meet the team
Owner & Chiropractor
Gary Blabey, DC
A graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Blabey joined Back in Action in 1998. Dr. Blabey is licensed by the state of Virginia as a Doctor of Chiropractic and is an active member of the Virginia Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Blabey has developed a functional integrative model of care that incorporates chiropractic, neurology, applied kinesiology, functional medicine, exercise rehab and fitness, nutrition, and patient education. This multidisciplinary approach creates a naturally reinforcing effect that greatly enhances treatment outcomes and allows treatment to be patient-specific instead of disease centered. Dr. Blabey's passion is in finding the underlying health issues that may be causing the condition rather than simply controlling symptoms. Emphasis is on the body as an integrated system stressing the importance of the brain-body relationship and of the role rehabilitation has in stabilization throughout the treatment period.
Dr. Blabey values and continues to pursue postgraduate education regularly to update and enhance his skills and knowledge in areas such as nutrition, rehab, neurology, and functional medicine.
In his leisure time, Dr. Blabey loves spending time with his wife and three sons. He also enjoys hiking, golf, running, and traveling.
Office Manager
& Chiropractic Assistant
Maria Ciola, NASM CPT-PES
Maria, a four-year intercollegiate athlete (volleyball), graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH, in 2019 with a BA in Multimedia Communications and an Exercise Science minor.
Working in marketing and graphic design after graduation, Maria pursued a certification with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) to become a Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist, pursuing her passion for the past 6+ years of helping others achieve their goals in fitness and optimal health.
Working with and learning from Dr. Blabey in the functional medicine and neurology world has been an incredible opportunity to witness how much more complex the human body is and its ability to heal itself with the right tools. Maria is beyond excited to be on board at Back in Action and working alongside Dr. Blabey!
Operations Manager
& Registered Nurse
Patricia Blabey, RN
As a registered nurse licensed in the states of VA, DC, and MD with 30+ years of experience, Patty was brought onto the team at Back in Action in 2001. Patty enjoys supporting our patients through the challenging health issues they are facing and promoting a caring but forward-thinking office environment for the patients we are privileged to serve.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 4:00pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Back in Action Health Solutions
8306-C Old Courthouse Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
P: (703) 356-6284
F: (703) 356-6304