Meet Your Physical Therapists

Petaluma Valley Physical Therapy Center conveniently located in Petaluma, CA has been fortunate to assemble an excellent and dedicated staff under the ownership of Rick Susick, PT, MS, ATC, MS . Rick Susick comes from an orthopedic / sports medicine background and has been in private practice since 1982. He has also been practicing as a Certified Athletic Trainer since 1976. In 1993, Debbie Sojka joined our team.

 

Our physical therapists take extensive continuing education classes.  Recently our team of physical therapy experts completed a 22-weekend course in manual therapy to stay current with the most recent advances in physical therapy as well as improve skills as manual therapists.

 

 

The Petaluma Valley Physical Therapy Center is a 3600 square foot facility with a complete gym, underwater treadmill, private treatment rooms and the latest therapeutic modalities. It is designed to treat the general orthopedic population as well as the athletic sports medicine population. Our PT staff is supported by an outstanding front office staff that helps guide patients through the insurance maze as well as make appointments as convenient possible.  

 

Petaluma Valley Physical Therapy Center is extremely proud of the staff and programs we have put together and know that we provide the quality of care and experience that makes this clinic a center for excellence.

 

MS: Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, 1982

MS: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, University of Arizona, 1976

BS: Science, Oregon State University, 1974

Certification: National Athletic Trainers Association, 1976

Professional Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association, California Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainers Association, California Athletic Trainers Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association