(Oct. 27, 2022) — Phoenix Physical Therapy (Phoenix) and Messiah University (Messiah) today publicly announced a partnership that will bring an interprofessional outpatient clinic to Messiah’s Winding Hill location in Mechanicsburg, Pa., by the end of this year. The clinic will be open to the public and located in the same facility as Messiah’s accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy programs. It will provide comprehensive physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and athletic training (AT) services to the local community.

“The Phoenix team is looking forward to working with Messiah University on this unique opportunity to offer PT, OT and AT services in a single outpatient clinic,” said

Phoenix director of clinic operations, Franco Madaffari, DPT, LAT, COMT, FAAOMPT. “The clinic will provide manual, hands-on therapy services to a diverse population of patients. These include pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation, injury prevention and recovery, treatment for diseases, including Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis, various illnesses, chronic pain, headaches, pediatric care and development, sports injuries and training, pre-employment screening and evaluation, and therapy for work-related injuries, amongst others. In addition, by having a clinic on a graduate campus, Phoenix will be able to incorporate research-based projects and help students gain experience and develop their clinical skills. We look forward to welcoming the Winding Hill and Messiah University community to our new clinic.”

“Being able to collaborate with a leading national health care organization such as Phoenix across three different applied health disciplines is a win for Messiah students and educators and our local community,” said Rob Pepper, associate provost for graduate and professional studies and university partnerships at Messiah University. “Phoenix’s personnel will work together with Messiah educators as we train and develop the next generation of licensed physical and occupational therapists and certified athletic trainers and bring high-quality, intergenerational PT, OT and AT care to the Mechanicsburg area.”

According to Pepper, the combination of Phoenix’s onsite clinic and Messiah’s recent accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) makes the University an excellent option for students exploring DPT programs. The CAPTE accreditation ensures students receive the required educational experiences with qualified instructors to enter the physical therapy profession. In addition, graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program is required for eligibility to take the licensing exam.

About the clinic (Phoenix PT, OT and AT at Messiah University Winding Hill)

Phoenix is a people-centric and care-focused organization with more than 150 clinics in 11 states and the District of Columbia. The Phoenix PT, OT and AT at Messiah University, Winding Hill team will provide physical therapy, occupational therapy and athletic training services to treat patients of all ages and skill levels.

The clinic will be led by Messiah alum Kelly Thomas Clancy ’06, a former Messiah soccer player who was part of the University’s 2005 national championship team, who will serve as the location’s clinic director. Kelly brings more than 13 years of experience caring for patients in various settings. Kelly earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Marymount University in Arlington, Va. Kelly shared, “I am excited to return to Messiah University and look forward to developing individualized therapy plans for my patients.” The Phoenix Physical Therapy clinic at Messiah University, Winding Hill, is planned to open in mid-December 2022 and will be accepting new patients.

About Phoenix Physical Therapy
Phoenix Physical Therapy creates distinctly different and personalized experiences for our patients, teams and communities. The company, with over 1,000 employees, operates more than 150 community-based clinics across the United States. The Phoenix team is committed to providing the highest quality physical therapy, occupational therapy and athletic training care.

About Messiah University
Founded in 1909 and located near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Messiah University is a nationally ranked, private Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences that enrolls nearly 3,300 undergraduate, adult degree program and graduate students. The partnership with Phoenix is facilitated through The Bridge Center for Continuing Education and the Office of University Partnerships at Messiah University.

Media Contact:
Suzanne Manella, Vice President of Marketing
smanella@phx-pt.com

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How to Enter: 

1. Simply download the coloring page for you and/or a tiny loved one, bring it to life with your favorite art supplies.  

1. Enter by emailing a clear photo or scanned image of your coloring page along with your name, city and state to marketing@phx-pt.com with the subject line “Phoenix 25th Anniversary Coloring Contest” by Friday, April 15. 

1. Entries are limited to one per person.  

1. All entries will be reviewed, and an internal vote will take place to award a first, second and third prize. 

1. Look for contest winners to be announced on our Facebook page and in our next newsletter on April 28. 

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Our experienced Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists are available to provide care to patients recovering from a recent illness like COVID-19. It is known that 14% of COVID-19 patients may develop severe symptoms that can last for several weeks and some even develop what is known as “long COVID” where symptoms linger for months. You may experience the aftereffects including muscle and joint pain, extreme fatigue, neuropathy, headaches, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and decreased cognitive function, amongst other residual symptoms. These lingering symptoms can impair an individual’s ability to participate in all aspects of their life, including difficulty caring for themselves or family members, interfering with their ability to perform their occupation, or leisure activities.

Our Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists can help patients who have ongoing complications recover and resume normal activities. A Phoenix therapist will work with patients to develop an individualized program to re-build their strength, energy, and physical conditioning after illness, and facilitate return to normal function. Patients can choose from in-clinic therapy, in-home outpatient therapy (IHOPT) or remote care through TelePT if they are not yet ready to leave their home.

Phoenix Physical Therapy, and our highly-trained physical and occupational therapist are Always Safe and Always Ready to provide care to patients in our local communities. Patients recovering from COVID-19 must have medical clearance from their physician and adhere to all Phoenix COVID-19 Safety Protocols. We are committed to providing all patients with a safe and healthy clinic environment. how physical therapy can help you.

Our COVID-19 Recovery Program will include a mix of the following components that are customized for each patient.

Treatments for PT may include:

• Breathing exercises
• Aerobic conditioning
• Strengthening exercises
• Manual techniques
• Functional retraining

Treatments for OT may include:

• Energy Conservation
• ADL training
• Adaptive equipment
• Activity Modification
• Patient education

To learn more about how we can aid in your COVID recovery please contact a nearby clinic for more information.

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This clinic is led by clinic director and local resident Patricia Godsen, PT, DPT. Patty is passionate about building a relationship with her patients and helping them return to the activities that they love. Whether it is a student-athlete with sports-related pain, an adult recovering from a recent injury, or a senior who needs therapy before an upcoming surgery, Patty and her team can help.

“I am thrilled that we can offer the Warren-Champion community excellent physical therapy care with an experienced team of caring clinicians,” said Melissa Sanor, Director of Clinic Operations. “Patty Godsen, PT, DPT, has been a key member of our team for more than ten years. She offers patients a welcoming and encouraging environment. In addition, Patty uses a coaching approach to help her patients restore their functional abilities.”

Patty has more than ten years of experience in the outpatient setting, treating patients across all ages, fitness levels, and orthopedic issues. “Through the years, I’ve treated a wide variety of patients who deal with chronic pain, vestibular issues, lymphedema/wound care management, and post-op care. Not only do I address the physical aspect of a patient’s injury, but the emotional aspect that often accompanies it,” said Godsen.

Phoenix Physical Therapy operates more than 150 clinics in eleven states, acquired Ohio-based Tudor Physical Therapy in 2020. Tudor’s 12 clinics in the Eastern Ohio area have been integrated into Phoenix, and a brand transition is in progress. For more information or to make an appointment at the Phoenix Warren-Champion clinic, call (330) 372-0207 or visit https://phoenixphysicaltherapy.com/warren-champion/.

About Phoenix Physical Therapy

Phoenix Physical Therapy creates distinctly different and personalized experiences for our patients, teams and communities. The company, with nearly 1,000 employees, operates more than 150 community-based clinics across the United States. The Phoenix team is committed to providing the highest quality physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy care.

Media contact:
Suzanne Manella
630-440-9817

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In November, Phoenix acquired Montgomery East, a well-established outpatient practice in Montgomery, Alabama, strengthening Phoenix’s existing presence in this growing market. Danny Sutter, PT, founded the Montgomery East more than ten years ago and has supported the local community with excellent physical therapy care. Danny will continue to operate the clinic as he and his team join Phoenix. 

Phoenix strengthened its presence in Delaware and Maryland’s eastern shore area through the acquisition of Atlantic Physical Therapy (“Atlantic”) in early December. Atlantic has been providing physical therapy and occupational therapy services to residents throughout the Eastern Shore for more than 20 years. The addition of Atlantic adds nine outpatient clinics to the Phoenix family. The combined footprint of the two companies now offers the local community more than 15 convenient locations. Bobby Hammond III, PT, DPT, Eastern Shore resident, and one of Atlantic’s founders, will continue as part of Phoenix’s regional management team, overseeing Atlantic’s clinics as the Director of Clinic Operations. 

In Mid-December, Phoenix also completed the Advanced Physical Therapy Center (“Advanced”) acquisition to enter the Michigan market with the company’s eight community-based clinics. Advanced has been providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and sports medicine services for nearly 30 years. The company is known for creating customized rehabilitation programs to get their patients back to work and play as quickly as possible. Shelley Hanchett, PT, CHT, long-tenured Advanced clinician, and operations leader, is now the Director of Clinic Operations overseeing the Advanced clinics as part of the Phoenix regional management team. 

“We are thrilled to add Montgomery East, Atlantic Physical Therapy, and Advanced Physical Therapy Center to the Phoenix family,” said Chris Ciatto, Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix. “All three of these organizations successfully navigated the COVID pandemic and were looking for a partner that would allow them to enhance their infrastructure, fuel ongoing growth, and most importantly support their team members and patients. Phoenix has successfully positioned itself as a mid-market leader in the physical therapy space by being closely connected to our teams and communities, yet large enough to provide our clinics with resources for growth and development. We are confident that the combination of our companies allows us to be better together and poised for continued success.” 

Phoenix is actively looking for talented physical therapists looking for the next step in their career and strategic partners seeking growth opportunities for their private practice and their team. If you are interested in partnering with us and taking your business to the next level, please email Dave Hamerling, Vice President of Corporate Development at dhamerling@phx-pt.com.   

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About Phoenix Physical Therapy 

Phoenix Physical Therapy creates distinctly different and personalized experiences for our patients, teams and communities. The company, with over 700 employees, operates more than 140 community–based clinics across the United States. The Phoenix team is committed to providing the highest quality physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy care. 

Media contact: 

Suzanne Manella
Vice President of Marketing
smanella@phx-pt.com
630–440–9817 

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Sept. 22, 2020

Physical therapy leader PHOENIX Rehabilitation & Health Services, Inc. has completed its transition to a new brand identity as Phoenix Physical Therapy, to align with the company’s core service offerings, it was announced today by Chris Ciatto, Phoenix Physical Therapy President and Chief Executive Officer.

Since 1997, Phoenix has provided physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services in community-based outpatient clinics. The company operates more than 115 local clinics across 11 states.

“Phoenix was founded by physical therapists committed to building an organization that would provide the best possible patient experience while also creating a company culture that physical therapists would seek to join,” said Ciatto. “Our focus remains to hire highly skilled clinicians and provide them autonomy to deliver quality patient care.”

“With the support of Audax, our private equity firm, Phoenix has focused on thoughtfully expanding our geographic footprint through a comprehensive acquisition and de novo clinic strategy,” said David Angelo, the company’s Chief Operating Officer. “Our new brand builds on the company’s experience with a refreshed and energized look and feel to represent the company we are today. While the company has grown, our commitment to being local has not changed. We welcome community-based physical therapy practices seeking a partner with similar values and a passion for providing quality patient care to consider joining the Phoenix family.”

Phoenix will transition to its new branding over the next 18 months. The company engaged New York-based Sequel Studio for the brand refresh initiative.

About Phoenix Physical Therapy
Phoenix Physical Therapy creates distinctly different and personalized experiences for our patients, teams and communities. The company, with over 500 employees, operates more than 115 community-based clinics across the United States. The Phoenix team is committed to providing the highest quality physical therapy and occupational therapy care.

About Audax Private Equity:
Audax Group is a leading alternative investment manager with offices in Boston, New York, and San Francisco. Since its founding in 1999, the firm has raised over $26 billion in capital across its Private Equity and Private Debt businesses. Audax Private Equity has invested over $5 billion in more than 130 platforms and over 825 add-on companies, and is currently investing out of its $3.5 billion, sixth private equity fund.

SOURCE PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services, Inc.

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You can run, jog, walk, hop, skip, cartwheel or do anything that makes you smile at your own pace, on your own time and on your own route. There are three special ways to show your support while you complete the Carry Forward 5K:

• Flag – Standard Run/Walk with the option to carry a flag to show
  support and patriotism.
• Fitness – Bring a weight with you to carry to represent the responsibilities Veterans carry. Examples are Plate carrier vest, Ruck, backpack etc. anything with an extra little weight you feel comfortable to carry forward.
• Fierce – Carry another person to symbolize one warrior carrying another.

No matter which activity you choose, every step you take will empower wounded warriors as they take on their next mission.

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While patient traffic has dropped as residents follow stay-at-home orders, Caroline Opperman, facility director at Phoenix’s Sunbury clinic, said they are still seeing up to 70 patients a week. Some patients still visit clinics, while Opperman said there has been an uptick in telemedicine and in-home visits.

“We’re still probably seeing, on average, about 70 patients a week and things are picking back again,” she said, noting a drop of the normal flow of between 100 and 150 patients a week. “We are getting some people on workman’s compensation claims. We’re not doing too bad. But some people are surprised we are still open.”

“It’s going up and up down a little bit,” Chelsea Howe, co-facility director in Sunbury, said. “At first, not many people were coming in because they were worried (about COVID-19). But people have grown more comfortable with it, and it’s starting to pick up. It’s kind of nice; people are getting used to this new normal.”

Some visits can be handled with telemedicine, allowing for maximum social distancing. In those cases, physical therapists walk patients through exercises they can do at home. It does present some challenges, Opperman said.

“We can show them some massaging techniques, but it can be restricting,” she said. “In some cases, there are hands-on techniques that have their spouses help them with.”

Eduardo Velasco, of Harrisburg, was in the Sunbury facility last week for treatment. He was injured on the job, and while being placed on light duty, he is under rehabilitation.

“I am happy they are open,” he said. “It allows me to do my job. I am an essential. I want to get better as fast as I can so I can provide for my family.”

Howe and Opperman said all Phoenix facilities are following strict social distancing guidelines and taking proper precautions — masks and gloves — for in-home visits.

Chairs have been spaced out throughout waiting rooms, and appointments are staggered, so not as many people are on-site at the same time. Everything in the facilities is sanitized regularly, all physical therapists wear masks and gloves, and patients wear masks.
Hand sanitizer is available in the clinics as well.

“Some have said they don’t want to come in, so we are doing everything we can to make them feel safe,” said Opperman.
The masks do present one challenge, Howe said.

“While we still are doing what did previously, I can’t get the personal interaction we usually get. I can’t see personal expressions,” Howe said.

“We base a lot of what we do off facial expressions, how someone reacts, any pain, and with masks, we can’t really see it.

“We are doing what we can, but I ready for things to get back to normal. I think everybody is getting more comfortable with what is going on.”

Source: https://www.dailyitem.com/business/rehab-center-takes-steps-to-see-patients/article

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