Who We Are
Great Falls Movement Center is a collaborative wellness space built on a shared belief that the body is meant to move and heal with purpose.
Founded by the expert clinicians at Great Falls Physical Therapy and Great Falls Pilates, our center is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: that when skilled care and mindful movement come together, the results can be transformative.
We’ve come together to create more than just a studio or a clinic. We’ve created a space designed to support your full wellness journey—from pain relief and injury rehabilitation to strength, balance, and lifelong vitality.
We invite you to feel elevated, supported and grounded - from the quality of your care to the sense of community that surrounds you.
A New Standard in Holistic Care
Our Founders
Mary Jean Stack
Mary Jean is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and the founder of Great Falls Physical Therapy. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from NYU in 2014 and draws on her background as a professional ballet dancer to specialize in treating dancers, athletes, and hypermobile patients. She has been named Top Physical Therapist and Best PT Practice by Washington Family Magazine.
Ashley Rose
Ashley Rose is the founder of Great Falls Pilates. With a background as a spine‑specialized Physician Assistant and advanced training in movement science, Ashley brings a unique clinical perspective to whole‑body wellness. A Great Falls native and longtime community advocate, she is passionate about creating accessible, evidence‑based recovery and wellness experiences for her local community.
Dr. Jaison Alderman PT, DPT, MBA, CMTPT, CDNT
Focus Areas: Spine, TMJ Dysfunction, and Orthopedics
Jaison grew up next door in Loudoun County and earned his B.A in Physical Education, Health Education K-12 from Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2011 where he was class President and received the Leadership Award. He also went on to get his Master of Business Administration in 2014 from Shenandoah University.
His journey to becoming a physical therapist started in 1993 while playing football when he sustained a season-ending knee injury. Following his meniscus and MCL knee injury, he underwent a knee arthroscopic debridement procedure. After surgery, he was given an order for physical therapy, where his journey started.
Jaison specializes in orthopaedic manual sport and spine therapy. He approaches each patient as a new challenge to provide individualized treatment that is patient goal centered. He utilizes his manual therapy techniques to promote the start of improved functional mobility, which he reinforces with individualized functional movement training to restore patient body mechanics.
Over the last six years Jaison has been a continuing education instructor for other physical therapists with the Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments, teaching a manual therapy curriculum with a specialization in Trigger Point Dry Needling. He has enjoyed teaching this powerful skill around the country.
Jaison is certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling through Myopain Seminars and the Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments. He also holds the FMT Blades IASTM Certification, incorporating soft tissue instruments and kinesiology taping.
In 2024, Jaison established Sisu Physiotherapy located in Warrenton, VA while continuing to treat part time at Great Falls Physical Therapy.
While not in clinic he enjoys traveling, cooking, being a foodie, and all things outdoors. He is an amateur cell phone sunset photographer. He currently lives with his wife, Sandy, and their dog, Java.
Dr. JJ Kfoury PT, DPT, CSCS
Focus Areas: Ice Hockey, Pediatrics, Orthopedics
JJ Kfoury is a Great Falls native whose initial interest in Physical Therapy started early and came from her career as an elite ice hockey player. She has played all over the country playing in Nationals at age 12 and continued to play through college at the University of Southern Maine.
Following her undergraduate studies, she attended the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions where she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Her final internship at MGH turned into her first professional PT position at Spaulding Rehab, one of the largest and most respected PT organizations in the Northeast. After several years, JJ returned to Northern Virginia to be closer to family.
Locally, she has worked directly with surgeons in orthopedic settings , as well as with children of a wide variety as a member of the Fairfax County Public school therapy PTOT (physical and occupational therapy) team.
JJ is unique in her ability to treat both adults and pediatric patients. She loves the challenge of helping older adults get back to living their best life. She enjoys treating kids with injuries, athletes, as well as those who have developmental or physical limitations.
JJ is the founder of Puck and Recovery PT which creates content for ice hockey players. Her instagram page has become an educational resource for many ice hockey players. Follow her instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/puckandrecoverypt/.
JJ firmly believes that each patient should be treated with respect and empathy. She takes great care to ensure that her treatment plan includes support for the whole person on a functional level. JJ believes in treating each person as unique, with specific issues that must he addressed in order to return to an optimum functional level for living their best life.
JJ’s certifications include instrument- assisted soft tissue mobilization , kiniseotaping, blood flow restriction therapy, as well as experience working with a wide variety of conditions in Pediatrics.
In her free time, JJ is an avid skier. She has skied all over the world including Alaska, and heli skiing in the Canadian Rockies. She enjoys helping family and friends train and prepare for their upcoming ski season!
When not adventuring, JJ enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends, and raising her son to play ice hockey and ski.
Dr. Ryan Galvin PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS
Focus Areas: Return to Sport Performance and Orthopedics
Ryan grew up in the northern Virginia area and earned his B.S. in Athletic Training at the University of South Carolina. While at South Carolina, Ryan worked on the medical staff of several Division 1 teams, and even cut down the nets at the 2017 March Madness Final Four. Ryan then went on to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University.
His path to physical therapy started in high school where he spent hours in the training room rehabilitating his own injuries to get back onto the field. His own experiences inspired him to pursue a career where he could help others accomplish their goals through physical medicine.
Ryan specializes in orthopedic, and sports related injuries. He believes in creating a healing environment and giving the body the full opportunity to move. He works collaboratively with his patients to achieve their goals and return them back to their prior level of function.
Ryan utilizes his experiences on the sidelines in collegiate and professional sports to prepare his patients for the demands placed on their body. He determined that treatment techniques utilized on the highest level of athletes can be applied to anyone. He understands that everyone is deserving of the highest quality care, regardless of background.
Ryan is a certified athletic trainer and strength and condition specialist. He is trained by the Institute of Physical Art in functional manual therapy, as well as neuromuscular facilitation techniques.
When he is not practicing you can find him running, being active outdoors, cheering on his Gamecocks, or traveling with friends and family.
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