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Magna Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center

For over 20 years, MagnaPT has been dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-focused physical therapy in the Farmington Valley.

With clinics in Avon (since 2005) and Canton (since 2020), we welcome more than 16,000 patient visits each year. Magna Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center is a privately owned orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation facility. Although physical therapy is our core offering, we understand the importance of physical fitness and wellness programs for everyone in our community– both young a

nd old alike. At Magna PT, you can choose from a variety of services including: nutrition counseling, pilates, personal training, and massage therapy, as well as specialized programs such as sports medicine, fitness evaluations, dance and golf medicine.

07/30/2025

🌟 Join our front-desk dream team in Avon & Canton!
We’re hiring a Patient Service Representative who can greet every patient with a smile, juggle phones & insurance checks, and keep our clinics running smoothly.

Why you’ll love it
• Community-focused, upbeat crew in two great towns
• Flexible full- or part-time schedule
• Real growth opportunities in a supportive PT setting

👉 Read the full job post
https://loom.ly/s4N5RMY

Ready to apply?
Email your résumé + cover letter to Julie Puzzo (julie@magnapt.com) by Aug 20 2025 or tap the link below for the full position details & duties:

Tag a friend who’d shine at our front desk! ✨

Position Snapshot Reports To Patient Service Coordinator Employment Type Full-Time or Part-Time Pay Range $16.35 – $20.00 per hour Position Summary As the first point of contact for every patient, …

07/15/2025

🩰 Blog Spotlight: A Dancer’s Mental Wellness – Through the Eyes of a PT, Educator & Performer

Dance demands physical strength—but also emotional resilience. In this heartfelt blog, Dr. Laura Fetko, PT, DPT, shares her personal journey as a dancer, choreographer, and educator—and how mental wellness plays a vital role in performance and longevity.

✔️ Real talk about perfectionism & comparison
✔️ Insights for dancers and teachers
✔️ The power of self-compassion & community support
✔️ Why mental breaks matter as much as technique

Whether you're leaping on stage or guiding from the wings, this one’s for you.

🔗 Read the full blog and check out all our expert providers at Magna PT 👉 https://loom.ly/EceL7pg

Written by Dr. Laura Fetko PT, DPT Many of you may not know that I received my undergraduate degree in dance. I am a choreographer, an…

07/13/2025

🪡 Blog Spotlight: Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture—Which Is Right for You?

Curious about the difference between and ? While both use tiny needles, they work in very different ways to support healing, pain relief, and recovery.

✔️ Acupuncture: Energy flow + chronic pain + stress relief
✔️ Dry Needling: Muscle release + injury recovery + improved mobility
✔️ Backed by science + practiced by certified professionals

Dry needling can be a game-changer for athletes, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone recovering from injury.

📞 Magna Physical Therapy has 5 certified dry needling clinicians—call us to learn more or book a session!

🔗 Read the full blog and check out all our expert providers at Magna PT 👉 https://loom.ly/mL6hW3Q

Written By Jennifer Stawarz, MSPT When you’re considering which type of needle is the best for you, you may think that these two…

07/10/2025

🧬 Blog Spotlight: The CoQ10 Mystery
Ever wonder what happened to that powerhouse of the cell you learned about in biology class? 🧪

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) plays a crucial role in energy production and healthy aging—but levels decrease as we get older. In this new blog, Dr. Brian Magna breaks down why CoQ10 matters and how it could support:
✔️ Cellular energy & endurance
✔️ Heart health & blood pressure
✔️ Relief from statin-related muscle pain

Plus, learn about dosage tips, potential side effects, and what to ask your healthcare provider before supplementing.

🔗 Read the full blog and check out all our expert providers at Magna PT 👉 https://loom.ly/4eMADFo

Written by Dr. Brian A. Magna, DPT, ATC Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vital antioxidant compound that helps the mitochondria produce energy….

07/07/2025

🎭 Blog Spotlight: Broadway Q&A with Dr. Meagan Robichaud

As a past Broadway tour season wrapped up, Dr. Meagan Robichaud, PT, DPT, Director of Dance Medicine at Magna PT, shared an inside look at what it’s like providing backstage physical therapy for performers—right here in Connecticut!

In this Q&A, she breaks down:
✔️ How Magna PT partners with Neuro Tour to support Broadway shows
✔️ What a fast-paced 20-minute PT session backstage really looks like
✔️ The highs, challenges, and unique joy of working with touring performers

From the Bushnell to the Shubert, the Magna dance medicine team has helped keep casts performing at their best.

🔗 Read the full blog and check out all our expert providers at Magna PT 👉 https://loom.ly/PGdgF1Y

As the Broadway season finishes up for summer, we sit down with the Director of Dance Medicine and Avon Clinic Coordinator, Dr. Meagan…

07/03/2025

🏌️‍♂️ Blog Spotlight: 3 Ways to Improve Your Swing

Whether you play golf, baseball, or tennis—your swing depends on mobility, flexibility, and core strength. These repetitive motions can strain your shoulders, spine, and hips if you're not properly conditioned.

In this blog, we share 3 simple exercises to:
✔️ Improve thoracic spine mobility
✔️ Increase hip flexibility
✔️ Build core stability

Perfect for preventing injury and boosting your swing!

Magna PT is also a certified Golf Medicine Center, with tailored swing analysis + training using our indoor Net-Return System.

🔗 Read the full blog and check out all our expert providers at Magna PT 👉 https://loom.ly/H6hIhCk

Written By Jennifer Stawarz, MSPT Are you a baseball, tennis or golf player? These are just a few sports that require mobility,…

06/30/2025

🩰 Blog: Pointe Shoe Health

Dancing in “dead” pointe shoes? It’s more than uncomfortable—it could be risky. 🛑 Dr. Laura Fetko, PT, DPT shares how worn shanks, softened boxes, and tight fits can lead to foot strain, ankle sprains, or even Achilles tendonitis.

Stay safe on stage—know when to retire your shoes and keep a backup pair ready.

🔗 Read the full blog and check out all our expert providers at Magna PT 👉https://loom.ly/NkAWPRQ

Written by Dr. Laura Fetko, PT, DPT There are many tools in a dancers toolbox such as foam roller, tape, our favorite water bottle and of…

06/27/2025

Blog: 🧊💥 To RICE or Not to RICE?

Think icing is the best go-to after injury? 🧊 Not so fast. Dr. Meagan Robichaud, PT, DPT breaks down the evolution of injury care—from RICE to PEACE & LOVE—and why movement and heat might be better than that frozen bag of peas. 🦵🔥

Learn when icing still makes sense—and when it may actually slow your recovery.

🔗 Read the full blog and check out all our expert providers at Magna PT 👉 https://loom.ly/Jbntalg

Written by Dr. Meagan Robichaud, PT, DPT For as long as most of us can remember, the quick answer and solution to an acute soft tissue…

06/21/2025

🩰 Blog Spotlight: How’s your Turnout? A Dancers Guide to Alignment

Forcing your turnout may look pretty—but it could be damaging your body. In this new post, Dr. Laura Fetko, PT, DPT of breaks down how misalignment affects your knees, ankles, back, and core 💥

✅ Learn where turnout should start
✅ Discover how proper improves stability
✅ Get tips to reduce pain and prevent injury on and off the stage

💬 Want support? Contact our team:
📧 meagan@magnapt.com | laura@magnapt.com

📖 Read the full blog 👉https://loom.ly/piD2pRA

Raise of hands, how many of us have forced our turnout to attain that beautiful aesthetic of an 180 degree first position. All of our hands should be raised, I will admit I too have forced my turno…

06/18/2025

💡 Blog Spotlight: Great Stuff to Know Regarding Physical Therapy

Did you know physical therapists can often help you avoid costly surgeries, unnecessary imaging, and extended recovery times? care leads to faster relief, lower costs, and better outcomes for common conditions like back and knee pain.

✅ Seeing a PT first =
• Lower surgery & injection rates
• 50% savings in some cases
• Faster, accurate diagnosis (77% accuracy!)
• No referral needed in CT since 2005!

📚 Learn why choosing physical therapy first matters—for your health and your wallet.

📍 Written by Dr. Brian A. Magna, PT, DPT, ATC
📖 Read the full blog 👉 https://loom.ly/iQZ22Vc

Written by Dr. Brian A. Magna, PT, DPT, ATC According to the most updated research in healthcare, musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are…

06/15/2025

🩰 Blog Spotlight: A Year in Review for Magna Dance Medicine

From Broadway backstage care to summer intensives and injury prevention workshops, that year was full of movement, education, and performance support for the 💃✨

🔹 Highlights include:
• for Dear Evan Hansen, Hairspray, Fiddler on the Roof & more
• lectures at NEBT, Hartt, and Evjen Academy
• Partnership with The Dance Project
• Featured in Today Magazine!

👏 Big thanks to our Dance Medicine team supporting year-round!

📩 Read the full blog 👉 https://loom.ly/I-MBvN8

Dr. Meagan Robichaud and Dr. Laura Fetko spent a weekend at the CT Classic where they offered a parents seminar and then provided injury consultations for the dancers during the competition!

06/12/2025

🩰 Blog Spotlight: The Dance Stretch Series

Static stretching before dance class? ❌ Not ideal! In this new post, Dr. Laura Fetko, PT, DPT of explains why is better for warmups—and how static stretches can still help post-class 🧘‍♀️

Learn 6 expert-recommended stretches like the , , and to release tight hips, hamstrings, glutes, low back, and more 💪

📩 Questions? Contact our team:
Dr. Meagan Robichaud – meagan@magnapt.com
Dr. Laura Fetko – laura@magnapt.com

🩰 Read the full blog 👉 https://loom.ly/tzIGCgM

True or False: A warm up can consist only of static stretching? The answer is false, stretching is important however, static stretching does not increase the blood flow needed to prepare the muscles for dancing. Dynamic stretching in this situation is more beneficial, static stretching when the musc...

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302 W Main Street, Ste 204
Avon, CT
06001

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 7pm
Thursday	7:30am - 7pm
Friday	7:30am - 5pm

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+18606790430

Website

http://www.magnapt.com/

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