Team Members
We strive to provide the highest quality of care based on individual evaluation and customized treatment utilizing advanced technology and education.
Kirsten Albrecht
M.S., P.T., C.P.I
Owner, Physical Therapist and Pilates Practitioner
- '89 Bachelor's degree in P.T. from Ithaca College
- '95 Master's degree in Orthopedic P.T. from Quinnipiac College
- '96 Orthopedic board certified through the A.P.T.A.
- '04 Pilates certification through Polestar Education
- Until opening PTPR in '04, worked 14 years in an outpatient orthopedic setting in New Britian, CT
- Adjunct Teacher/Clinical Instructor for P.T./P.T.A. programs at Quinnipiac College, UHartford, and Naugatuck Valley Community College
- Works off-site with Seibert Dance Team of Cheshire Dance Centre and at ESPN Fitness Center
Mollie Fitzsimmons
D.P.T., M.S.P.T., C.P.I.
Staff Physical Therapist and
Pilates Practitioner
- '99 Masters degree in P.T. from Boston University
- '06 Doctorate degree from Western University of Health Sciences
- '03 Pilates certificate with Long Beach Dance Conditioning
- Until joining PTPR in '07, worked 8 years in an orthopedic P.T. clinic/Pilates studio in California
- Specialties include working with dancers given her over 10 years dance experience with Nutmeg Ballet in Torrington, CT., lower extremely biomechanics/orthotic management, and the use of her manual therapy and movement instruction skills
Diane Spinelli
Office Manager
- Until joining PTPR on '04, worked 15 plus years in billing departments/admin. offices of other medical and P.T. clinics
- Extensive knowledge of insurance contracts and medical billing allows our patients to use insurance for P.T. services
"I love Pilates, but every time I tried my Pilates video at home, I would hurt my neck and back. Coming to work with Kirsten and Mollie taught me how to perform the exercises correctly so that I am now getting the benefits I was hoping for " - T.K.
"As a guy, I never thought I'd do Pilates, but after being introduced to Pilates in physical therapy, I realize how much it complements my other work-outs. Gaining flexibility and core strength is even improving my golf game." - G.S.
"I would recommend PTPR to anyone, but especially to those with back problems. There's just no one else around as specialized in treating the spine as Mollie and Kirsten." - B.L.
