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Pierce Physical Therapy introduces new physical therapist

Posted at 12:08 pm June 11, 2020
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Jocelyn Miller, left, and Ray Pierce of Pierce Physical Therapy are pictured above. (Photo by Kenton Pryor)

Pierce Physical Therapy has introduced a new physical therapist, Jocelyn Miller.

Here is more information about Miller:

Jocelyn Miller, PT, DPT

Born and raised in the rolling hills of southern Indiana, Jocelyn received her bachelor’s degree with honors in anthropology from Indiana University.

She then moved to California, receiving a master’s degree in East Asian studies from Stanford University.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News, Health, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Jocelyn Miller, physical therapist, Piercey Physical Therapy, Ray Pierce

Owner of Pierce Physical Therapy to teach class at ORICL

Posted at 8:17 pm February 4, 2019
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Pierce Physical Therapy

Ray Pierce, owner and clinic director of Pierce Physical Therapy of Oak Ridge, will be teaching a class at ORICL (Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning) starting Thursday.

Pierce will be teaching Anatomy and Health of the Musculoskeletal System, a press release said.

“We will review the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system with recommendations for health maintenance,” the press release said. “As a added bonus in one designated class session, we will review the recommendations for maintaining a healthy gut and digestive tract.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, Health Tagged With: Anatomy and Health of the Musculoskeletal System, Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning, ORICL, Pierce Physical Therapy, Ray Pierce

Owner/director of Pierce Physical Therapy giving talks to seniors; first talk today on winter exercise

Posted at 7:44 am January 25, 2018
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Ray Pierce, owner and director of Pierce Physical Therapy, in conjunction with the Oak Ridge Senior Center, will be giving informative talks for seniors throughout the year of 2018. A talk will be given every third Thursday of the month.

The first talk will be on Thursday, January 25, at 10:30 a.m. The title of the talk is “The Importance of Winter Exercise.”

For more information, please call the Oak Ridge Senior Center at (865) 425-3999.

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: Ray Pierce, winter exercise

New session of free exercise class starts Tuesday at Senior Center

Posted at 3:26 pm January 7, 2018
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Pierce Physical Therapy

The Oak Ridge Senior Center, in partnership with Pierce Physical Therapy, will be sponsoring a free exercise class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for anyone age 50 and over.

The program begins on Tuesday, January 9. Participants can attend either an 11 a.m. class or an 11:50 a.m. class.

The Pierce Therapy Exercise Program, or P.E.P. for short, concentrates on strength, balance, and mobility, and it incorporates therapeutic exercise, functional training, and individual exercise modifications, a press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: Chelsea Ferrell, exercise class, free exercise class, Oak Ridge Senior Center, P.E.P., Pierce Physical Therapy, Pierce Therapy Exercise Program, Ray Pierce

New exercise class at Oak Ridge Senior Center started this month

Posted at 5:32 pm July 29, 2017
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Pierce Physical Therapy

The Oak Ridge Senior Center has partnered with Pierce Physical Therapy to sponsor a free exercise class for anyone age 50 and over. The class is being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. It started Thursday, July 6.

The Pierce Therapy Exercise Program, or P.E.P. for short, will concentrate on strength, balance, and mobility and will incorporate therapeutic exercise, functional training, and individual exercise modifications, a press release said.

Physical Therapist Assistant Chelsea Ferrell will be leading the class at the senior center with assistance from Physical Therapist Ray Pierce. Pierce has operated Pierce Physical Therapy in Oak Ridge for more than 30 years, and Ferrell works full time as a PTA in the practice.

There is no cost for the class, but space is limited. Please call the Oak Ridge Senior Center at (865) 425-3999 to register.

Filed Under: Business, Community, Front Page News, Government, Health, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Chelsea Ferrell, exercise class, Oak Ridge Senior Center, P.E.P., Pierce Physical Therapy, Pierce Therapy Exercise Program, Ray Pierce

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