ABOUT
We are meant for more than survival.
It’s time to Thrive!
Our Mission.
Whether you want to rehab any injury or prevent one, do more yoga or just feel more energized throughout the day, there is a program for you!
At Thrive with Dr. C, the goal is to support you throughout the health continuum. There is power in the collaboration between provider and patient/client. At the end of the day, the only person who can do the work of personal improvement is you. We would be honored to provide the care, resources, information, and guidance necessary to help you get wherever you’d like to go!
Our Team
Dr. Candace Harding PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. Candace P. Harding PT, DPT, OCS received her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from The George Washington University in 2016 and a B.S. in Exercise Science from Rutgers University in 2013. She is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist with post-doctoral coursework distinguishing her as a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist. She is also Level 2 Certified for Dry Needling through the Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments. As a former dancer, she has a love and passion for movement which led her to yoga. Since obtaining a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) in 2015, she has taken her interest in yoga further to study Professional Yoga Therapy (PYT) and Integrative Lifestyle Medicine, at the Living Well Institute with Dr. Ginger Garner PT, DPT, ATC, PYT. She has also begun coursework to become an Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Certified Clinician having completed courses for care management of fitness athletes and running, as of present.
Dr. Candace is passionate about providing people with a space to be heard and the resources necessary for them to feel empowered to live life to the fullest. When not treating patients, she enjoys taking and teaching a yoga classes at Sun & Moon Yoga in Arlington, eating Mexican food (or any tasty food really), traveling with her fiancé, and spending time with her family. Dr. Candace is also yoga ambassador for lululemon in the DMV Metro Area; you might find her picture in a couple stores in NOVA.
Dr. Lydia Peters PT, DPT
Dr. Lydia Peters is a skilled and compassionate physical therapist with over 8 years of dedicated experience encompassing outpatient orthopedics, subacute rehab, acute care, and long-term care. She began to love outpatient orthopedics as it offered an opportunity to see consistent progress in her patient’s recovery, while using a collaborative approach to reach their goals, regain function, and alleviate pain.
Dr. Peters has a background as a massage therapist, and practiced for 3 years before completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Andrews University. She has built a reputation for delivering exceptional care through a combination of manual therapy techniques and personalized exercise programs designed to restore mobility and improve strength in her patients.
Her approach to physical therapy is rooted in a holistic manner, tailoring individualized treatment plans that focus on the person and their lifestyle needs. She is passionate about empowering her patients with the knowledge and tools they need to actively participate in their recovery and takes pride in seeing them return to the activities they love; whether that’s a simple walk, playing sports, or living pain-free post-surgery.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Peters enjoys salsa dancing, hiking, and exploring new areas.
Andrea Cross, Client Care Coordinator
Peter Langsdorf, LMT
Andrea Cross is a dedicated Client Care Coordinator with a strong background in various areas of the healthcare field. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration Management from George Mason University and brings both professional expertise and a personal passion for helping others thrive. Fluent in Spanish, Andrea values clear communication and meaningful connections with patients and colleagues alike.
With a deep commitment to improving the patient experience, she is driven by the belief that every person deserves compassionate, effective care. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys reading, listening to music, working out with her husband, and planning weddings—finding joy in making special moments unforgettable for others.
Peter Langsdorf has been a Licensed Massage Therapist in Virginia since 2018, graduating from the Potomac Massage Training Institute in Silver Spring, MD, where he subsequently served as an instructor, teaching numerous subjects, such as: Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology for Massage Therapists, Clinical Applications & Integration, Medical Terminology, and SOAP Charting. He comes to massage therapy as a second career, having previously worked as a federal records manager.
Since graduating, Peter has continued to hone his massage therapy techniques, gravitating to neuromuscular therapy (including trigger point release) with an emphasis on working with chronic pain and post-injury rehabilitation. He incorporates numerous other techniques into his work: myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage, Swedish, deep tissue, and somatic movement therapies, blending them into a unique style that offers multiple approaches to any challenge. Peter believes strongly in leveraging massage therapy to increase body awareness and educate clients about how their own bodies work, not just treating an immediate problem but improving function long-term.
When not in the treatment room, Peter enjoys camping, climbing, and board games. His passion for anatomy and physiology also extends to four-legged creatures: he’s dabbled in canine massage, and enjoys practicing with his two in-house clients, Kira and Odyssey.
This practice was born out of a desire to do things differently, providing comprehensive care customized to each person, ongoing access and support to your therapist, transparency on cost and plan of care from day one, and not to mention a refreshing perspective on physical therapy.
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“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”
— Jim Rohn