About Meadows Physical Therapy

Manisha Kapasi, PT, PhD, CHT

CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST
PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Manisha is the President and Owner of Meadows Physical Therapy and Hand Clinic since its inception in 2001. She started the clinic to provide individualized care to patients. In 2003, she opened a second branch in Lawrenceville. Manisha has a PhD in Anatomy and has over 19 years experience as a physical therapist in treating orthopedic and hand injuries and is a certified hand therapist for the past 14 years. She has served as a guest lecturer at Emory University to teach the Doctor of Physical Therapy students about hand rehabilitation. In 2009, Manisha obtained her certification in intramuscular manual therapy to treat myofascial pain. Manisha is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and Georgia Upper Extremity Special Interest Group.

Heidi Chichester, PT

ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Heidi received her MS in Physical Therapy from University of Miami. She has over 11 years of clinical experience with extensive training and practice in manual physical therapy. Heidi specializes in treatment of the neck and spine as well as all of the joints of the arms and legs. She has worked with patients recovering from all types of orthopedic surgeries including ACL reconstruction, Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repairs of the shoulder and hip, and Total Joint Replacements of the Shoulder, Hip, Knee and Great toe. In addition to being a physical therapist, Heidi is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. Heidi is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia.

Kelly Conley, PT, DPT, OCS

CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Kelly holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from A.T. Still University, a Certificate of Physical Therapy from Cleveland State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Akron. She has a decade of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy experience and is board certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Prior to working at Meadows Physical Therapy and Hand Clinic, Kelly was the Coordinator of outpatient Physical Therapy at Emory University Hospital. She is a guest lecturer for Emory University and Georgia State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. She is involved in research with the Emory University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and is certified in Redcord Neurac. Kelly also specializes in Women's Health Physical Therapy, specifically treatment of pelvic pain related with vagisimus, vestibulitis, pudendalneuralgia and incontinence.

Aaron Pargman, PT, DPT

ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Aaron received his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. He has a Masters degree in Exercise Science and Baccalaureate degree in Health Science Education from The University of Florida. Aaron has a certification in manual therapy from the University of St. Augustine. He has nine years of clinical experience with extensive training and practice in manual therapy, electro therapeutic point stimulation, and intramuscular manual therapy. He specializes in the spine as well as extremity joints. He has worked with patients with a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, including: post-surgical conditions, athletic injuries, sprains/strains, numerous extremity joint conditions, as well as back/neck pain.

Aaron is our PRN therapist and is able to see patients for Saturday appointments.

Rita Bruss, LMT, NMT

CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Rita is a Georgia State licensed massage and body work therapist. Also, she is a certified laser therapist. Rita is professionally trained to do neuromuscular, sports, orthopedics, Swedish and deep tissue massage. Additionally, she practices reflexology, positional and myofascial release. Rita has over 15 years of experience and enjoys working with people from all walks of life.

 

 

Our Mission:

We exist to help people feel better with excellent individualized care and customer service.

Our Values:

  • Respect for People
  • Deliver what we Promise
  • Fun Place to Work
  • Communication

Our Vision:

We aspire to acquire a reputation for best care and service in the community.