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