About RISE Physical Therapy
Our Mission
Our Philosophy
Our Mission
At Rise Physical Therapy, our mission is to create healthier, more independent communities throughout Trinidad and Tobago, using evidence-based approaches to physiotherapy and unique modes of education related to healthcare.
Our Vision
Our Philosophy
Our Mission
Our vision is to improve the quality of life of all persons with a simple desire to be functionally better .
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
At RISE Physical Therapy, we believe that Movement is Independence.
Physical therapy should be a collaborative process between the therapist and the patient, taking into account the lifestyle and goals the patient wishes to achieve.
Patients who make the commitment to treat pain and dysfunction in physical therapy become empowered with knowledge and the ability to move independently.
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Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Our outpatient physiotherapists have almost a decade of experience in treating a wide range of conditions and injuries.
From Geriatric to Athletic, RISE is at your service.
We provide evidence-based treatments for musculoskeletal conditions or injuries (acute or long-standing), to ensure that our patients receive the most effective care p
Our outpatient physiotherapists have almost a decade of experience in treating a wide range of conditions and injuries.
From Geriatric to Athletic, RISE is at your service.
We provide evidence-based treatments for musculoskeletal conditions or injuries (acute or long-standing), to ensure that our patients receive the most effective care possible.
For sports rehabilitation, you've certainly found the right place.
With a very hands-on approach, we treat athletes from a wide range of sporting disciplines and serve some of the nation's top-performing athletes.
Our Team
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Dr. Aqiyla Gomez is the Lead Physical Therapist at RISE Physical Therapy. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Nova Southeastern University, Davie Florida in 2015.
She holds active licenses to practice physical therapy with the Council for Professions Related to Medicine (CPRMTT) in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the physic
Dr. Aqiyla Gomez is the Lead Physical Therapist at RISE Physical Therapy. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Nova Southeastern University, Davie Florida in 2015.
She holds active licenses to practice physical therapy with the Council for Professions Related to Medicine (CPRMTT) in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the physical therapy State Boards in North Carolina and Florida, USA.
Dr. Gomez brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, providing a high level of care to the general population at RISE. Not only does she have a rich history in clinical rehabilitation, but also has an extensive background in on-field | on-track | on-court sports rehabilitation.
Over the past eight (8) years, Dr. Gomez has proudly served multiple T&T national teams of various sports, locally and abroad, at The IAAF World Athletics Championships, The Netball World Youth Cup and The CARIFTA Games, to name a few.
She is passionate about treating all types patients and a multitude of diagnoses, but has a special interest in the rehabilitation of track and field, middle | long distance and
road-running athletes.
Our Services
Our Expertise
Our Services
At RISE Physical Therapy, we treat patients with many diagnoses.
We offer a variety of services to meet the needs of our patients.
Manual Therapy
Therapeutic Exercise
Fall prevention
Electrical Stimulation
Cryotherapy
Heat Therapy
Kinesio Taping
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM/Graston)
Cupping Therapy
Intramuscular Dry Needling
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At RISE Physical Therapy, we treat patients with many diagnoses.
We offer a variety of services to meet the needs of our patients.
Manual Therapy
Therapeutic Exercise
Fall prevention
Electrical Stimulation
Cryotherapy
Heat Therapy
Kinesio Taping
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM/Graston)
Cupping Therapy
Intramuscular Dry Needling
Stabilization Biofeedback
Education
Sports Rehab
Rehab for Runners
Our Healing Moments: A Gallery of Hope and Recovery
Physical Therapist performing manual therapy on a male patient.
Young, female patient practicing gait retraining with crutches.
(Gait - The natural pattern of walking)
Male patient performing a corrective exercise in standing, using thera-band resistance.
Passive hamstring stretch being demonstrated on a female patient in supine position.
National male athlete executing a seated strengthening exercise for the core.
Physical Therapist cueing a female patient who is performing a spinal stabilization exercise.