Together, we aspire to break down barriers, inspire transformation, and promote lasting positive change in the lives of those we serve.
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About Move With Meaning
Move With Meaning Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization co-founded by Dr. Moses A. Johnson, Dr. Whitney L. Smith and Dr. Matthew Jr Ebalu in June 2023. We are dedicated to providing mobile Physical Therapy assessments and health screenings to those in underserved communities impacted by health disparities.
Move With Meaning Inc. will help to determine the need for assistive devices and durable medical equipment to improve mobility in patients facing health disparities within their home and living environment.
Meet the Board Members
Dr. Moses A. Johnson
Dr. Moses A. Johnson is a graduate of Norfolk State University and Howard University and currently works as a Home Health Physical Therapist located in the Southern Maryland region.
Born and raised in the Northside of Richmond, Virginia, he developed a passion for helping those in the underserved community, which led to his aspirations of becoming a change agent in the health care industry. In his spare time, Dr. Johnson enjoys reading books, listening to music, exercising outdoors and watching movies at the theater.
Dr. Whitney L. Smith
Dr. Whitney L. Smith is a physical therapist from Detroit, Michigan and a U.S. Navy veteran. Dr. Whitney has held a passion for physical therapy since she was a teen and would later in life go on to be a PT Technician in the Navy before receiving her DPT from Howard University in 2021.
In her spare time, Dr. Whitney enjoys spending time with family, friends and her two energetic Yorkies, as well as attending live music events, trying new restaurants and cooking and hosting dinners for family and friends.
Dr. Matthew Jr Ebalu
Dr. Matthew Jr Ebalu is a graduate from City College of New York, Liberty University and Howard University, where he pursued his Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate, respectively. Over the years, he has had the privilege of helping individuals mainly from disenfranchised communities regain their physical abilities and enhance their quality of life from his days working as a Health Educator for other non-profits to now being a physical therapist.
This journey led him to the realization that there's a pressing need for accessible healthcare and education for underserved communities. As he embarks on this new chapter that combines his experience as a teacher and a physical therapist, he believes through this endeavor, he’ll aim to empower individuals with knowledge and the tools to lead healthier lives and create a brighter and healthier future for all. On his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer, cooking, watching documentary shows and hanging out with friends.