Physical Therapy

Certified and dedicated physical therapists that will work to restore your functions and athletic performances through physiotherapy and sport performance programs.

Raymond Ryan, PT/Director

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Education:

University of Hartford, West Hartford ,CT, B.A. in Biology with concentration in Athletic Training 1998
University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT, B.S. in Physical Therapy 1985

Certification/ Licensure:

Certified Athletic Trainer
Licensed by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Specialties:

General Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Responsible for the development, supervision, and integration of the Comprehensive Physical Therapy division formed in 2006, Ray worked to establish an initial location in Meriden. Guided by success, our physiotherapy services quickly expanded to Wallingford and Southington as well as a way to collectively provide patients with convenient care.

Valerie Peckingham, MSPT, COMT

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Education:

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, M.S. in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy 2001
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, B.S. in Allied Health 1992

Certification/ Licensure:

COMT: Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist
CEAS 1: Certified Ergonamic Assessment Specialist
CMTPT: Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (Dry Needling certification)
Licensed by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Specialties:

Orthopedic assessment, manual therapy, dry needling, sports medicine.

Melinda Amato, OTR/L, CHT

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Education:

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, B.S. in Occupational Therapy 2001

Certification/ Licensure:

OTR/L: Occupational Therapist, Registered, Licensed
CHT: Certification in Hand Therapy

Specialties:

Treatment of upper extremity disorders, Fabrication of splints

Peter Ives, PTA

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Education:

Springfield Tech Community College, Springfield, MA, A.S. in Physical Therapy Assistant 2008
Keene State College, Keene, NH, B.S. in Sports Medicine 1997

Certification/ Licensure:

Licensed by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Specialties:

General Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries

Kirsten Perillo, PTA

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Education:

Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT, A.S. in Physical Therapy Assistant 1999

Certification/ Licensure:

Licensed by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Specialties:

General Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries

Jessica Suomala, MSPT

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Education:

New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, Master of Science in Physical Therapy 1998.
Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY, Bachelor of Science in Pre Physical Therapy, 1995.

Certification/ Licensure:

Licensed by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Specialties:

Orthopaedic assessment, manual therapy, sports medicine.
Jessica has held several management/leadership positions directing PT practices for the last 20+ years.

Tasveer Patwa, RPT

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Education:

Physical Therapy – Rajiv Gandhi university of Health science, Bengaluru, India – 2009.
MS Healthcare Administration – University of New Haven, CT – 2012.
Interne (Administrator in trainee) Sunbridge Healthcare, Hamden, CT – 2010.

Certification/ Licensure:

Licensed by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy in state of CT and NY
Certified Provider, Concussion, Dizziness or Vertigo, Imbalance or Falls
Certified with Pulse Care Medical for Closed Pulse Irrigation (Wound care)
APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
CPR – BLS Certified
Volunteer at CT Responds

Specialties:

Orthopedics assessment and treatment (neck, shoulder, wrist, low back, hip, knee and ankle),
Neuro assessment (stroke), Cardio-pulmonary Rehab, Fall Prevention, Concussion Management, Vertigo Management, Manual Therapy.
Experienced working as a Physical Therapist for 13 years in out – patient clinics, home care setting, hospital and skilled nursing facilities.

The mission of our Comprehensive Physical Therapy division is to provide one-on-one treatment and quality care to patients with orthopaedic challenges.

Partnering with your orthopedic doctor, our therapists aim to restore your body’s ability to function at its maximum capacity so that you can once again enjoy life and get back to performing routine daily activities.

Featuring experienced therapists with advanced credentials, our staff uses cutting-edge technology to implement a scientific but caring approach to physiotherapy, occupational therapy and sport performance. Each healthcare professional has received a degree from an accredited institution and state certification or license in their specialty.

The team at Comprehensive Orthopaedics provides individual consultation and custom developed programs.

We grant care to patients of all ages and physical levels, and welcome sports performance clients from the serious golfer to the young sports enthusiast to the senior athlete.