OUR STORY
Dr. Petya Djoubrailov, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS)
Certified in Dry Needling
(Cert. DN)
Petya’s early passion for rhythmic gymnastics and dance sparked a lifelong appreciation for movement, precision, and body awareness—ultimately guiding her toward a career in physical therapy.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2008 in her native Bulgaria, beginning her career in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Driven to expand her expertise, Petya relocated to the United States, where she further developed her clinical foundation while working as a licensed massage therapist, refining advanced manual therapy skills with a focus on soft tissue treatment. In 2011, she achieved credentialed equivalency to a Master’s in Physical Therapy and joined Physiotherapy Associates, where she treated a diverse patient population with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. Her commitment to clinical excellence led her to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Shenandoah University in 2016, followed by Board Certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2019.
From 2016 to 2023, Petya practiced in a private clinic setting, where she valued the collaboration of a close-knit team. However, she recognized the need for a more personalized and attentive approach to care—one that allows patients the time, focus, and expertise they deserve. In late 2022, she founded Deluxe Physical Therapy, a private, one-on-one practice designed to provide high-quality, individualized care. Every session is delivered personally by Petya, ensuring continuity, consistency, and a level of attention that is often difficult to find in traditional clinic settings.
Petya is deeply committed to ongoing professional development, with advanced training in orthopedic physical therapy and a strong emphasis on skilled manual therapy. Her approach integrates soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, therapeutic massage, visceral manipulation, joint mobilization, and dry needling. She has also completed comprehensive Pilates training through BASI Pilates, whose philosophy closely reflects her own core values of passion, compassion, and excellence. This training enhances her ability to deliver precise, movement-based care, blending hands-on treatment with individualized exercise to restore function, improve movement quality, and support long-term results.
Outside of the clinic, Petya values time with her husband and two children. Despite a busy family life, she prioritizes her own health through walking and regular exercise. She believes that balance is essential—not only for personal well-being, but also in providing the highest level of care to her patients.
Claire Son
BASI Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor
Claire is a BASI (Body Arts and Science International) Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor whose approach to movement is grounded in precision, body awareness, and purposeful movement. Originally from South Korea, Claire teaches in both English and Korean and has trained extensively in classical ballet, contemporary dance, and traditional Korean dance. These experiences developed her awareness of alignment, control, balance, and movement quality from an early age.
Following abdominal surgery in early 2025, she experienced firsthand the value of gradual, intentional movement in rebuilding strength and confidence. Pilates became an important part of her own recovery as she progressively rebuilt her core strength and reconnected with her body through controlled movement. This experience played an important role in shaping her approach to movement, health, and wellness, further deepening her appreciation for individualized exercise and strengthening her desire to help others feel more confident and capable in their own movement journeys. It ultimately inspired her to pursue comprehensive Pilates instructor training.
Claire’s teaching approach is detailed and individualized, with an emphasis on helping clients better understand their movement while developing strength, stability, mobility, coordination, and body awareness in a sustainable way. She works with clients at different stages of movement and ability, adapting exercises to their experience, capabilities, and goals. She especially emphasizes controlled, purposeful movement and believes that meaningful progress comes from helping clients understand how their bodies move rather than simply completing an exercise.
She is particularly passionate about helping clients move with greater ease and develop confidence in their everyday lives. Whether returning to activity, working toward greater physical independence, cultivating strength and core stability, or simply looking to maintain strength and mobility, Claire strives to create a supportive environment where each person can progress at an appropriate pace and remain strong, active, and confident as their bodies and needs change over time.
At Deluxe Physical Therapy, Claire is excited to bring her Pilates expertise and movement-focused perspective to a personalized care environment. She values the opportunity to work alongside a physical therapy practice and believes that Pilates can be a meaningful complement to each client’s broader movement and wellness journey, supporting the ongoing maintenance of strength, mobility, and confidence in everyday life.