Business Details
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Merrimack, NH
Elite Rehab & Sports Therapy is a therapist-owned outpatient physical therapy practice dedicated to providing individualized, one-on-one care tailored to each patient's unique goals. Our approach emphasizes restoring function through evidence-based techniques including trigger point dry needling, spinal manipulation, pain neuroscience education, and the Graston Technique. We prioritize whole-body care, helping patients recover from chronic pain, work-related injuries, sports medicine issues, post-operative rehabilitation, and orthopedic conditions.Our team maintains advanced certifications in dry needling, vestibular rehabilitation, and spinal manipulation while integrating movement-based rehabilitation models. We utilize a paperless patient portal for secure health information management and implement patient satisfaction surveys to continuously improve care quality. Our therapists combine clinical expertise with personalized attention to maximize functional outcomes and support patients in returning to their desired activities.
Services
Dry Needling
Graston Technique
Spinal Manipulation
Chronic Pain Education
Sport Specific Training
Blood Flow Restriction Training
Highlights and features
- We are therapist-owned with advanced certifications in dry needling and spinal manipulation
- Our treatment plans focus on whole-body care and functional restoration
- We utilize evidence-based techniques like Graston Technique and pain neuroscience education
- Our team has specialized experience in sports medicine and post-operative rehabilitation
- We implement secure digital systems for efficient patient information management
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
No longer suffer from migraines
Improved mobility
Personalized care approach
Confidence in therapists' expertise
Services
Dry Needling
Dry needling targets myofascial trigger points using filament needles to improve blood flow, reduce pain, and stimulate healing. This technique effectively treats chronic pain conditions and musculoskeletal injuries by addressing neuromuscular dysfunction. Our certified therapists use this evidence-based approach to complement traditional physical therapy methods.
Graston Technique
Graston Technique uses stainless steel instruments to detect and treat soft tissue restrictions. This hands-on approach improves range of motion and reduces scar tissue adhesions for patients recovering from sports injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions. Our therapists combine this technique with rehabilitative exercises for optimal outcomes.
Spinal Manipulation
Spinal manipulation involves controlled thrusts to spinal joints to improve mobility and alleviate pain. Our therapists use this technique to treat back and neck pain while incorporating movement-based rehabilitation strategies. This approach addresses biomechanical dysfunction and supports functional recovery.
Sport Specific Training
Sport specific training programs simulate athletic movements to improve performance and prevent injuries. Our therapists design individualized regimens focusing on strength, flexibility, and agility for athletes returning to competition or seeking performance enhancement through evidence-based training protocols.
Chronic Pain Education
Chronic pain education combines neuroscience principles with practical coping strategies. Our therapists help patients understand pain mechanisms while developing personalized management plans that incorporate movement therapy, mindfulness techniques, and functional rehabilitation approaches to improve quality of life.
People
Meryl Sullivan
Owner, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Meryl Sullivan, DPT, owns Elite Rehab & Sports Therapy and specializes in dry needling, spinal manipulation, and sports injury prevention. With advanced certifications in vestibular rehabilitation and dry needling, she treats chronic pain, post-surgical conditions, and orthopedic issues while mentoring youth sports programs.
Kathryn Jones
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Kathryn Jones, DPT, specializes in dry needling and vestibular rehabilitation with experience treating patients from elite athletes to home-bound individuals. A former Team USA synchronized skater, she combines sports performance training with comprehensive rehabilitation techniques to help patients return to active lifestyles.
Questions
Do you accept my insurance plan?
We accept nearly all major insurance plans and work with most third-party administrators. Our staff will verify your coverage and discuss any out-of-network options during your initial consultation.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule through our online patient portal or by calling 603-262-3305. New patients receive portal access instructions via email from our EMR system after scheduling.
What physical therapy techniques do you offer?
We provide dry needling, Graston Technique, spinal manipulation, cupping, chronic pain education, and sport-specific training. Our therapists combine manual therapy with evidence-based rehabilitation approaches for comprehensive care.
Can I access physical therapy without a referral?
New Hampshire allows direct access to physical therapy services. However, we recommend checking with your insurance provider about specific referral requirements for coverage verification.
What makes your practice different?
As a therapist-owned practice, we focus on one-on-one care with individualized treatment plans. Our team maintains advanced certifications in multiple techniques and utilizes a movement-based rehabilitation model for functional recovery.
