Charles Garfinkle, PT, MSPT, ART, CMT

Charles Garfinkle

Chuck completed his undergraduate studies at Penn State University and went on to earn his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at Widener University in 2000. Chuck joined Optimum Physical Therapy Associates in early 2008 and in 2010 partnered with Optimum and Roger Collins to form Optimums first office in West Chester. 10 yeas later, he opened the West Chester Nields Street location.

Chuck has achieved additional specialization training in Active Release Techniques (ART), became an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, and a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) in Pennsylvania. Additionally, he became a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist through Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars.

Chuck taught as a lab instructor at Neumann University for orthopedics. He has and continues to mentor, many student physical therapists from local grad schools Universities including Drexel, Neuman, Weidener and Arcadia.

His enjoys helping patients recover from a variety of orthopedic conditions from ankle to neck/back injuries. In recent years Chuck has taken an interest in golf related injuries and fitness to enhance golf performance. He has a certification through Titleist Performance Institute to evaluate and treat various golf impairments.

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