Ivy Rehab is thrilled to announce that an Ivy Rehab HSS Physical Therapy Center of Excellence (CoE) is now open in Guilford, CT. You’ll find the office located at 1919 Boston Post Road in the Guilford Commons Shopping Center next to Bed Bath and Beyond. Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), top-ranked in the nation for orthopedics for the past ten years, has partnered with us to open this new facility in Guilford. This clinic marks the 10th Center of Excellence to be jointly opened by HSS and Ivy Rehab, and the second in Connecticut.
“We’re pleased to open this new location in collaboration with Ivy Rehab in Guilford Connecticut, this clinic met the rigorous standards of care to become the 10th Ivy Rehab HSS Physical Therapy Center of Excellence,” said JeMe Cioppa-Mosca, senior vice president of Rehabilitation at HSS. “We look forward to providing high-quality rehabilitation care to members of the Guilford community and those in surrounding areas.”
Shawn Breen is the Clinic Director and Physical Therapist at the Guilford facility. Shawn brings a high level of energy and a caring personality to the patients he treats. He was born and raised in the Boston area where he excelled both academically and as a multi-sport athlete. With over 25 years of experience, Shawn treats spinal injuries, post-operative cases, sports injuries, arthritis, sprains and strains, and pediatrics. Outside of the clinic, Shawn loves spending time with his family, playing with his dogs, and hiking.
“I am excited to bring my 27 years of experience and knowledge in the field of physical therapy to the Guilford community,” said Shawn Breen, Clinic Director. “Helping individuals recover, progress, and improve quality of life following a surgery or injury is my passion. I am committed to providing the highest level of customer service and expertise to the local community and the surrounding area.”
“Opening our 10th Center of Excellence in partnership with HSS is a milestone that we’re very proud to reach,” said Erin Kenney, Ivy’s VP of Operations in the Northeast. “Between the highest level of education, and the dedication to patient outcomes that our clinicians possess, we know that this Center of Excellence will make a very positive impact for the patients in Guilford.”
The new office offers AlterG Anti Gravity Treadmill, Dry Needling, Physical Therapy, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Arthritis Treatment, Orthopedic Therapy, Post-Surgical Treatment, Vertigo, as well as Balance and Fall Prevention. Special programs available at the Center of Excellence include:
- ACL Rehab & Return to Sport Program
- Complimentary Injury Screenings
- Concussion Management
- Running Analysis Program
- Sports Injury Screenings
- Telehealth
- Total Joint Replacements
- Workers’ Compensation Program
- Vestibular Program
“We are thrilled to expand our presence into Guilford. It’s an honor to join this bright and growing community, as well as to serve the people of Guilford with the highest quality of care,” said Kerrie Glassman, Regional Director for Ivy Rehab. “We look forward to building relationships with patients and physicians in New Haven County.”
The Guilford CoE offers appointments within 24 hours with or without a physician’s prescription, in clinic, and through virtual telehealth as well as complimentary consultations with a physical therapist. The office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you’ve injured yourself or are experiencing pain or discomfort, the team at your local Center of Excellence is here for you.
Learn more about the new Physical Therapy Clinic in Guilford, CT and book an appointment online, or call 203-533-6330
About Ivy Rehab
Founded in 2003, Ivy Rehab is a rapidly growing network of over 225 best-in-class outpatient physical, occupational, speech therapy and ABA clinics located throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast regions of the United States. The Ivy Rehab Network consists of multiple brands all dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalized treatment to get patients feeling better, faster. With the support of leading middle-market private equity firm Waud Capital Partners, Ivy Rehab will continue its strategic growth via the ongoing investment in great new partners who embrace our mission, vision, and values as well as a culture of being “All About the People.”
About HSS
HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 11th consecutive year), No. 4 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2020-2021), and named a leader in pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2020-2021). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center four consecutive times. The global standard total knee replacement was developed at HSS in 1969. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut, and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation, and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through the prevention of degeneration, tissue repair, and tissue regeneration. The HSS Global Innovation Institute was formed in 2016 to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics, and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 130 countries. Through HSS Global Ventures, the institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally. www.hss.edu.
