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Our Physical Therapists In Delaware!

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Private Treatment Rooms
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5 Star Google Rating
with 500+ Reviews
Private Treatment Rooms
for Your Comfort
Locally Owned
Not a Franchise

What makes us special is our Physical Therapists in Delaware!

Looking for Physical Therapists in Delaware? We treat everyone in our practice with the care and respect that a family member would deserve. This personalized, hands on care has allowed us to have the reputation as the premiere rehabilitation center in the area. Over 100 area doctors send their patients and families to us for treatment.

We get results from listening to our patients and tailoring a plan specifically for them. Patients in our practice become an expert in the management of their condition by the time of discharge. We pride ourselves in our ability to educate as well as treat. Patients respond well to our attentive, safe, and positive environment.

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Meet our Physical Therapists in Delaware

Meet our expert physical therapists dedicated to your recovery and well-being. With personalized care and advanced techniques, we help you regain strength, mobility, and a pain-free life. Your health is our priority!

John Bradley
PT, CEO

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Stephen Rapposelli
PT

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Nicolette Downes
PT, DPT, MS, COO

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Sara Warren
PT, DPT, OCS

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Alison Walker
PT, DPT, MTC, CMFT

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Taylor Shelley
DPT

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Samantha Bachman
DPT

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Noah McFoy
PT, DPT

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Rebecca Wadman
PT, DPT

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Brian Kalafut
PTA

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Alison Frank
PTA

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Jennifer Morrison
PTA

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Gabriella Fusco
PT, DPT

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Clare Estes
PT, DPT

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Brenna Halligan
PT, DPT

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John Bradley

PT

John is a native of New Castle, Delaware. He attended Salesianum High School in Wilmington and then Boston University for his Physical Therapy degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1987. He completed internships at Massachusetts General Hospital and with the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. His areas of special interest are ergonomics and work injury prevention. He is a regular consultant to regional and international manufacturing companies as well as the pharmaceutical industry for his work in ergonomics and the prevention of work-related injuries. In his over thirty – five years of practice, he has taught literally thousands of workers and company managers how they can be safer at work and prevent life-changing injuries. He serves as a clinical mentor to the entire physical therapy staff and company managers.

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Stephen Rapposelli

PT

Steve was working for another practice in Delaware in 1991 when he asked the owner to one day buy into his practice. He told Steve lots of reasons why that wasn’t possible, including, ‘you cant afford it’. 3 months later, in 1992, Steve opened Performance Physical Therapy. He simply felt that there would always be business for someone who treated other people like family. That reason for existing still is evident today in all aspects of PPT. Today, Steve has 2 missions: treat his local community like VIPs, and to mentor staff to achieve all their personal and professional goals. For these reasons, he continues to say, ‘I have the best job in the world!’ He feels that he practices with the best Physical Therapists in Delaware.

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Nicolette Downes

PT, DPT, MS Chief Operating Officer

Nicolette is also the Clinic Manager of the Hockessin Clinic. She completed her BS in Kinesiology at The Pennsylvania State University. She then attended the University of Delaware and received her MS in Anatomy and Clinical Health Sciences, and Doctorate of Physical Therapy in December 2017. Nicolette treats all orthopedic injuries, including joint replacements, post-operative, upper extremity and lower extremity injuries, lumbar and cervical spine. She also has additional education in treatment of vestibular patients and geriatric populations. Some of her interests outside of physical therapy include health and fitness, cheering on Penn State and the Philadelphia sports teams, cooking (and eating), and going “down the shore” with her family.

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Sara Warren

PT, DPT, OCS

Sara was born and raised in Pike Creek, DE. She received her bachelor of science in exercise science from the University of Delaware in 2013 and her Doctorate of Physical therapy from Touro College of Health Sciences in Bay Shore, NY in 2016. Sara is an APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist and APTA level 1 credentialed clinical instructor, adding expertise to our staff of Physical Therapists in Delaware. She currently has a special interest in post op orthopedics. Sara has additional experience in treating the pediatric population. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and puppy, running, hiking, reading and spending time outdoors.

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Alison Walker

PT, DPT, MTC, CMFT

Alison has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of DE, a Master of Educational Counseling degree from Wilmington University and then graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in FL in 2010 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Alison completed internships in Louisiana, Oklahoma and in Delaware. She volunteered in Lima Peru, where she assisted geriatric patients in rural communities outside of the city. Her PT experience has consisted of work in nursing homes, outpatient orthopedic clinics, hospitals, and home health. She received her Manual Therapy Certification in 2015. Her background includes treating orthopedic diagnoses/injuries including post surgical patients, back/neck pain, and upper extremity/lower extremity pain. Alison has lived in CA, NV, FL, PA, and RI. She now resides in the DE/PA area with her husband and 4 year old daughter.

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Taylor Shelley

DPT

Taylor is a native Delawarean who grew up in North Wilmington and attended Padua Academy for high school. Taylor went on to Rider University where she competed as a Division I swimmer and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She then came back home to the University of Delaware where she received her Master of Science in Anatomy and Clinical Health Science and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Taylor is excited to begin her career as a physical therapist in Delaware, which has been a dream of hers since she was ten years old. Taylor still enjoys swimming and spends as much time as she can around water. She loves the beach and is an avid seashell collector. Taylor also enjoys reading, exercising, and walking her yellow lab Rosie!

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Samantha Bachman

DPT

Sam Bachman, DPT is originally from northern New Jersey, but has resided in Delaware the past 8 years. She completed her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science at University of Delaware and continued at UD for her Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. She just finished her Sports Residency at UD and loves working with athletes, younger and older, as she was always involved in sports, including lacrosse, basketball and gymnastics. She still enjoys playing and watching them (in addition to watching the Pittsburgh Steelers!). Samantha also enjoys hiking, the outdoors and using her creative skills.

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Noah McFoy

PT, DPT

Noah was born and raised in Newark, DE and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biological Sciences. He continued his education at Widener University earning a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Noah is an avid runner and competed in cross country and track & field throughout high school, undergrad, graduate school. Noah is proud to be part of our physical therapists in Delaware staff. Noah recently completed his first marathon in Philadelphia! Noah is also a big Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Panthers sports fan. Noah looks forward to working with new patients with a focus on improving quality of life.

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Rebecca Wadman

PT, DPT

Rebecca, a local of Delaware, graduated from University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Widener University. She enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her two dogs, going on hikes, and attending concerts. Rebecca is eager to work with new clients towards helping them feel better.

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Brian Kalafut

PTA

Brian was born and raised in Pike Creek, DE and now lives with his wife and two children in Chadds Ford, PA. He has his Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Delaware and prior to graduating from the PTA Program at The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Brian worked as an Exercise Physiologist for 13 years. Brian is a passionate Eagles fan and a volleyball enthusiast who has coached at the Junior Olympic level and has played competitively for almost 20 years.

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Alison Frank

PTA

Alison was born and raised in Yardley, Pennsylvania. She received her bachelor of science in exercise science from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and her PTA degree in 2022 from Delaware Technical Community College. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family, swimming, dancing, singing, reading and spending time outdoors. She is also an avid artist.

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Jennifer Morrison

PTA

Jennifer is a native Delawarean, born in Wilmington and grew up in Newark. As a graduate from Delaware Technical and Community College in 1992, she has enjoyed working in the Physical Therapy field for over 25 years. Her greatest satisfaction is to see patients healed and able to return to their previous level of function or better! She and her husband enjoy raising their 2 year old Italian Mastiff, traveling, cooking as well as spending time with family and friends.

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Gabriella Fusco

PT, DPT

Gabriella was born and raised in Hockessin, DE. She received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina in 2021. She then made her way back up north to obtain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in May of 2024. Gabriella is excited to return home to begin her physical therapy career and provide care to the community she grew up in. In her free time, Gabriella enjoys cheering on the Gamecocks and Philly sports teams, as well as fostering puppies from a local animal rescue.

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Clare Estes

PT, DPT

Clare obtained her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University of Delaware. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Clare enjoyed being involved in sports while growing up, including lacrosse, field hockey, and soccer. In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes, playing pickleball, and painting. Clare is thrilled to meet new patients, and to help them get back doing what they love.

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Brenna Halligan

PT, DPT

Brenna completed her undergraduate degree in Science-Business at the University of Notre Dame where she was on the women’s rowing team for four years. Brenna graduated with her DPT from Arcadia University and is excited to work with patients of all ages and help them achieve their goals. In her free time, she loves to walk her dogs, play pickleball, and go to the beach.

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