Providers

Aaron Pargman

Aaron received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in Health Education and Wellness.  He stayed on at the University of Florida to earn his first Master’s degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis on Wellness.  He then went on to the University of St. Augustine where he earned a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and a certification in Manual Therapy. 

He has advanced training and expertise in MPS Therapy.  In this therapy, a handheld device is used to apply a gentle electric current to specific points on the body to relax muscles, calm the nervous system, release endorphins (the body's natural painkillers), and promote healing of injuries.

He also has a long-term interest in High Intensity Strength Training.   This is an approach utilizing short, intense, safe, and effective strength training sessions.  While he is experienced with a wide range of Physical Therapy conditions, he is most passionate about helping patients safely return to exercise routines and athletic pursuits.

Rich Nyberg
Rich received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Gettysburg College in 1972. In 1975, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from SUNY at Downstate Medical Center. He earned a Masters of Medical Science in Physical Therapy in 1985 from Emory University. The American Physical Therapy Association awarded him Board Certification in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy in 1994, and he was recertified in 2004. In 2006, he became a fellow member in the American Academy of OrthopaedicManual Physical Therapy. Rich obtained a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2010.

Rich has worked at the Atlanta Back Clinic since 1977. He is also a part time instructor in the Doctorate Program within the Division of Physical Therapy at Emory University as well as an instructor in the Clinical Education Program for the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. He has a special interest in spinal biomechanics, motor control mechanisms and manual therapy.