MPT's TEAM OF PROVIDERS
With continuous training and education, our team of therapists are committed to providing you with the best, research-based care offered.
Nick Voci
PT, DPT
Owner of Manchester Physical Therapy
“Learning, helping, and teaching is my passion, not a job. I am fortunate enough to do something I love, and I strive to provide patients with the tools and education they need to meet their goals.”
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Graduate:
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Doctor of Physical Therapy at Husson University, Banogr, ME
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Bachelors of Science in Business Management, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
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Professional Organizations/Certifications:
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Member American Physical Therapy Association
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Advanced Training:
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Advanced training on evaluation and treatment techniques for the spine, pelvic girdle and ribs utilizing Nordic approach, Australian lumbar and pelvic stabilization concepts
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Orthopedic Excellence: The Spine,
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Current Concepts in Joint Replacements, and Shoulder Rehabilitation
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Postural Restoration Institute:
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Myokinematic Restoration​
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Postural Respiration
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Manual Therapy:
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Nordic approach such as graded joint mobilizations including high velocity low amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques
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Soft Tissue Mobilization
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Joint Mobilizations
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
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Muscle Energy Techniques
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Complementary Techniques for Rehabilitation
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Kathy Metzger
PT, PRC, CPI
"I have had the good fortune to work in a variety of settings; outpatient clinics, nursing home, acute care and Director of Rehabilitation at a community hospital."
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Graduate:
Bachelors of Science, Physical Therapy, Ithaca, NY 1977
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Professional Organizations/Certifications
Certified by the Postural Restoration Institute in 2011
Certified Pilates Instructor with the Professional Health and Fitness Institute
Member American Physical Therapy Association
Member of American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry
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Advanced Training:
Following years of learning many approaches to treatment, Kathy achieved the designation of Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) in 2011 as a result of advanced training, extraordinary interest and devotion to the science of postural adaptations, asymmetrical patterns, and the influence of muscles on the body as defined by the Postural Restoration Instituteâ„¢.
Professional training with the Postural Restoration Institute includes :
Myokinematic Restoration, Pelvis Restoration, Postural Respiration, Cervical-Cranio-Mandibular Restoration, Impingement & Instability, Advanced Integration, Interdisciplinary Restoration, PRI Integration for Fitness and Movement, as well as a variety of Annual Symposiums on different topics.
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Additional training includes Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Disorders: Evaluation and treatment of patients with incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse and other pelvic floor dysfunction, osteoporosis and Movement System Impairment Syndromes.
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Manual Therapy:
Strain-Counterstrain with Dr. Jones, Muscle Energy, Total Body Balancing 1& 2, as well as Body Talk with Kerry D'Ambrogio, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Myofascial Release and Somato-emotional release with John Barnes, Mulligan Concept as well as others.
Chris Ludwig
PT, DPT
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Graduate
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​Doctor of Physical Therapy, Sage Graduate School, Troy, NY
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Bachelor of Art in Health Science, Castleton State College, Castleton, VT
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Advanced Training:
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Research on ACL injury prevention in female high school basketball players (Doctoral Capstone Project)
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Skilled in developing and managing care plans for various settings, including outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, and home health care.
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Manual Therapy:
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Soft Tissue Mobilization
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Joint Mobilizations
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
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Muscle Energy Techniques
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Complementary Techniques for Rehabilitation
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Alana Roytvarf
PT, DPT
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Graduate:​​
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Doctor of Physical Therapy at University of Illinois at Chicago​​
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Bachelor of Arts in Communications at University of Michigan
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Professional Organizations/Certifications:
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Member American Physical Therapy Association
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Attendee: HSS Sports Medicine Symposium, Combined Sections Meeting​
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Service Trip: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala – Mobility assessments and home exercise programs for various communities
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Advanced Training:
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​Cervical Spine
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Balance and Falls
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Geriatrics
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Neurological Disorders
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Manual Therapy:
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Soft Tissue Mobilization
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Joint Mobilizations
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
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Complementary Techniques for Rehabilitation
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Heather Toupin
PTA
"I enjoy being part of a team that centers on patient care and recognizes the importance of treating the whole person. I thoroughly enjoy meeting new patients and working together towards achieving their goals and improving their health and function through physical therapy."
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Graduate:​​
​ Associate of Applied Science
Physical Therapist Assistant from Community College of RI 2018
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Advanced Training:
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​​Kinesiotaping
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IASTM
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Postural Restoration Institute:
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Myokinematic Restoration​
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Postural Respiration
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Manual Therapy:
Myofascial Release, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Muscle Energy Techniques, as well
as other complementary therapies.