Arizona Physical Therapists
Our Team
Your ability to improve your health and hasten the recovery process requires a team of dedicated professionals to work with you to understand your needs. We will design a treatment plan that works best for you while communicating with you and your health care providers to ensure the best possible care.
Restore Group Rehabilitation is a team of physical therapy professionals committed to helping you reach your recovery and health objectives. We pride ourselves on the most skilled therapists with a variety of specializations(Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Athletic Training, and more) to meet your specific goals and needs. Restore Group Rehabilitation creates an environment that best promotes your health and recovery.
Mike Rich
With twenty years of experience in medicine from the high school to professional levels in many sports, and from hospitals to outpatient clinics, Mike has always enjoyed helping the patients. Mike has also been involved with mobile sports medicine coverage since 1990 through the Justin Boots Sports Medicine Team (covering rodeo).
Doug Rich
Doug Rich PT, MS, OCS has practiced as a Physical Therapist for over 13 years in the State of Arizona. He is a Nationaly recognized Orthopedic Certified Specialist. Doug recieved his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from University of Kansas Medical Center in 1994 after receving his undergraduate Bachelors of Science in Microbiology from Kansas State University. MORE...
Jay Bloomfield
He has worked with numerous college, Olympic and professional athletes, including members of the Phoenix Roadrunners, Arizona Rattlers, Montreal Expos and the San Francisco Giants.
As an ex-college athlete, Jay has experienced many injuries enhancing his understanding of the rehabilitation process. MORE...
Jill Bauer Heath
Jill has focused her years of practice in the area of orthopedics and sports medicine. The principles and techniques she has acquired through her training and experience give her the ability to treat her patients with an individualized hands-on approach to facilitate their rehabilitation. MORE...
Eric Elmore
Following graduation from Chaparral High School in 1996, he attended the University of Arizona, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Physiology in 2000. The University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse followed, from which he earned a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy in 2002 with an emphasis in sports and orthopedics. MORE...
Josh Sponder
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Julie Tuma
Julie has been working in Arizona in an outpatient orthopedic clinic setting since her move from Wisconsin in 2008. She is interested in not only treating post-surgical and musculoskeletal disorders, but learning how to prevent them as well.
The BioMechanics
Whether in the physical therapy clinic, on the playing field, rodeo arena, or in the game of life, the vision of The BioMechanics team is to "... help you perform better in your world." MORE...
-Trey Furr & Thad Rummage
Testimonials
“I'm a firm believer in the saying "like things are not created equally." Whether one if referring to a doctor, architect, lawyer, or Physical Therapist. Restore Physical Therapy stands out among many other clinics as a 'Gold Standard' for how rehabilitation should transpire in order to produce optimal outcomes. My personal experience with Restore started out with a torn calf muscle sustained during a routine run. During the course of my recovery that forced me to avoid sport participation, my Physical Therapist implemented conditioning exercises to maintain my muscle strength and flexibility in uninjured areas in addition to focused treatment on my calf. The superb care I received allowed me to start running 4 weeks after injury and complete in a half marathon with my best time 8 weeks post injury. Without the aide of Restore Physical Therapy, I know that I would not have met my marathon goals. Thank you to all the staff who assisted in my rehabilitation process.”
by: Raquel S., Patient
“August 2009 I had arthroscopic knee surgery on my right knee. I was given a prescription to begin physical therapy 4 days after surgery. Needless to say, I was a bit apprehensive to start therapy so soon. I had heard from several different people that physical therapy was painful, useless, and just a way for Doctors and Physical Therapist to make money. I walked into Restore Physical Therapy where I was immediately greeted by a warm front office staff with my paperwork in-hand, and, within minutes, was meeting with Mike Rich to discuss my treatment and expectations.
I was AMAZED at how quickly I was progressing and how quickly I was recovering. I fully expected this would be a long drawn out process and that therapy would last for months. Six weeks after surgery (18 visits), I was back to fully working out, running, and cycling. Without the expertise of the Restore Physical Therapy staff, my recovery would have taken twice as long and my mobility would certainly not be where it is today.
I can’t thank the staff of Restore Physical Therapy enough. Because of their patience, education, training, and caring natures, I have been able to regain a normal lifestyle with no knee pain. I went from skeptical of Physical Therapy to making it a part of my daily life. I would recommend Restore Physical Therapy to anybody; they are about YOU the patient, not Restore the Company."
by: Dena Z., Patient
“My name is Kevin Nee and I’ve been a Professional Strength Athlete since the age of 18. Unfortunately, in the world of strength sports, injuries are very common and almost a right of passage. In 2008, I was coming off of an 8th place finish at the “Met-Rx Worlds Strongest Man” contest and was ranked 8th in the world and riding high. As I prepared for my first show of the next season I tore my bicep tendon from the bone. Fortunately, Mike Rich and the rest of Restore Physical Therapy were close by!
I was told that most athletes who come back from this injury take 9-12 months to rebound and I just couldn’t take that long with this being my way of life. I talked to Mike and the staff at Restore and they created a program and a routine that was specific for me, my body and my way of life. They treated me as an individual and not just a case number. They got to know me and how my body would respond to certain treatments and we went from there. Because of their knowledge and their willingness to try new things and help people with job or sport specific needs, I was able to come back and compete and set a new world record 5 months after surgery! I couldn’t have done it without them! Now, anytime I have an injury or a question with my body, im able to call Restore and get a grade A response!
by: Kevin Nee, Patient
WSM Competitor '05 – Present
Teen National Champion '02
Guinness Book of Records Holder '07
Men's Fitness 25 Fittest Men in the World '07
MTV True Life