Shannon Healy PT, DPT, joined the Inova Physical Therapy team after completing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Shenandoah University in 2021. Prior to Shenandoah University, Shannon earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in exercise science from Old Dominion University, which is where her passion for sports medicine stems. While receiving her master’s, Shannon was a graduate assistant working in the Biomechanics Lab assisting in running and gait analyses and teaching biomechanical principles. This is where Shannon discovered her interest in working with runners and athletes of all levels.

Shannon has a passion for fitness and is also a group fitness instructor who teaches HIIT and Les Mills Body Pump classes in her free time. She loves to educate and motivate those around her to improve their overall wellness inside and outside the clinic. Shannon focuses on functional retraining, motor control and education to get patients back to what they love.

In her free time, you can find Shannon on the water, hiking, running, traveling, playing sports, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.