This review is loooonnng overdue. I stumbled upon Ann's practice because she was so close to my office at the time, and I honestly think it's divine intervention that I did. I've now followed her as her career and business grew because as I've told many people, Ann is the only one who has ever "fixed" me. I'm a part-time fitness instructor who generally has a very active lifestyle, but I was suffering from some knee pain. Other physical therapy wasn't working, or it would only serve as a band-aid. Ann's holistic assessment got to the root of the imbalances that were causing my pain. After several sessions, they generally went away but I go in for the occasional tune up,and other issues that eventually popped up over time. Before I was one of Ann's clients, i knew very little about myofascial release, how it worked and didn't always understand why she was asking me to lay a certain way lollllzz. But trust the process! It works. read more

I've had chronic low back pain for as along as I remember and the nature of my work (lots of international travel and sleeping in some uncomfortable hotel beds) only aggravates the pain. I've worked with numerous health care providers over the years including acupuncturists, massage therapists and more traditional physical therapists.., but the most comprehensive and effective treatment plan I've ever received has been by Ann. With the focused hands on treatments of tissue manipulation and alignment work, I got a better understanding of how tightness in other areas of my body were affecting my back, and the importance of them being treated as well. I was given tools to help me manage my symptoms on extended travel which have helped me immensely. I 100% recommend Ann for anyone like me looking for long lasting solutions for their chronic pain. read more

I started seeing Ann when the traditional physical therapist I was seeing explained to me at our 7th session that she could no longer treat me because everything she tried was not helping and she didn't know what else to do. Someone suggested I see Ann who does myofascial release therapy. I cannot say enough great things about Ann. Having a hands on physical therapy session with Ann, I began seeing real progress in my body and realized how I may have had severe pain in one area, but my whole body was connected and had to be treated in order for the pain to get better. It made me wonder why more physical therapists weren't hands on. I'm not gonna lie, body work can be painful, but after my hour or two hour session, my body felt amazing. Like it had been reset and I was so agile. I am forever indebted to Ann. read more

Plan and simple, Ann is gifted! With her depth of knowledge, intuition and ability to listen and communicate, she inspires trust. Her treatments are more than effective, they are powerful. I came to Ann with back pain due to scoliosis, stenosis and arthritis. From her vast skill set she has used Myofascial Release, Cranial Sacral technique and Pelvic Floor strategies. Her hands are the hands of a healer. She has combined these manual strategies with gentle movement. What really amazes me is that my body retains changes that are the result of her treatments. My pain level is greatly diminished. I've learned which movement patterns cause pain and can replace them with healthier patterns I am SO grateful for Ann. Oh yeah, she has a great sense of humor! read more

Ann is an incredibly gifted healer....I have significant scoliosis and am in my 50s so need regular bodywork to relieve tension and assist in postural alignment. I have seen many practitioners over the years and Ann is quite simply one that stands out. She has so many skills at her disposal and assesses where your body is each time and adjusts her treatment accordingly while providing input as to what you can do in between visits to keep your body more pain free. She has magic hands and is so knowledgeable. An extra benefit is you will not meet a more caring, empathetic and truly delightful person. I always looked forward to my sessions with her. In short, I highly recommend Ann! Greatly miss her being in the Washington DC area! read more

Ann has helped me understand my condition tremendously and I have been able to find a way to make myself feel better and live with it in a way that has had very positive impact on my life and well being overall. We shall see how things evolve but as of now I feel great and empowered. And much better. Ann is one of a kind pelvic floor specialist and has helped me beyond my expectations. She has given me the confidence to accept my condition and the energy to work towards healing myself. Which I have done and will continue to do with all the tools she taught me. If you are in need, go see Ann. She understands her practice deeply and is a real healer. Thank you Ann, I am so grateful to you and your deep knowledge and care. read more

I reached out to Ann after I fractured my ankle in a bad fall. My in network PT had highly recommended her cause although I was doing better, I was still having some discomfort around my scar, my range of motion wasn't full and I was starting to have some pain higher up in my hip and low back from all the compensations. After only a few sessions of myofascial release where we worked intensely into my scar tissue, legs, hips and back - I was walking normally again, got back to the gym, and just started running. Very impressed with the level of expertise she has and how well they worked with my in network PT to make sure I had everything I needed for a full recovery. Very grateful for how much she helped me. read more

I can't say enough great things about Ann! I went to Ann when I was dealing with a lot of back pain and she found a lot of tightness in other areas of my body that was causing my back to flare up. She always took her time to explain what she was doing and why... , and with care my back pain got significantly better. She was always really accomodating trying her best to see me quickly whenever my back went into severe spasms. This would reduce how many days of work I would miss and she even gave me tips on how to do my exercises while I was in my office. I don't need regular PT anymore but I make it a point to always come back for a wellness sessions to stop the pain from coming back. read more

Ann worked with me through my 2nd pregnancy helping me manage some back and pelvic pain. Not only were the treatments very effective, She helped teach my husband and I some simple stretches and techniques to help prepare my body for labor and delivery, which was really empowering! I knew about the work she did with postpartum women. So after my baby was born and I was cleared for exercise, I went back to Ann. She treated my scar tissue, and helped me learn how to improve my core and pelvic floor strength allowing my recovery to be much faster than my first. She is a kind and compassionate professional. I can't say enough good things about her! read more

Ann's amazing! I had a difficult postpartum recovery after the birth of my son that involved 7 hours of pushing, a vacuum assisted birth and a 3rd degree perineal tear. Ann was part of the team of therapists that helped me with my rehab.  As a Health education specialist, I'm very selective about the providers I work with. Ann goes above and beyond to help her patients know their bodies and facilitate healing. She's is a kind, skilled and knowledgeable professional. Most importantly, she strives to be a real partner with you through your healing process. I would entrust my care and that of any family or friend to her without hesitation. read more

My chronic headaches, migraines and low back pain started over 20+ yrs ago, and only got worse after having kids. I tried PT, massage, chiropractic and acupuncture .., all of which gave at most a couple of hours of relief. Ann changed my life! Although I have some pain from time to time.. mild pain 1x every few months beats 5-6 days a week of debilitating symptoms. I no longer have to take a boat load of pain medications and I feel empowered in how I need to take care of myself to help keep the pain away! I'll forever be grateful! Thank you!! read more

I went to see Ann after a shoulder injury. With the nature of my work and lots of travel, I could only commit to a few sessions.., but that was all it took! With the full hour of purely hands-on work and her going into depth about all the exercises I could do at work, home, hotels and plane rides.., I felt really confident with how to take care of myself. She even went over and beyond to research a therapist I could work with while out of the country. My shoulder is fully recovered and I'm really grateful for her skill and expertise. read more

I pulled a muscle in my leg pretty badly playing soccer. I had physical therapy at another clinic before for this issue and it would typically take a couple of months for me to feel comfortable getting back on the field. This time I saw Ann at my doctor's referral, and in only 4 visits I felt great and was back on the field! She was able to find the root of the problem that had me keep re-injuring the same muscles and got me on a solid home routine to keep things in check. I can't recommend her enough! read more

The first time I met Ann, my feet were swollen beyond recognition. My GP was not able to offer a solution. I went to Ann and found a very caring expert in myofascial release therapy. With Ann's help, my feet returned to normal size. Later, when I was struggling with hip, shoulder and elbow pain, I went to Ann and was so relieved to once again be in the hands of an experienced, caring, professional person. I highly recommend that you consult with Ann. You will be so glad you did! Linda K read more

I am so very grateful to Ann Udofia!! She helped me through treatment of a frozen shoulder using myofascial release(MFR) techniques recently. Ann is a calm and welcoming spirit. She is an insightful, intuitive, caring, and committed expert who really knows how to tap into what the body wants and needs. Her treatments created space, mobility and fluidity in my joints and fascia, and brought me lasting relief and also a deeper understanding of my body and how it works. Thank you Ann! read more

My orthopedic surgeon referred me to Ann due to some shoulder, back and neck pain I was having well after having surgery. Ann was not only extremely knowledgeable about my injury and how to effectively treat me, but she worked closely with my surgeon to make sure my recovery stayed on track. She went over and beyond to make sure I had the tools needed to return to my busy work schedule in my field of aeronautics and high tech. Would highly recommend her to anyone! read more

I was dealing with a postpartum issue and received excellent comprehensive, as well as effective care and treatment from Ann. She was kind, helpful, and professional. Within just a few sessions, I felt better. Ann was also terrific at answering my questions, explaining care + treatment, and helping me with tools to manage my symptoms plus take better care of my body going forward. If you are pregnant or postpartum, I highly recommend making an appointment with Ann. read more

I've injured my back quite a bit from playing basketball. I've worked with different Physical therapists over the years, but I found the work with Ann gave more lasting relief. This was because she found lots of other muscles that were overcompensating and treated that as well. Most importantly, she was very clear on exercises I should be doing at home and before/ after basketball to limit my chances of getting injured again. read more

Dr Udofia treated my sports related back injury, recurring spasms and pain. She was the most experienced, empathetic and effective provider I have ever seen. I also appreciated her going above and beyond in providing me with self care tips and education. I am now pain free thanks to her. She is a consummate professional and the best therapist I have ever had. I highly recommend her. read more