Why choose Zenith?
When most people think of physical therapy, they think of somewhere they go 2 to 3 times per week to do a list of supervised exercises and stretches. We hope to change your perspective on what physical therapy can do for your health.
We operate on a non-insurance based model, which allows us to provide treatments that are best suited for the patient, not what is best for the insurance company. Unlike traditional in-network physical therapy clinics, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we provide hands-on treatment sessions that combine treatment methods from physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathy, and massage therapy. Instead of seeing you multiple times per week like traditional physical therapists, most of our patients are seen one time per week or less, saving you time.
While we value an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare, you do not need a physician referral to see Dr. Carignan at Zenith Physiotherapy. Dr. Carignan is highly skilled at determining the origins of your pain and treating your condition without a referral or imaging. You will not be given a list of unskilled exercises to do in the clinic while the physical therapist catches up on documentation. Due to our hands-on techniques at every treatment session, we are confident you will begin to improve quickly. If you are not improving as expected, we will help find you the right provider for your condition.
Meet the Doc
Dr. Parker Carignan was born and raised in Minnesota. He graduated with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Mathematics from Loyola University New Orleans and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from St. Catherine University.
Dr. Carignan is licensed through the State of Minnesota and also certified in dry needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.
After completing his undergraduate work, Dr. Carignan served in the United States Army with the storied 101st Airborne Division as an Infantry Officer. During this time, Dr. Carignan earned his parachutist badge, the coveted Ranger Tab, and a Bronze Star for his service in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) in 2014.
After transitioning from active military service, Dr. Carignan hiked the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia. This Long Walk inspired him to follow his passion for human movement and pursue a career in Physical Therapy.
Dr. Carignan uses his broad movement and life experiences with a focus on evidence-based approaches and diverse treatment techniques to help patients both reduce pharmaceutical use and self-manage their condition. His overall goal is to ensure that patients return to pain-free living and to promote a lifelong joy of movement and play.
In his free time, Dr. Carignan enjoys participating in the Movement Culture (full-body mobility, bodyweight strength, and soft acrobatics), running, olympic weightlifting, long-distance trekking/paddling, reading, and spending time with his young family.