Meryl graduated from Emory University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After college, she began her career working with children with disabilities. She worked at NIH as a research assistant in a neuroscience laboratory studying children with ADHD. Then she transitioned into teaching functional life skills to children with Autism. Her interest in health, fitness, and the human body developed while coaching a high school volleyball team. She emphasized strength and conditioning to increase performance and prevent injuries. This inspired Meryl to pursue the profession of physical therapy.
Meryl received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She is a McKenzie trained therapist with certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). She believes in the power of combining manual therapy with exercise to help her patients return to optimal function.
Meryl is a Washington, D.C. native. She is raising two of the sweetest cats, Hops, and Barley. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, spinning, volleyball, and travel.
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“Meryl is such a great physical therapist, very professional, friendly, kind and responsive. This is the second surgery that she has helped me recover from. I have made great strides working with her. And Bryan, the physical therapy tech, has been such great help with my therapy. He’s just so kind and attentive but doesn’t let me get away with a thing…The two of them make a great team.”
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“My therapist Meryl is the absolute reason I use OrthoBethesda. She is dedicated, hard-working, compassionate. The best of the best. This is the second time I have used her services! I would highly recommend her. I believe she deserves recognition; praise, a promotion and a raise!”
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“My therapist, Meryl Wagman, is a top-notch physical therapist and a true professional.! She is very knowledgeable, skilled, and able to adapt to various situations. She listens to your responses and targets weak or problem areas with finesse.”
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“The staff is friendly and helpful. My therapist is the best!! She is so knowledgeable and encouraging and the best!! I’m on the path of recovery. Thanks to Meryl!”
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“Meryl is fantastic. On my first session with her, she thoroughly examined me listened to my concerns, and deduce the location of my pain; then recommended appropriate exercises to strengthen my neck. I look forward to working with her for several weeks to come.”
