3 Best Physical Therapists in Richmond, VA

“Nathan Michels is a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Old Dominion University in 2013. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Health Studies, and Pre-Physical Therapy Track at James Madison University in 2010. Nate has expertise in whiplash injuries and concussions, sports trauma, reintegrating functional patterns, and enhancing sports performance. His clinical interests include addressing the complexity of whiplash injuries and concussions and reintegrating functional patterns. Nathan Michels utilizes many cutting-edge manual therapy techniques in adjunct to standard soft tissue, joint mobilization, therapeutic cupping, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. He is the Regional Physical Therapy Manager for Alliance Physical Therapy, which aims to provide the finest care possible to all patients. Alliance Physical Therapy delivers 20 conveniently located offices throughout Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Tidewater Area.”

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“C. Clarke Tanner earned his Master of Physical Therapy (cum laude) at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL. He holds certification (with distinction) as a Manual Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, and Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Clarke is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and, the American Academy of American Physical Therapy Association, the American Academy of Osteopathic Manual Manipulative Therapy, Mid-Atlantic Physical Therapy Associates, and Virginia Physical Therapy Association. He practices in Thrive Physical Therapy. The clinic's goal is to identify the source of pain and use hands-on manual therapy techniques to correct many physical conditions for the individuals. Their team creates comprehensive wellness programs to help patients reach their goals by guiding and empowering them to improve their health and success in life.”

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“ Tracey Adler earned her BS degree in physical therapy from Georgia State University and her MS, PT, and DPT from the Medical College of Virginia Campus at Virginia Commonwealth University. Tracey is a certified Orthopedic specialist. She has been utilizing trigger point dry needling since 2003. She has concentrated on patients with TMJ/TMD, pelvic pain, chronic pain, and musculoskeletal problems. She is the owner of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Inc. Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Inc provides one-on-one patient treatments to maximize therapeutic benefits, and all treatments are conducted in private treatment rooms. The team of physical therapists uses hands-on treatment, including manual therapy techniques, exercise, and trigger point dry needling. Their goal is to determine and treat the source of your pain to maintain the quality of life.”

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