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Bethesda Democracy

6308 Democracy Blvd
Bethesda, MD 20817

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(301) 530-5802

Hours

Day of the Week Hours
Monday:9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
About
At NovaCare Rehabilitation, our experienced clinical team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through experience, advanced clinical training and clear communication with our patients, our therapy team will give you the advantage in recovery.We are proud to be part of the community and are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment. Call or request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.
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Our Team

Kathy Hennessey, P.T., CLT

Kathy brings 28 years of experience to the patients she treats. She was born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland and became interested in physical therapy out of a love of sports and interest in how the body moves. She enjoys treating patients of all kinds. She has a passion for breast cancer rehabilitation and is certified in lymphedema therapy. She is also certified in ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation. Kathy loves to educate and empower patients, aims to make them smile and stay positive during their cancer journey. She loves spending time with her husband and four daughters, playing sports, hiking and watching the Washington Capitals.

Sandy Shehadeh, MPT, CLR

Sandy received a master's degree in physical therapy from the University of Maryland - Baltimore and has treated patients for more than 20 years. She is certified in lymphedema therapy and ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation. Along with providing general physical therapy, she also enjoys treating patients with lymphedema and post-cancer care. Her goal as a physical therapist is to educate and empower patients.

Sarah Yeatman, P.T., DPT

Sarah brings a high level of energy and compassion to the patients she treats. She received a doctorate in physical therapy from Western University of Health Sciences in 2015. She was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and loves all Colorado sports. Sarah enjoys treating patients of all kinds, but primarily treats cancer patients and is experienced in concussion, vestibular and cancer rehabilitation. She has passion for promoting wellness for all and aiding the healing journey.
All Services Highlights

Community Involvement

Programs

Specialized programs vary by location. Contact us today for more information.

CoreVia Pelvic Health

CoreVia Pelvic Health is a specialized program providing care — and relief — to men, women and children. Our patients have access to specially trained pelvic health physical therapists.

CoreVia’s hallmark is advanced clinical expertise and timely access that enables our team to assess and treat symptoms related to pelvic health conditions.

For more information about CoreVia Pelvic Health, click here. 

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation is the first nationwide comprehensive oncology rehabilitation program of its kind. ReVital focuses on helping individuals with cancer, and those in recovery, live better lives. Our highly trained therapists lead a specialized rehabilitation program that helps manage the side effects of cancer and its treatment.

For more information about ReVital, click here.

Select Sports – Sports Medicine

Our Select Sports program understands athletes – high school, collegiate, pros and weekend warriors. We know they covet that edge over the competition, whether it is improving performance or getting back into the game after an injury. If you love playing your sport, and want to do it better and without pain, we can take you successfully from the starting line to the finishing tape with:

Clinicians with advanced training and continuing education.
A national network of centers and clinicians providing consistent, proven game plans.
Centers of Excellence, which are hyper-focused on athletes, their training, prehabilitation and rehabilitation.
Advanced technology that drives treatment plans and makes sure you are ready to excel.   

For more information about Select Sports, click here.