Dr. Martin C. DonnelLy

Chiropractor

Dr. Donnelly works with athletes of all types and abilities, from endurance athletes and military service members to weekend warriors. He uses various techniques to help clients achieve their health, fitness, and mobility goals. He teaches his clients to manage whatever obstacles may be affecting their performance and comfort. 

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Dr. Donnelly received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University, Baltimore, Maryland, and his doctorate from the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut. He has held teaching, clinical, or supervisory roles for the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut; George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia; D’Youville University, Buffalo, New York; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus, Port Orange, Florida; and LIFE University, Marietta, Georgia. He was an early adopter of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) certification for back pain and supports the Choosing Wisely campaign of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) foundation.

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Dr. Donnelly has been a preferred provider for the Washington Redskins and Washington Wizards cheerleaders, an emergency medical technician (EMT), and a Team in Training volunteer with homeless outreach organization Back on My Feet and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. He has been a guest speaker for the Medical Society of Northern Virginia, the DC Pretrial Association, the Department of Homeland Security, the IRS, Boeing, and General Dynamics.  

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Dr. Donnelly has long-appreciated the value of exercise and fitness. In high school, he danced classical ballet at a pre-professional level and was a varsity gymnast. Now, he keeps fit by hiking and kayaking. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Dr. Donnelly resides in Northern Virginia with his wife, two kids, and their dog.

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Certifications:

• Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP)

• Graston Certified provider

• Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation, Provocation and Motion (FAKTR-PM)

• Diversified Chiropractic Technique

• Cox Flexion-Distraction

• Mckenzie Principles.

• Certified Kinesio Taping Professional (CKTP)

• Soft-Tissue Techniques: 

  • Myofascial Release with an Active Component

  • Post Isometric relaxation (PIR)

  • Contract Relax Agonist Contract (CRAC)

  • Ballistic Stretching - forms of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Skeletal Facilitation (PNF)