Ed Harding, PTA, Neighbor

<b>Mr. Harding has practiced physical therapy throughout the North Shore for over 10 years. He is recognized for his expert knowledge in functional movement, his incorporation of core training, his inspired treatment plans and his devoted teaching nature. Ed’s strengths also lie in his business acumen; his detailed knowledge of insurance companies and his financial management talents create a smooth and hassle-free rehabilitation experience.</b>

Ed Harding graduated from Malden High School. There he participated in martial arts and marching band, focusing on the drums. He was also deeply involved with the Spartans Drum &amp; Bugle Corps in Nashua, NH.

Following high school, Ed began his career following his passions in music and martial arts. He taught music and drums throughout the community. He also taught martial arts, opening his own dojo within Iron Rail Gymnastics Academy in Wenham. Ed is still the lead instructor there, teaching people of all ages and ability levels, as well as offering private lessons focusing on children with cerebral palsy.

To further his desire to help people through functional movement, Ed attended North Shore Community College in Danvers, graduating with an Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Ed was president of the class, graduating with high honors. He completed clinical rotations in pediatrics at the Northshore Education Consortium in Beverly, in geriatrics at the former Youville Hospital &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Cambridge, and in outpatient rehabilitation at Cummings Physical Therapy in Revere. Ed also has extensive experience working in various area skilled nursing facilities and geriatric environments throughout the North Shore.

Mr. Harding than began to work with a new outpatient physical therapy clinic in Salem, which then moved to Danvers. Ed managed the daily operations of that company, in addition to treating patients, for over nine years.

While in Danvers, Ed completed extensive administrative training in marketing, public relations, statistics, ethics, policy making and financial planning.

Mr. Harding has a license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is certified in CPR, First Aid and AED.

When not working, Ed enjoys music and fishing. For over 28 years, he has continued to practice and teach martial arts; he is now a second degree Black Belt in Okinawan Shorei-Ryu. He currently resides in Salem, NH with his wife Ellen and triplets, Cameron, Madison and Matthew.

Mr. Harding is the Co-Founder of HD Physical Therapy, located inside Lakeside Office Park, at 607 North Avenue, Door 16, Wakefield. To learn more about HDPT, visit www.HDPTonline.com or call 781.587.0776.