Physical Therapy
Our Physical Therapists are experts in addressing the underlying musculoskeletal imbalances that can cause pain, discomfort, and limited mobility.
Comprehensive Aquatic and Land-Based Physical Therapy Solutions
Living Well Center for Integrative Health specializes in using water in addition to highly skilled hands-on therapy. Patients are educated in deep water exercises and injury-specific land-based programs for quick pain relief and long-lasting results. We do this by understanding the underlying cause of the pain, treating it, and not just treating symptoms.
We are movement experts. We apply the latest research in exercise science, biomechanics, and balance training to improve mobility and independence and ensure your ability to maintain the activity level you want in your life. We provide treatment based on the activities you want to continue in your golden years, from improving your golf swing to helping you safely walk in the community and at home. We use cutting-edge exercise science, functional movement systems, aquatic therapy, and hands-on techniques to help each individual reach their goals.
We are equipped to help our little patients reach their maximum potential. Whether your little one is battling an orthopedic ailment, developmental setback, or a combination of both, we have the resources needed to provide your child with the best physical therapy treatment possible. Your therapist will apply cutting-edge exercise principles specific to pediatric patients in the aquatic setting or on land to keep your little one on track toward their maximum potential.
Physical therapy (PT) is care that aims to ease pain and help you function, move, and live well. You may need it to:
Relieve chronic pain
Improve movement or ability
Prevent or recover from a sports injury
Prevent disability or surgery
Rehab after a stroke, accident, injury, or surgery
Work on balance to prevent a slip or fall
Manage a chronic illness like diabetes, heart disease, or arthritis
Recover after you give birth
Control your bowels or bladder
Adapt to an artificial limb
Learn to use assistive devices like a walker or cane
Get a splint or brace
People of all ages get physical therapy. PT can treat a variety of health problems.
Your physical therapist is well-equipped to deal with the highly demanding and specialized treatment professional athletes require. We have helped hundreds of high-level athletes across many sports reach their rehabilitation following injury, prevent future damage, and maximize potential athletic abilities. Our tests will provide a baseline assessment of strengths and weaknesses and expose possible injury risks throughout the body. Treatment then focuses on ensuring maximal health throughout the musculoskeletal system and neurological systems to allow the athlete to be in the best possible position to avoid injury and maximize athletic performance.
FAQs
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New patients and follow-up visits are 60 minutes.
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Your PT will review your intake paperwork and discuss your medical history. Then, using the findings from a physical examination and gait analysis (how you walk) and evaluating your current level of health, your PT will craft an individualized plan to ensure you achieve your health and functional goals together.
Some treatment is often rendered on the first visit to help you to feel better as soon as possible.
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• Aquatic Therapy
• Postural Restoration
• Cranio-Sacral Therapy
• Traditional exercises and stretches
• Breathwork
• Shoe recommendations & orthotics
• Vertigo/Dizziness/Balance
• Electrical stimulation, Laser, Ultrasound, Iontophoresis, and more!
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Yes!
For improving golf performance, come see our Nationally Certified Golf Performance Therapist Alice Goodrich, MSPT.
For all things related to foot health and for shoe recommendations, come see our reflexology expert Veronica Paquette, PT, PRC.
For postural restoration, Holly Spence, MSPT is the leading provider in Vermont for this type of service.
For vertigo relief & vestibular re-training, our go-to therapist is Dr. Kristin Robinson, DPT.
For gentle Cranio-Sacral work, Wayne Villeneuve, MSPT is a master.
Read more about each of our therapists below
Every Body Is Different
Each patient is thoroughly assessed on their first visit, and every effort to improve their comfort is made. Physical therapy looks for and addresses the underlying cause of pain. Each patient is individually assessed using a range of motion, body mechanics, posture, and muscle strength evaluations to determine a treatment plan specific to their needs. Visits consist of gentle warm-ups, stretching, strengthening, and soft tissue massage. Physical Therapy appointments routinely last an hour.
Our Integrative approach to health care is a safe and effective way to treat the entire family. We offer moms-to-be, infants, children, and teens gentle, significant, and personalized Chiropractic and Physical Therapy on a case-by-case basis. Based on your needs, Physical Therapists may use modalities such as ultrasound and electric stimulation, which are gentle tools that help decrease pain and inflammation, facilitating the healing process.
Our goal is not only to help you return to the active life you desire as quickly as possible but to give you the tools necessary to prevent future instances of pain. As you progress and improve with physical therapy, your plan is continually adjusted to suit your needs.
Veronica Paquette - PT, ATRIC, PRC
A 1990 graduate of the University of Vermont's physical therapy program, Veronica served several rotations throughout the PT department for the first ten years of her career at what is now UVM Medical Center. She worked in acute care, orthopedics, subacute rehab, general outpatients, a work conditioning program, and the aquatic therapy program. Her time at UVM provided Veronica with an in-depth generalist PT background.
Dr. Katherine Reardon, DPT
Katherine, a California native, completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of the Pacific in 2019. Prior to that, she attended California State University Stanislaus, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology, concentrating on Health and Wellness Promotion.
Dr. Kristin Robinson, DPT
Kristin, a compassionate and dedicated physical therapist, graduated from UVM's Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program in 2014. She earned her undergraduate degree in 2012 at UVM, majoring in Exercise and Movement Science and Nutrition. Before transitioning to the outpatient setting, Kristin gained valuable experience working in a nursing home, where she developed a deep understanding of patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions and balance impairments.
Alice Goodrich, MSPT
Alice Goodrich, a highly skilled physical therapist with a specialty in Golf Performance, earned her Master's Degree in May 1993 from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. She started her academic journey with an undergraduate degree in Health Science at Simmons College and further explored her interests in sports medicine, nutrition, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Kinesio-taping, and human movement, with a particular focus on biomechanical analysis of golf swings and running mechanics & injuries.
Wayne Villeneuve, PT
Wayne completed his Master's degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2000. After graduating, he gained valuable experience at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he treated a diverse range of patients with orthopedic and neurological injuries.
Hannah Munn, DPT
Hannah completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and is a licensed and board-certified practitioner. Her commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in physical therapy is evident through her continuous pursuit of professional development and education.