BLOOMINGTON
4651 W Vernal Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404
Tel: 812-332-7529 • Fax: 812-339-7529
BEDFORD
3307 Mitchell Rd. Bedford, IN 47421
Tel: 812-329-6271
About Us
Our mission is to provide healing in the community through a holistic approach and manual therapy. We want to help people live their lives without limits by providing orthopedic and spine rehabilitation the way it should be.
“Surround yourself with people who share your vision and you will find success.”
Theraplay has captured the community as a leader in chronic pain and spine management with the collaboration and guidance of local physicians and other experts. From a humble beginning to a growing specialty practice that aims to help people, both young and old and from different walks of life, the success of Theraplay has continued to prosper due to the compassion and caring spirit of its staff and leaders. It has continued to be a family-oriented healthcare environment. The strong and ongoing core values of Theraplay continue to lead the founders, leaders and team members. Accountability, compassion and kindness, teamwork, family, commitment to excellence and paying it forward.
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History
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Theraplay was founded on October 1, 2001 by Dr. Troy Factora. It has been 20 years since the founding and establishment of Theraplay which started in one small bedroom with a desktop computer, a two-drawer filing cabinet with a fax machine on top. Many who have joined Theraplay have now pursued other journeys professionally and personally. We have seen patients and clients from different walks of life.
In December 2004, Theraplay LLC opened its first outpatient clinic that served mostly the pediatric population. It was a struggle for three years making it work both financially and physically. Like many other journeys, it was filled with challenges and happiness.
Another crossroad in Theraplay’s journey was widespread chronic pain and spine problems plaguing their pediatric clients and families, who took care of their special needs family members. This was the force that drove Theraplay to expand in providing PT services for adult clients, which was the beginning of transformation to Orthopedic and Spine Center.
As Theraplay grew, Dr. Troy Factora expanded provision of services to adult clients and acquired two Doctoral degrees, one in Physical Therapy and another in Osteopathy. Balancing work and family is always a challenge for everybody–that is why Theraplay focused on working as a team to provide services to their clients and nurture a caring and supportive environment for their patients.
In 2015, a land on the west side of Bloomington was purchased. And on September 22, 2017, a glorious and fulfilling day, we moved to our new clinic that we could call home.
Karen Hitchock
PT (Bloomington/Bedford)
Karen Hitchcock PT, COMT graduated from the University of Florida in 1995 and grew up in the snow-belt of Western NY State.
Karen has worked in numerous clinics over the years with significant experience treating SI joint and spine injuries as well as work and sports injuries. She has had several personal injuries over the years, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome and has found these experiences to be very helpful in helping her clients.
She is a certified orthopedic manual therapist (COMT) with 2 levels of cranial sacral training as well as 3 months of onsite training for vestibular dysfunction. She is also Reiki practitioner level II certified and will soon be level III certified. She enjoys studying other alternative techniques of healing.
She enjoys teaching her clients in regards to health using physical therapy techniques, holistic and homeopathic knowledge , as well as teaching of mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety.
She is passionate about helping people one on one… to improve health and well being- spiritually, emotionally and physically as life allows. She practices compassion and Unconditional Love for all and intends to abide in Love to the best of her ability when interacting with her clients.
She enjoys working in her yard, especially barefoot, for grounding and calming purposes. She loves nature and wildlife… hiking, kayaking, coffeehouses for reading and journaling, local breweries sporadically, as well as cleaning, dancing, writing simple songs, and sketching in order to make greeting cards for special occasions.
Chelsea Schwegman
PT
Chelsea graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Exercise Science in 2017. She earned her DPT from University of St. Augustine in Austin, TX in 2021.
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Being able to make connections between mind/body and compensatory patterns is what drew her to the PT field.
In her free time, she
enjoys exploring new local breweries in the cities she visits and loves anything Reese's.
Kassidy Lingenfelter
PT
Doctor of Physical Therapy IUPUI May 2021
Hobbies: Art and writing, music composition and performance
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Specialty: Vestibular Rehabilitation
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Why Theraplay: Because they offer a truly unique, dynamic and most importantly effective approach with a combo of individualized rehab delivery through a fusion of manual therapy and neuromuscular reeducation. Theraplay empowers patients with
better health and know-how, giving them the tools and awareness to anticipate and adjust physical behaviors in real time which increases their quality of life.
Mia Lowden
PTA (Bloomington/Bedford)
Admin Team
Chloe Tucker
Senior Front Desk Receptionist & Prior Authorization Specialist
Chloe studied Leadership and Management in Lansing Community College. She is a people person and chose Theraplay because of her love for people interactions. When she is not working, she loves to spend time and spoil her two pups, Stella and Doug.
Kennedy Wilson
Billing Personnel
I am currently a senior student at IU working on a Bachelors of General Studies in Behavioral and Social Sciences with a minor in communications. I enjoy traveling, spending time with my friends and family and being outdoors."
Krista Greve BS
Administrative Director
Krista has been with Theraplay since 2012. She graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. When not working, she loves to spend time with her son and husband, travel, attend IU sporting events, and do anything that involves being outside... hiking, landscaping, boating, running, kayaking, all of it!
PT Tech Team
Kennedy Baxter
Front Desk Receptionist/PT Tech (Bedford/Bloomington)
Brooke Johnson
PT Technician
Brooke is studying Exercise Science with minors in Psychology, Medical Sciences, and Personal well-being at Indiana University. She enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, being active, and being outdoors.
Annaliese Hudson
PT Technician
Annaliese is studying Exercise Science with a minor in Medical Sciences at Indiana University. Some of her interests include collecting fun socks, lifting, and playing pickleball. One fun fact about her is that she has been to every county in Indiana.
Olivia Kielty
PT Technician
Olivia is going into her senior year at Indiana University studying Exercise Science on a Pre-Physical Therapy.
Brooke
Erica Smith
Functional Medicine Coordinator
Erica is currently working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Psychology at Indiana University. Her passions include mental health advocacy, weightlifting, volleyball, her dogs, and outdoor adventures.
Liz Mehling
PT Technician
Miller
Liz is currently taking a gap year before applying to DPT school next year. In her free time, Liz enjoys playing pickleball, tennis, and baking.
Join our team
Accepting resumes for the following positions. Click the position you are interested in for more information.
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Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Aide
