Our Team - LevelUp Physical Therapy & Wellness

Meet the Team

Martine S. Barre, DPT

Martine Barre has been a Physical Therapist for 12 years. She graduated from Mary Washington College in 2001 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology with coursework towards Pre Physical Therapy. After joining AmeriCorps NCCC bringing her out West for a few years, she returned to VA to continue to pursue her Physical Therapy education, receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2009 from Shenandoah University in Winchester VA.

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She spent her first 6 years as a Physical Therapist in Beaufort SC working for a comprehensive PT clinic at Beaufort Memorial Hospital where she split her time between Pediatrics and Geriatrics, pursuing continued education in Orthopedics, Vestibular therapy, and NDT.

She returned to VA to the Outpatient setting, investing her time into orthopedics, vestibular and concussion management, return to run/sports programs, and holistic approaches to patients utilizing Trigger Point Dry Needling certification and Cupping. She continues to work towards furthering her expertise with balance and vestibular therapy, Orthopedics, TMJ, and returning all patients, including the weekend warriors, to their prior activity levels and improved quality of life.

EDUCATION: BS in Biology: Mary Washington College-2001; Doctorate of Physical Therapy: Shenandoah University-2009

CERTIFICATIONS: APTA credentialed Clinical Instructor, Functional Dry Needling I, Functional Dry Needling II, Concussion Management and Vestibular Therapy, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Massage and Medi-Cupping

Natasha Pena, DPT, PTA

Natasha has been practicing in the field of Physical Therapy since 2012 when she graduated from St. Philip's College in San Antonio, Texas, earning her Associates of Applied Science Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In 2014 she returned to school to further her knowledge, earning her bachelor’s degree in 2016 from PIMA Medical Institute in Mesa, AZ. Natasha earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of St. Augustine in Florida in 2023.

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Natasha has worked primarily in outpatient Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation. Additionally, Natasha is trained and certified in Pelvic Health, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Concussion Management as well as Running Gait Analysis. Prior to working in Physical Therapy, Natasha served in the United States Army as a Civil Affairs Specialist (May 2000-June 2002) and as a Paralegal Specialist (June 2002-Nov 2007), deploying to both Afghanistan (2004-2005) and Iraq (2006-2007).

EDUCATION:

St. Philip's College, Associates Degree: Physical Therapist Assistant 2009-2012
PIMA Medical Institute: Bachelor’s Degree: Physical Therapist Assistant 2014-2016
University of St. Augustine: Doctorate of Physical Therapy: 2020 to 2023.

Natasha frequently attends continuing educational courses and conferences to further her knowledge and expertise in working with Individuals of all ages and activity levels.

MEMBERSHIPS:

American Physical Therapy Association: 2009-present.
Virginia Physical Therapy Association: 2012- Present
Academy of Orthopedics Physical Therapy: 2012- Present
American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy: 2012- Present
Pelvic Health Special Interest Group: 2018- Present
American Physical Therapy Private Practice Group: 2021 to present

CERTIFICATIONS:

Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant Certification: 2018; Pelvic Health Certifications Level 1A, 2A and 2B.

Terri Proffitt: Office Manager and Billing Coordinator

Jeanne Poole: Administrative Assistant

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Phone: (434) 939-9524

Fax: (434) 939-9679

Email: levelupptvaoffice@gmail.com

Our Address:

6420 Seminole Trail

Suite U2

Barboursville, Va 22923

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