Terryville Staff
Jarred Parker, MSPT, OCS, CKTP
Education:
University of New England, Master of Science in Physical Therapy 2004
Board Certifications:
American Boards of Physical Therapy Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics
Specialized Training and Advanced Certifications:
Certified Kinesio Tape Practioner, KT 1,2 & 3
Certified Graston Technique Practitioner
SFMA & FMS Certified
Jarred graduated from the University of New England physical therapy program in 2004, and has participated in extensive continuing education courses with a focus on orthopedics and manual therapy. In 2015, he received his board certification in Orthopedics from the American Board of Physical Therapy specialties. Jarred has worked in various practice settings across the country and joined Advanced Physical Therapy in 2017 as the managing partner of the Terryville office.
Travis Raupers, PTA
Education:
South University, Florida, Physical Therapist Assistant
Areas of special interest:
Post-surgical joint replacement
Post-stroke rehabilitation
SI joint dysfunction
Soft tissue mobilization
Travis joined the United States Air Force immediately after graduating High School in 2009. After re-entering the civilian world in 2013, Travis suffered a shoulder injury and was referred to an outpatient physical therapy clinic for treatment. He was profoundly affected by his interest in the process of physical therapy and accepted a part time position as an exercise tech, taking patients through various exercises to further aid in their rehabilitation. After recognizing the impact he was making in his community and the joy he was bringing to others, Travis made the decision to enter physical therapy assistant school in 2017. Travis’ areas of special interest include elective joint replacement, post stroke rehabilitation, SI joint dysfunction, and soft tissue mobilization. When he’s not enjoying precious time with his wife, daughter and 2 dogs, Travis’ hobbies include travel, personal fitness, intramural sports, skiing, biking, and lawn games with an emphasis on spike ball. Travis joined the Advanced Physical Therapy team in 2022 and looks forward to utilizing his passion and knowledge to maximize his patients quality of life.
Caitlyn Murphy, LAT ATC
Education:
Southern Connecticut State University, B.S Athletic Training
Areas of special interest:
Nutrition
Wellness
Cait comes to the Advanced Physical Therapy team with over seven years of experience as an Athletic Trainer at the collegiate, secondary school, and physician practice settings. Her variability in practice settings has given her a vast skill set to provide comprehensive care to her patients. After taking a step away from Thomaston High School to work alongside orthopedic surgeons, Cait returns to her student-athletes as part of the Advanced Physical Therapy athletic training team. Cait enjoys being the reliable face for individual members of the school community and student-athletes. Her favorite thing about athletic training is teaching individuals small things that can assist them in their day-to day-lives. Her goal is to help more communities understand the important role athletic trainers have for secondary schools and to aid in accessibility of athletic trainers for those communities.