FIRST Post Rehab

Janaye has saved my health for more than five years following a significant back injury and surgery. She is a master of her craft and a deeply good, dedicated person who immediately becomes indispensable to anyone who works with her. She and her colleagues can work with anyone at any stage of fitness. The studio space they have is incredibly spacious, modern and polished, allowing sessions to be private and comfortable. There aren’t enough good things you can say about this practice!

I can't say enough good things about Janaye and the F1rst team. I was initially unsure about the value of a virtual session, but coming off of a terrible injury and recovery I was willing to try anything to get me "back on track" as I regained mobility and strength. I was amazed with Janaye's ability to understand my injury, where I was at in my recovery, and adjust our weekly sessions based on where I was at that day. Her ability to make minor adjustments to my form in real-time is amazing. In the past 6 months, I've come so far -- and feel like we've only just begun. I'm so thankful to have Janaye on "Team Patty" and wholeheartedly recommend her and her team!

For anyone coming back from an injury or dealing with life post-injury, FIRST Post Rehab will help craft a fitness plan tailored to one's individual needs. Their space in DC is awesome, and they go out of their way to make you feel welcomed. Janaye is amazing! Highly recommended!

I have been a client of Janaye's for years, she is very knowledgeable, supportive, and helpful. She is happy to meet you where you are in your physical health journey, while continuously pushing you to improve. She was a huge help getting back to normal after my shoulder surgery, and has kept me out of back pain after years of suffering due to my scoliosis. I could not recommend her more!

I have worked with Janaye twice over the last few years. She and her staff are hardworking, thoughtful, and caring and her knowledge base is far beyond your average trainer. Their program helps a wide range of clients including those with chronic conditions in a safe and individualized way and their help is invaluable. Cannot say enough great things!

One of the best personal health-care decisions dealing with chronic knee pain I ever made was to begin working with medical exercise specialists who now own F.I.R.S.T. Integrative Post Rehab. Six months of training in 2016 gave me the necessary tool kit of exercises to be able to postpone inevitable knee replacement until 2022. Knowing that training before the replacement procedure will invariably produce positive results, I resumed training with the same medical exercise specialists from 2019 until July 3rd of 2022--the week before the total knee replacement procedure. The weekly, one-on-one, one-hour sessions not only focused on the left knee but also worked on improving balance and flexibility as well as strengthening the core and upper body. This pre-op work paid off big time! As soon as my orthopedic surgeon allowed me to resume training, I started up again at Integrative Post Rehab, this time to prepare for replacement of the other knee in 2024. Recently, Integrative Post Rehab owner Janaye stated that my 2022 knee replacement "...is truly one of the best recoveries" she has ever seen. seen. Integrative Post Rehab is conveniently located practically around the corner from the 17th St., N.W. exit of the Farragut West Metro station and I especially appreciate the flexibility when scheduling exercise sessions. I marvel at the creativity of the sessions that are never completely identical from week to week and the many variations that are based on "dead bugs" and "planks." As a retiree, my medical exercise sessions are truly the high point of my week.

As a former collegiate Division I Athlete who has undergone multiple knee surgeries, FIRST Post Rehab has been an integral part of my everyday life. The prescriptive exercise programs, knowledgeable staff, and compassionate attention to detail have given me back the ability to exercise without pain, strengthen areas of weakness, recover faster, and maintain an active lifestyle without injury. There is no one else in the city I would trust with my post-rehab needs as FIRST takes a holistic look at each clients unique situation and prescribes the most applicable care. I will be a client for life!

You’re in extremely good hands with this team. I can’t recommend Janaye enough but I’m sure whoever you are paired with will be just as capable. I went to her so I could start exercising again safely through a serious back issue and as that was getting better a knee issue popped up. I needed to strengthen key muscles and core and I have absolutely felt the difference! Make an appointment and you will be blown away by the depth of knowledge you will encounter, but more so how much better and stronger you will feel.