Our Team
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Co-Owner and Physical Therapist
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Board Certified Doctor of Physical Therapy
Bachelor’s of Health Science
Board Certified Orthopedic Certified Specialist
Former Adjunct Faculty for Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Quinnipiac University
Certified Functional Dry Needling
Certified Blood Flow Restriction Training
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
Functional Therapeutic Movement Practitioner
The Functional Manual Therapy Approach
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
Maitlaind Australian Approach
Running Biomechanics and Analysis
Chronic Pain and Injury Rehabilitation
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Dr. James Silva earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2012. He further distinguished himself in 2016 by completing a board certification as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist. He has worked in both hospital and outpatient settings as a direct access provider, qualified to assess and treat individuals with injuries, pain, and various movement difficulties. His experience ranges from treating Division 1 athletes at Georgetown University and competitive crossfit and endurance athletes, to post-surgical patients, recreational athletes, and individuals seeking improvements to their general physical health. He has extensive training and experience in running biomechanics, running-specific rehab, and sports rehabilitation. He is dry-needle certified and has extensive training in manual therapy techniques. James prides himself on his ability to blend various treatment approaches, including manual and exercise-based interventions, to create personalized treatment solutions for his patients. James spent several years serving as a faculty member for the Quinnipiac University Physical Therapy Program. Whether teaching future practitioners or patients, James has found that shared knowledge and collaboration are pivotal for honing in on individual needs and providing momentum for success.
"It is not all about exercise. Everyone’s physical health and movement ability allow them to access the world, pursue passions, create lasting movements with family, or provide for those most important to them. Personalized therapy is about respecting those individualized motives and creating the environment for people to live more full lives." -James Silva PT, DPT, OCS
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Co-Owner and Physical Therapist
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Board Certified Doctor of Physical Therapy
Bachelor’s of Biology
Current Adjunct faculty for Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Sacred Heart University
Certified Early Intervention Practitioner
Certified Educator of Infant Massage
Neurodevelopmental Treatment Method
Gait Assessment and Pediatric Orthotic Assessment
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
Neurorthopedic Institute Pain Science Approach
International Spine and Pain Institute Pain Science
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Dr. Elizabeth Silva earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Sacred Heart University in 2012. Elizabeth has a broad range of experience and interests within the therapeutic world. She began her career in the outpatient setting with the general population, working with young athletes, the elderly, and everyone in between. She has specialized training in manual techniques and intervention practices for varying orthopedic, neurological, and pain-related issues. In recent years she has worked more specifically with the early pediatric population, providing services as a specialized Early Intervention provider. Her care for patients across such a broad age range has given Elizabeth a unique perspective of how developmental factors play into care along the spectrum of the lifespan. Elizabeth currently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Sacred Heart University Physical Therapy program. She has a passion for being active and promoting positive individual and family lifestyle habits.
“We are complex beings. We have so many factors that play into our entire well-being, and each of those must be taken into consideration when treating the individual. Healing and growth is complex, but worth the effort to help ourselves, our families, and our community at large.” - Elizabeth Silva, PT, DPT
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Newtown, CT Residents
Therapists, Entrepreneurs, Ballerinas, Wrestlers, Aspiring Heroes, and Captains of Chaos
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The Silva’s have four young, energetic children. They value their time together as a family as well as with their friends in the community. They enjoy going for hikes and walks, attending church and community events, and working together on home-improvement projects. Elizabeth and James generally spend much of their time chasing after their four young children on foot, bikes, and other wheeled devices. In their free moments, James and Elizabeth fit in their own workouts. They deeply understand the value of keeping their bodies healthy to take care of their loved ones, and pursue interests. They are passionate about helping others do the same.