“We might collaborate, but it’s a dedicated one-on-one professional service so that we can establish a trusting relationship between patient and therapist,” he said. “I definitely take a whole body approach,” Richard said, noting that all the physical therapists on staff focus on building a one-on-one relationship with their clients. He, Simard and Raymond are trained in the Graston Technique, a soft tissue massage technique that he said allows for improved flexibility and pain reduction in irritated tissues, done with specialized instruments in what he described as a more comfortable fashion than standard acupressure massage would be.Īnd with his experience in the home care environment, Richards said he also offers a urinary incontinence program that can provide relief in four to six weeks. Richards said patients typically are referred for physical therapy by their physician.
After 15 years in Pennsylvania, he returned to New Hampshire six years ago to help his father, who had Parkinson’s disease. Richards, who received his degree in physical therapy in 1983 from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, moved to the Erie, Penn., area after graduation and operated a physical therapy practice. She specializes in vestibular therapy – vertigo and balance management. Cornerstone also employs an office manager and an office assistant.Ī new addition to the clinic staff is registered and licensed occupational therapist Gillian Hamilton. Richards said the practice now includes himself and Simard as physical therapists, and Deanne Raymond, a physical therapy assistant and licensed massage therapist. 1, and Simard continues to work at Cornerstone part time. “Denise contacted me about three months ago to talk about making a smooth transition from one excellent practice to another,” Richards said. Richards, who five years ago worked with former owner Denise Simard, recently purchased the business from her.Ī Concord native, Richards said Simard owned the physical therapy practice for 10 years, but decided it was time to sell and cut back her hours.
Physical therapist Jeff Richards is the new owner of Cornerstone Physical Therapy Associates LLC, located next to Gordo’s Mexican restaurant in the Riverbend Marketplace in Raymond. Jennifer’s passions include treating Chronic Pain, Headaches, Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Hip/Knee Pain, Shoulder Injuries, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, Foot/Ankle Injuries and much more.New Owner at Cornerstone Physical Therapy Associates
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She will develop a unique and individualized treatment plan in efforts to move you forward to reach your goals, combining manual therapy, exercise and education which are the core fundamentals of Physical Therapy. In her 20 years of experience, Jennifer has always had a passion for hands-on manual care. These areas of advanced study have provided her with unique and advanced tools to treat and manage many challenging musculoskeletal issues and dysfunction. Jennifer earned her Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of New England and focused her post graduate education in Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation through the Upledger Institute, along with Myofascial Release and soft tissue mobilization through John Barnes MFR. Physical therapist manual physical therapy
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