We specialize in orthopedic, neurological, and post operative conditions to get you back to doing the things that you love! No goal is too large or small!
Bedford PT
Pain, limitation in motion, and weakness can stop you in your tracks and prevent you from doing the things you love. We, at Bedford Physical Therapy, are ready and eager to help you get back to life in the fullest. We are dedicated to the most advanced practice techniques including trigger point dry needling, spinal manipulation, joint mobilization, and the most effective exercise techniques backed by research. We believe that in order to make you the best, we have to be our best, which is why we pursue advanced trainings in state of the art treatments. We have extensive expertise and experience in physical therapy and many of our therapists hold advanced certifications. We have board certified and fellowship trained therapists who want to help you get back to the life you love. We pride ourselves on helping you reach YOUR goals. We want to help you get up from a chair without pain, recover from your surgery, walk up a flight of steps, throw a better pitch, serve a better ball, cycle father than you have ever gone before, or run in the next marathon. Our therapists work one on one with each client in order to fully understand your limitations, complaints, concerns, and fears. We take time to teach you about your injury and what you can do about it! Our therapists and clients have the opportunity to form partnerships on the road to recovery. Our Team
Jessica Keller is a graduate from Franklin Pierce University where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Prior to earning her Doctorate she attended the University of New Hampshire where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Wellness with a focus in Kinesiology. Jessica has worked with a variety of musculoskeletal diagnoses including TMJ dysfunction, vertigo and specializes in orthopedic conditions, sports / work injuries and post-operative patients. Having spent the past few years working closely with an orthopedic surgical practice, she has had extensive experience with orthopedic surgeries, the recovery and post-operative rehabilitation protocols. Jessica is a Graston Technique Provider and is also certified in Dry Needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Dry Needling Institute. She is also in the process of acquiring her certification in Spinal Manipulation through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Spinal Institute. These techniques, in conjunction with exercise, allow her to facilitate a patients’ recovery and return them to their daily activities and sports effectively and efficiently. With a strong background and passion for fitness and nutrition / general wellness Jessica is highly motivated to provide the best care to her patients for the fastest return to their optimal levels of function and activities they enjoy, without pain! Outside of work Jessica enjoys being outdoors, spending time with loved ones and working out with a strong interest in bodybuilding. Lauren Blizzard PT, DPT, VRS, Cert- Dry Needling
Lauren is a graduate of Northeastern University where she earned her degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and then obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has worked primarily in outpatient orthopedic settings where she treated a variety of sports injuries, work related injuries and post- operative cases. As an Irish step dancer, Lauren carries her love of movement into the clinic where she enjoys working with dancers, athletes and the weekend warriors. Her recovery from her own foot injuries inspired her to become trained in advanced treatments of the foot and ankle. Lauren is also certified in the Graston technique, trigger point dry needling and vestibular rehabilitation. In her free time, she is an avid Celtics fan, enjoys traveling and staying active with friends and family. Erin Lawrence PT, DPT
Erin Lawrence is a graduate from Simmons University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science where she then went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. During her time at Simmons, Erin was a member of the dance company where she took on multiple leadership roles, including President her senior year of undergraduate school. Erin has been an avid dancer since age three and has continued to practice this art form to this day. Her passion for dancing lead her to pursue a career in Physical Therapy where works to get patients back to doing the activities they love. Erin’s clinical experience is primarily in the outpatient orthopedic patient population where she has treated a variety of musculoskeletal disorders ranging from sports injuries, to post-operative cases, to balance and gait disorders. Erin strives to provide the highest quality of car in which she cultivates a holistic healing environment in order for her patients to achieve their goals and improve their overall quality of life.
03/10/2023
Attention runners! We have some exciting new to share with you! We now offer running gait analysis at Bedford Physical Therapy! Whether you’re new to running or an avid marathon runner let’s make sure you hit the ground running with the best mechanics and form to prevent injury and maximize performance!
What does a running gait analysis offer?
1. A full examination of your mobility and strength specific to the demands of running
2. A 2D video analysis performed by a trained physical therapist
3. A personalized exercise program tailored to meet your specific needs to improve your running gait and performance
Call us today to schedule your gait analysis and start your running season on the right foot!
Colleen Dooley has her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and received her Doctorate in Physical therapy in 2018 from Simmons University in Boston, MA. She has a post-doctoral certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy with a specialization on treatment of spine and spinal manipulation. In addition to clinical practice, Colleen enjoys teaching physical therapy students in the classroom and the clinic, with a focus on anatomy.
Colleen enjoys working with a variety of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions with patients as young as 3 and as old as 103! She is passionate about helping patients get back to doing the things they love to do. Each patient is unique, and she loves problem solving with her patients to find the best treatment plan specifically designed for them. She believes PT should be an enjoyable experience and that each patient should leave feeling that they have learned something about their body and themselves. She has experience with general orthopedic conditions, postoperative rehab, TMJ dysfunction, sport injuries, and pre/post-partum care.
When not in the clinic, Colleen can often be found knitting or sewing her latest project, skiing, and playing video games with her family and friends!
01/24/2023
Allison Granucci is a recent addition to the Bedford Physical Therapy team. She has relocated to New Hampshire from Connecticut where she practiced as a physical therapist since 2019. Allison has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Rhode Island and a bachelors degree in Athletic Training from the University of New England.
Allison has experience in general orthopedics, post-operative care, neurology, and sports medicine. She is LSVT BIG certified which allows her to treat individuals with Parkinson’s Disease through an evidence-based treatment program. In addition, she is certified in running gait analysis and enjoys the challenge of restoring athletes to their prior level of function.
In her free time Allison enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing yard games, traveling, and hiking.
03/17/2022
It’s that time of year again! Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your friends at Bedford Physical Therapy! ☘️
02/17/2022
Questions about an injury or pain that you have?!
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02/10/2022
What is Achilles Tendonitis and what can I do about it?
Achilles Tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendon that connects the calf muscle to the back of the lower leg.
Typically this is an overuse injury. Often times seen in runners who have recently dramatically increased mileage or change in footwear, basketball players with repetitive jumping, soccer players and tennis players with quick pivoting / sprinting.
What can be done to help?
Stretches of the calf muscles to reduce tension on the tendon in conjunction to soft tissue techniques, including dry needling, as well as a strengthening and stability program can be very effective in the treatment of Achilles Tendonitis. A good assessment of footwear is also highly beneficial! needling
01/31/2022
Up to 80% of ankle sprains will sprain again! You are at risk for reinjury due to losing your body's ability to sense movement and location. This awareness is called "proprioception" and can be treated with PT. Find out how at Bedford Physical Therapy! 603-782-3039
01/27/2022
Did you know lateral ankle sprains are the #1 injury in dance? These usually happen after landing from a leap and rolling the ankle. At Bedford PT, our therapists can teach you to safely land and control your deceleration.
Call 603-782-3039 so our team can work with you to recover from this injury!
01/19/2022
Exciting News!
Bedford Physical Therapy is now offering a specialized dancer rehabilitation program! As current dancers, both Erin and Lauren understand the fear that comes with a dance related injury!
Our therapists are now trained to asses the specific biomechanics and movement patterns of dancers and how to treat current injuries and prevent future performance limitations.
At the evaluation, your therapist will carefully assess the dancer’s biomechanics, postural asymmetries, muscle length / strength imbalances and movement patterns.
Our therapists believe in collaboration and teamwork between parents, teachers and the dancers to determine the appropriate rehabilitation plan of care to return to the stage.
Call 603-782-3039 to schedule an appointment with us!
Stay tuned for tips on injury preventions and information on the latest research!
01/13/2022
“What do I do if I have Plantar Fasciitis?”
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
- Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of a band of tissue on the bottom of the foot connecting the heel bone to toes
What can I do to treat it?
-Dry Needling : a great option to quickly loosen, relieve pain and stimulate blood flow to promote tissue healing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue : The use of an instrument to loosen tight tissue, increase blood flow and improve flexibility resulting in reduce pain
Stretching : Stretching of both calf muscles will reduce the traction and pull through the bottom of the foot, improving flexibility
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Pain, limitation in motion, and weakness can stop you in your tracks and prevent you from doing the things you love. We, at Bedford Physical Therapy, are ready and eager to help you get back to life in the fullest. We are dedicated to the most advanced practice techniques including trigger point dry needling, spinal manipulation, joint mobilization, and the most effective exercise techniques backed by research. We believe that in order to make you the best, we have to be our best, which is why we pursue advanced trainings in state of the art treatments. We have extensive expertise and experience in physical therapy and many of our therapists hold advanced certifications. We have board certified and fellowship trained therapists who want to help you get back to the life you love.
We pride ourselves on helping you reach YOUR goals. We want to help you get up from a chair without pain, recover from your surgery, walk up a flight of steps, throw a better pitch, serve a better ball, cycle father than you have ever gone before, or run in the next marathon. No goal is too large or small!
Our therapists work one on one with each client in order to fully understand your limitations, complaints, concerns, and fears. We take time to teach you about your injury and what you can do about it! Our therapists and clients have the opportunity to form partnerships on the road to recovery.
Jessica Bolster is a graduate from Franklin Pierce University where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Prior to earning her Doctorate she attended the University of New Hampshire where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Wellness with a focus in Kinesiology.
Jessica has worked with a variety of musculoskeletal diagnoses including TMJ dysfunction, vertigo and specializes in orthopedic conditions, sports / work injuries and post-operative patients. Having spent the past few years working closely with an orthopedic surgical practice, she has had extensive experience with orthopedic surgeries, the recovery and post-operative rehabilitation protocols.
Jessica is a Graston Technique Provider and is also certified in Dry Needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Dry Needling Institute. She is also in the process of acquiring her certification in Spinal Manipulation through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Spinal Institute. These techniques, in conjunction with exercise, allow her to facilitate a patients’ recovery and return them to their daily activities and sports effectively and efficiently.
With a strong background and passion for fitness and nutrition / general wellness Jessica is highly motivated to provide the best care to her patients for the fastest return to their optimal levels of function and activities they enjoy, without pain!
Outside of work Jessica enjoys being outdoors, spending time with loved ones and working out with a strong interest in bodybuilding.
Lauren Blizzard PT, DPT, VRS, Cert- Dry Needling
Lauren is a graduate of Northeastern University where she earned her degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and then obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has worked primarily in outpatient orthopedic settings where she treated a variety of sports injuries, work related injuries and post- operative cases.
As an Irish step dancer, Lauren carries her love of movement into the clinic where she enjoys working with dancers, athletes and the weekend warriors. Her recovery from her own foot injuries inspired her to become trained in advanced treatments of the foot and ankle. Lauren is also certified in the Graston technique, trigger point dry needling and vestibular rehabilitation.
In her free time, she is an avid Celtics fan, enjoys traveling and staying active with friends and family.
