About Us
Our Approach to Physical Therapy
Our goal is to enhance your movement and manage pain through exercises, manual therapy, and other techniques. We aim to restore function, enhance mobility, and prevent or recover from injuries. At Longevity, we treat holistically, addressing nutrition, sleep habits, stress management, and healthy relationships to optimize recovery and improve your healthspan.
Guiding Principles
Relationships Matter
Our client’s goals and outcomes are our priority; trust leads to a culture of transparency, accountability, and achievement.
Consistency is Key
Eat well, move well and often, recover, and then perform – these are the building blocks in achieving optimized longevity and require a lifestyle of productive habits.
Mindset is Everything
Mental health is foundational in achieving total health. We emphasize personal growth in body, mind, and spirit.
These principles inspire Longevity's logo, the Celtic Tree of Life. Symbolized by a deeply rooted, long-living oak tree, it embodies the connection between mind and body, the physical and the spiritual, the never-ending cycle of life, and the gift of healing and growth over time.
Meet the team
Dr. Twila Ruefer, PT, DPT
Hi, I’m Twila! People who know me know I am obsessed with making the most of every moment. That’s why I founded Longevity. We all strive for longevity, but it's equally important to feel our best along the way. I’ve worked at multiple outpatient physical therapy clinics, and one thing that was consistently limited was time. Time is our most precious commodity - if someone is giving you their time, it’s a gift; make the most of it! At Longevity, each patient receives a full hour one-on-one with their trusted physical therapist, free from insurance constraints. This ensures we maximize every moment together, helping you return to what you love.
I’ve always had a love for health and wellness...I was that kid running down back country roads and secretly enjoying swinging an ax to chop wood for the winter because it made me strong. I joined the Navy after high school where I led fitness programs and coordinated medical care. After the military I pursued my passion for physical therapy. I worked as a certified personal trainer and earned a 200-hour yoga certification, a BS in Kinesiology from San Diego State, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee. Continuing education is important to me; I hold certifications in dry needling, pelvic health, and more, with ongoing studies in pilates-based rehab.
My family and I moved to Virginia Beach 2 years ago and have fallen in love with the area. We have two amazing children who also love it here...so after moving around a lot over the years we have decided to stay in VB, put down roots and start a business where we can truly make a difference in our community.
As a military veteran, spouse, and mother of 2, I empathize with the constraints of time and greatly respect yours. When you choose Longevity, you receive my focused attention and dedication to enhancing every day, and every moment of your life.
Jessica is a passionate wellness advocate from Chesapeake, VA, dedicated to fostering a balanced, healthy lifestyle for herself and others. With a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Education from Radford University (2017) and an Associate’s degree as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant from South University (2020), Jessica combines a strong educational foundation with hands-on experience in diverse clinical settings. She is certified in nutrition through Precision Nutrition and Myofascial Decompression(MFD/cup therapy) with a commitment to continually enhancing her clinical skills.
Jessica enjoys staying active, whether in the gym, hiking and camping in the mountains, or soaking up the sun at the beach or on a boat.
Jessica Rapoport, PTA, MFDc, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
Christina earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Old Dominion University, after completing her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at North Carolina Wesleyan College, where she was also a four-year member of the volleyball team.
She has advanced training in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) and dry needling, and is currently pursuing certifications in pelvic health. My clinical experience includes treating a wide range of acute and chronic orthopedic conditions, neurological diagnoses, and vestibular impairments.
Christina enjoys spending time with her dog, hiking, strength training, watching a good show, reading and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Christina Laurens, PT, DPT
Franny earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University and her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Alfred University in upstate New York. Franny specializes in orthopedic and sports injuries and prides herself on taking a holistic approach to her care. She enjoys working with patients of all ages with a variety of impairments and is in pursuit of obtaining a specialty board certification in Orthopedics. Franny uses a variety of manual techniques, like dry needling, mobilization, and manipulation, to help with acute and chronic issues in the majority of her patient care, in addition to creative, functional exercise programming.
Franny loves hiking, diving, and exploring outdoors with her husband. She also enjoys reading and crafting with her dog and two cats at her side.
Dr. Frances Rogers, PT, DPT
Brooke is the Marketing and Event Coordinator at Longevity. She handles social media, event inquires, our website, administrative tasks, networking, and more!
Outside of work, Brooke loves spending time at the beach, surfing, running, sewing, pilates, and cooking nutritious recipes.
Brooke Allen, Marketing & Event Coordinator
Feel Better: repair and rehab as we get to the root cause of your pain
Move Better: improve mobility and start to lay the foundation to build strength
Perform Better: long-term investment in your health and wellness, building strength, confidence, and resilience to ensure you stay strong and mobile for life
Our 3 step process to approach and improve your healthspan…
