Heather C.
PT, MSPT
Location: MVPT Physical Therapy – Penfield, NY
Heather C., PT, MSPT graduated from Nazareth University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science and a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
Heather fell in love with physical therapy after volunteering in a physical therapy clinic in high school, where she discovered the joy of helping others feel better and embraced her passion of wanting to help other athletes. Heather has now worked in the Rochester area in private practice outpatient setting for over 20 years and is PWR! Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery Certified. In addition to Parkinson’s Treatment, Heather enjoys helping people with chronic pain learn how to manage their pain and improve their function. With her background as a collegiate athlete, she also finds joy in helping people return to the sport they love.
When she is not treating in the clinic, Heather is a busy mom of two active children, a volunteer for Honor Flight Rochester, and was awarded their 2018 Colonel Woody Mench Volunteer of the Year! She also enjoys watching local sports teams like the Red Wings and Knighthawks and likes spending time in the 1000 Islands!
Conditions
- Arm Tendon Repair and Post-Surgery Rehab
- Arthritis
- Back Compression Fractures
- Back Pain
- Elbow Pain, Wrist Pain, Hand Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot or Ankle Fractures
- Foot or Ankle Post-Surgery Rehab
- Foot or Ankle Sprains or Strains
- Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis
- Head and Neck Post-Surgery Rehab
- Head and Neck Radiating Pain
- Headaches and Migraines
- Hip Pain and Thigh Pain
- Hip Post-Surgery Rehab
- Hip Sprains and Strains
- Instability
- Knee Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Osteoporosis
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Poor Balance or Risk of Falling
- Poor Posture and Forward Head Syndrome
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tears
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sciatica and Radiating Back Pain
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Total Hip Replacement and Partial Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Trochanteric Bursitis
Services
- Cupping
- Electrical Stimulation
- Ergonomics
- IASTM
- Joint Mobilization
- Kinesio Taping
- Manual Therapy
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Post-Surgical Rehab
- Pre-Surgical Rehab
- Return to Sport Functional Training
- Semi-circular canal repositioning for BPPV
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Vestibular Habituation Exercise