About Advanced Manual Physical Therapy

At Advanced Manual Physical Therapy, we’re breaking free from the traditional healthcare model. Rather than focusing on patient volume, we insist on providing an uncompromised and specialized level of care to each patient.

We take each client through a series of movement analysis screens, as well as specialized testing, to identify the cause of injury or decreased performance. We then develop a customized treatment plan to help each client achieve their goals.

Standard treatments last an hour. In a typical session at AMPT, we focus on hands-on treatment followed by retraining movement patterns. Our hands-on treatment incorporates joint and soft tissue mobilizations, as well as neuromuscular re-education. With this specialized treatment style, we treat each patient holistically, rather than focusing on an individual body part or injury.

Our Insurance Policy

It is our desire and goal to provide the highest quality of care to all of our patients. Diminishing reimbursement rates from insurance companies have forced many insurance-based clinics to emphasize quantity over quality. At Advanced Manual Physical Therapy, we refuse to be limited by this structure which may compromise our patients’ ability to reach their goals. As a result, we choose not to contract with insurance companies. This allows us to spend more time with each patient and provide consistent high-quality treatment with better outcomes.

Depending on your insurance plan, you may be able to request out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance company. Please contact us at info@advancedmanualpt.com or 781-790-8514 for more information. We will do our best to help you navigate the tricky waters of the insurance industry, and fully explain the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider.

Meet Our Therapists

Dr. Joe Rigby

PT, DPT

Dr. Joe Rigby

PT, DPT

Owner and Physical Therapist

Joe is a Physical Therapist and the owner of Advanced Manual Physical Therapy. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy with a Concentration in Sports Science at Northeastern University. While at Northeastern, Joe completed multiple affiliations including work with the Indiana Pacers.

Joe specializes in the treatment of a wide variety of orthopedic injuries using manual techniques such as Active Release, Graston, Rocktape, and Dry Needling. He is dedicated to continuing education, in a variety of disciplines, in order to stay up to date with current research and treatment protocols. Joe has worked with patients of all ages and activity levels ranging from weekend warriors to professional athletes.

In his spare time, Joe is an avid runner, cyclist, and golfer. Joe has done multiple half marathons and completed the Philadelphia Marathon in November 2018. While running and cycling are his main forms of exercise, Joe’s true passion is golf. He has immersed himself in golf rehabilitation and performance, attaining multiple certifications through the Titleist Performance Institute.

Joe started Advanced Manual Physical Therapy to provide a unique, individualized physical therapy experience. He believes that every patient should be given the time and attention they deserve to achieve their goals and lead an unrestricted lifestyle.

Dr. Lauren Beneduce

PT, DPT Physical Therapist

Dr. Lauren Beneduce

PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Dr. Lauren Beneduce is a Physical Therapist at Advanced Manual Physical Therapy. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Science from Northeastern University.

Lauren is certified in Integrative Dry Needling and utilizes instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization as well as active release techniques for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and pain management. She has a passion for individualized patient care, focused on comprehensive treatment that takes the whole body into consideration. She has extensive experience working with athletes in both injury prevention and return to sport programs. Lauren is certified in the Emergency Response for the Athlete and enjoys applying this knowledge each year as a medical volunteer at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

Prior to joining Advanced Manual Physical Therapy, Lauren was a Staff Physical Therapist at Massachusetts General Hospital Sports Physical Therapy. While there, she worked with recreational and competitive athletes focusing on biomechanical assessments, pre- and post-operative care, and testing for return to sport clearance.

As an athlete herself, Lauren grew up playing ice hockey and volleyball, and tap danced for 10 years. She played for the Northeastern Women’s Club Ice Hockey team and won two National Championships. Lauren developed an interest in orthopedics and injury prevention from her own experiences with athletics and rehabilitating from sports-related injuries. She is dedicated to helping her patients reach their fullest potential and resume active, healthy lifestyles.

Leslee Olender

PT

Leslee Olender

PT

Physical Therapist

Leslee Olender is a licensed Physical Therapist at Advanced Manual Physical Therapy with extensive clinical experience across multiple care settings. She earned her Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University – Medical College of Virginia.

Leslee’s clinical foundation includes work in a large academic teaching hospital, community hospital, and home-health environment. Most of her career has been dedicated to outpatient orthopedic practice, including ownership of her own clinic. She utilizes an integrative, whole-body approach to care, combining advanced manual therapy techniques with corrective and functional exercise to optimize healing, alignment, mobility, and overall function.

Her treatment approach emphasizes hands-on care and individualized planning to address musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and fascial components of movement dysfunction. Leslee continues to advance her clinical expertise through ongoing coursework, professional conferences, and engagement with current research.

Outside of the clinic, Leslee enjoys reading, hiking, cycling, kayaking, yoga, tai chi, traveling, and volunteering at a multi-animal rescue sanctuary.

Dr. Ben Lanowy

PT, DPT

Dr. Ben Lanowy

PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Dr. Ben Lanowy is a Physical Therapist at Advanced Manual Physical Therapy. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Rhode Island.

Ben utilizes a holistic, hands-on approach to treat a wide range of orthopedic injuries and chronic conditions. His treatment techniques include Integrative Dry Needling, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Percussive Therapy, joint mobilization, and other manual therapy interventions. He emphasizes a comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment planning to help patients achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes.

Outside of the clinic, Ben enjoys exploring Boston with his fiancée and staying active through recreational sports, hiking, yoga, and strength training.

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