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Joan-Alice Taylor, Psy D, P.T., L.P.C, FABDA, CBT
Physical Therapist, Psychotherapist, Owner
Joan-Alice received her B.S. and Certificate in Physical Therapy from Boston University's Sargent College of Allied Health Professions in 1969, her M.S. on Counseling from the University of Hartford in 1978 and her Psy. D. from Antioch New England Graduate School in 2002. The title of her dissertation was Physical Touch: Psychologists' Decision Dilemma.

Dr. Taylor is a fellow in the American Board of Disability Analysts. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut in addition to her License on Physical Therapy. She is a Certified Bioenergetic Therapist and has graduated from the Hartford Family Institute Body-Oriented Gestalt Therapy Training program.

Dr. Taylor started her private practice in 1983 after extensive experience in hospitals and rehabilitation settings. Because of her particular interest on the body-mind connection, she believed that private practice was the way to truly helping the "whole person" who came for treatment. The blending of physical therapy, psychotherapy, and therapeutic massage make the practice unique, broad based, and diverse.
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Deborah Peruta, P.T.
Physical Therapist
Deborah Peruta graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. She is licensed in the state of Connecticut, and along with her formal education, has completed many continuing education courses in the field of physical therapy. Deborah joined the staff of Taylor Therapy Center, P. C. in May 2009.
Lucy C. Marchigiano, B.S., P.T.A.
Physical Therapist Assistant, Office Manager
Lucy C. Marchigiano, is a graduate of Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Connecticut with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant in 1999. She also received her Bachelor of Science degree in liberal studies with concentrations in Athletic Training, Health and Human performance from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Connecticut in 1990. Along with the education, Lucy has completed continuing education courses in the field of physical therapy. She has been at Taylor Therapy Center, P.C. since 1990.
Suzanne M. Goda, P.T.A.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Suzanne M. Goda graduated as a member of the Alpha Nu Omega Honor Society, Alpha Chapter, from Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield Massachusetts in 1971. She has an Associate of Science Degree in Allied Health Physical Therapist Assistant. She is licensed in Massachusetts and Certified in Connecticut. Beside her formal education she has completed many continuing education courses in the field of Physical Therapy.
Massage Therapy Staff
Erin Gever-Cummings, L.M.T.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Erin graduated as a member of Phi Theta Cappa from the State University of New York at Morrisville in 2000 with an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts/Social Sciences. Desiring to enter a health and wellness related field, Erin enrolled at the Richmond Academy of Massage where she excelled in her studies of therapeutic massage, integrating a variety of techniques including shiatsu, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, and reflexology. After graduating from the Richmond Academy of Massage in early 2002 she successfully passed the National Certification Exam for Massage and Bodywork and has recently joined the growing staff of Taylor Therapy Center.
Lorin Jancie Acosta, L.M.T.
Licensed Massage Therapist

Lorin graduated from a full time massage therapy program in 2007. She attended the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Newington CT. She is skilled in a variety of techniques including Swedish Massage techniques, deep tissue massage, myofascial release and trigger point therapy. She is nationally certified, and licensed in the state of Connecticut

Psychotherapy Staff
Randy Miles Psy.D., L.P.C.
Psychotherapist
Randy Miles Psy.D., L.P.C. graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S. In 1970. He received a M.S. in Guidance and Psychological Services from Springfield College in 1980, and a Psy.D. (doctorate in Clinical Psychology) from Antioch New England Graduate School in Keene NH in November of 2000. Along the way he completed the Gestalt Training Program from Hartford Family Institute in 1990. Dr. Miles is a licensed professional counselor in Connecticut. He has been with Taylor Therapy Center since 1986.
Joan-Alice Taylor, Psy D, P.T., L.P.C, FABDA, CBT
Physical Therapist, Psychotherapist, Owner
Joan-Alice received her B.S. and Certificate in Physical Therapy from Boston University's Sargent College of Allied Health Professions in 1969, her M.S. on Counseling from the University of Hartford in 1978 and her Psy. D. from Antioch New England Graduate School in 2002. The title of her dissertation was Physical Touch: Psychologists' Decision Dilemma.

Dr. Taylor is a fellow in the American Board of Disability Analysts. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut in addition to her License on Physical Therapy. She is a Certified Bioenergetic Therapist and has graduated from the Hartford Family Institute Body-Oriented Gestalt Therapy Training program.

Dr. Taylor started her private practice in 1983 after extensive experience in hospitals and rehabilitation settings. Because of her particular interest on the body-mind connection, she believed that private practice was the way to truly helping the "whole person" who came for treatment. The blending of physical therapy, psychotherapy, and therapeutic massage make the practice unique, broad based, and diverse.
Support Staff

Tonya Moyles
Physical Therapist Aide

Sharon Ouellette
Administrative Assistant

Elaine Chastenay
Accounts Receivable Clerk

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