individuals looking to improve pain-free movement, my goal is to help people reach their health goals; whether that objective is taking on the next marathon or just being able to perform simple activities with less pain, I will use my years of experience and training to help you reach your goals.”

Dr. Cara loves the outdoors and crafting. When she isn’t hiking the many trails in the region, she enjoys crafting, 3D printing, and keeping current with the latest in chiropractic and health research.