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Keith Schreffler

Certifications

  • Active Release Techniques (ART):

    • Spine

    • Lower Extremity

    • Upper Extremity

    • Nerve Entrapment

    • Masters Program

    • Ironman Provider

  • Myofascial Trigger Point/Tender Point Dry Needling

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

  • Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) Lower Region

  • Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Professional – Levels 1 and 2

  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)

  • Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (SASTM)

  • New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries by The Running Clinic

Meet Our Team

DR. Keith Schreffler

Founder of ArCTIC

"I can feel the knowledge in his fingers."  That's what patients say about Dr. Schreffler.


Dr. Schreffler has been listening and finding the source of his patients' pain in Arlington, VA, since 1998.  As he says, "My driving force is quality longevity. In the early years, I quickly went from managing patients' pain to finding the root source internal and external factors of stress and began helping patients manage pain by improving stress and lifestyle."

Most often, Dr. Schreffler treats patients with acute and chronic pain, pain from injury or training, rehabilitation, and other health and performance issues. Dr. Schreffler actively uses a combination of Active Release Techniques (ART), Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Dry Needling, and Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (SASTM) to treat his patients and strengthen areas of weakness.

 

Dr. Schreffler is a 1993 graduate from Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia. He completed his undergraduate studies at Valdosta State University, in his hometown of Valdosta, Georgia, where he majored in biology. Dr. Schreffler received his license to practice chiropractic from the Virginia Board of Medicine in 1996. He is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Virginia Chiropractic Association. He is a diplomat of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

 

A long-time resident of Arlington, VA, and a life-long commitment to fitness and quality longevity, he has participated in two inline skating ultra-marathons for Team in Training, raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. ARCTIC (formerly Schreffler Chiropractic) has been a corporate sponsor of Skater's Quest, the annual Skate of the Union , and the former annual Acumen Solutions Race for a Cause 8K. As a testicular cancer survivor, he volunteers for the American Cancer Society using his experience to heighten cancer awareness. You can often find him inline skating on the W&OD or fly fishing in nearby streams on the weekends.

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Kinsey Johnston

Massage Therapist

Kinsey is passionate about massage therapy and helping others heal and live a life they love. She never fails to see the results that patience and commitment to massage therapy and healing brings. "I love the connections that massage fosters and understand the importance of communication and collaboration in providing the best treatment."

 

Growing up on a ranch in Colorado was her first introduction to massage therapy after being bucked off a horse. After sustaining her fourth concussion in college, chiropractic care and massage therapy were major factors in Kinsey's recovery.

Kinsey graduated from the Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage in 2016. Knowing what it feels like to suffer from debilitating injuries, stress, and persistent pain, Kinsey is committed to finding the best techniques and massage treatments for each person, helping them banish pain and get back on their feet.

Kinsey's specialties include:

  • Sports Massage

  • Deep Tissue

  • Stretching

  • Prenatal/Post-natal

  • Lymphatic Drainage

  • Myofascial Release

  • Shoulder and Neck Pain

  • Post-concussion

Head Massage
Dawn Fox

Massage Therapist

Dawn Fox, LMT graduated from National Massage Therapy Institute in 2013, receiving her Associates in Massage Therapy. She collaborates with patients to create a safe, enjoyable treatment and ongoing care plan that’s catered to their specific needs and lifestyle. Dawn enjoys learning and continuing to develop her skills to better help her clients. Dawn has a love for human physiology, movement, and caring for others.

 

Dawn's specialties are:

  • Relaxation

  • Deep tissue

  • Sports massage

  • Hot stone

  • Lymphatic drainage

  • Trigger point

  • Cupping

  • Scraping

  • Light stretching

  • Prenatal massage

  • Post-surgical/injury

Intense Training
Wendy Christensen

Trainer

Wendy’s fascination with the human body began at an early age as a dancer. She still marvels at the sophisticated design of this mortal vehicle and seeks to teach her students practical tools to enhance their life journey both physically and spiritually.

Wendy’s classes reflect her belief that properly aligning the body allows us to align with the universe and this alignment benefits both body and soul. She offers students a slow flow of poses with an opportunity to slow down, stretch-out and re-connect with their innate goodness. Wendy completed her yoga teacher training with Suzie Hurley at Willow Street Yoga Center in Takoma Park, MD in 2009.

Wendy holds a B.S. in Physical Education and is a certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. She has been teaching, training and coaching yoga, fitness and wellness since 2002.

Certifications:

  • ACSM Exercise Physiologist

  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • ISCA KettleBell Trainer

  • Willow Street Yoga

  • Les Mills Bodypump

  • Maddog Spinning

  • TSI BURN

Personal Trainer
Quick Lift
Adrian Francis, CPT

Trainer

Adrian Francis is a certified personal trainer and weightlifting coach with over 10 years of experience.  He has work with children and adults with skills ranging from strength and weight loss, to rehabilitation, to athletic performance enhancement. He enjoys helping people progress toward their goals and facilitate a healthier quality of life. 

 

As a competitor he understands the ups and downs of training aggressively, navigating injuries, and having an intense focus on technique.  He has been a competitor in Olympic-style weightlifting in both local and national-level competitions, placing second at the USAW Masters Nationals competition in 2023.

 

Certifications:

NASM:

  • Certified Personal Trainer

  • Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • Weight loss Specialist

  • Performance Enhancement Specialist

  • Certified Nutrition Specialist

 

USAW:

  • Level 1 Weightlifting Coach

Pamela Lessard, AFPA CPT

Trainer

Pamela Lessard, a former communications professional, turned her love of exercise into a fitness-industry career in 2010. As a personal trainer and group exercise instructor, Pamela brings passion and energy to her sessions and classes each day, sharing her philosophy of staying fit in body and mind. An avid adventure buff, Pamela has completed two Tough Mudder obstacle runs, one Spartan Race, two Civilian Military Combines, two Warrior Dashes, and several other runs.

Certifications

  • Personal Training Certification from American Fitness Professionals & Associates

  • Group Training Certification from Washington Sports Clubs

  • Level 1 Kettlebell Certification from International Sports Conditioning Association

Natalie Weinstein

Yoga & Nutrition Coach

Natalie has been practicing yoga for over 18 years and teaching for the last six years.  She specializes in yoga and mobility work paired with being a certified nutrition coach.  She has taught thousands of classes, led retreats, and works with adults of all ages.

 

Her classes are alignment and anatomy-driven, using her skill-set and training to tailor exercise and nutrition sessions to each individual client, helping them to meet their wellness goals

Certifications

  • NASM

  • Yin Yoga

  • Aerial Yoga

  • Certified Nutrition Coach

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