Dr. Zykia LaRue is a Physical Therapist and Owner/CEO of LaRue Health and Wellness. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Bachelors in Health Science from Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania. She has been a physical therapist in the DMV area for 5+ years and has experience in outpatient therapy, acute care hospital therapy, inpatient rehabilitation, subacute and long term care, and mobile in-home care. She is a board certified clinical geriatric specialist , certified personal trainer, and certified dementia practitioner. She is passionate about providing personalized care at LaRue Health and Wellness! She cares about each and every client like they are family and will go the extra mile to make sure they achieve their goals and optimize their health. When she is not working with patients or clients she enjoys playing with her golden doodle puppy Rue, doing any outdoor activity, and watching basketball with her fiance.
Zykia LaRue treats active women 65+ who are looking to improve their balance, reduce their pain, regain their independence, and improve their strength.
Zykia LaRue started LaRue Health and Wellness to give active women 65+ in the Washington, D.C. metro area the health and wellness CARE they deserve! I want to be there for you throughout the aging process to help you live the life you want and my proactive approach is designed to do just that! I am focused on helping you manage pain, avoid surgery, and stay active!
She also treats many difficulties that you may experience if you have the following diagnoses:
Alzheimer’s disease
Arthritis
Aneurysm
Brain injury
Brain tumor
Cerebral palsy
Cerebellar Ataxia
Chronic Pain
Muscle weakness
Neuralgia
Diabetes
Dizziness
Gait Dysfunction
Huntington’s Disease
Hip and Knee Joint Replacements
Lewy Body Dementia
Movement Disorders
Multiple sclerosis
Neuropathy
Neuromuscular and related diseases
Parkinson’s disease
Spinal cord injury
Stroke
Vertigo
Visual/Vestibular Disorders
Hypertension
Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
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