Bloomfield Hills Center, Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists, located on Telegraph Road, brings the latest in rehabilitation knowledge and experience to this charming community.
Our state-of-the-art center is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including stationary bikes, treadmills, total gyms, free weights, and more, providing you and your physical therapist with everything necessary to achieve your optimal performance.
At PPTS Bloomfield Hills, our dedicated team is committed to meeting all of your outpatient needs. Whether you require treatment for orthopedic issues, sports injuries, joint replacement, industrial rehabilitation, pediatrics, or geriatrics, we are here to be an essential part of your rehab team. Working closely with you and your physician, our center director, Nicholas Lefere, and the staff at PPTS Bloomfield Hills will collaborate to create a personalized therapy program that aligns with your goals, ensuring the best possible recovery outcomes.
By implementing the latest evidence-based treatments and staying up-to-date with the newest information in the field of rehabilitation, we aim to enhance your experience, satisfaction, and overall results. Our mission is to build real relationships with our clients and deliver real results through the latest advancements in rehabilitation techniques.
Real Relationships. Real Results.
Amanda, PT, DPT, CAFS graduated from Michigan State University with her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology in 2015. Afterwards, while working at Plymouth Physical Therapy as a PT Technician, she obtained a Master’s of Science in Exercise and Sports Science from Wayne State University in 2021. Following that, she attended Central Michigan University and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy after graduating in 2024.
Amanda enjoys working in a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and populations. She enjoys working with all ages from pediatric, athletes to adults, and enjoys seeing her post operative patients regain their independence by achieving personal goals and return them to the activities they love.
She further developed her passion for working with pediatrics by completing a clinical rotation during her doctoral program in an outpatient pediatric clinic. She also has a background in basketball and color guard. She has completed her PWR Move certification allowing for improved Parkinson’s Disease centered care. She has also completed continuing education courses to provided better care to her patients including completing Mckenzie part A, and her Certification in Applied Functional Science (CAFS) through the Grey Institute.
Amanda believes educating her patients in their condition and what physical therapy will do to help is vital for treatment success. She also uses a patient centered approach to ensure that the goals of her patients are incorporated into their plan of care to encourage motivation and success. In her free time Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, exploring the state of Michigan, gardening and is an avid Michigan State fan.
Nicholas Lefere, Physical Therapist
Bloomfield Hills Director
Nicholas Lefere, PT, DPT, FAFS graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in May 2014 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Nick completed his undergraduate studies at Loyola University Chicago. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), as well as the APTA’s sections of Sports, Orthopedics, and Private Practice. Nick specializes in sports and orthopedic injuries, as well outpatient pediatric care.
Nick’s interest in orthopedic physical therapy stems from his background in ice hockey and football. Nick has become a Fellow of Applied functional science: a theory that guides practitioners to understand more deeply how the body works in function, and how this changes with given diagnoses. He uses a wide variety of manual therapy techniques, including joint and soft-tissue mobilization, McKenzie treatment method, and mobilization with movement. Nick believes that patient education is a vital tool in a true comprehensive therapeutic approach.
Nick is the Director of The Garden City and Livonia East Center at Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists. In his free time, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children, golfing, snowboarding and coaching his kids’ sports teams.
Plymouth Physical Therapy Services accepts all PPO’s. We are continuously adding new health plans. See our current list of accepted insurances here.
