Wellness Works Physical Therapy in Santa Fe
How our physical therapy is different:
- Only licensed physical therapists that provide one-on-one care. That's right! No physical therapy assistants or techs!
- Certified Dry Needling Specialists since 2009.
- Vestibular Trained
- TMJ Trained
Virginia A. Byrd, PT
Virginia A. Byrd P.T. is a native of Santa Fe. She is the owner and primary clinician of Wellness Works Physical Therapy, LLC., with over 33 years of physical therapy experience and certified in level 1 and 2 trigger point dry needling. In 1982 she graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Physical Therapy. Virginia has extensive experience as both a clinician and clinical director. She was a minority owner in a physical therapy private practice, director of a hospital based outpatient physical therapy department, and director of several multi-location outpatient clinics. Most recently, for the past 10 years, Virginia has been a clinician in Santa Fe, New Mexico with a local following of physicians and patients. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Private Practice Section, the Health Policy and Administration Section, Chamber of Commerce, a Rotarian, an avid USTA tennis player and a volunteer at many community and philanthropic events, including Pancakes on the Plaza. |
Denise Wojcik, MPT
Denise is an accomplished physical therapist and has lived in New Mexico since 2004. She received her Bachelor of Science from Boston College in 1999 and a Masters of Physical Therapy from Sacred Heart University in 2002 and began practicing as a physical therapist upon graduation. Having worked primarily in outpatient orthopedic clinics throughout her career, Denise treats a wide range of conditions and injuries, specializing in musculoskeletal and movement dysfunction. She is certified in Level 1 and 2 Functional Dry Needling (since 2009) and Level 3 (since 2015). Denise is extensively trained in manual therapy, neuromuscular reeducation, therapeutic exercise techniques, vestibular rehabilitation (including Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)), Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction, and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) screening. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). And as such, she takes to heart the art and science of her profession by regularly attending continuing education courses and vigorous self-study. Outside of physical therapy, Denise enjoys the natural beauty of the southwest through hiking, mountain biking and mushroom picking. Cross country skiing and snowboarding are among her winter pastimes and traveling to kiteboard in warmer climates. Denise is passionate about her career and empowering each client to achieve their optimum state of health and to maintain a life of physical wellness. |
Gretchen Johnson, PT
Gretchen is a native of Western Colorado and has over 30 years of experience as a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer. She obtained a BS in Athletic Training from Minnesota State, Mankato in 1985, and an MS in Physical Therapy from University of Indianapolis in 1987. She has lived in Santa Fe since 1988. Certifications include: certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) since 1986, Level 1 and 2 Dry Needling through Therapy Concepts in Denver, CO, Integral Yoga for Beginner, Intermediate, Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga, and Yoga Therapy through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT). She formerly owned Mother Moves Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga and Wee Play Children’s Developmental Play businesses in Santa Fe. Her Physical Therapy interests include Orthopaedics, Geriatrics, Performing Arts and Women’s Health. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, is a former chair of the New Mexico APTA chapter’s Legislative Committee, and is currently on the APTA’s Academy of Orthopaedics Professional Practice Committee. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, and being outdoors with her family, as well as traveling and knitting. She is an avid musician, playing flute and piccolo with High Desert Winds, the Santa Fe Concert Band and various flute ensembles. She is very honored to collaborate with the dynamic group of professionals at Wellness Works. |
Wellness Works Physical Therapy, LLC
404 Brunn School Rd. Suite D
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Office: (505) 983-0670
Fax : (505) 983-0118
Email: wellnessworkspt@gmail.com
404 Brunn School Rd. Suite D
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Office: (505) 983-0670
Fax : (505) 983-0118
Email: wellnessworkspt@gmail.com