At the Surgical Institute of Reading, your recovery begins the moment your surgery is complete. Our expert Physical Therapy & Rehab team starts working with you right on our inpatient unit, ensuring you have the guidance, support, and confidence to take your very first steps toward healing.

And when it’s time to transition to outpatient care, you’ll continue your recovery at one of three modern facilities, where our personalized, results-driven programs are designed to get you back to living—and moving—the way you want.

Our specialized therapy services include:

• Balance training & fall prevention
• Arthritis management
• Sports & work injury rehabilitation
• Recovery for degenerative joint conditions (shoulders, hips, knees, spine & more)
• Joint replacement rehab
• Pre- and post-surgical programs
• Orthopedic injury care
• Support for chronic conditions
• Concussion & vestibular therapy
• Crutch and walker training

Our team of licensed physical therapists offers personalized, one-on-one care using manual therapy, functional exercise, and the modern rehab technologies. We maintain close communication with referring physicians to ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes.

The first step is that we will verify your insurance coverage and schedule your first visit.

We customize interventions for each patient to help them achieve their goals. Physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and support staff have the experience to help guide you to maximize your recovery. Beginning with your first appointment, our teams work with patients to set goals and create a treatment plan to address deficits and strengths.

Insurance

We accept most insurances, including:

Meet Our Director

Colleen Zeppos, MPT

Colleen graduated from Villanova University in 1997 with a BAS Biology and BAS Honors. She earned her Master’s in Physical Therapy in 1999 from Hahnemann University. Colleen is the Director of Physical Therapy for Surgical Institute of Reading. She brings a dynamic blend of clinical expertise, operational leadership, and a steadfast commitment to quality patient care. With over 26 years of experience in the field, she leads multidisciplinary teams across four locations, ensuring that each clinic delivers consistent, quality, evidence-based treatment tailored to individual patient needs.

Colleen specializes in hands-on manual therapy, including IASTM (Hawk Grips certified), concussion rehab, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, and post-operative rehabilitation to all ages. Colleen has her Direct Access license in the state of Pennsylvania. Colleen is passionate about fostering a culture of clinical excellence, mentorship, and collaboration. She works closely with therapists and support staff to implement best practices, streamline operations, and maintain the highest standards of care and compliance. A strong advocate for patient-centered treatment, Colleen believes that successful rehabilitation goes beyond physical recovery—it’s about building trust, educating patients, and supporting them every step of the way. Whether developing new clinical programs or mentoring emerging leaders in the profession, she remains focused on a singular mission: helping every patient return to the life they love, stronger and more confident than before