Bob Worden
MBA, MS, CAGS, PTA, ATC
Founder, Partner Emeritus
Bob Worden is the founder and Partner Emeritus of Pinnacle Physical Therapy. He has decided to step down from administrator at Pinnacle and work on his other full time commitment as a grandfather and golfer. He continues to provide service in the local community as a town selectman and is on the NH Board of Allied Health.
Bob has over forty years of experience in the fields of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy. Before opening Pinnacle Physical Therapy in 2004, he was the Administrator at Healthsouth Sports Medicine and Orthopedic clinic in Plaistow for eleven years and also served as the New England Regional Clinical Coordinator.
Bob has been active in High School and Collegiate Sports medicine, providing athletic training services for Newton North High School, Rivers School, Tyngsboro High School and several high school programs in the Merrimack Valley area. He also served as Director of Athletic Training at UMass-Lowell from 1981-1988, where thirty two of his students completed their Athletic Trainer certification under his mentorship.
Eric Combs
MSPT, ATC, Cert DN
Owner, Partner
Eric Combs attended the University of Connecticut where he received a masters degree in physical therapy as well as undergraduate degrees in sports medicine and nutrition. These dual degrees offer a diverse background ranging from collegiate athletics to geriatrics in the home care setting. In addition to being a physical therapist, Eric also holds an additional certification in athletic training (NATA).
Eric’s orthopedic training dates back to 2001 offering over 21 years of experience. He has continued to grow clinically through additional coursework in the Graston Technique, vestibular rehabilitation, and Ultrasound guided Dry Needling. Eric tailors each treatment plan with a variety of manual therapy, modalities, and exercise to facilitate the fastest recovery possible. His mission is to help you reach your rehab goals whether you are recovering from an injury, surgery, or simply want to move and feel better.
Zac Blais
PTA, Facility Coordinator
Zac Blais graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2011 from the Hesser College Physical Therapy assistant program. Throughout his clinical rotations and post graduate setting he has worked with a number of elite runners and triathletes assessing and correcting faulty mechanics. These often small mechanical faults can lead to injury with the repetitive nature of endurance sports.
Zac approaches treatments with emphasis on correcting dysfunction but also in education on how to manage and prevent re-injury. His goal is to get you back to your activities as soon as possible.
In addition to providing extensive orthopedic care, Zac and Eric work together managing the clinics balance program. Preventing falls and injury is an important service for our geriatric population. Our clinic uses individualized balance programs to safely challenge our patients and enable safe access to the community.
Zac can be found hiking any number of mountain ranges in the northeast. He hopes to one day traverse the Appalachian Trail.
Eric Hayford
DPT, Master Instructor of the Burdenko Method
Eric Hayford is an honorable U.S. Marine Corps veteran who attended Franklin Pierce University where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017. Eric has extensive experience working along the rehabilitative spectrum from acute care hospital settings with post-operative orthopedic and cardiac patients to the outpatient setting working with higher level athletes looking to return to sport.
Eric is also a Master Instructor of the Burdenko Method which is a unique methodology of injury prevention, pain management, rehabilitation, conditioning & peak performance training based on water and land exercises. Eric integrates the Six Essential Qualities of Human Movement for everyday life, fitness, and sport (balance, flexibility, coordination, endurance, speed, and strength) into every client’s plan of care.
It is Eric’s mission is to provide Excellent Clinical Care combined with Outstanding Customer Service to achieve the outstanding results you seek and deserve: pain relief, improved performance in everyday activities, sports and recreation. Eric joined Pinnacle Rehabilitation Network in April of 2019 and seeks to become a pillar in community.
“I believe that structured progressive exercise can improve our quality of life, both mentally and physically. In dealing with injury, the body has recuperative powers beyond our complete understanding, especially when we believe in ourselves and we see ourselves achieving our goals. I see examples every day of people overcoming great odds and doing things someone has told them they will never be able to do again. You too can be your own success story.”
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Abby Pierce
PT, DPT
Abby graduated in 2015 from Auburn University with her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and 2019 from Brenau University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Throughout her clinical experiences she has treated a variety of injuries and conditions and uses an active treatment approach with heavy focus on movement education. She currently resides in Exeter, NH and enjoys going to the beach, hiking, and baking.
Shayla Johnson
PT, DPT
Shayla graduated from The University of New England with her bachelors degree in Athletic Training and Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has always had an interest in sports medicine having been an athlete all her life. Shayla went through a number of rehabs herself and was even a patient at Pinnacle years ago.
Shayla is now building on her years of experience as an athletic trainer providing comprehensive physical therapy services to a number or orthopedic conditions.
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Our Intake Coordinators
Christina Caldwell and Jennifer Noyes
Krissy and Jen serve our patient care team in the capacity of Intake Coordinators. They are here to schedule convenient appointments and verify and navigate your way through today’s complex world of medical insurance.
Our experienced team is here to provide a seamless and positive experience at Pinnacle. They can be reached during operating hours at 603-378-0082 or by email. Appointment reminders by text or phone can be arranged at your first appointment.