About Us
Lancaster’s very own physical therapy clinic!
Rivera is a family-owned physical therapy practice that has been serving the Lancaster County community since 1997. The primary goal of the clinic is to empower patients so they can soon perform their favorite activities at an optimal level of functioning. The outpatient office employs experienced therapists that are passionate about providing quality care in a healing environment.
Why Rivera?
For a wholesome recovery process
At Rivera Physical Therapy, we believe that patients who are aware of all aspects of their treatment program progress more rapidly towards a complete recovery. Therefore, before starting an individualistic treatment plan, we involve patients in the decision-making process and help them understand the purpose of therapy.
Our Goal
Our goal is to be your choice for physical therapy.
Personalized Care
For every person that visits Rivera, a therapist creates a treatment plan that focuses on eliminating pain and helping the patient set and achieve individual goals. Our philosophy is to ensure that patients are fully involved and have a say in their rehabilitation, physical training, and recovery program.
Patient Empowerment
We believe that patients should be active participants in their recovery process. This is why our personalized treatment programs ensure that patients are well-informed and understand the purpose of the therapy they are receiving. We take pride in answering questions and creating an uplifting environment.
Positive Experience
Whether you wish to return to a sport or improve the way you perform daily activities or essential work functions, we are here to help. At Rivera Physical Therapy, we support you in achieving goals that are important to you. We aim to always provide you with quality care in a place that is filled with warmth and friendly faces!
Timeline
Our History
1997
1997
After working for a decade with local hospitals, physicians, nursing care facilities, and home health agencies, Michelle and Louis Rivera, both dedicated physical therapists, incorporated their own private practice. They call it Rivera Physical Therapy.
1997
1997 - 2000
With a strong community-based reputation, Rivera began to grow within the Lancaster County. As per a patient survey form, the majority of individuals returned to Rivera because of previous, positive experience.
2000
2000 - 2010
Highly-experienced therapists with diverse educational and professional backgrounds joined the family-owned private practice to provide one-on-one physical therapy services to all patients.
2010
2010 - 2017
Thousands of Lancaster County residents started choosing Rivera for their physical therapy needs. As numerous Fortune 500 companies, including the ones in the top 100 begin to take notice, a new era for Rivera began to take shape.
2017
2017 onwards
After celebrating its 20th anniversary, Rivera pledged to continually provide the best therapeutic care to all Lancaster County patients as well as anyone who sought them out to receive physical therapy.
