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(noun – from the Greek for “the body”)

The entire body
The body viewed holistically
The head, neck and trunk of the body

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The Soma Difference

The Soma Difference

1-on-1 Sessions

Dedicated Sessions
with Undivided Attention

Customized Treatment

Your Body is Unique
Your Needs are Unique

Cutting Edge Care

PT’s Continuing-Ed
Ensures Evidence-Based Care

Private Treatment Rooms

Ensuring Both Your
Privacy and Your Comfort

State of the Art Equipment

Everything You Need
for a Speedy Recovery

Education & Training

Giving You the Tools
to Keep Yourself Healthy

1-on-1 Sessions

Dedicated Sessions
with Undivided Attention

Customized Treatment

Your Body is Unique
Your Needs are Unique

Cutting Edge Care

PT’s Continuing-Ed
Ensures Evidence-Based Care

Private Treatment Rooms

Ensuring Both Your
Privacy and Your Comfort

State of the Art Equipment

Everything You Need
for a Speedy Recovery

Education & Training

Giving You the Tools
to Keep Yourself Healthy

Why Soma?

Let Our Clients Tell You

Jim’s skillful professional work has contributed substantially to my well being.

Physical therapy prior to hip replacement surgery and afterwards helped me to an enhanced outcome.

Jim has also helped me recover from shoulder pain.

~ James, Newton Resident

What distinguishes Jim from other therapists is his analytical approach and creative thinking.

Jim continues trying and testing treatment approaches until he addresses the issue and the goal is successfully reached.

Jim creates a personalized treatment plan just for you.

~Lisa, Needham Resident

If you want individual attention from a great, experienced PT, then use Soma PT.

What distinguishes Soma is one-on-one attention in a comfortable environment.

Instead of going into Boston, we now go right down the street for great care.

~Mother of NHS Student

I cannot speak highly enough of your skillfulness.

It began with proper diagnosis and treatment that was personalized for my individual needs.

In addition, you have taught me proper self-care for my muscles, tendons and joints.

~ Jane, Needham Resident

Jim’s skillful professional work has contributed substantially to my well being.

Physical therapy prior to hip replacement surgery and afterwards helped me to an enhanced outcome.

Jim has also helped me recover from shoulder pain.

~ James, Newton Resident

What distinguishes Jim from other therapists is his analytical approach and creative thinking.

Jim continues trying and testing treatment approaches until he addresses the issue and the goal is successfully reached.

Jim creates a personalized treatment plan just for you.

~Lisa, Needham Resident

If you want individual attention from a great, experienced PT, then use Soma PT.

What distinguishes Soma is one-on-one attention in a comfortable environment.

Instead of going into Boston, we now go right down the street for great care.

~Mother of NHS Student

I cannot speak highly enough of your skillfulness.

It began with proper diagnosis and treatment that was personalized for my individual needs.

In addition, you have taught me proper self-care for my muscles, tendons and joints.

~ Jane, Needham Resident

Jim Ruetenik

Owner/Physical Therapist, DPT

Jim graduated from MGH Institute of Health Professions with Masters and Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy and has taken continuing education at The Institute of Physical Art. He has been in practice for over 20 years and opened Soma PT in 2011.

Jim is passionate about finding and alleviating the root cause of a patient's pain. His treatment plans often include hands-on manual therapy, education, exercises, compassion and encouragement.

Jim is an avid athlete who has completed 4 marathons, 2 half-marathons, many triathlons, and a 478-mile, weeklong bike ride across Iowa.

Gina Azar

Physical Therapist, MPT

Gina graduated from Mercy College with her Masters in Physical Therapy.

Gina has been practicing for over 20 years specializing in a wide array of techniques and is trained in manual therapy skills through The Institute of Physical Art.

Gina believes in the importance of individualized care. From initial evaluation through completion of your treatment, she will partner with you to regain your health and wellness.

Maggie Curtis

Physical Therapist, DPT

Maggie graduated from Northeastern University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is continuing her education with The Institute of Physical Art.

Maggie completed her final clinical rotation studying under Jim at Soma and has continued on as a PT ever since.

Maggie strives to help people and loves watching them improve so they are able to return to the things they love without pain.

Maggie loves spending her free time playing basketball.

Georgina Arrieta-Ruetenik

Administrator

Georgina, Jim's wife, is occasionally seen in the office helping out with administrative tasks as well as maintaining the beauty and joy in the office.

You may recognize Georgina, as she is active in the Needham community and many town activities.

Kenny Ruetenik

Receptionist

Kenny, a senior at Needham High School, is our receptionist.

Ken plans to attend college in the fall.

Ken is an avid musician and athlete.

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Jim Ruetenik

Owner/Physical Therapist, DPT

What I live for is solving patient's problems. The tougher the better. I love to use my hands to help people move better. Hands-on-manual therapy, education and exercise are my tools. I use compassion, patience and encouragement to connect with patients. The MGH Institute provided an excellent foundation for learning. The Institute of Physical Art provided excellent manual therapy skills. Together, along with learning from other therapists, I'm able to solve most people's problems. I love to get people better and I love to learn from other physical therapists and from our patients.