Garden City Physical Therapy Specialists, location on Ford Rd., 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 optimal performance.
At PPTS, Saline, our dedicated team is committed to meeting all your outpatient needs. Whether you requirement treatment for your orthopedic issues, sports injuries, joint replacement, industrial rehabilitation, pediatrics, or geriatrics, we are here to be an essential part of your rehab team. Working with you and your physician, our center director Nicholas Lefere, and the staff at PPTS Garden City will collaborate to create a personalized therapy program that aligns with your goals, ensuring the best possible recovery outcomes.
By implementing the evidence based treatments and staying up-to-date with the latest 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.
Garden City Center 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.