Cooley Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center

At Cooley Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, we strive to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. Our team of dedicated professionals, led by Dr. Patrick J. Cooley, utilizes a combination of chiropractic manipulation, soft tissue techniques, and active care exercises to alleviate pain and improve overall health. We are committed to helping our patients restore proper joint motion, reduce inflammation, and improve their quality of life.

Our Services

Our practice focuses on treating a variety of neuromuscular conditions, including:

• Low Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Headaches
• Hip Pain
• Nerve Impingement (Carpal Tunnel, Sciatica)
• Rotator Cuff Injury
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Tendonitis
• TMJ
• IT Band Syndrome
• Bursitis

We also provide services to improve athletic performance by improving recovery and reducing the incidence of injury. Our team of experts will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan to meet your individual needs.

Meet Our Team

Dr. Patrick J. Cooley:

Dr. Cooley has been providing quality patient care in Central Vermont since 2002. He is a 2001 Summa Cum Laude graduate of New York Chiropractic College and a 1997 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Buffalo with a Bachelor's of Science in Physical Therapy. Dr. Cooley has additional certifications in Active Release Technique (Full Body, Nerve Entrapments) and Graston Technique. He uses a multidisciplinary approach using both chiropractic and physical therapy techniques to address neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Brian Finch:

Brian Finch received both his Bachelor's degree in physical therapy/clinical science and his Master's degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College in New York. Brian, a licensed physical therapist, has been in clinical practice for the last 19 years. He began his career specializing in pediatrics with a concentration in early intervention with Saint Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York. In 2006, he relocated to Vermont where he began work for Rutland Regional Medical Center with a focus in outpatient orthopedics. He joined the team at Cooley Chiropractic and Rehabilitation in 2018. Brian's areas of interest include sports related injuries, general orthopedics, rehabilitation following joint replacement surgery, pediatric therapy, TMJ dysfunction, dry needling, deconditioning, and general spine care.

Dr. Mary Atkinson:

Dr. Mary Atkinson is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College where she received her Doctorate of Chiropractic, graduating with honors. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. Dr. Atkinson enjoys treating all ages, especially Veterans. She spent a six-month portion of her clinical education treating Veterans at the Rochester Veteran Administration Outpatient Clinic in Rochester, NY. She is also certified in Webster Technique and McKenzie Technique: Part A.

Our Techniques

At Cooley Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, we utilize a variety of techniques to alleviate pain and improve function, including:

• Chiropractic Manipulation
• Active Release Technique
• Graston Technique
• Kinesio Taping
• Rehabilitation Exercises

Chiropractic Manipulation

The most common therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic is known as "spinal manipulation, " also called "chiropractic adjustment." The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile - or restricted in their movement - as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time.

Active Release Technique

Active Release Technique (ART) is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.

Graston Technique

The Graston Technique, originally developed by athletes, is an innovative, evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The technique utilizes stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation.

Kinesio Taping

Kinesio Taping is a definitive rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body's natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body's range of motion. It is used to successfully treat a variety of orthopedic, neuromuscular, neurological and medical conditions.

Rehabilitation Exercises

Many injuries are the result of muscular imbalances and improper biomechanics. In order to prevent injuries and improve athletic performance, it is essential to incorporate rehabilitation exercises into your treatment plan. Our team of experts will work with you to develop a customized exercise program to meet your individual needs.

Visit Us

We invite you to visit our state-of-the-art facility located in Rutland, Vermont. Our office is conveniently located at 71 Allen Street, Suite 203, Rutland, VT 05701. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at (802) 773-7700 or email us at cooleydcpt@msn.com. We look forward to serving you!