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. 

Richard Vicory, PT, DPT

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Education:
  • University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, BS in Physical Therapy 1997
  • College of Saint Scholastica, Duluth, MN, Doctor of Physical Therapy 2012
 Certification:
  • Graston Technique Certified
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist
  • Certified Integrated Dry Needling
  • APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
  • HSS Hip Rehabilitation Certified
  • Several various other certification
Specialty:
  • General Orthopedics, manual therapy, and sports injuries
  • Experience in pediatrics, neurological and vestibular issues.

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.

Wallingford

863 N. Main St. Ext.
Suite 200, 2nd Floor
Midstate Medical Building
Wallingford, CT

Meriden

455 Lewis Avenue
Suite 101
Meriden, CT

Southington

98 Main St.
Suite 201
Southington, CT

Cheshire

714 S. Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410

Wallingford

863 N. Main St Ext - Suite 200
Wallingford, CT 06492
Phone: (203) 265-3280
Fax: (203) 741-6569

Meriden

455 Lewis Ave #101
Meriden, CT 06451
Phone: (203) 265-3280
Fax: (203) 741-6569

Southington

98 Main St # 201
Southington, CT 06489
Phone: (203) 265-3280
Fax: (203) 741-6569

Cheshire

714 S. Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
Phone: (203) 265-3280
Fax: (203) 741-6569