Karen A. Johnson, MPT, CFMT, Owner
Karen received her certification as a Functional Manual Therapist from The Institute of Physical Art in 1997. After earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from The College of William and Mary in 1982, she graduated from the U.S. Army/Baylor University Master’s Degree Program in Physical Therapy in 1984. Karen taught for 10 years in the Functional Orthopedics series for the Institute of Physical Art and has 27 years of experience solving complex musculoskeletal problems. She co-founded The Center for Integrated Manual Therapies, LLC in March of 2000. Karen has a precise and compassionate healing style, and is successful in her work with a diverse group of clients, from high-level athletes to individuals with chronic pain trying to regain their quality of life. She has a reputation for solving even the most difficult and treatment-resistant musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
Additionally, Karen is a sailing instructor at the Downtown Sailing Center in Baltimore. She earned the US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification in 2009. Also, she is a PSIA Certified Ski Instructor at Whitetail Ski Resort in Pennsylvania.
Julia Kegelman, DPT, FOC
After earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology in 2003, Julia continued at The University of Delaware and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2006. Shortly after, she began practicing at The Back Clinic, Inc. in her hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. In August 2010, Julia received her Certification in Functional Orthopedics from The Institute of Physical Art.
In the clinic, Julia takes time to understand each individual’s current limitations and goals for the future. With a team approach centered on education and functional manual therapy, she is able to assist her clients in attaining virtually all of their goals. She is always focused on restoring efficiency rather than normalcy, and in turn she sees symptoms resolve and quality of life improve in even the most challenging cases.
Scott Juzwak, PT, DPT
After earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology from Temple University in 2003, Scott received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 2006. Born and raised outside of Philadelphia, Scott has practiced for the past five years at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. Scott has done extensive training in functional manual physical therapy through The Institute of Physical Art.
Scott's expertise is in the evaluation and treatment of clients with both basic and complicated orthopedic pathologies. His experience includes working with a diverse population, including college athletes, golfers, children, and clients experiencing chronic pain. Utilizing functional manual physical therapy, Scott focuses on resolving musculoskeletal dysfunctions and motivating his clients to achieve an enhanced quality of life.
In Memoriam
Catherine Doetzer Kohlenstein, PT, CFMT (1957-2002)
When Cathy and Karen founded The Center for Integrated Manual Therapies in 2000, their primary goal was to create a healing environment where therapists would have ample one-on-one time with clients in order to significantly improve outcomes and make greater differences in their lives. In this they have succeeded. Sadly, Cathy died in December of 2002 from leukemia. She enjoyed life, loved to spend time with her friends and family-especially her 3 sons, and was an avid equestrian and skier. Cathy was an extremely talented and dynamic manual therapist, outstanding business partner, colleague and friend. Her work at CIMT as well as the VA is part of her legacy, and her indomitable spirit and presence is felt in our work at The Center today.
