Functional Physical Therapy in St. Rockville.

FUNCTIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY IN ROCKVILLE, MD

Functional Physical Therapy, LLC

Lasting relief from pelvic pain, pregnancy and postpartum issues, and any other pelvic health concerns with expert, pelvic floor physical therapists.

What is Functional Manual Therapy®?

Functional Manual Therapy® consists of advanced, hands-on techniques to quickly identify and treat the root cause of dysfunction.

What is Pelvic Floor Therapy?

We treat all genders for pelvic floor dysfunction. We utilize hands-on evaluation and treatment techniques to address the source of your symptoms. 

Functional Physical Therapy in St. Rockville, MD
Functional Physical Therapy in Rockville, MD 

Our Clinic

Functional Physical Therapy is owned and run by Doctors of Physical Therapy, Gabriela and Matthew Van Sickle. Our doctors are Board Certified Pelvic Health Specialists and Certified Functional Manual Therapists who have specialized in treating pelvic health conditions. Our doctors have seen just about everything and will help you resolve your symptoms for good. We will find the root cause of your symptoms so you have lasting relief.

Give us a call, you will always talk to one of our doctors!

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Here For You

We are here to give you the best possible care so you can be a healthier, more functional you. We aim to teach you how to care for your own body and achieve the active lifestyle you deserve.

Functional Manual Therapy®

Be the best possible you! Learn how these advanced techniques can bring you back faster.

Sports Rehab

No matter your age or competitive level, get back to what you love!

Pelvic Floor Therapy

Don't let pelvic pain or incontinence run your life! Let us help you regain control.

Prehabilitation & Wellness

Are you at risk for injury? Let us teach you how to prevent injury and optimize function.

Testimonials

What Customers Say

  • "Both Gabriella and Matt are incredible physical therapists! I've been seen by both of them in the past two years for a variety of pelvic-related pains etc. I originally started with Gabriella back in June of 2020 and have seen great progress throughout the visits. Gabriella carries forth incredible knowledge on the body as well as techniques and approaches for reducing symptoms/pain. She has also been dedicated to my specific case as a patient and is interested in working with me to better identify various pathologies that may be responsible for the chronic pain(s) so that we can treat those specific areas. We are working to hopefully get me back to 100% but I'm very satisfied with the progress we've seen thus far!

    Overall, I couldn't recommend a better physical therapist out there!"

    BA

  • "Gabby and Matt are amazing physical therapists. I’ve had abdominal, neck, and shoulder pain for a very long time but now feeling much better. I look forward to my visits and they spend the full hour with you one on one. Thank you Functional Physical Therapy!"

    CM

  • "Matt worked with me on two unrelated injuries: 1) a muscle-fascia constriction injury involving nearly every thigh/pelvic muscle, 2) a very painful intercostal (rib cage) muscle strain. For both injuries Matt applied his deep knowledge of anatomy and the complex kinesiology of the tissue layers, resulting in complete recoveries.

     

    Being a longtime (mediocre) athlete, I have worked with numerous physical therapists over the decades. Some go through the motions with mixed results, and a very few are true healers who effect recoveries. Matt is in this second group."

    JH

  • "Immediate results following 1st visit to Functional Physical Therapy. Decades of bad posture hunched over computer left me tight and unable to enjoy running. Now greatly improved mobility in neck, back and hips - even did an easy 2 mile run after treatment. Thank you!! See you again soon."

    HP

  • "Since having my son 14 months ago I was plagued by urge incontinence and slight leakage with jumping and coughing. I had no issues prior to the birth of my son. 1 session with Gaby and the incontinence and leakage issues are gone!! I’m so grateful to you! Thank you so much!"

    SF

Contact Us!

Phone

Office: (240) 428-1410 

Fax: (240) 238-2572 

Address

208 N Adams

Rockville, MD 20850 

Free public parking

Hours

Mon - Fri 8am - 8pm

Sat - Sun Appointment Only

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Dr. Gabriela A. Van Sickle

PT, DPT, CFMT, WCS

Gabriela completed an accelerated program at Simmons College in Boston, MA. She received a BS in Exercise Science with a minor in psychology and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy with Distinction in 2013. After graduation, Gabriela moved to Richmond, VA, where she completed a two-year residency program through the Institute of Physical Art. In 2015, she sat for the rigorous Functional Manual Therapy ® certification exam, passing with honors. After completing CFMT, Gabriela began taking pelvic floor classes through Herman and Wallace and expanded her treatment to male and female patients with pelvic pain, pain with sexual intercourse, colorectal dysfunction, post-partum, and urinary and fecal incontinence. In 2018, Gabriela passed the rigorous pelvic health certification exam through the American Physical Therapy Association.

 

In 2017, Gabriela and her husband, Matthew Van Sickle, opened Functional Physical Therapy, LLC, to provide one-on-one, individualized care for those with musculoskeletal, neurological, and pelvic floor disorders. Together, Matthew and Gabriela apply their advanced knowledge and techniques to specialize in treating patients with complex conditions who have not recovered with traditional treatment or physical therapy.

 

Research Publications

Barth, J., Stezar, G., Acierno, G., Kim, T., & Reilly, M. (2014). Mirror book therapy for the treatment of idiopathic facial palsy. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal.

Dr. Matthew J. Van Sickle

PT, DPT, CFMT

As an athlete in high school, Matthew has been a patient in physical therapy multiple times. A foot surgery kept him from running outdoor track during his junior year, but it taught him how interrelated the body is and how it is essential to rehabilitate the entire body to return to peak performance.

 

Matthew graduated from Salisbury University in 2007 with a B.S. in Biology. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, in 2010. Matthew has experience helping patients in many settings, including hospital outpatient, outpatient orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, and sports-specific rehabilitation. Matthew's interest in manual therapy led him to take classes through the Institute of Physical Art, where he passed the rigorous Functional Manual Therapy® exam in 2016. Recognizing the importance of continuing education, Matthew is constantly looking for new, innovative ways to help patients recover more efficiently. He is currently completing Visceral manipulation and Neural manipulation courses through the Barral Institute.

 

In 2017, Matthew and his wife, Gabriela Van Sickle, opened Functional Physical Therapy, LLC in Rockville, Maryland, to provide one-on-one, individualized care for those with musculoskeletal, neurological, visceral, and pelvic floor disorders. Together, Matthew and Gabriela apply their advanced knowledge and techniques to specialize in treating patients with complex conditions who have not recovered with traditional treatment or physical therapy.

Dr. Caroline Campbell

PT, DPT, PRPC

Caroline became interested in physical therapy when a shoulder injury from high school swimming led her to becoming a patient. She started working as an aide in a PT clinic her senior year of high school and worked there until she was accepted into PT school. She likes how PTs get to build rapport with patients and have a hands-on career.


Caroline graduated from the University of Maryland College Park in 2019 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. She then went on to attend the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to obtain her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2022.


In 2023, Caroline passed the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification exam through Herman and Wallace, distinguishing herself as an expert in pelvic health.

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