Heal. Move. Thrive.
Learn about our approach, values, and the team dedicated to your recovery.
Our Story & Mission
Manual Therapy Specialists started as an answer to a problem: there wasn't enough high quality, one-on-one, hands on physical therapy in Fairfield County, CT.
We heard the same story again and again from friends and family "I tried PT, it didn't work." What did they try? A hot pack, going on the bike for 5 minutes, generic exercises, seeing a different therapist every session, and being juggled with 4 other patients at the same time.
Our mission is to find the root cause of your issue, help you feel better, and empower you to stay better. We're here to create a partnership of health.
Meet the Physical Therapists and Trainers
David Potucek, PT, MSPT, CFMT
Dave offers you 20+ years of experience to help you get back to doing the things you love to do in life faster with longer-lasting results. Dave excels at working with patients who have tried "everything." Complex cases, chronic issues, and failed care - he is the practitioner to figure out the puzzle. He started MTS to provide care his way - which is finding and treating the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Physical Therapist, Founder of Manual Therapy Specialists
Certified Functional Manual Therapist With Honors
Sacroiliac Joint Specialist
Myofascial Pain Specialist
Golf Injuries and Performance
Dr. Caitlyn Hauswirth-Varis, PT, DPT, OCS, CFMT
Cait offers a unique expertise for female athletes - that's actively being on herself. Understanding what it's like to be a patient and recover from injuries, and what it's like to get not-so-great care, is what ignited her passion for treating the whole person and not just the symptoms. That has led her to pursue extensive education in pelvic floor therapy.
Pelvic Floor Specialist
Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialist
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Certified Functional Manual Therapist with Honors
Running Injuries and Performance
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders
Dr. Alex Blank, PT, DPT, OCS, CFMT
To complement his impressive formal training, Alex brings a unique skill set from the passions he pursues outside of clinical practice. As a collegiate wrestler he found the benefits of hard work and vigorous exercise. To bring balance, he has studied meditation, integrated breathing therapies, and therapeutic Qi Gong.
Certified Functional Manual Therapist With High Honors
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Chronic Pain Management
Performance Optimization
Breath and Mindfulness Coach
Qi Gong
Jimmy Coscina
At the heart of Jimmy’s philosophy is the belief that fitness is about more than aesthetics—it's about feeling strong, moving freely, and living life to the fullest. He excels at working with all ages, from youth athletic development to building and maintaining fitness and independence through the golden years. His believes that every person can be strong, and does everything he can to make sure you get there.
NASM & ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Long Term Strength and Conditioning
Youth Fitness Development
Movement Pattern Reset
Golf Injuries and Performance
Seeking Personalized Care and Guidance?
Ready to see what we can do for you? We offer a complementary phone consultation to make sure we are the right fit for you, and give you an idea of exactly what to expect.
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Weekends: by appointment
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