About Fortify PT

Fortify PT’s purpose is to provide a one on one, comprehensive and unique approach to physical therapy. We use a variety of treatment approaches to develop a plan tailored to your specific needs. Our goal is to not only help you get back to doing what you love, but to give you the tools and confidence to keep you there.

About Dr. Alicia Ferriere, PT, DPT, FAFS, PRC

Alicia completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Delaware, and received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Columbia University. Growing up with a background in dance led her to seek a career in movement and physical medicine. She seeks to treat the body and person as a whole, and prioritizes building relationships to develop a unique plan of care for each patient. She seeks to educate patients on how to stay physically healthy so they can achieve their personal goals. 

Alicia is certified by the Postural Restoration Institute, which seeks to understand the primary factors of postural adaptations, patterns, and kinematic movement dysfunction. She is also recognized as a Fellow of Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute. 

Alicia has continued her education to include pelvic floor health, as well as prenatal and postpartum health. She has taken courses from the Herman and Wallace Institute as well as various birth education practitioners. She believes the pelvic floor should be treated as any other body part and is an integral part to healthy body function.

She currently stays active with a variety of activities from running, to strength training, to yoga, and is always willing to try something new. As an active person, she understands the drive to return from injury efficiently with an understanding on how to stay healthy.

Alicia has been featured in fitness magazines such as Women’s Health Magazine, Dance Magazine and the Daily Burn.

What to expect during your first session:

 Getting to know you

We will take a detailed history to understand more about what you’re dealing with and what your goals for treatment are. This is your chance to tell us all about your current aches, pains, and anything else that has motivated you to come in to see us.

Postural and Movement Assessment

We want to understand more about how you move, what your postural tendencies are, and what may be key factors to manage during treatment.

In order to do this we need to see and feel how your body moves. This may require us to use our hands to assess parts of the body or observe you moving through some basic exercises.

        We will also use this time to educate you on our findings along the way to help you better understand what is going on with your body.

Creating a Plan

After taking in all of the information that you have provided us with, and pairing it with the findings from the assessment, we will develop a plan of action to help you reach your goals. You will walk away with an understanding of how to begin your PT journey. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, you will always be with your physical therapist for the duration of your session. You will never be handed off to an aide or trainer. We pride ourselves on making sure you receive the highest quality of care.

  • Each session is 50 minutes, one on one with your physical therapist.

  • Absolutely. The truth is, we aren’t with you all the time! A large part of treatment success is the work you put in on your own. You will be given homework tailored to your specific needs to maximize the benefit of each session with your PT.

  • You can still work with us if you don’t have insurance. You can just leave these sections blank when filling out the contact form and we will reach out to you regarding next steps.