About Revive Therapy
Intelligent Care, Superior Results
Dr. Ernest Santoro, III, PT, DPT
Revive Therapy is an out-patient physical therapy provider, specializing in direct one-on-one care.
Dr. Santoro is the owner of Revive. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in New York in 2010 after having graduated Magna Cum Laude with his B.S. in Health and Science Studies with minors in English and Biology from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT in 2007.
During the course of his career, Dr. Santoro quickly rose from a staff level Physical Therapist to Director of Operations for Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He has rehabilitated patients in a variety of healthcare settings with a wide range of post-operative, orthopedic, neurological and cardiovascular conditions.
Dr. Santoro has recently completed his didactic course work en route to earning his Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. He is currently enrolled in an intensive 440 hour direct mentorship program to further specialize in the use of Manual Therapy and differential diagnosis. Dr. Santoro will eventually earn his FAAOMPT (Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists), an accomplishment reached by less than 5% of Physical Therapists in the United States.
Meet Our Staff
Kim Testa
Kim brings over 12 years of experiencing managing a physical therapy office to her role at Revive as Patient Service Representative.
Her contagious smile and warm personality welcome patients to Revive’s office while she professionally manages patient insurance authorizations. She is additionally responsible for patient scheduling, and introductions to our staff. Kim is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients when they arrive to our practice.
When she isn’t at work, Kim loves baking, gardening, and spending time with her family, especially her new grandson, Matthew. She resides in Wallingford with her husband, Vinnie, and their two dogs, Colby and Cami.
Chandler Butcher, PT, DPT
Chandler Butcher earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2020 following completion of her B.S. in Health and Science Studies in 2017. She is Revive Therapy’s first full time PT hire and our trusted resident CrossFit rehab provider and enthusiast. Dr. Butcher has had a wide array of clinical experiences ranging from acute care to performance training among athletes. Dr. Butcher has continued her interest in sports medicine at Achieve Therapy and utilizes her background in CrossFit training and athletics to guide her practice with all patients. She has been instrumental in developing comprehensive treatment programs to help improve the quality of life for people of varying conditions, aged from 14-84!
Chris Stankiewicz, PT, DPT
Dr. Chris Stankiewicz earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2022 after receiving his B.S. in Athletic Training from Quinnipiac in 2019. Chris has clinical experience treating patients across the lifespan but has a particular interest in Sports Medicine and Performance.
Chris is currently enrolled in a highly advanced post-doctorate manual therapy fellowship program through the Manual Therapy Institute (MTI). He has initiated the didactic part of his curriculum to further improve upon and expand his diagnostic, treatment, and manual therapy skillsets
Chris has treated patients at the high school, collegiate, and professional settings, including an internship with the New Orleans Saints! Outside of work, Chris enjoys being outdoors, golfing, exercising, and cheering on his favorite sports teams, the New York Yankees and New England Patriots.
Advanced solutions for patient care
Thoughtful, individualized treatment programs
Priding himself in one-on-one direct patient care and individualized treatment programs, Dr. Santoro felt the need to develop and grow a practice to serve the people of North Haven, CT and the surrounding communities. Revive Therapy delivers a variety of physical therapy services tailored to your needs, including manual therapy, post-operative orthopedic rehabilitation, medial exercise therapy, and fall prevention.
Accepted Insurance Types
Insurance and cash payments are accepted.
Revive Therapy will be participating with the following insurance carriers. This list is subject to change without notice. Cash/private pay options for specific services may also be provided. Please contact the office for more information.
- Aetna/Orthonet
- Anthem BCBS
- Cigna/American Specialty Health
- Humana
- Medicare
- United
- Workers Compensation