A caring staff dedicated to your success.

From your first visit with us, you’ll find people who are committed to making your care as pleasant as possible. We offer early morning, lunchtime and evening appointments to fit your schedule. We accept most insurance plans, including Medicare and Workers’ Compensation, and even file the paperwork for you. And we accept most major credit cards. For the latest technology, hands-on healing and personalized, compassionate care from experienced physical therapists dedicated to your success, call one of our two convenient locations today.


Rick Rutkowski, PT, CSCS, MTC, C. Ped

Founder, Optimum Performance Physical Therapy, PLLC.

Licensed Physical Therapist
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Certified Manual Therapist
Certified Pedorthist
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

Education: SUNY Downstate Medical Center Physical Therapy Program, Brooklyn, NY; Graduate studies at Columbia University; Pedorthic Certification Program; ongoing Masters in Motor Learning; Manual Therapy Certification, Saint Augustine, FL

Fellow: American Sports Medicine Institute

Membership: American Physical Therapy Association, American Association of Orthopedic Medicine, American Association of Manipulative Physical Therapy, American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength & Conditioning Association

Continuing Education: Training in a variety of advanced manual & spinal therapy techniques & sports medicine concepts, including a four-month full-time fellowship program; over 500 hours of athletic training experience at HealthSouth Sports Medicine Fellowship Program