Physical Therapy

The Revive Difference

If you’ve been through Physical Therapy care before, you may have had the unfortunate experience of being “juggled” by your Physical Therapist with several other patients at the same time. This DOES NOT happen at Revive!

Attention to patient-specific care is our priority. Each patient is scheduled exclusively one-on-one with their assigned provider each visit. One hour is reserved for Initial Evaluation visits, and a minimum of half an hour is reserved for all follow up visits. This ensures our team can safely evaluate your condition and provide thoroughly effective treatment.

Administratively, we also provide patients with a comprehensive breakdown of your insurance benefits and limitations. While it is a patient’s responsibility to understand their specific insurance plan, copies of your plan are provided and explained in detail. We also minimize the cumbersome process of dealing with insurance by seeking authorization for you, and thoughtfully considering all factors that will aid in seeking insurance approval for Physical Therapy services.

 

One-on-One Attention

Intelligent Care

Each Physical Therapist at Revive is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Certain team members of the Revive team are either Fellowship trained, or are working on completion of advanced Fellowship training. The Fellowship training engaged by our team is accomplished by less than 5% of PT’s nationwide, which means our team members are capable of performing advanced diagnostic exams and are trained in the provision of highly skilled manual and exercise interventions. This is entirely uncommon to most other local practices! Additionally, members of the team carry other advanced credentials in Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Dry Needling and Olympic Lifting. Thus, Revive prides itself on an eclectic combination of extensive Doctorate level education and diversely mixed advanced continuing education backgrounds.

With a team of therapists of advanced credentials, patients of Revive enjoy working with Movement Experts. Beyond just “assessing and evaluating”, our team is highly adept at diagnosing neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Movement patterns are critically analyzed through research based testing, and care therefore becomes necessarily more comprehensive in nature. Holistic diagnosis and care is implemented, with patients being viewed as a “whole” rather than simply by one injured body part. Our team’s mission is to perform extensive root cause analysis and precisely determine the diagnosis in question. From here, treatment is tailored specifically to the injured tissues and/or conditions. This methodology applies to patients of all ages, sizes and backgrounds!

Individualized Care Plans

Injury and Tissue Specific

“Cookie Cutter” Physical Therapy is a form of treatment where most (or all) patients receive the same treatment regimen. You may have experienced this in other facilities heavily reliant upon using hot/cold packs and “space filler” treatments that are proven to be mostly ineffective. This also DOES NOT happen at Revive!

The Physical Therapy team at Revive is dedicated to providing each patient with a unique, custom-tailored treatment plan, specific to their condition(s). Drawing from a team with extensive education, diverse backgrounds and talent, you can expect your care plan to be holistic and comprehensive. Some of, but not all, of the services we provide are:

  • Manual Therapy
  • Therapeutic and Corrective Exercise
  • Post Operative Rehabilitation
  • Balance Training/Re-Training
  • Sports Medicine
  • Dry Needling
  • Compression Therapy

Direct Access PT & Beyond

Early & Ongoing Wellness Care

Direct Access laws in the State of Connecticut allow for immediate access to Physical Therapy, with no referral from a Medical Doctor or practice required! Patients with aches and pains are therefore able to easily call us directly for evaluation and treatment without first having to contact their doctor’s office. Additionally, the Revive team is trained in not only screening for conditions appropriate for PT care, but also deducing if a patient’s issue falls outside our scope of practice. When this occurs, we tap our extensive network of like-minded medical providers to ensure your care is directed appropriately. Additionally, we will provide information, documentation and insight to your medical provider to help expedite your care.

After completion of a formal Physical Therapy program, patient’s are often left wondering: What’s next? At Revive, we offer continuing service lines in Adult Fitness and Sports Performance Training to continue where you left off while rehabilitating your injuries. You can find more information about these services by scrolling through the “Our Services” menu here on the website. We offer a special introductory rate to all clientele new to Revive and/or who are unsure about engaging a fitness program with us. Additionally, we offer discounted rates to our Adult Fitness clientele if they’ve recently completed a course of Physical Therapy care at Revive. Equipped with a Recovery Room, featuring an infrared sauna and compression therapy boots, Revive provides for the complete fitness and wellness experience.

Advantages to engaging ongoing care in fitness/wellness at Revive include (but are not limited to):

  • Advanced Fitness & Wellness care plans
  • Supervision by Doctors of Physical Therapy
  • Provision of care by the foremost Movement Experts
  • Adaptive programming for people of all ages and conditions
  • Access to Recovery Services (Infrared Sauna, Dry Needling, Compression Therapy

From Our Patients

See what our patients have said about working with Revive Therapy!

Best in the business!!! By far the best PT place to optimize your recovery and get you back in the game!!!

Derek B

I would highly recommend Revive Therapy, and specifically Chandler Eckert, DPT. I typically have always thought of physical therapy as something you go to after surgery or for a sports injury. However, I decided to try PT after having a low back pain that wouldn’t go away. In just 4 weeks, I was able to work out without the pain. I am so thankful for the service offered at Revive Therapy with their wholistic approach and one-on-one targeted therapy. Everyone was extremely nice and professional. As well, the facility was clean, well equipped and had locker rooms so you could change after work. I am in the medical field and plan on referring my own patients here in the future.

Anna G

I came to Ernie a few years back with injuries from a severe concussion and car accident (Neck, Elbow, and Lower Back Pain). Coming from a family with medical experience (doctors, nurses) I am picky when it comes to my choice in care. Ernie is a great guy. I actually looked forward to my appointments. There was an insurance issue and Ernie still saw me without worrying about payment / money first. He made it evident that his concern for the patient and treatment was his highest priority. I highly suggest giving Achieve Therapy a shot, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks Ernie, you are the man!

Alexa B

The employees at Revive are the most educated, respectful and helpful physical therapists I have had the pleasure to be treated by. Their high level care and dedication got me back on my feet in no time. I would recommend Revive to anyone in the search for high level personalized care. Thank you Ernie, Chris and Chandler! (And Kim too!)

Jenn B

I am in need of a shoulder replacement but cannot have surgery. My doctor recommended physical therapy in order to help my range of motion as well as minimize the pain. I’ve been seeing Ernie Santoro regularly for 6 months now and he has made a huge difference in my quality of life.
He is incredibly knowledgeable as well as kind and patient. I could have chosen a physical therapy practice that is closer to home but he is worth the travel time. I would not go anywhere else. Ernie came highly recommended to me and I in turn, highly recommend him and his practice.

Monica P

Hands down the best Physical Therapists in the area. I walked in a few weeks after I had a torn rotator cuff surgery to this location and recieved a very warm welcome. All the Therapists are very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I got Chris as my personal therapist and I couldn’t be happier with my sessions with him and the results he is producing. I am making massive progress and I am thrilled.
Kudos to Ernie for putting together a great team.
PS – Try out Kim’s cookies at the front desk – Its heavenly!!!

Alex A

I can’t imagine finding a better place for physical therapy than Revive. I had chronic lower back issues and they really helped me out with specific exercises and stretches for my condition. Today I am in much better shape. The staff are super nice with a high level of expertise. I highly recommend Revive for any physical therapy needs.

Larry M

March of 2024 I had pain in my left leg which made walking difficult. My PCP provided me with a referral for physical therapy.. I found Revive on Google and read all the reviews then made an appt for the next day with Kim. I began working with Chris who explained the compression in my back was the issue. He taught me exercises which I do at home and then he gives me additional training at the facility. I am pain free and strong so I can easily walk our Boxer dog. I am so thankful for the Revive team, they are extremely kind, caring, and very knowledgable in their field.

Katherine H

Really happy with the care and knowledge Ernie and his team provide. They have a special skill set to help a wide range of people. Thank you to the whole team! Highly recommend to athletes recovering from injury/health issues

Leslie M

I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Revive PT. I worked with Chris and Ernie after being injured at work in a vehicle accident. The care they provided was amazing and tailored to fit my needs/physical demands to allow me to return to work. They’re highly skilled and professional and everything is one on one. The facility is really nice too. Highly recommend!

Jason J

I had a wonderful experience at Revive Therapy. The one on one time Dr Santoro spends with his patients is exceptional and it really shows in his care. He is professional and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend!

Kait R.

I think the thing that is very impressive about Revive Therapy and Dr. Santoro, is his attention to his patients. Unlike most other places in the area, Dr. Santoro does not schedule more than one person every 45-60 minutes and he doesn’t double book his patient appointments. I went through Physical Therapy at other bigger places and was always being seen with at least two or three other patients at the same time….but not at Revive Therapy! Hopefully, I never get hurt again, but if I do, I’m going back to see Dr. Santoro.

Maria R.

I saw Dr. Santoro for lower back pain. I could barely walk when I went to see him and I was in extreme pain. Dr. Santoro was extremely thorough when analyzing the issue, performed manipulations on my back, and even gave me exercises to work on at home so I can avoid this issue in the future. I left feeling great. Not only is Dr. Santoro professional and an expert in his field, he is very personable.

Laura C.

I had no idea Physical Therapists could perform joint manipulations (or adjustments as I knew them before) until I met Dr. Santoro. He is specially trained in advanced manual therapy procedures, and this really shows in his ability to manually fix an issue and then reiterate with corrective exercise. I’m happy to admit I’m never going to need to go back to my chiropractor.

Susan H.

Going to Revive Therapy and working with Dr. Santoro, you find he is attentive to you while you are doing your exercises to make sure that you are doing them correctly. He is encouraging throughout. He is a professional, knowledgable and a gifted Physical Therapist. I highly recommend this practice to anyone of any age or treatment scenario.

Teresa C.

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