Live Well Physical Therapy

Live Well Physical Therapy, LLC. is a private physical therapy practice dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to patients in Fair Haven and the surrounding areas. Established in 2005, our practice is owned and operated by licensed physical therapists, John Zappala, MPT and Heather Zappala, MPT. At Live Well Physical Therapy, we take pride in offering hands-on, one-to-one treatment sessions with licensed physical therapists, providing continuity of care, and utilizing advanced treatment techniques and modalities. We specialize in women's health, including osteoporosis, lymphedema, and pelvic floor dysfunction, and are committed to delivering quality customized patient care, incorporating both manual therapy and exercise.

Our Services

At Live Well Physical Therapy, we offer a range of services designed to help patients of all ages and abilities achieve optimal health and wellness. Our services include:

• Personalized treatment sessions with licensed physical therapists
• One-on-one sessions with no aides or assistants
• Continuity of care with the same therapist at each session
• Advanced treatment techniques and modalities
• Women's health services, including osteoporosis, lymphedema, and pelvic floor dysfunction

Conditions Treated

Our licensed physical therapists have experience treating a wide range of conditions, including:

• Neurological diagnoses
• Post-operative orthopedic patients, including total hips and knees
• Stroke patients
• Vestibular patients
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Cancer rehabilitation
• Lymphedema
• Geriatric patients
• Competitive athletes

Treatment Techniques

At Live Well Physical Therapy, we utilize a variety of advanced treatment techniques to help patients achieve their goals, including:

• Manual therapy
• Exercise programs
• Sport-specific plyometric training programs
• Wound care
• Vestibular rehabilitation
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Pelvic floor rehabilitation
• Cancer rehabilitation
• Lymphedema therapy

Treatment Modalities

In addition to our treatment techniques, we offer a range of treatment modalities designed to help patients achieve optimal health and wellness, including:

• Electrical stimulation
• Ultrasound
• Heat and cold therapy
• Traction

Our Team

Our team of licensed physical therapists is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to our patients. Our therapists have extensive experience and training in a range of treatment techniques and modalities, and are committed to continuing education and professional development.

John Zappala, PT, MPT has been treating patients as a licensed physical therapist for over a decade. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Delaware and his Master's degree in Physical Therapy from UMDNJ/Rutgers. John has experience treating patients in the homecare setting, as well as in outpatient physical therapy offices. He has also coached adolescent athletes for the past four years, developing sport-specific plyometric training programs.

Heather Zappala, PT, MPT has over a decade of experience treating patients as a licensed physical therapist. She received her undergraduate degree in Corporate Fitness from the College of New Jersey and her Master's degree in Physical Therapy from UMDNJ/Rutgers. Following graduation, Heather specialized in Neurological Rehabilitation at JFK Medical Center, treating a wide variety of stroke patients and gaining experience with wounds and vestibular patients. Her current experience focuses on post-operative orthopedic patients, including total hips and knees.

Jennifer Norton PT, DPT, CLT-LANA has been a licensed physical therapist in New Jersey for over a decade. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Rehabilitation Science from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts and her Master's Degree of Science in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 2002. Jennifer specializes in women's health and treats patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, cancer rehabilitation, and lymphedema.

Conclusion

At Live Well Physical Therapy, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our patients. Our licensed physical therapists provide hands-on, one-to-one treatment sessions, utilizing advanced treatment techniques and modalities. We specialize in women's health and are dedicated to delivering quality customized patient care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve optimal health and wellness.