Expert Physical Therapy in Central Massachusetts

Recovery Sports Therapy

We Help Active People In Central Massachusetts Get Back To Playing Their Sports And Stay In the Gym

We also help people with the unique needs of a connective tissue disorder

Expert Physical Therapy

Chances are if you found yourself here, you have pain that is stopping you from doing what you love. Well, if you are looking for relief from your pain, you have come to the right place! We will help to get back to doing what you love without the need for medication or surgery. We take the time to get to know you and find the root of the injury or pain and use a holistic approach to our treatments.

Receive one on one treatment with a Doctor of Physical Theryapy

After a 60 minute evaluation, we spend 30 to 60 minute sessions focusing on getting you back to doing what you love, whether it’s running, playing your sport, or trying to beat your personal record.

Dry Needling

Effective in treating musculoskeletal conditions through the use of small needles in trigger points within the muscle.

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

Expert treatment of POTS, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and other connective tissue disorders.

Manual Therapy & Cupping

Hand-on techniques preformed by a physical therapist to decrease pain and improve mobility.

Patient Reviews

“At the recommendation of my personal trainer, Heather Baker, I reached out to Nicole in the summer of 2021; one of the best decisions I’ve made on my journey to wellness. Having sustained a detached bicep, bone-on-bone in both knees and arthritis, I was living with constant stiffness and pain. I’d come to accept this as normal. Little did I know what a difference Nicole’s healing hands would make in my overall well-being. Nicole is a consummate professional whom I trust with every aspect of my body. Nicole’s ability to identify an area that needs addressing is the result of her keen listening skills. After a one-hour session, I feel renewed. I could elaborate at length but suffice it to say that Nicole is the most competent and exceptional physical therapist with whom I’ve ever interacted. Her healing, helping, kind, and compassionate hands and her acute understanding of the body is extraordinary. I am honored to recommend Nicole to any individual who cherishes feeling well and whole in their daily lives.”
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Recovery Sports Therapy, Inc.

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Based on 7 reviews

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Nick Tobin

16:07 11 Sep 22

I highly recommend Dr. Nicole Dumas. She has helped me with my back and shoulder pain. I lift heavy materials daily and now I’m no longer in a lot of pain at work.

Paige Lewis

09:12 10 Aug 22

When I say Nikki saved my life, I’m not being hyperbolic. When I first got my EDS diagnosis, I had no resources, I was in so much pain, and I was so traumatized from decades of mistreatment from doctors.Then I found Nikki. She is truly a godsend. She is so knowledgeable about this condition (more so than the 100’s of doctors I’ve seen). She didn’t just give me basic PT & send me on my way. She taught me about proper posture, positioning, movements regarding EDS, endless (in a good way lol) exercises to build strength, and she somehow also manages to fix all my problem areas and get them feeling good so I can make it to our next session. Her expansive and professional knowledge of EDS is so *valuable* to this community, I can’t put it into words. She taught me everything I know about living well with EDS.Most of us with EDS are familiar with medical trauma and falling through the cracks because still in 2022, most doctors don’t know anything about it. That makes it really, really, really hard to get the medical help and assistance we need. Nikki taught me enough to be able to navigate this so much better. And she has connected me with the resources that are available. Not to mention, she’s taught me lifesaving information about EDS, things doctors NEED to know in certain situations but never ask because again there’s a severe lack of EDS knowledge amongst doctors. Even in MA, even in Boston, I’ve seen hundreds and hundreds of doctors and the only person who knew about EDS was a periodontist.Nikki is my lighthouse. Whenever the pain is too much to bear and I panic because I don’t know what to do or I’m having an issue and don’t know who to call or ask about it - she’s there. And she’s there with practicality. She’s always fixed the problem causing the pain, gives me things I can do at home, and if appropriate she directs me to additional resources. Many of us with EDS know how easy it is to sublux things. Nikki knows how to gently and safely “put things back together” and even if something subluxes a few days later - sometimes I can fix it myself due to what Nikki has taught me. Or it’s manageable enough to get through until I see her again. I often arrive in her office close to tears because of pain and built up feelings of hopelessness and every single time I leave, my pain has dramatically decreased, I’m smiling, and maybe I notice the sunset on my way home :)I cannot understate how much Nikki and Recovery Sports Therapy has changed my life. My EDS is manageable, I’m able to continue working, I’m able to do activities that I love (safely). EDS before finding Recovery Sports Therapy was like a black hole for me. I struggled *so much* physically and mentally. But having EDS after finding Recovery Sports Therapy - I feel like I can do this. I feel like I can do anything.I have EDS so of course this review was mostly geared towards other EDSer’s looking for PT. But I think it’s important to say that I would come to Recovery Sports Therapy for *ANY* physical therapy you might need. Nikki is that good. After working with her for about 4 years, it is so clear that her expertise and skill level go above & beyond. There is nobody else I’d send my loved ones to for PT. I trust Nikki and Recovery Sports Therapy more than anyone else and my trust is not earned easily. Recovery Sports Therapy goes out of their way to ensure the comfort and safety of each and every one of their patients. It’s often very hard for me to go to any sort of medical appointment but I never ever have a problem or panic attacks going here. I always feel so safe, welcome, and diligently cared for and that means so much.Recovery Sports Therapy has no competition because they simply ARE the best in this entire state. I’ve spent the last 8 years seeing hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of doctors, specialists, physical therapists, acupuncturists, etc etc.I owe everything to Nikki and Recovery Sports Therapy and I am so freaking grateful.You will not regret coming to Recovery Sports Therapy, you’ll only regret NOT coming.

Giana Tamanaco

14:02 17 Jul 22

I highly recommend Niki to anyone who needs PT. I have been seeing her for almost 2 years now and she is phenomenal to work with. Her knowledge and professionalism is outstanding. I have a connective tissues disorder that causes me to have many problem areas. Niki always takes the time to address each issue I have, which has greatly improved my quality of life.

Jesse Wolff

21:11 01 Jul 22

I 100 percent recommend Dr. Nicole Dumas as a physical therapist for anyone with a connective tissue disorder or other complex health condition. She's one of the very few physical therapists I've worked with who understands what it is like living with chronic pain and fatigue. I see her regularly for dry needling of spasming/painful muscle areas, direction for exercise, manual work, and advice/discussion on topics related to wellness/feeling-better. Great personality and bedside manner, knowledgeable, and supportive.

Erica Crosby

22:17 21 Jun 22

Dr Niki is a great, caring physical therapist who truly wants to see her patients heal and succeed. I highly recommend any athlete who needs assistance getting back to where they were or individuals with medical conditions to see Dr Niki!

Treatment for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders

Braces, Splints and Taping

Custom Ring Splints available along with other specific recommendations on braces for other joins if needed. Taping techniques and proper application instruction is also available.

Manual Therapy

People with hypermobility need special consideration when hands-on techniques are being performed. Experienced hands-on treatment can help improve joint alignment and alleviate pain.

Dry Needling

Dry needling has been shown to be an effective treatment for neck pain and headaches. It can also be an extremely beneficial in the treatment of other chronic tendon or joint issues.

Why Choose Us

You will receive a personalized treatment plan and work one on one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy for all of your treatments.

Dr. Niki

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Certified in Dry Needling.

EDS / CTD

Expert treatment of POTS, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and other connective tissue disorders.

Therapy

We offer a wide array of treatment options including, manual therapy, cupping, dry needling, and exercise.

Recovery Sports Therapy