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Preneta Physical Therapy

4.5 out of 5 · 21 reviews

Physical Therapy • Fairfield, CT • Since 2008

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Preneta Physical Therapy is a privately held orthopedic physical therapy practice based in Fairfield, CT, with 4 offices in the area. Established in 2008 and directed by Richard Preneta, PT, the clinic offers one-on-one physical therapy, full-body stretching, balance training, and rehabilitation sports medicine, with a hands-on manual therapy approach. Services are designed for a wide range of injuries and ages, including pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation and work injuries. The practice emphasizes customized, functional treatment programs and has a local focus on the Fairfield community. Contact: 203-256-9217 or 203-259-7177; location at 2119 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.

Clinic Type

Physical Therapy

Address

Fairfield, CT

Phone

+12032597177

Email

spreneta@prenetapt.com

Opening Hours

Flexible with early morning, evening, and Saturday appointments available

Website

https://prenetapt.com/

Services Offered

Physical Therapy
Full Body Stretching
Balance Training
Personal Training

Technology & Equipment

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Dry Needling
Laser Therapy
Graston Technique

Team

Richard Preneta, PT — PT, owner

Insurance & Payment

Insurance information listed by front office staff in initial meeting (pre-authorization and insurance communication)

Direct Access allowed; patients can go directly to PT without physician referral (Direct Access Legislation)

Languages Spoken

English

Current Offers

New patient scheduling

FAQs

Do patients need a physician referral to start physical therapy in Connecticut?

Thanks to Direct Access Legislation, patients in Connecticut can go directly to their physical therapist without waiting for a physician referral.

Awards & Accreditations

Hospital For Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network Participating Location
HSS standards accreditation (participation)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Yelp / BestProsInTown: 4.5 out of 5 (based on Yelp data) (21 reviews on BestProsInTown)

Patients praise

Friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable staff
Clean and well-organized facility
Effective recovery results for many patients (including post-surgical)
Personalized attention and care

Common complaints

Concerns regarding over-scheduling of patients
Reports of unprofessional or uncomfortable personal conversations by staff
Lack of home exercise programs for some patients
Specific complaints about poor bedside manner or dismissive behavior from individual therapists

"I spent an hour with her listening about how she had been hit by a train at 10 years old. I was also shamed for having all the surgeries in my past. It was the worst physical therapy session that I have ever experienced."

— LocalityBiz Review

"I think they over schedule patients. As a result... I cut PT short... due to my negative experience."

— Yelp Review

"The quality of care I received there significantly expedited my recovery process... The team at Preneta is not only friendly and courteous but also exceptionally knowledgeable."

— PhysicalTherapyNearMe Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Fairfield County Business Journal: Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Expands into Fairfield County — Nov 7, 2025
‘Calibrate Physical Therapy’ Coming To Park Street | NewCanaanite.com — Feb 17, 2026
Former Trumbull athlete pays it forward at Fairfield's Gaylord clinic — Dec 13, 2025
SportsMed Physical Therapy Acquires Two Clinics in Connecticut, Expanding to 54 Clinics Across NJ and CT — Mar 16, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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