

About Us
About Us
Choosing a healthcare provider is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible. Someone willing to take the time to go over all of your options and treat you as a person, not just a patient.
Since our founding in 2002, we at Recesso Physical Therapy have prided ourselves in our patient service. We are 100% Physical Therapist Owned and operated which is an important question to ask when looking elsewhere. We offer an extremely knowledgeable staff with over 60 years of combined experience. We provide high quality physical therapy in New Hampshire and offer our clients the latest in medical expertise and technology.
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We have moved our Newburyport location to 143 State St Unit 3 inside the Medical Professional Building
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Please cancel your PHYSICAL THERAPY appointment via the telephone or email and contact your primary care physician if you experience or come in contact with a person with one or more of the following symptoms
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FEVER - COUGH - SHORTNESS OF BREATH
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We appreciate your cooperation and understanding please feel free to contact us with any questions 603-382-3336
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People of all ages and abilities can and do benefit from PT. Whether you're experiencing aches, pains, weakness, numbness, tingling, or seeking to regain function lost to disease or injury.
Call or Text to Request an Appointment
603-382-3336
Contact Us
11 Garden Road
PO Box 432
Plaistow, NH, 03865
Phone: 603-382-3336
Billing Inquiry:603-401-6220
Fax: 603-382-3633
Email: recessopt4@myfairpoint.net
143 State St, Suite 3
Professional Medical Bldg
Newburyport, MA 09150
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Phone: 978-604-5609
Fax: 978-655-7579
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Our Services
Physical Therapy
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Pain & Swelling
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Neck & Back Pain (Specialists)
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Numbness & Tingling
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Pre and Post Op Conditions
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Work Related Injury
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Automobile Accident Injury
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Fractured Bones
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Scoliosis
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Vertigo, Dizziness
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Sprains and Strains
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Strength Training
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Headache's
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Sports Rehabilitation
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Craniosacral Therapy
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Concussion
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Post Mastectomy/Lumpectomy
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Pool/Aquatic Therapy
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Dry Needling
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Cupping
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Instrument Assisted manual therapy
Dr. Tami Recesso, PT, MPT, DPT
Dr. Joseph Mac Nicoll PT, DPT
Dr. Brandon Chagnon PT, DPT
Lauren Chouinard, PTA
Stacey Roderick, PTA
Kerry Camargo, PTA
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Our Plaistow NH
Wellness Team
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Allison Flanagan, LMT, CLT
My Soul and Body, LLC
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Therapeutic Massage
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Oncology Massage
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Lymphedema
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Relaxation Techniques
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Aromatherapy
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508.451.2758 (cell)
www.facebook.com/mysoulandbody
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Align Chiropractic & Wellness
Plaistow, NH
Dr Melissa Marr, DC
603-560-7577
Our Newburyport Mass
Wellness Team
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Squirrel Paws
Muscular Therapy
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Deep Muscular Mobilization
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Reflexology
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508-259-6413
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Head To Toe Healing Hypnotherapy.com
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Hypnotherapy
Reiki
Reflexology
Infra-Red therapy
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Sheri Glover
978-358-8348
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Psychotherapy
Coming Soon!
Our Therapists

Dr.Tami J. Recesso
PT, DPT, MPT
Owner of Recesso Physical Therapy for over 21 years, Dr. Recesso earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in 2009. Graduated from Notre Dame College in 2001 with her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. Practiced outpatient orthopedics as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant since 1995 after earning her Associates degree from North Shore Community College. She has over 27 years of extensive manual therapy and outpatient orthopedic experience. Dr. Recesso is licensed and board certified in both NH and Massachusetts. Her entire team is committed to providing the highest quality in manual therapy healthcare! Specializing in orthopedic injuries from general sprains and strains to sport related injuries emphasizing manual therapy and osteopathic techniques. Dr Recesso prides herself and her team in being spine specialists. Many physicians will send their most complex cases to Dr Recesso to deduce the hidden culprit of their pain and help alleviate it naturally without unnecessary pain injections, surgeries, and opiods.
Dr Recesso's past experiences include volunteering for 3 months as part of the Olympic and Paralympic Medical Team in Sydney Australia at the 2000 summer games. She is passionate about manual Physical Therapy and feels blessed to have an incredibly competent and gifted team. Quality care and superb customer service are their number one priorities! All of our patients are treated like family!
More recently Dr Recesso has been creating a medical platform to help patients and providers deduce the culprit of their pain @ DocTami.com. Join DocTami.com for live videos with verbal and visual exercise instruction. Tips and Self Treatment Techniuqes for the highest quality pain free living possible! Online assessment and treatment suggestions are also available to purchase on DocTami.com.
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"I love what I do and I am blessed to have loyal patients, amazing referring physicians, and an incredibly gifted team!"

Dr. Joseph Mac Nicoll
PT, DPT
Dr. Mac Nicoll is a NH licensed board certified Physical Therapist. Joe is a 2018 graduate of Franklin Pierce College where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. His Undergraduate degree is from the University of New England in 2015 where he earned a BS in Applied Exercise Science. He went on to earn the prestigious Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification. Joe's vast experience includes working with Stella Strength who work with top tiered athletes from prep schools such as Belmont Hill and Roxbury Latin School. Joe has been an athlete his entire life having played football, lacrosse, ice hockey, power lifting, and mixed martial arts. Not only does Joe have a passion for movement but his is also very skilled in manual therapy techniques including osteopathic strain-counterstrain, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, dry needling, cupping, PNF, and soft tissue mobilization techniques.

Sherry Marconi
PTA
Sherry graduated with high honors in 2013 from North Shore Community College with an Associates of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She is a Physical Therapist Assistant licensed and board certified in both NH and MA. She has clinical experience in a variety of physical therapy areas, including geriatric, neurological, and orthopedic, as well as experience treating those with multiple developmental and cognitive disabilities. Sherry is married with 3 children and enjoys an active lifestyle with her family. Part of her inspiration to become a PTA is her love of group fitness and yoga, in which she has participated for over 2 decades, including classes in TRX and bosu.

Dr Brandon Chagnon
PT, DPT
Dr Brandon was born and raised in New England most of his life. He has always had a passion for health and wellness. Being an avid weight lifter, personal trainer, and a former professional MMA fighter he wanted to enhance his education with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Brandon completed his undergraduate degree in Exercise physiology at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. He completed his graduate degree at the prestigious A.T. Still University in Mesa. Arizona. After being in the desert for three years he set his sights on moving to Alaska with his family and treated the underserved pediatric population in beautiful Alaska.
With the birth of Brandon's daughter, he and his wife chose to move home to be closer to family. Brandon is excited to be the newest addition to the Recesso PT team!

Kerry Camargo
PTA
Kerry Ann Camargo is a licensed board certified Physical Therapist Assistant . She graduated with her PTA Associates degree from North Shore Community College in 2015. She joined the Army Reserves in 2008 and worked as a Master Fitness Trainer for soldier readiness. She brings Outpatient Orthopedic experience with treating athletes, post operative clients, spinal cord injury, and manual therapy. She enjoys making physical healing transformations and connecting with her clients.
During her leisure time she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, dancing, and working out at the gym.
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Lauren Chouinard
PTA
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Lauren Chouinard, PTA is a licensed board certified Physical Therapist Assistant. She graduated with her Physical Therapist Assistant associate’s degree from Mount Washington College in 2015. She also comes with 2+ years of experience providing intensive acute and subacute therapy for post operative spine, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputee, multiple sclerosis, and many other seriously debilitating conditions.
Lauren also earned her Bachelors degree from St. Anslem College in English prior to completing her associates degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She has extensive experience in working with athletes of all types including triathletes. In her spare time Lauren enjoys being outdoors, cooking and hiking with her husband, their son and their dog.

Stacey Roderick, PTA
Stacey is a licensed board certified Physical Therapist Assistant. She is also a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer. and a certified corrective exercise specialist. Stacey graduated in 1997 with her Physical Therapist Assistant Associates degree from Newbury College. She has over 25 years of clinical experience working in a wide variety of settings including orthopedics, neurology, geriatrics, cardiopulmonary, oncology, and aquatic therapy. In her spare time Stacey enjoys competing in natural bodybuilding shows and spending time with her family.
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Directions Plaistow Location:
Conveniently Located behind the Great Elm Plaza across from Kohls and Market Basket.
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From the South: From route 495 in Haverhill take the Route 125 North Plaistow exit. Continue straight on 125 north. Take a right on to Chandler Avenue after Bank of America. Take your first left on to Garden Road. We are number 11 mustard yellow building.
From the North: Route 125 South. At the Walmart entrance lights STAY IN THE FAR LEFT LANE and take a U TURN at the lights. You will then be on route 125 North, take your first right on to Garden Road. We are number 11 just past Coco & Early Realty
(the road Behind TD Bank)
Directions Newburyport Location:
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From the South: Take US-1 to State Street, We are located at 143 State Street ground floor Unit 3. There is parking in the front of the building, on the street, or behind the building.
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From the North: Take I-95 S to 110-E/Macy St in Amesbury. Take Exit 58 from I-95 S. Take a right on Merrill Street, At the roundabout, take the third exit to Merrimac St. Take a right onto State Street at the Newburyport square. We are located on upper State St. 143.