About Finish Strong
Finish Strong Physical Therapy + Performance is an out-of-network provider, which means we do not directly accept insurances. We do this so that we can provide uninterrupted one-on-one care to get you to feel better faster. We will provide attentive, evidence-informed compassionate care. You can call your insurance company and ask them “what are my out of network physical therapy benefits?” Many times they may reimburse you for all or some of your PT services. We will provide you with the information you need to send to your insurance company.
Upon your first visit, our physical therapist who will complete a thorough review of your medical history review and a comprehensive examination. Based on your goals, we will develop a treatment plan together to prioritize your success. We ensure you are in the driver’s seat on the road to recovery.
Typical sessions will last 60 minutes. They will include time to speak directly with your physical therapists about the successes or challenges that you may experienced in previous sessions or during your time away from the clinic. Your treatment plan may include some manual therapy, or a hands-on approach, followed by specific exercise or movement patterns to correct your problem. You will always know why you are doing what you are doing to get you better. Between sessions, you will have an individualized progressive plan to continue your journey to feel well, move well and live well.
Mission
To provide compassionate, evidence-informed, cost-effective physical therapy that restores independence for you to move well, feel well and live well.
Vision
To establish a model of health that provides patients with the opportunity to make informed choices, that is centered around wellness and healthy lifestyles, and is rooted in trust and compassion.
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Your Team
Daniel Frey PT, DPT
Owner and Physical Therapist
Daniel Frey, PT, DPT, CMP, CSCS, is a licensed physical therapist with a clinical doctoral degree in physical therapy, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. His clinical interests include assessing, rehabilitating, and training inefficient and injury-prone runners in addition to aiding recovery of overuse injuries of the lower extremity and post-operative knees.
Matthew Somma PT, DPT,
Owner and Physical Therapist
Matthew Somma, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS, is a licensed physical therapist with a clinical doctoral degree in physical therapy, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He attended the University of New England (UNE) for his undergraduate and graduate studies. He is currently a full-time faculty member at UNE since 2018.
Samuel LaRiviere, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Sam LaRiviere, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist in the state of Maine and California. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Springfield College in 2018. Sam was born and raised in Waterboro, Maine and grew up swimming for the Sanford Titans.
Michael Lawrence, MS, CSCS, CPSS
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
Mike Lawrence, MS, CSCS, CPSS, graduated from Ball State University with a BS in exercise science and MS in biomechanics. He is currently completing a PhD through Concordia University Chicago, is a full-time faculty member in Physical Therapy Department at The University of New England, and a founding member of the Northeast Ironworks Powerlifting Team. Prior to joining the faculty at UNE Mike was the manager of UNE’s Motion Analysis Laboratory.
Rachel Patterson
Front Office Supervisor
Rachel Patterson has a strong background in customer service. She most recently has worked for 8 years in the Front Office with Orthopeadic and Physical Therapy patients. Rachel studied her undergraduate at USM where she was a member of the track team as a hurdler and pole vaulter.
Jodie Frey
Social Media Specialist
“The care and attention I received is unmatched! I had no idea I could feel this good!”