Rehab Associates of Central Virginia

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia Providing VA with specialized physical therapists, convenient locations, and flexible scheduling.

Rehab Associates was founded in 1967 with one clinic and one mission - To Serve You and the Lynchburg community. Today, our mission remains even though we have grown to serve Virginia with over 14 outpatient physical therapy centers. We provide world- class, hands on physical therapy, sports medicine, and industrial rehabilitation conveniently located near your home or work. Our industry leading c

linician education program ensures that your physical therapy experience will be exceptional. Our exceptional staff combined with internationally acclaimed clinical outcomes are why Rehab Associates has been a National Practice of the Year award winner. Choosing Rehab Associates will ensure that you are in good hands.

Happy birthday to Alyssa Gartner, patient care coordinator at our Clifton clinic! She always has a smile on her face and...
07/28/2025

Happy birthday to Alyssa Gartner, patient care coordinator at our Clifton clinic! She always has a smile on her face and puts our patients first! Alyssa, we hope you have the best birthday ever! 🎉🎂

Did you know that some doctors still make house calls? It's true! Rehab Associates House Calls is a convenient, new serv...
07/25/2025

Did you know that some doctors still make house calls? It's true! Rehab Associates House Calls is a convenient, new service that brings physical therapy to you! Covered by most insurances, this service enables you to skip the drive, save time, and get better in your own home! Please give us a call today at 855-722-8478 to schedule your appointment or to learn more.

Foam Rolling. You either love it or hate it. If you're looking at a foam roller and thinking to yourself 👀 "Self... ther...
07/24/2025

Foam Rolling. You either love it or hate it. If you're looking at a foam roller and thinking to yourself 👀 "Self... there has to be a better way." You're not wrong. A few small changes can make a BIG difference. Check it out and let us know how it goes!

Happy birthday to Zach Lutz, PTA! Zach is a resource physical therapist assistant who treats patients at all our locatio...
07/24/2025

Happy birthday to Zach Lutz, PTA! Zach is a resource physical therapist assistant who treats patients at all our locations as the needs arise. He enjoys general orthopedics. We hope you have a great birthday, Zach!

📣 Rehab Associates just added a brand new treatment option that helps further our mission to bring cutting edge treatmen...
07/23/2025

📣 Rehab Associates just added a brand new treatment option that helps further our mission to bring cutting edge treatment to best serve our patients in the Central Virginia community: Radial Shockwave Therapy!!

What is Shockwave Therapy? Here's the brainy version: 🤓 High-energy acoustic waves stimulate healing and regeneration in damaged tissues. It's a proven, non-invasive treatment designed to provide significant pain relief and restore mobility. In short, Shockwave Therapy:

✅ Increases Blood Flow: Boosts circulation to injured areas, accelerating natural healing.
✅Breaks Down Calcifications: Effectively targets and breaks down scar tissue and calcium deposits.
✅ Stimulates Healing: Activates your body's natural repair mechanisms.
✅Reduces Pain & Inflammation: Alleviates discomfort and swelling, promoting faster recovery.

👉As a completely non-invasive procedure, Shockwave Therapy enables you to avoid the risks and downtime of surgery while offering you significant pain relief. In fact, many patients report 60-80% reduction in chronic pain! Plus, the results are long-lasting, extending for months to years!

What are some common conditions we successfully treat:

✅ Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
✅ Tennis Elbow
✅ Shoulder Impingement
✅ Achilles Tendinitis
✅ Knee Pain
✅ Hip Pain & Bursitis

Shockwave Therapy is available at our Forest location. Want to learn more? Give us a call today at 855-722-8478.

Come be part of a great team! We’re looking for physical therapists to join our growing family of passionate healthcare ...
07/22/2025

Come be part of a great team! We’re looking for physical therapists to join our growing family of passionate healthcare providers. Send your resume to hr@racva.com. If you know of someone who would be a good fit, please share this post. We need help getting the word out to the best people! Visit our website for more information about our team: www. racva.com.

Another good reason to rehab at our Clifton clinic: Dr. Cameron Light! Dr. Light has been part of the Rehab Associates t...
07/21/2025

Another good reason to rehab at our Clifton clinic: Dr. Cameron Light!

Dr. Light has been part of the Rehab Associates team for a while, but recently accepted a full-time position! He has a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Lynchburg. Dr. Light also received his master’s degree in athletic training and is now a certified athletic trainer. He enjoys treating sports-related injuries with a focus on hips, knees, shoulders, and elbows. He also loves treating those weekend warriors who sit at a desk during the week but go all out on the weekends, ending up with overuse or acute injuries.

In his spare time, you’ll find Dr. Light outdoors hunting and hiking with his fiancée. He also enjoys weightlifting. If you’d like to see him in our Clifton clinic, please call us today at 855-722-8478.

Cam, we’re glad to have you as part of the Rehab Associates family!

A birthday shout-out to Callie Booth! Callie is a financial counselor in our Business Center. Callie, we hope you have a...
07/19/2025

A birthday shout-out to Callie Booth! Callie is a financial counselor in our Business Center. Callie, we hope you have a wonderful birthday and are celebrated well! 🎂🥳

Speed up healing and reduce pain with Shockwave Therapy! This new treatment option at Rehab Associates isgreat for those...
07/18/2025

Speed up healing and reduce pain with Shockwave Therapy! This new treatment option at Rehab Associates is
great for those suffering from plantar fasciitis, shoulder pain, tendonitis, and other pain that keeps you from doing what you love. Give us a call today to set up your appointment for non-invasive and effective relief: 855-722-8478.

Happy Birthday to Jessica Wright, our Chief Operations Officer! Working out of our Business Center, Jessica is the stabi...
07/17/2025

Happy Birthday to Jessica Wright, our Chief Operations Officer! Working out of our Business Center, Jessica is the stabilizing force behind our daily success. If you see her today, be sure to wish her the happiest of birthdays! We hope you have an amazing day, Jessica!

Do you have a shooting pain that often radiates from your lower back into your leg? It could be sciatica. Read about the...
07/17/2025

Do you have a shooting pain that often radiates from your lower back into your leg? It could be sciatica. Read about the condition in our most recent blog. Dr. Rebecca Irby tells us how physical therapy can be an effective way to managing pain and restoring mobility. Follow this link to more information: https://nuvi.me/dr8kjf

Do you have a shooting pain that often radiates from your lower back into your leg? It could be sciatica. Read about the...
07/17/2025

Do you have a shooting pain that often radiates from your lower back into your leg? It could be sciatica. Read about the condition in our most recent blog. Dr. Rebecca Irby tells us how physical therapy can be an effective way to managing pain and restoring mobility. Follow this link to more information: https://nuvi.me/sjt0e4

A great big "Happy Birthday" to Dr. Christine Shatto of our Bedford clinic! Dr. Shatto enjoys general orthopedics, sport...
07/16/2025

A great big "Happy Birthday" to Dr. Christine Shatto of our Bedford clinic! Dr. Shatto enjoys general orthopedics, sports medicine, women’s health involving pregnancy and postpartum care, geriatrics, and manual therapy. We hope you have a wonderful birthday, Chris! Enjoy your special day!

Happy Birthday to Allen Hamm, our maintenance tech. He is based in our Business Center, but goes to every clinic to make...
07/15/2025

Happy Birthday to Allen Hamm, our maintenance tech. He is based in our Business Center, but goes to every clinic to make sure we're well-equipped to serve our patients. Everyone looks forward to seeing Allen come through the door! If you see him today, wish him the best! We hope you have a great birthday, Allen! Thanks for all you do! 🎂🥳

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Please join us in welcoming Dr. James Mankus to the Rehab Associates family! Originally from Delaware, Dr. Mankus receiv...
07/14/2025

Please join us in welcoming Dr. James Mankus to the Rehab Associates family! Originally from Delaware, Dr. Mankus received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Liberty University and his doctorate of physical therapy from the University of Lynchburg. He enjoys general orthopedics and is happy to treat patients of all ages at our Clifton clinic. Also, Dr. Mankus will be serving as a resource physical therapist, serving patients at all our clinics as the need arises.

In his spare time, Dr. Mankus enjoys playing disc golf and board games, weight lighting, and spending time with his wife and their two Yorkipoos! Welcome, James! We’re thankful to have you on the team!

Two birthdays to celebrate today! Dr. Karen LaRocca treats patients in our Appomattox clinic. She enjoys general orthope...
07/11/2025

Two birthdays to celebrate today! Dr. Karen LaRocca treats patients in our Appomattox clinic. She enjoys general orthopedics and manual therapy. She also treats TMJ. Dr. Colin Brooker recently joined Rehab Associates as a physical therapist in our Clifton clinic. He enjoys general orthopedics and treating patients of all ages. Have a great day, Karen and Colin! Celebrate big!

When you have back pain, it can be tempting to ask for imaging to help determine the cause of your pain... but here's wh...
07/10/2025

When you have back pain, it can be tempting to ask for imaging to help determine the cause of your pain... but here's why that may not be your best option. Check it out 👉️ https://nuvi.me/igkcoj

Rehab Associates welcomes Dr. Connor Christenson as a physical therapist at our Forest Brook clinic! Dr. Christenson wor...
07/09/2025

Rehab Associates welcomes Dr. Connor Christenson as a physical therapist at our Forest Brook clinic! Dr. Christenson worked as a tech at our Forest Brook clinic before he attended PT school. We’ve been anticipating his return for years! 😊

Dr. Christenson has a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University and a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Lynchburg. He enjoys general orthopedics and working with athletes, active gym-goers, and other active individuals. He has held a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification for four years.

In his spare time, Dr. Christenson enjoys spending time with his wife Lindsay. He also enjoys working out, running, golfing, reading, and watching sports.

Welcome, Connor! We’re glad to have you back!

Having fun in the Westlake clinic! Physical therapy doesn't have to feel like work. Sometimes, it's a lot of fun! Co****...
07/08/2025

Having fun in the Westlake clinic! Physical therapy doesn't have to feel like work. Sometimes, it's a lot of fun! Co****le is a great way to work on balance, coordination, shoulder mobility, and core strength!

Taking it from fun and games to rehab are Jake Sanza, a PT student from Radford University, and Dr. Ben Hodges, site director at our Westlake clinic. If you need physical therapy and want to have some fun, too, give us a call today at 855-722-8478.

Happy birthday to Chelsey Lloyd! Site director and physical therapist assistant, Chelsey sees patients in our Amherst cl...
07/07/2025

Happy birthday to Chelsey Lloyd! Site director and physical therapist assistant, Chelsey sees patients in our Amherst clinic. With 16 years of service to Rehab Associates, Chelsey also worked at our clinics in Brookneal and Forest. She enjoys general orthopedics and treats patients of all ages! We hope you have a great day today, Chelsey! 🥳🎂

Happy Independence Day from Rehab Associates! We're celebrating with red, white, and blue! Enjoy your time with family a...
07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from Rehab Associates! We're celebrating with red, white, and blue! Enjoy your time with family and friends as you celebrate the freedoms we too often take for granted. Be sure to have fun and stay active!

Didn't see that coming, did you?!? 😂🤣 We hope you have a Dino-mite 4th of July Weekend. We promise not to take the extr...
07/03/2025

Didn't see that coming, did you?!? 😂🤣 We hope you have a Dino-mite 4th of July Weekend. We promise not to take the extra day to trek around an island and bring back giant lizard pets. The small ones maybe... if they're cute 😉

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Rehab Associates was founded in 1967 with one clinic and one mission - To Serve You and the Lynchburg community. Today, our mission remains even though we have grown to serve Virginia with over 14 outpatient physical therapy centers. We provide world- class, hands on physical therapy, sports medicine, and industrial rehabilitation conveniently located near your home or work. Our industry leading clinician education program ensures that your physical therapy experience will be exceptional. Our exceptional staff combined with internationally acclaimed clinical outcomes are why Rehab Associates has been a National Practice of the Year award winner. Choosing Rehab Associates will ensure that you are in good hands.