PTBCCT Member

Dr. Shira Weiss received her doctorate in physical therapy from Washington University in St. Louis in 2005 after completing her Bachelor's degree at the University of Delaware in 2002. She has had experience working in professional sports and has completed certifications as a Kinesio Taping Practitioner as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Weiss received her certification for Trigger Point Dry Needling through Kinetacore in 2013 and has recently completed coursework in Myopain Seminars' Craniofacial Therapy Academy (CRAFTA).  She began working towards her specialty in 2020 and in 2022 was recognized as a Certified Cervical & Temporomandibular Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical Therapeutics.  Dr. Weiss additionally holds membership in the American Physical Therapy Association and is an affiliate member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Dr. Weiss enjoys treating headaches and TMJ dysfunction, and particularly enjoys educating her patients about anatomy and biomechanics. She has been a life long athlete, having a history in competitive figure skating, and currently enjoys yoga, rowing and boxing. She is also active with her two young children and rescue dog, and loves to travel and listen to live music with her husband.