Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Metamora, MI
Metamora Physical Therapy is a privately owned practice founded by Kathy Pepper and Heidi Irwin, both with extensive outpatient orthopedic experience. We specialize in personalized care for orthopedic conditions, pelvic health, lymphedema, breast cancer rehabilitation, and womens health. Our team utilizes advanced techniques such as ASTYM, dry needling, and cupping to address musculoskeletal issues.With a combined 40 years of expertise, we prioritize one-on-one patient care, focusing on long-term solutions and community wellness. Our facility offers flexible hours and cash-based services for specialized treatments. We are committed to empowering patients through education, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy to achieve optimal recovery and prevent future injuries.
Services
Physical Therapy
Pelvic Health
Manual Therapy
Dry Needling
Breast Cancer Rehab
Lymphedema
Visceral Manipulation
Sports Therapy
Wellness
Dizziness Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ combined years of orthopedic physical therapy expertise.
- Our team provides individualized care focused on long-term solutions.
- We utilize patented techniques like ASTYM and dry needling for faster recovery.
- We specialize in unique services including breast cancer rehabilitation and pelvic health.
- We maintain flexible hours including evenings and Saturday appointments.
What people say
Excellent care
Knowledgeable staff
Significant recovery
Personalized attention
Compassionate approach
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services focus on treating muscle and joint problems through patient education, therapeutic exercise, and hands-on manual therapy. We address conditions like back pain and sports injuries, prioritizing non-invasive solutions. With decades of combined experience, we deliver personalized rehabilitation plans to improve mobility and reduce pain efficiently.
Pelvic Health
Specialized pelvic health therapy addresses conditions such as incontinence, pelvic pain, and post-natal recovery through manual techniques and targeted exercises. Our certified specialists provide compassionate care for women's unique health challenges. Treatment combines patient education and functional training to restore quality of life and prevent recurrence.
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy involves skilled joint mobilization and soft tissue techniques to alleviate pain and improve range of motion. We use evidence-based approaches for conditions like frozen shoulder and tennis elbow. Combined with therapeutic exercise, this treatment accelerates recovery and restores normal joint and muscle function effectively.
Breast Cancer Rehab
Our breast cancer rehabilitation program addresses post-surgical challenges including lymphedema and reduced mobility. Certified therapists use lymphatic drainage and scar tissue management to promote healing. Personalized plans focus on restoring physical function and empowering survivors through comprehensive, compassionate care strategies.
Dry Needling
Dry needling targets trigger points to relieve muscle tension and restore function through precise filament needle insertion. Effective for neck pain and sports injuries, this technique complements therapeutic exercise. Our certified therapists ensure safe, evidence-based treatment for acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
People
Kathy Pepper PT, CSCS, CLT-UE
Physical Therapist, Owner
Kathy Pepper, a 30-year physical therapy veteran, specializes in outpatient orthopedics, pelvic health, and breast cancer rehabilitation. Certified in Pilates and strength conditioning, she brings a holistic approach to patient care. A breast cancer survivor herself, she offers unique empathy and expertise in post-cancer recovery and wellness coaching.
Heidi Irwin PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Owner
Heidi Irwin co-founded Metamora PT with 17 years of orthopedic experience. She focuses on pelvic health, pregnancy/postpartum care, and functional rehabilitation. A Lapeer native, she combines clinical expertise with community engagement to deliver patient-centered physical therapy solutions tailored to individual needs and lifestyles.
Lisa Edl Prusakiewicz PT
Physical Therapist
Lisa has specialized in orthopedic physical therapy since 2004, treating diverse patients with sports injuries and chronic pain. Certified in ASTYM and dry needling, she emphasizes functional rehabilitation and patient education. Her active lifestyle and family focus inform her practical approach to musculoskeletal recovery.
Kelly Lubera DPT, PT
Physical Therapist
Kelly Lubera specializes in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, with advanced training in visceral manipulation for internal organ-related pain syndromes. Her trampoline injury sparked a passion for physical therapy that drives her commitment to helping patients recover from injuries and chronic conditions effectively.
Cierra Koslowski DPT
Physical Therapist
Cierra Koslowski brings expertise in outpatient orthopedics, vestibular rehab, and Pilates-based therapy. Certified in RockBlade techniques, she actively contributes to physical therapy professional organizations. Her active lifestyle fuels her passion for helping patients regain mobility and achieve optimal physical performance through evidence-based care.
Questions
What physical therapy services do you offer?
We provide orthopedic care, pelvic health therapy, dry needling, lymphedema management, breast cancer rehabilitation, visceral manipulation, and sports therapy with individualized treatment plans.
Do you accept insurance?
Check with your provider for direct access coverage. Medicare patients require physician-signed plans of care, while self-pay options offer flexible cash-based services without referral requirements.
Are your therapists certified specialists?
Our team holds certifications in ASTYM, dry needling, lymphedema therapy, Pilates instruction, and visceral manipulation, with decades of combined orthopedic experience and specialized training.
Can I schedule evening or weekend appointments?
We offer extended weekday hours until 7pm and Saturday appointments by request to accommodate patient schedules and ensure accessible quality care.
What makes Metamora PT unique?
We combine 40+ years of orthopedic expertise with specialized certifications in women's health, cancer recovery, and advanced manual techniques that address root causes rather than just symptoms.
Reviews (5)
Diana Berlin
Dec 02, 2021
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The therapist are extremely knowledgeable, and listen to explanation of my pain. They will try a variety of treatments to obtain the goal of full recovery. I was treated with physical therapy, exercises, traction and needling. I have worked with many physical therapists and they are the best. I highly recommend Metamora Physical Therapy.
Julie Mardis
Nov 07, 2021
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Wonderful staff that are very knowledgeable and helpful. Concerned about their patients health and rehabilitation. Have recommended them to family and friends. They do an excellent job of communicating what is needed and helping you to achieve the goals needed. Very pleased with them and how they conduct themselves.
Kevin Sutherland
Oct 25, 2021
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Wonderful facility great staff very caring very understanding. Came in with lower back and sciatica issues and have made great progress thanks to Metamora Physical Therapy.
Andrea Danescu
Oct 18, 2021
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I had the BEST PT experience at Metamora Physical Therapy!
Kathy was very knowledgeable, very kind , and genuinely cared about my physical improvement. Not only did my physical well-being improve, but I learned a great deal about my physical health. I have been to several Physical Therapists over the years and found Metamora Physical Therapy had a very friendly, caring and professional staff. They all make you feel as you are the most important patient there. The building is clean, roomy and well equipped for all kinds of physical therapy. I highly recommend Metamora Physical Therapy for
Kathy was very knowledgeable, very kind , and genuinely cared about my physical improvement. Not only did my physical well-being improve, but I learned a great deal about my physical health. I have been to several Physical Therapists over the years and found Metamora Physical Therapy had a very friendly, caring and professional staff. They all make you feel as you are the most important patient there. The building is clean, roomy and well equipped for all kinds of physical therapy. I highly recommend Metamora Physical Therapy for
Susan Becker-Trotter
Sep 21, 2021
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I knew my pain would require a special kind of physical therapist. After countless hours searching for a pelvic health therapist, I happened upon rave reviews for Metamora Physical Therapy. I could not be more pleased with the outcome. Heidi made it her mission to solve what was causing my chronic nerve pain. She researched and focused on the whole body, knowing my symptoms were not the effect of one single cause. In my time with Heidi, I saw five different doctors (three being specialists) and none of them could compare with her knowledge of the human anatomy. When I would leave a doctor discouraged
