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We’re proud to announce a new partnership between Train and Protea Performance Physical Therapy, led by the renowned performance specialist Dr. Nix Kruger. This collaboration represents a powerful fusion of elite training and evidence-based physical therapy, designed to help athletes, clients, and the community move better, recover faster, and perform at their peak. By integrating Protea’s expert therapeutic care into the Train ecosystem, this partnership supports every phase of a fitness and performance journey — from injury prevention and rehab to optimizing movement and building strength. This is training, redefined — and it starts now.
At Train, the commitment has always been to personalized, private training. With the addition of Protea Performance Physical Therapy, services now include:
Whether you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or simply someone seeking high-quality physical therapy in McLean, Vienna, or anywhere in the DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area, Protea offers an elite standard of care within the Train model.
Dr. Nix Kruger is a licensed physical therapist serving the McLean, Virginia community with expertise in sports performance, injury recovery, and personalized rehabilitation. With a lifelong background in athletics and a deep understanding of movement, Dr. Kruger provides targeted physical therapy solutions that help patients recover faster, move better, and return to the activities they love. She began her physiotherapy studies in South Africa before moving to the United States, where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Dr. Kruger’s treatment philosophy combines evidence-based manual therapy with individualized exercise programs designed for long-term success. She holds advanced training in sports rehabilitation, concussion management, and spinal injuries, enabling her to work with athletes of all levels—including professional, collegiate, and high school players. She also has extensive experience helping busy professionals and executives manage pain, prevent injuries, and stay active despite demanding work schedules.
Passionate about movement and performance, Dr. Kruger stays active through squash, touch rugby, and volleyball. Her athletic background and hands-on clinical experience make her uniquely equipped to understand and treat both sports-related and lifestyle-driven physical challenges. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or optimizing performance in sport or daily life, Dr. Kruger offers trusted, compassionate care right here in McLean, VA. In addition to in-person sessions at Train’s flagship McLean facility, Dr. Kruger also treats clients at our Vienna, VA location, and offers telehealth appointments for remote care throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
I’m incredibly passionate about Sports and People, so I was excited to be able to combine them in pursuing Physio. Growing up I ran every morning, danced and competed in several team sports. Weekly, now I play Squash, Touch Rugby and Volleyball. From a young age, I unfortunately have been well acquainted with injuries and was regularly in Physio. So, I started studying Physiotherapy in South Africa and then transferred to the states where I completed my Doctor of Physical Therapy. I pursued specialties in Manual Therapy, Sports Rehab, Concussion management and Spine Injuries- to develop a comprehensive approach in treating a variety of conditions. My first work experience was in the IMF where I worked with a lot of executives, since I have worked with Pro, Semi-Pro and High School athletes in a variety of settings. For over 5 years I’ve covered many different field sports from Football to Polo which I thoroughly enjoy; including the Georgetown Rugby Team.