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Dr. Aviona Goetsch

PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Dr. Aviona grew up in the Philippines and later moved to the United States to pursue her physical therapy career. She completed her physical therapy education in the Philippines and pursued a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Shenandoah University to support her lifelong learning as a physical therapist.

Since starting her career, she has worked in skilled nursing, pediatric care, outpatient, and rehabilitation-focused environments following a personal injury. Through these experiences, she has developed expertise in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and functional conditions. Her work focuses on helping patients regain mobility, decrease pain, and improve their overall quality of life through individualized, evidence-based care.

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Dr. Aviona is a licensed physical therapist with a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and clinical experience in evaluating and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and functional impairments, including post-orthopedic rehabilitation and movement dysfunction.

She has completed advanced training in dry needling and Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) and continues to pursue professional development in areas such as pain science, patient-centered care, vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, and emerging healthcare technologies.

Her clinical experience includes working with diverse patient populations across outpatient, home health, and pediatric settings, with a focus on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving functional independence.

Alongside her clinical practice, Dr. Aviona continues to expand her expertise in areas such as regenerative rehabilitation concepts, vestibular and concussion management, and the integration of technology and artificial intelligence into evolving healthcare practices. She is also developing experience in digital health content creation and physical therapy practice growth strategies.

“The standard of beauty is not definite, we define it.”

Dr. Aviona is a physical therapist who assesses, evaluates, and manages patients experiencing difficulty returning to their functional activities due to underlying conditions such as brain injuries after accidents, dizziness, pain, and postoperative limitations. She focuses on restoring impaired functional conditions affected by postoperative care or accidents and helps patients manage pain and improve mobility to return to work and hobbies.

She enjoys treating postoperative patients, concussion cases, vestibular conditions, and patients experiencing pain. She finds satisfaction in seeing her patients improve and regain their functional abilities.

Dr. Aviona also values collaborating with professionals in the same field, as it provides fresh perspectives on addressing challenging physical therapy diagnoses and introduces new ideas for techniques and treatment approaches for different patient needs.

What’s Dr. Aviona Reading, Listening To, or Watching?

  • The Blind Side (Movie)
  • My Sister’s Keeper (Movie)
  • The Shawshank Redemption (Movie)
  • Scattered Minds (Books)
  • The Power of One More (Books)
  • The Artist’s Way (Books)
  • Tigerbelly (Podcast)
  • The Ramsey Show (Podcast)
  • Bad Friends (Podcast)

Dr. Aviona enjoys planning future travel destinations, whether locally or internationally. She also enjoys hiking, running, and creating content, which provide an outlet outside of her professional field.

Victor, Karen, Dr. Aviona, Tiffany,, Sam wanted say thank you to all for helping me through my pt. They are all great and friendly. I 100% recommend this place if ever you need some extra help.
I have had an exceptional experience with my physiotherapists. From the outset, they diligently assessed my condition, provided clear explanations, and developed an effective treatment plan. Their patience, expertise, and genuine commitment to my recovery have been remarkable. I am experiencing a significant improvement in my well-being, and I highly recommend their services.

I extend my sincere gratitude to Victor, Karen, Dr. Aviona, Brian, Nimsi, and Tiffany for their outstanding professionalism.

Dr’s, Melanie, Liz, Aviona, and entire staff has the best care for injury patients needing to get back to 100%.
Great atmosphere and nice facilities and has new equipment to get your health better physically.

Thanks for the excellent care.