Darren J. Beilstein, PT, MPhty (Manip), DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

104 Yardarm Court,

Williamsburg, VA23185

Cell: 757-784-6168

Work Experience:

  • Owner / President(April 2011 – present)

Physical Therapy Now, Newport News, VA

  • Physical Therapist / Vice President / Co-Owner(June 2008 – March 2011)

Physical Therapy Now, Newport News, VA

  • Staff Physical Therapist(Oct. 2006 –May 2008)

Orthopedic and SpineCenter, Newport News, VA

  • Clinic Director / Physical Therapist(Dec. 2004 –Oct. 2006)

TheraSys Physical Therapy, Newport News, VA

  • Independent Consultant / Per Diem Physical Therapist(March 2004 – Nov. 2004)
  • InterMed Physical Therapy Department onsite at L.L. Bean, Freeport, ME
  • USHealth Works Physical Therapy, Scarborough, ME
  • Richard Bader Physical Therapy, South Paris, ME
  • Physical Therapist & Industrial Rehabilitation Therapist(July 1996 – Jan. 2003)

Bath Iron Works Physical Therapy Department, Bath, ME

  • Physical Therapist(Nov. 1995 – June 1996)

Spruce Manor Nursing Home, Springfield, MA

  • Physical Therapist(Nov.1994 – Nov. 1995)

Bay View Physical Therapy - Laura Robinson, PT, Owner, Ellsworth, ME

  • Physical Therapist & Industrial Rehabilitation Therapist(July 1992 – Nov. 1994)

Bangor Physical Therapy - Christy Stout, PT, Owner, Bangor, ME

EducationProfessional Certifications:

  • Certified in Dry Needling for Pain Managementand Sports and Trauma through the American Dry Needling Institute – May 2010 & June 2011
  • Certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling through the MyoPain Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series – June 2009
  • Became a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) – October 2008
  • Graston Technique Provider, Certified – June 2005
  • University of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy - April 2005
  • University of Queensland, St. Lucia,Australia
  • Masters of Physiotherapy (Manipulation),2003
  • 2003 MPA Postgraduate Award: Most Outstanding Student from a

Manipulative Therapy Coursework Masters Program

  • ABSPT: Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), 2002 - Certificate # 5155

Darren J. Beilstein, PT, MPhty (Manip), DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

104 Yardarm Court

Williamsburg, VA 23185

  • NSCA: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(CSCS*D), 2000-2008
  • University of St. Augustine Certified Manual Therapist (MTC), since 1998
  • University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy, 1992

Publications / Papers:

  • Changes in head and neck position have a greater effect on elbow joint position sense in people with whiplash-associated disorders – Joanna Knox, Darren Beilstein, Scott Charles, Geir Arne Aarseth, Shivanthi Rayar, Julia Treleaven, Paul Hodges
  • Abstract presentation at the University of Queensland’s

Postgraduate Research Day, December 1, 2004

  • World Congress on Pain: Poster Presentation

Sydney, Australia, August, 2005

  • ClinJPain, 2006;6:512-518
  • University of St. Augustine, FL - Doctor of Physical Therapy Capstone Project
  • Improving lumbar spine stabilization exercise programs through the use of real-time ultrasound imaging (RTUI): A Literature Review
  • August 2010 - Article in Oyster Pointer – Manual Therapy: When Science and Touch Combine for Improved Quality of Care
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  • February 2011 - Article in Oyster Pointer
  • To the Point: Treating Muscle Pain with Dry Needling
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  • February 2011 - Article in The Health Journal
  • Headaches: For Some, More than a Simple Nuisance
  • May be viewed at

Teaching Appointments / Invited Presentations:

  • Riverside Medical Center Physical Therapy Department– May 2005
  • Invited In-service -A Practical Guide To Lumbo-Pelvic Stabilization
  • Tidewater Region of the Virginia APTA – September 2005
  • Invited Presentation - Current Concepts in Core Stabilization
  • Adjunct Professor Hampton University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
  • Musculoskeletal 1 – Spring Semester 2006
  • Peninsula Bicycling Association – February 2011
  • Invited Presentation - Preventing Common Cycling Injuries

Darren J. Beilstein, PT, MPhty (Manip), DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

104 Yardarm Court

Williamsburg, VA 23185

Professional Physical Therapy Licenses:

  • Maine (# PT1178)
  • Massachusetts (# 10409)
  • Virginia (#2305203979)

Professional Association Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association(#123365) - Since 1992
  • Orthopedic Section
  • Private Practice Section
  • AmericanAcademy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (#AM1322)
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association–Since 2004
  • Musculoskeletal (Manipulative) Physiotherapy Section
  • International MyoPain Society - Since 2008

Continuing Education Courses:

  • Advanced Pain, Sports and Trauma Dry Needling™through the American Dry Needling Institute

Boulder, COJune 201124 Contact Hours

  • KinetaCore Introductory Level 1: Intramuscular Manual Therapy (Trigger Point Dry Needling)

Elkridge, MDFebruary 201127 Contact hours

  • Documenting Student Performance with the Physical Therapy Assistant Clinical Performance Instrument

OnlineJanuary 9, 20112.5 Contact Hours

  • Spinal Manipulation Institute. Part II: Cervicothoracic Dysfunction & Cervicogenic Headaches: Diagnosis & Management with HVLA Thrust Manipulation & Exercise

Las Vegas, NVOctober 201015 Contact Hours

  • Jones Strain Counterstrain I for the Spine

Charlottesville, VAOctober 201020 Contact Hours

  • High Velocity Low Amplitude Thrust Manipulation of the Spine, Pelvis and Thorax

Presented by the Spine Manipulation Institute

Virginia Beach, VAJune 201015 Contact Hours

Darren J. Beilstein, PT, MPhty (Manip), DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

104 Yardarm Court

Williamsburg, VA 23185

  • Integrative Systemic Dry Needling™ for Pain Management through the American Dry Needling Institute

Phoenix, AZMay 2010CEUs

  • APTA’s: 2010 Coding and Compliance Seminar

Arlington, VAApril 201012 Contact Hours

  • APTA’s: How to Start a Physical Therapy Practice

Alexandria, VASeptember 200911.25 Contact Hours

  • MyoPain Seminars: MPS6a/b – Trigger Point Dry Needling Review and Certification

Bethesda, MDJune 20091.4 CEUs

  • MyoPain Seminars: MPS5 – Trigger Point Dry Needling

Bethesda, MDMay 20093.5 CEUs

  • MyoPain Seminars: MPS4 – Extremity Pain

Bethesda, MDApril 20091.9 CEUs

  • MyoPain Seminars: MPS2 – Head, neck and shoulder pain

Bethesda, MDJanuary 20091.9 CEUs

  • Advanced Manipulation Including Thrust of the Spine & Extremities

St. Augustine, FLApril 200820 Contact Hours

  • MyoPain Seminars: MPS3 - Low Back and Pelvic Pain

Bethesda, MDApril 20081.9 CEUs

  • MyoPain Seminars: MPS1 -Foundations of Trigger Point Examination and Treatment

Bethesda, MDFebruary 20081.9 CEUs

  • Principles of Manual Medicine: College of osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University

East Lansing, MIApril 200636 Contact Hours

  • Diagnosis of Mechanical Dysfunction and Stability Retraining of the Hip

Mark Comerford, BPhty, MCSP, MAPA

Richmond, VAFebruary 200614 Contact Hours

  • Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging Residency Module: Lumbo-pelvic Region

Ocean Pointe Physiotherapy Consultants

British Columbia, CanadaNovember 200525 Contact Hours

Darren J. Beilstein, PT, MPhty (Manip), DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

104 Yardarm Court

Williamsburg, VA 23185

  • 11th Annual AAOMPT Conference

Salt Lake City, UTOctober 2005

  • 11th Annual AAOMPT Pre-Conference Course: Technical Expertise of Upper Quarter Manipulation Presented by: Jim Meadows, BSc, PT, FCAMT

Salt Lake City, UTOctober 2005

  • Graston Technique Module 2

Boston, MAJune 200512 Contact Hours

  • Graston Technique Module 1

Boston, MAMarch 200512 Contact Hours

  • Capstone II Project (t-DPT candidate), University of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FLJanuary 20054.0 CreditsGrade: A

  • Capstone I Project (t-DPT candidate), University of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FLSeptember 20041.0 CreditsGrade: Pass

  • Manually Managing Pain: The Use of Simple Contact for Neural Tension and Chronic Pain

Portland, MESeptember 20040.6 CEU

  • Pharmacology (HSC 6402 - DPT), University of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FL Summer 20042.0 CreditsGrade: A

  • Current Concepts of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Home Study Course 11.2May 200284.0 Continuing Education Hours

  • Muscle Imbalances: Diagnosis and Treatment, presented by Vladimir Janda, M.D., DSc.

Portland, ME October 5-6, 200113.50 Hours

  • E-2 Extremity Integration (PHT 6611), University of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FL June 20012.0 CreditsGrade: A

  • Imaging for physical Therapy (PHT 6803), University of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FL July 20012.0 CreditsGrade: B

  • National Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification Examination

Boston, MA August 2000Grade: Pass

  • Medical Diagnostics for the Physical Therapist (HSC 6800), University of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FL January 20002.0 CreditsGrade: A

Darren J. Beilstein, PT, MPhty (Manip), DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

104 Yardarm Court

Williamsburg, VA 23185

  • Management Theory 500: ISIM University

Denver, CO August 19993.0 CreditsGrade: A

  • Thrust – Theory and technique for Spine and Extremities

St. Augustine, FLMarch 19993.6 CEUs

  • TMJ: Evaluation and Treatment of the Craniomandibular System (MT 6330),

University of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FL January 19991.0 CreditsGrade: A

  • E-3: Extremity Readings, Treatment and Management (MT 6305), University of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FL January 19991.5 CreditsGrade: A

  • Scientific Inquiry (BS6420), University of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FL January 19992.0 CreditsGrade: A

  • Professional Communications I (PT6000), University of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FL January 19991.0 CreditsGrade: Pass

  • Body Balance for Performance: Course Level One, presented by Paul S. Callaway, P.T.

Boston, MAJuly 17-19, 199820 Contact Hours

  • Craniosacral Therapy Level 2 Workshop, presented by the Upledger Institute, Inc.

Braintree, MA April 1998

  • Certification in Manual Therapy (MTC), presented by the University of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FL March 19982.0 CEU’s

  • Certification Manual Therapy (MT6300)1.0 CreditsGrade: Pass
  • Craniosacral Therapy Level 1 Workshop, presented by The Upledger Institute, Inc.

Boston, MA December 199724 contact hours

  • S-3 Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Cranio-facial region,

Cervical and upper Thoracic Spine, presented by the Institute of Physical Therapy

New York, NY February 19973.6 CEU’s

Home Study Course (MT6203)2.0 CreditsGrade: B

  • S-2 Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Pelvic, Lumbar, and Thoracic Spine, presented by the Institute of Physical Therapy

Boston, MA November 19963.6 CEU’s

Home Study Course (MT6202)2.0 CreditsGrade: B

Darren J. Beilstein, PT, MPhty (Manip), DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

104 Yardarm Court

Williamsburg, VA 23185

  • S-1 Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation, presented by the Institute of Physical Therapy

Boston, MA September 19965.5 CEU’s

Home Study Course (MT6201),4.0 CreditsGrade: A

  • MF-1 Myofascial Manipulation, presented by the Institute of Physical Therapy

Boston, MA May 19962.4 CEU’s

Home Study Course (MT6220)1.5 CreditsGrade: A

  • E-1 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation, presented by the Institute of Physical Therapy.

Boston, MA April 19963.6 CEU’s

Home Study Course (MT6210)2.0 CreditsGrade: B

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  • Focus on Splinting presented by Patricia Roholt, PT, CHT

Boston, MA September 19951.5 CEU’s

  • Orthopedic Medicine: Peripheral Module 1: Upper Extremities presented by Stephanie Saunders, MCSP

Boston, MA September 19951.75 CEU’s

  • Maitland / Australian Workshop, presented by Robert Sprague, PT, PhD, GDAMT

Ketchum, ID September 1994 2.1 CEU’s

  • Lumbar Functional Stabilization Training, presented by Beverly Biondi, PT

Windsor Locks, CT July 19931.4 CEU’s

  • Isernhagen Work Systems FCE, Work Hardening, FJA, and Pre-work Screening

seminar and lab, presented by Isernhagen and Associates.

Bangor, ME June 19934.0 CEU’s

  • Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Course, presented by Kenneth Flowers, PT, CHT

Boston, MA April 19931.5 CEU’s

  • Clinical Skills in Electrotherapy, presented by Joseph Kahn, Ph.D., PT

Bangor, ME March 1993.825 CEU’s

  • Basic Spinal Mobilization, presented by Daniel Wolfe, PT, GDAMT

Pittsburgh, PA January 1993 1.6 CEU’s

Darren J. Beilstein, PT, MPhty (Manip), DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

104 Yardarm Court

Williamsburg, VA 23185

NSCA Related Continuing Educational Courses and Quizzes:

  • NSCA Certification Commission: March 2006 CEU QuizCategory ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • Red Cross CPR Re-certification: Dec 20050.5 CEU
  • University of Virginia Strength and Conditioning Symposium

October 8th, 2005/11/011.0 CEU

  • NSCA Certification Commission: Aug. 2005 CEU QuizCategory ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: June. 2005 CEU QuizCategory ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: April. 2005 CEU QuizCategory ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: Feb. 2005 CEU QuizCategory ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: Dec. 2004 CEU QuizCategory ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: Oct. 2004 CEU QuizCategory ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • Manually Managing Pain: The Use of Simple Contact for Neural Tension and Chronic Pain

Portland, MESeptember 20040.6 CEU

  • NSCA Certification Commission: Aug. 2004 CEU QuizCategory ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: Apr. 2004 CEU QuizCategory ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: Feb. 2004 CEU QuizCategory ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • Learn by Doing:Perform Better Sports Performance Series Seminars

Boston, MAJune 20020.7 CEU

NSCA Related Continuing Educational Courses and Quizzes (continued):

  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP1-1 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP1-2 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP1-3 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP1-4 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP1-5 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP1-6 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP2-1 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP2-2 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP2-3 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP2-4 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP2-5 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP2-6 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP3-1 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP3-2 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP3-3 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP3-4 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP3-5 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: QP3-6 Quiz, June 2002Category ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: Apr. 2002 CEU QuizCategory ‘B’0.5 CEU
  • NSCA Certification Commission: Feb. 2002 CEU QuizCategory ‘B’0.5 CEU

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