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Expert Physical Therapy Services in Cedar Rapids
Advanced Therapy Specialists is a dedicated team of licensed physical therapists committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based care to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. With decades of combined experience, our specialists utilize advanced therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy, lymphedema management, and integrative health approaches, to address a wide range of conditions. We prioritize patient-centered care, creating individualized treatment plans that reflect the latest advancements in physical therapy while fostering a welcoming environment focused on holistic healing.Our team holds advanced certifications in orthopedics, geriatrics, vestibular rehabilitation, and lymphatic therapy, ensuring comprehensive expertise for patients recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic conditions. By combining hands-on care with patient education and innovative technologies like the SOZO Digital Health Platform, we empower individuals to achieve optimal outcomes and long-term wellness.
Services
Physical Therapy
Lymphedema Treatment
Geriatric Care
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Yoga Therapy
Integrative Health
Diabetic Foot Assessment
Myofascial Release
Pilates
Hand Therapy
Highlights and features
- Our therapists hold advanced certifications in orthopedics, geriatrics, and lymphedema therapy.
- We utilize cutting-edge technology like the SOZO Digital Health Platform for early lymphedema detection.
- Personalized care plans are tailored to each patient's unique recovery goals and medical needs.
- We integrate holistic approaches, including yoga and integrative health, into physical therapy.
- Five Certified Lymphedema Therapists provide specialized care for chronic swelling management.
What people say
Expert lymphedema care
Personalized treatment plans
Knowledgeable therapists
Holistic approach
Effective pain relief
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services focus on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving physical function through customized treatment plans. Using evidence-based techniques like joint mobilization, therapeutic ultrasound, and patient education, we address conditions caused by injury, disease, or disability. Each session emphasizes hands-on care and prescribed movement to empower patients in their recovery journey.
Lymphedema Treatment
Specialized lymphedema therapy includes manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, and exercise programs to reduce chronic swelling and improve quality of life. Our five certified lymphedema therapists use advanced techniques like compression pumps and SOZO technology for early detection and lifelong management of lymphatic conditions, ensuring comprehensive care for cancer-related and chronic swelling.
Geriatric Care
Geriatric-focused physical therapy addresses age-related challenges like balance issues, fall prevention, and mobility limitations through objective strength and balance assessments. Board-certified specialists design interventions to improve functional independence for adults over 65, combining evidence-based practices with personalized care plans to enhance quality of life during aging.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation programs target dizziness and balance disorders using customized exercise-based protocols developed by specialty-trained therapists. This approach improves stability, reduces vertigo symptoms, and restores functional mobility through evidence-based techniques tailored to individual patient needs and medical histories.
Yoga Therapy
Yoga-integrated physical therapy combines mindfulness practices with therapeutic movement to enhance body awareness, strength, and overall wellness. Certified yoga instructors incorporate breathing techniques and postures into home exercise programs, offering both insured and private-pay options to support long-term health improvements alongside traditional physical therapy interventions.
People
Sandy Sublett
Physical Therapist, DPT, OCS, CLT
Dr. Sandy Sublett specializes in orthopedic physical therapy, lymphedema management, and vestibular rehabilitation. She holds a doctorate from St. Ambrose University and integrative health certification from the University of Arizona, focusing on holistic treatment approaches for foot/ankle conditions and chronic swelling.
Nancy Buss
Physical Therapist, MPT, GCS, CLT
Nancy Buss specializes in geriatric physical therapy and Parkinson's rehabilitation, combining LSVT BIG certification with lymphedema therapy expertise. She graduated from the University of Iowa and focuses on maximizing mobility and independence for older adults through evidence-based interventions.
Tory Haefner
Physical Therapist, DPT, CLT
Dr. Tory Haefner directs lymphatic therapy programs, specializing in head/neck lymphedema and post-mastectomy care. With 20+ years in orthopedic rehabilitation and certification from Norton School of Lymphedema, she creates individualized treatment plans for lifelong condition management.
Corinne Saunders-Miller
Physical Therapist, MPT, RYT, CLT
Corinne Saunders-Miller integrates yoga therapy with orthopedic care, specializing in shoulder rehabilitation and myofascial release. She holds a master's from Northwestern University and uses SFMA assessments to develop personalized treatment plans combining physical therapy and wellness practices.
Michele Parker
Occupational Therapist, CLT
Michele Parker specializes in lymphedema therapy, applying Craniosacral and Feldenkrais techniques to manage chronic swelling. With a master's from Emory & Henry School of Health Sciences, she focuses on empowering patients to achieve optimal health outcomes through collaborative, individualized care approaches.
Questions
What conditions do your physical therapists treat?
We treat orthopedic injuries, lymphedema, vestibular disorders, diabetic foot complications, geriatric mobility issues, and chronic pain conditions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Do you accept insurance for physical therapy services?
Most services are covered by insurance, including lymphedema treatment and yoga therapy. Private pay options are available for non-diagnosis-specific wellness programs.
How does lymphedema prevention work with SOZO technology?
The SOZO device measures L-DEX scores to detect early lymphedema signs before visible swelling occurs, enabling preventive interventions through baseline testing and regular monitoring.
What makes your geriatric physical therapy unique?
Board-certified specialists use objective assessments of strength, balance, and aerobic capacity to create personalized plans that reduce fall risks and improve functional independence for adults over 65.
Can I receive vestibular rehabilitation for chronic dizziness?
Yes, our specialty-trained therapists design customized vestibular rehab programs to improve balance, reduce vertigo symptoms, and restore functional mobility for chronic dizziness sufferers.
Do you offer Pilates-based physical therapy?
Certified Pilates instructors incorporate mat and reformer exercises into rehabilitation programs to strengthen core muscles and improve movement patterns as part of personalized physical therapy treatment.
