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:
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Licensed by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
Specialties:
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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.
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