Here at The Center for Hand and Physical Therapy, you can expect that you will receive innovative treatment that seeks to address the underlying problems that lead to your pain or dysfunction. Our team has considerable experience with not only evidence based practice methods but also bring new and refreshing ideas that work, to add to their treatment approaches. We are home grown as we have developed our individual niches in the valley for the past 20 years through our diligence with accredited continuing education and implementation building our referrals primarily through word of mouth. Since 1990, we have been together corroborating in pursuit of our patient’s goals which vary for each individual.
You will find that we are team-oriented, creative and thorough because we are each extremely passionate about what we can offer for your health and well-being. We love to problem solve and pride ourselves at staying abreast of the most effective treatment philosophies for specific diagnoses, research based exercise prescription and cutting edge techniques. You can expect a quality hands-on approach directed and performed by licensed physical or occupational therapists and when appropriate assisted by selectively chosen experienced certified athletic trainers who share in our vision. We offer a blend of an array of manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription and treatment modalities that will ensure sustained lasting results.
Dianne Cekada, PT
Dianne graduated from Daemen College in Amherst, NY in 1988 and has accrued almost 25 years of experience in a very wide spectrum case load. She brings all of her experiences full circle incorporating advanced hands-on techniques she has been mastering for the past 12 years specializing in neck and back pain, headaches and problematic […]
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Kimberly Pisk, OTR, CHT
Kimberly Pisk, OTR, CHT, is originally from Long Island, New York. She graduated from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut in 1991. Kimberly combined her academic achievements with over 4000 hours of hand experience to earn her certification in Hand Therapy (CHT). This was achieved after she passed the National Board examination in 2007. She has […]
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Teresa Mata, OTR/L
Teresa Mata, MOT, OTR/L, was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and raised in the Shenandoah Valley, where she attended college. She earned a Bachelors of Arts in Allied Health and Spanish from Bridgewater College and a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from James Madison University. Teresa is licensed and registered as an occupational therapist in […]
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Ellen Hicks MEd, VATL, ATC
Ellen Hicks MEd, VATL, ATC is native to the Shenandoah Valley and brings with her almost 18 years of experience as an athletic trainer in high school and college settings, currently at Bridgewater College. Ellen has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Minor in Athletic Training from Bridgewater College, and a Master of Education […]
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Cheryl L. Ecroyd, Office Manager
Cheryl L. Ecroyd, Office Manager, joined The Center for Hand and Physical Therapy October 2012. She has over twelve years of experience working in a fast-paced office setting and skills to provide excellent customer service. Cheryl is passionate to help patients feel welcome and cared for consistently looking after their needs regarding scheduling and insurance […]
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Ben Kaspar, PT, DPT
Benjamin is a Hoosier by birth but a Virginian by choice. He earned Bachelors of Arts in philosophy and political science from Seattle Pacific University. His Spanish proficiency was improved while living in Honduras for one year (2011) and through immersive Spanish instruction in Mexico (2020). In 2018, he graduated with his doctor of physical […]
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Courtney Dorsey, MPT
Courtney grew up in southern Virginia before moving to Richmond , VA in high school. In 1996 she graduated from Radford University with a degree in Physical Education and concentration in Sports Medicine. Later in 2001 she received her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Elon University in North Carolina. Family finally brought Courtney to […]
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Bryce Shank, DPT
Bryce grew up in Harrisonburg, VA and received his undergraduate degree from Eastern Mennonite University in Biology with a minor in Exercise Science. In his time at EMU, he played on the men’s soccer team. In 2016, he earned his doctorate in physical therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University. He began his career as a physical […]
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