About
Dr. Rick Rosa

 
 
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MEET
DR. RICK ROSA
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Dr. Rosa’s focus on recovery stems from his clinical background and his ever-present passion for his patients to recover quicker and stronger, both physically and mentally. This has led him on a path to stay on the crest of the most current research, treatment protocols and healing techniques.

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Dr. Rick Rosa received his Doctorate from New York Chiropractic College in 1996 and was hired as a teacher at the college thereafter. In 1996, he began practicing in a multidisciplinary setting, allowing him to experience various approaches to health care as well as treat all sorts of acute injury and pain syndromes. He is still a member of the post graduate faculty at New York Chiropractic College and has lectured extensively on many topics and presently teaches other doctors about recovery in Sports. In addition, Dr. Rosa is an adjunct professor at George Mason University where he teaches a course on exercise and sports recovery to graduate students.

Dr. Rosa has many advanced certifications, including:

  • Diplomate in pain management from the American Academy of Pain Management (DAAPM)

  • Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (CCSP)

  • Fellow, International College of Chiropractors (FICC)

  • Fellow, American College of Chiropractors (FACC)

  • Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) from the National Academy of Sports and Medicine

  • Performance Enhancement Specialists (PES) from the National Academy of Sports and Medicine

  • Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP)

  • Graston Technique

  • ConnecTx

  • Dry Needling

  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound

  • Dartfish Video Motion analysis

Dr. Rosa considers himself a “professional student” and continually learns more about the latest treatments and techniques to give his patients the best care available.

 
 
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Testimonials for
Dr. Rick Rosa
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Testimonials

“Dr. Rosa has worked with some of the best athletes in the world. As a professional boxer, I feel like my recovery is in great hands when I go to his office. He’s worked with other world champion fighters and I feel he understands what my body needs for my chosen sport. The kind of experience he has let’s me no I have made a smart choice every time I leave Rosa Rehab..”

— Mykal Fox, Professional Boxer

“Best doctor in the business!! Very professional , knowledgeable and works wonders with all my athletes . His treatment, therapy and nutrition plans took my fighters to the next level. Highly recommend Dr. Rosa. 5 stars no question. “

— Lamont Roach, Professional Boxer

“Best chiropractor hands down! Treats me like family and Always knows how to make me leave feeling at 100%! If you’re looking for where to go, please come by and visit Dr. Rosa, you won’t regret it.”

— George Rincon, Professional Boxer

“Great service and home feeling! Dr. Lam worked on me for mid & upper back pain. Breaks everything down for you and did a great job. In a week of treatment I’m feeling a lot better, thanks to Dr. Lam and Dr. Rosa!”

— Alex Rincon, Professional Boxer

“I've been going here for several years and it's helped my career tremendously. This is the best rehab facility I've ever been to. When I have a big event coming up, I always rely on Rosa Rehab.”

— Tim Spriggs, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champ

“The staff here are amazing and very helpful. Dr. Rosa has helped me through numerous aches, pains, and injuries and always gets me back up and running! I highly recommend coming here to get your body feeling right, I haven't met a staff as caring and helpful as Dr. Rosa and the staff here!”

— Shane Jamil Hill-Taylor, Professional Boxer

“I’m a professional fighter for the UFC and saw Dr. Rosa for minor injuries to serious surgery rehab. He got recovered and back in the cage in NO TIME. Him and his staff are welcoming and treat me like family. Dr. Rosa is THE sports medicine doc!”

— Shoshana Dobson, UFC

“Rosa Rehab is the best in the area when it comes to rehab and innovative professional fitness training. Dr. Rosa works with all the world class athletes in Maryland, DC, and Virginia, and has really had me feeling invincible before my fights. Staff is awesome too. They definitely understand pro athletes.”

— Ron Stallings, UFC

“Dr. Rosa is phenomenal. He was attentive, knowledgeable and understanding of what I needed in order to help me perform at my best! Training for the 2021 Olympics, I’m glad Dr.Rosa is on my team!”

— Priscilla Loomis OLY, Olympic High Jumper