Philosophy

South Mountain Physical Therapy is different than many other offices.  Our physical therapists are the owners and we are greatly invested in making sure we provided the highest quality care for you patients. We have not big corporate ownership dictating the way we treat.  Our primary concern is providing high quality, evidence based physical therapy with collaboration for our patients’ needs and wishes.  We LISTEN to our patients and take into account what your individual situation is, what things are difficult for you and what things are going well for you.  We have compassion and support you not only physically, but emotionally and mentally with excellent communication and education.  All the therapists work together, sharing our experience and knowledge to give our patients the best possible outcome.  

At South Mountain Physcial Therapy, you can feel the personal warmth with our team members and you can be assured you are taken care of with knowledge, skill and compassion.  You will be encouraged to be a partner in your recovery and will be given what you need to become independent and be able to care for yourself again.  Our environment is warm, relaxed, yet professional and we try to keep things fun and caring.  

Mission

Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care, empowering and treating the patient as a whole with evidence based, practical, reasonable, and cost-effective therapy.  We realize the importance of collaboration with all health care providers and patients and work as a team to give you what you need to gain quality and independence in your life. 

Approach

Our approach is simple: We listen to you, apply our skills, and work together to achieve results.

About

When you come to South Mountain Physical Therapy, you are not a number or just a patient. You become part of our South Mountain Physical Therapy community. You are heard and seen as an individual who is seeking expertise in management of pain and who desires to improve movement and mobility so you can have more enjoyment in your life, return to work or recreation, or just be able to do simple things in your life.

Just as many of us have our own primary care doctors, we have become many people’s physical therapist. All of our physical therapists are “Direct Access” licensed and you may be evaluated and treated without a doctor’s order for 30 days. We are qualified to be your musculoskeletal primary health provider. In a sense, we have taken ownership of “our” patients and have developed relationships with them.

Every individual is given a thorough evaluation. This involves listening to you and performing and examination that includes observation of movement, assessment of posture, range of motion, strength, neuromuscular system, cardiovascular system and other areas that are pertinent to your problem. We use evidence based practice to evaluate and treat you. Evidence based practice includes knowledge and application of the latest research, use of our expertise and skills, and great consideration of your values, resources and lifestyle.

A treatment plan will be set up according to the findings, recommendations and what works best for you. We give each of our patients individual attention on every visit and have knowledgeable support staff to help you along the way to meeting your goals. Our office environment is warm and friendly and allows for patients to share their experiences with each other if they choose.

We have been established in the Sinking Spring/Wernersville area for 16 years and in the Leesport area for 3 years. We are part of the community. We have developed relationships with our patients and have been involved with many community events. We provide education regarding the latest surgical techniques and keep them informed of the rehabilitation of various conditions through seminars, blogs, newsletters and individualized education in the clinic while under our care.

Staff

Sinking Spring

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Kai Pedersen

Kai has worked closely with Orthopedic surgeons, Neurosurgeons, and other professionals in the area for more than 23 years.  He...

Dan Borrell

Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Dan, a co-owner of South Mountain Physical Therapy, has worked as a...

Kathleen Rafferty

Certified in Rehabilitation Administration Kathleen is co-owner of South Mountain Physical Therapy and has over 25 years of clinical experience....

Kimberly Gilbert

Kim has over 25 years of experience as a physical therapist. A Berks County native, she graduated from Exeter High...

Amber Miller

Amber is a doctor of physical therapy graduate from Alvernia University class of 2019. She graduated from Arcadia University in...

Aase Pedersen

Aase (pronounced “ACE-uh”) is a 2020 graduate of Arcadia University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, and she earned a BA...

Matt Andersen

Matt is originally from Minnesota, but he has travelled the country extensively for his 16 years as a PTA and...

Darrien Kohl

Office Manager Darrien is a native of Berks County, graduating from Wilson High School and is an alumna of Messiah...

Christine Henry

Front Office Assistant Christine is originally from Shamokin, PA and moved to the Reading area in 1981 and currently lives...

Ceirra Moll

Ceirra grew up right here in Berks County, graduating from Exeter Township and is an alumnus of Kutztown University. She...

Leesport

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Cody Hart

Cody is a Berks County native and graduate of Exeter Township High School. He earned an undergraduate degree in Healthcare...

Karin Tursack

Karin has over 20 years experience as a physical therapist. Original from Chester County, Karin moved to Berks 13 years...

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