Helen L Dainton-Howard, MD

Dr. Helen Dainton-Howard specializes in neurology, focusing on movement disorders and neurological conditions that affect muscle control and coordination. She earned her medical degree from Rush University and completed her residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2023. Dr. Dainton-Howard is currently pursuing fellowship training at Rush University Medical Center, which she will complete in 2025, bringing 13 years of experience to her practice. She provides care in English for patients throughout the region.

Dr. Dainton-Howard practices at UVA Health locations in Charlottesville, Virginia, and maintains affiliations with MUSC Health Ashley River Tower and Rush University Medical Center. She treats patients with movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and early-onset dystonia. Her expertise includes managing extrapyramidal symptoms that can cause involuntary movements or muscle stiffness. Treatment approaches she utilizes include Botox injections for muscle …control, physical therapy programs, and strength training exercises designed to improve mobility and function.