Healthy Aging Physical Therapy, Lynnfield, MA (2025)

12/16/2025

🧡 Testimonial Tuesday 🧡..
"Sharon is amazing physical therapist and such a wonderful person! She consistently demonstrated exceptional skills and professionalism in providing my physical therapy care. She combines technical knowledge with genuine compassion creating a supportive and motivating environment for recovery . She provided the clear communication, patience and encouragement offered during every session and she takes time to explain each exercise and monitor progress closely, ensuring proper form and understanding. Sharon is dedicated to, knowledgeable, and empathetic physical therapist who consistently went above the beyond to support me in achieving my health and functional goals. I truly appreciate Sharon professional and personal skills and I will miss her !!! "..
Sharon is a great role model for 'practicing at the top of our licensure' - going beyond the typical and offering something truly unique and effective. Way to go, Sharon!..
Read more Testimonials and Reviews here or leave us one of your own: https://healthyagingpt.com/reviews
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🏡 HAPT IS AT-HOME PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY + COMMUNITY FITNESS:
🌟 Balance and Fall Prevention
🌟 Orthopedic Pain and Injuries
🌟 Parkinson's Disease Specialty Program
🌟 Vestibular Rehabilitation for Dizziness
🌟 Osteoporosis Consultations & Management
🌟 Private Physical and Occupational Therapy
🌟 Personal Training + Health Coaching
🌟 Strength + Balance Classes at Local Senior Centers
🌍 Care available in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Danvers, Lynnfield, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Middleton, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Wi******er, and Woburn, Massachusetts
📞 Call (617) 398-4508 or visit us on the web to schedule your evaluation today!
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12/16/2025

So much love and gratitude for my team! (re)Sharing a picture from our annual holiday party this past weekend - and a couple of fun stats on the 'growth of our influence' I shared with my team during our toast:

✅ In 2020, my first employee and I were able to help 24 patients.
✅ In 2021, I hired a few more and number grew to 119.
✅ In 2022, we continued to grow steadily and we served 312.
✅ By 2023, we finally brought on a practice manager and even more staff and helped 436 new patients.
✅ 2024 was HUGE and we hired another 9 clinicians and evaluated 528 patients.
✅ This year...2025...we continued to grow and year to date, we have evaluated 565 patients. (By the way, this doesn't even include the clients in our wellness program!)

That is a growth of our influence of 2,250% ( ).

Want to count how many we also help through our community fitness classes? Teaching an average of 50 classes a month, with an average attendance of 20 per class each week adds an additional 240 people helped each week. That count included, we have grown by 30 FOLD since inception.

I spoke at our holiday party about the impact of small actions. My small action of starting a solo provider practice has SNOWBALLED to this - helping over 800 people per year to age well, live optimally and recovery from injury and illness. Together, we are changing healthcare one patient at a time - and helping each other become better clinicians, trainers, managers and humans along the way.

12/15/2025

Throw back to last night's HAPT Holidy Party! Many thanks to for hosting us - with all our staff and families in attendance we've officially outgrown my house!

12/13/2025

I’m probably supposed to do the ‘POV: someday you’ll have the crazy idea of quitting your job and starting a practice in the middle of Covid” ..but this seemed like more fun.😘

12/11/2025

💥 Plyometrics for Older Adults? 💥

We know power training is hugely beneficial for older adults, but what about plyometric exercises, jumps, hops, and explosive movements? 🏃♂️💨

A recent 12-week study compared:
🏋️♂️ Plyometric training
💪 Resistance training
🚶♀️ Walking programs

Results:
✅ Plyometric training improved jump performance, stair climbing power, and lower-body power, often outperforming resistance training and walking.
✅ Strength gains were nearly as high as resistance training (~23% for plyometrics vs ~25% for resistance training).
✅ Walking alone led to minimal strength or power improvements (~3%).
✅ Programs were safe when supervised, though some participants experienced mild muscle strains, highlighting the need for proper progression and supervision.

Dustin Jones breaks down the study and gives clinical insights into what this means for older adult fitness.

This is an EXCLUSIVE feature of the MMOA Digest, where new research and expert insights come straight to your inbox! 📨

🎥 Watch here: https://api.filekitcdn.com/e/cMEPbaqBmaSCP3HhMSJK8u/sgj4GhaYsaHWBsTT6qmoTo/player

📖 Read the full study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7447006/

✨ Learn more and see how plyometrics could fit into older adult programs!

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🏡 HAPT IS AT-HOME PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY + COMMUNITY FITNESS:
🌟 Balance and Fall Prevention
🌟 Orthopedic Pain and Injuries
🌟 Parkinson's Disease Specialty Program
🌟 Vestibular Rehabilitation for Dizziness
🌟 Osteoporosis Consultations & Management
🌟 Private Physical and Occupational Therapy
🌟 Personal Training + Health Coaching
🌟 Strength + Balance Classes at Local Senior Centers
🌍 Care available in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Danvers, Lynnfield, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Middleton, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Somerville, Wakefield, Wi******er, and Woburn, Massachusetts
📞 Call (617) 398-4508 or visit us on the web to schedule your evaluation today!
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12/09/2025

🧡 Testimonial Tuesday 🧡..
"Liz was fantastic - both skilled and personable. She tailored exercises to build my progress and incorporated equipment I have at home (Swiss ball and balance board) to encourage me. I was delighted with her."..
We love treating at home! Our clinicians get the freedom of creativity AND the benefit of training you in your own setting so you can carryover all of our helpful advice. Great work, Liz! ..
Read more Testimonials and Reviews here or leave us one of your own: https://healthyagingpt.com/reviews
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🏡 HAPT IS AT-HOME PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY + COMMUNITY FITNESS:
🌟 Balance and Fall Prevention
🌟 Orthopedic Pain and Injuries
🌟 Parkinson's Disease Specialty Program
🌟 Vestibular Rehabilitation for Dizziness
🌟 Osteoporosis Consultations & Management
🌟 Private Physical and Occupational Therapy
🌟 Personal Training + Health Coaching
🌟 Strength + Balance Classes at Local Senior Centers
🌍 Care available in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Danvers, Lynnfield, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Middleton, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Wi******er, and Woburn, Massachusetts
📞 Call (617) 398-4508 or visit us on the web to schedule your evaluation today!
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12/09/2025

Dementia is often spoken about through a lens of loss, but what if we shifted the narrative? 💭💙

🎙️ Neuro Navigators – Episode 15
“How Can We Think Differently About Dementia?”

In this episode, we explore:
🧠 How our mindset shapes the way we support individuals with dementia
🌱 The power of meaningful engagement over “managing” behavior
🤝 Why connection, routine, and environment matter more than we think
💡 Practical ways caregivers, clinicians, and families can reframe challenges into opportunities for dignity and autonomy

Let’s move beyond stereotypes and rethink what living well with dementia can look like. ❤️🩹

🎧 Listen anytime — this one’s worth revisiting.
🎧 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OOEcb9n1kw&list=PLJcX44FWU66azD7oVT-A7VXcX_b3TC-d8&index=15

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🏡 HAPT IS AT-HOME PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY + COMMUNITY FITNESS:
🌟 Balance and Fall Prevention
🌟 Orthopedic Pain and Injuries
🌟 Parkinson's Disease Specialty Program
🌟 Vestibular Rehabilitation for Dizziness
🌟 Osteoporosis Consultations & Management
🌟 Private Physical and Occupational Therapy
🌟 Personal Training + Health Coaching
🌟 Strength + Balance Classes at Local Senior Centers
🌍 Care available in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Danvers, Lynnfield, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Middleton, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Somerville, Wakefield, Wi******er, and Woburn, Massachusetts
📞 Call (617) 398-4508 or visit us on the web to schedule your evaluation today!
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12/05/2025

🌟“Rehab and Performance Lab Episode 4: Unseen Forces: Do Contextual Factors Matter to Outcomes?” 🌟

This podcast explores the surprising contextual factors that affect how you move, heal, and feel, even the ones you don’t notice.

Here are 3 key takeaways for patients ⬇️

1️⃣ Your environment affects your movement.
Lighting, clutter, stress, and noise can all influence your balance, confidence, and how well you perform your exercises.

2️⃣ Your mindset and context influence healing and performance.
Feeling rushed, anxious, or disconnected can change how your body moves or recovers. A calmer, more mindful state often supports better outcomes.

3️⃣ Small contextual adjustments can lead to big improvements.
Making simple changes — like organizing your space, reducing distractions, or using cues from your therapist — may make everyday tasks and rehab easier and more effective.

🎧 Watch the full episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0ERlquJ4FI

Have you noticed how your surroundings or mindset affect your movement or recovery? Share your experience below 👇

🏡 HAPT IS AT-HOME PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY + COMMUNITY FITNESS:
🌟 Balance and Fall Prevention
🌟 Orthopedic Pain and Injuries
🌟 Parkinson's Disease Specialty Program
🌟 Vestibular Rehabilitation for Dizziness
🌟 Osteoporosis Consultations & Management
🌟 Private Physical and Occupational Therapy
🌟 Personal Training + Health Coaching
🌟 Strength + Balance Classes at Local Senior Centers
🌟 Virtual Fitness Classes through the OsteoCLUB
🌍 Care available in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Danvers, Lynnfield, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Middleton, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Somerville, Wakefield, Wi******er, and Woburn, Massachusetts
📞 Call (617) 398-4508 or visit us on the web to schedule your evaluation today!
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12/05/2025

⭐ It's Friday… so if you are a fellow PT, let's take a moment to reflect:...
✅ Are you ending the week feeling proud of your work?
✅ Feeling valued as a therapist AND as a human?
✅ Are you truly confident you’re exactly where you’re meant to be?...
Or are you catching yourself wondering…
"COULD THERE BE SOMETHING BETTER OUT THERE FOR ME?"..
If that question keeps popping up — keep reading. Because yes, there absolutely is a better option. Healthy Aging Physical Therapy is HIRING Physical Therapists for our Outpatient-at-Home team, and this might just be the sign you've been waiting for. 💛🌿..
⭐ Life as a Healthy Aging Physical Therapist feels a bit different...we offer:...
✅ A therapist-designed model of care with a supportive, team-centered environment that encourages lifelong learning and collaboration.
✅ A practice built by clinicians, for clinicians with reasonable expectations, streamlined documentation, 1:1 hour long patient visits that enable meaningful, relationship-based care delivered at a pace that lets you do your best work.
✅ True work–life balance with flexible scheduling, autonomy over your day, and a culture that genuinely supports family first, mental health, and sustainable careers...
⭐ Ready to love your job again?
We’d love to hear from you. We have immediate needs for help in Stoneham, Woburn, Wi******er and Reading, Massachusetts - but all applications considered and new territories added regularly.
👉 Apply here: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/healthy-aging-physical-therapy-physical-therapist-4a7cbe70-3eb7-4d18-84df-612cf859f4f7
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12/02/2025

❄️👢 Winter Safety Reminder: Slips & Falls Aren’t Inevitable 🧣☃️

As snow and ice pile up, even simple walks can get tricky, but with a few smart habits, you can stay safe and steady! Many winter falls can be avoided.

✅ 5 Key Tips to Stay Safe This Winter

👟 Wear proper footwear: Boots with good traction or add snow grips to avoid slips.

🐧 Walk slowly & carefully: Take small, deliberate steps, try a “penguin walk” if it’s slick!

🦯 Use support: Handrails, canes, or walkers can help you stay steady.

🏠 Avoid risky outings: On icy days, sometimes staying inside is the safest choice.

🤲❌ Don’t brace a fall with your hands: Try to land on your back or buttocks instead to prevent injuries and always remember to tuck your chin to protect your head.

💡 Winter doesn’t have to mean constant worry! With a few simple adjustments, you can move safely and confidently, even on slippery sidewalks.

Have you spotted slippery spots in your area? ❄️🛷 Share your tips for staying steady this winter below 👇
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🏡 HAPT IS AT-HOME PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY + COMMUNITY FITNESS:
🌟 Balance and Fall Prevention
🌟 Orthopedic Pain and Injuries
🌟 Parkinson's Disease Specialty Program
🌟 Vestibular Rehabilitation for Dizziness
🌟 Osteoporosis Consultations & Management
🌟 Private Physical and Occupational Therapy
🌟 Personal Training + Health Coaching
🌟 Strength + Balance Classes at Local Senior Centers
🌍 Care available in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Danvers, Lynnfield, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Middleton, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Somerville, Wakefield, Wi******er, and Woburn, Massachusetts
📞 Call (617) 398-4508 or visit us on the web to schedule your evaluation today!
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12/01/2025

🌍 Today on World AIDS Day we unite to remember the millions of lives lost to HIV-related illness and reaffirm our commitment to end HIV as a public health threat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this is a moment for collective action, remembering that while progress has been made, the fight is far from over.

✨ Here’s how we can stand together:

— Honor those we’ve lost and lift up the voices of those living with HIV.
— Get tested, know your status, and share that knowing your status matters.
— Challenge stigma and discrimination, they hold us back.
— Support prevention, treatment, care and equitable access for all.
— Use our voices:
🔗 For more information and resources from the CDC, visit: cdc.gov/world-aids-day

Together, we can accelerate progress and make a difference. 💪

🏡 HAPT IS AT-HOME PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY + COMMUNITY FITNESS:
🌟 Balance and Fall Prevention
🌟 Orthopedic Pain and Injuries
🌟 Parkinson's Disease Specialty Program
🌟 Vestibular Rehabilitation for Dizziness
🌟 Osteoporosis Consultations & Management
🌟 Private Physical and Occupational Therapy
🌟 Personal Training + Health Coaching
🌟 Strength + Balance Classes at Local Senior Centers
🌟 Virtual Fitness Classes through the OsteoCLUB
🌍 Care available in Arlington, Belmont, Danvers, Lynnfield, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Middleton, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield, Wi******er, and Woburn, Massachusetts
📞 Call (617) 398-4508 or visit us on the web to schedule your evaluation today!
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12/01/2025

🎄 New Blog Post Alert - Home for the Holidays: 10 Tips, Tricks & Helpful Products to Keep Older Adults Safe at Home (and Away from Home! ) 🎁

The holidays bring joy, connection, and a lot of hustle — but they can also bring hidden challenges for older adults. Between travel, unfamiliar homes, and busy schedules, even simple things like getting up from a low couch or hearing the family dinner conversation can become unexpectedly difficult...
In our latest blog, Dr. Katie Wadland, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, shares her top 10 tips and favorite products to make the holidays safer, easier, and more enjoyable — from simple home modifications to clever assistive devices that make great gifts....
✨ Topics include:
🦻 How to manage holiday fatigue - and make hearing your grandkids easier!
🪑 Tools to help you stand successfully from low unfamiliar chairs
🧳 Travel hacks for stress-free flights and car rides
🏠 Simple lighting and comfort upgrades for home and away
💡 Energy-saving strategies for a more joyful season...
Because staying safe doesn’t have to mean sitting it out — it means setting yourself up for success! ❤️ ...
💻 Read the full blog here: https://healthyagingpt.com/blog and check out our Amazon Healthy Aging Gift Guide here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2KOL4KO4LSODX?ref_=wl_share

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🏡 HAPT IS AT-HOME PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY + COMMUNITY FITNESS:
🌟 Balance and Fall Prevention
🌟 Orthopedic Pain and Injuries
🌟 Parkinson's Disease Specialty Program
🌟 Vestibular Rehabilitation for Dizziness
🌟 Osteoporosis Consultations & Management
🌟 Private Physical and Occupational Therapy
🌟 Personal Training + Health Coaching
🌟 Strength + Balance Classes at Local Senior Centers
🌍 Care available in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Danvers, Lynnfield, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Middleton, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Somerville, Wakefield, Wi******er, and Woburn, Massachusetts
📞 Call (617) 398-4508 or visit us on the web to schedule your evaluation today!
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