Meet Rich the PT
Licensed Physical Therapist
and Health Coach
My goal is for you to be as physically active as possible so you can live well and age well among your family, friends, and neighbors.
As a physical therapist and health coach in the greater Fredericksburg, VA region, I mainly focus on three areas:
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Improving health and quality of life for those in middle age and beyond
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Restoring functional mobility after joint surgery, stroke, and other events
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Managing physical effects of neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease
During more than 25 years of practice, I've helped countless patients in assisted living facilities, hospitals, and their homes throughout central Virginia.
Now I'm bringing my passion to help those in need and my dedication to becoming the best possible therapist to my own practice.
My professional background
In my time as a licensed physical therapist in Fredericksburg, Warrenton, and the surrounding areas, I've provided my services through several organizations including Mary Washington Healthcare and Fauquier Health.
My current and past milestones include:
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Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults through the American Physical Therapy Association (2023)
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Educator and mentor to students in physical therapy and physical therapy assistant programs (2000-2023)
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Adjunct professor in the physical therapy assistant program at Germanna Community College (2022)
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Certified Rock Steady Boxing Coach for people with Parkinson’s disease (2018)
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Certified LSVT Big® Therapist for people with Parkinson’s disease (2012)
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Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (2004-2014)
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Master of Science in Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY (1998)
My personal journey
Shortly after graduating from physical therapy school, I moved from New York City to Fredericksburg and fell in love with the area—and an amazing woman with whom I now have three beautiful children (as well as two dogs, two cats, a turtle, and a lizard).
Along with being a thankful husband and father, I enjoy many activities such as camping, growing vegetables, and nurturing the next generation professionally, intellectually, and spiritually.
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I am grateful for the opportunity to help you and look forward to building an active future with you!
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–Rich the PT a.k.a. Richard Gaudio