Meet meredith

Dr. Meredith H. Perny PT, DPT, OCS, TPS

Meredith Hershey Perny has been a practicing PT since 2007. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) and a Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS). 

Meredith approaches each patient as a unique individual and develops a detailed treatment program that relies heavily on empowering each patient to understand and care for themselves.

Meredith addresses root causes and attains sustainable, healthy results that are not possible in a high-volume clinic. You will feel listened to, empowered, and confident after treatment. 

Meredith likes to utilize resources from her diverse background as manual therapist, educator, athlete, yogi, teacher, and coach to create unique, effective programs that heal and empower her patients to maintain long-term health. 

In addition to treating patients, Meredith serves as the Ethics Chair for APTA Delaware and serves as an advisor to the Wellness Committee (CWIL) at The Independence School. She is also a committee member of the Pain Special Interest Group of the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Degrees and Certifications

Davidson College - BS, Biology

University of Delaware - Doctor of Physical Therapy

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)– ABPTS

Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS)

Transforming the lives of people in pain

Professional Appointments and Memberships

Member American Physical Therapy Association

Ethics Chair -APTA Delaware

Advisor - CWIL Committee, The Independence School

Nominating Committee Chair - Pain Special Interest Group of AOPT

Certified Clinical Instructor

Psychologically Informed Physical Therapist

Member Orthopedic Section of APTA

Certificate in Restorative Yoga

Clinical Instructor University of Delaware  2009-2011

Lectures

  • The Independence School - April 2022

    • Restoring You: Understanding and Unwinding after Years of Chronic Stress - for faculty and staff

  • APTA - New Jersey - November 17, 2020

    • Chronic Pain Treatment: Upgrading Your Toolbox 

  • APTA - Delaware - September 2020

    • Chronic Pain Treatment: Upgrading your Toolbox

  • First State Squash -  July 2020

    • Balanced Kids - Summer Series

  • The Independence School - 2020

    • Foundation for Health: A Holistic Approach to Maximizing Family Health in Our Current Environment

  • The Independence School - 2019

    • Physical Activity For Children: How To Strike a Healthy Balance

  • Wellness at Winterthur Lecture Series

    • Aging Gracefully

    • Walking For Fitness