Mission Statement
We provide long-lasting pain relief in an effective, passionate manner. Managing your pain by focusing on its root cause is our commitment to you. We treat you as a whole person because you are not defined by your diagnosis. Once you step through our doors, you will become a member of the R & R Physical Therapy family.
We are a small intimate practice that has been at this location since 2000. We find time to smile and laugh every day, but we are serious about providing quality care and respect to each and every individual who comes to our facility. Our staff will work with your doctor to return you to your optimal level of function.
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Jerry Friedman, PT
Tanya “Tee” Southerland
Joanna Rizzo, PTT
Joanna has been with R & R Physical Therapy since 2013. She loves spending time with her family in Tucson. She travels whenever she can and enjoys furthering her education.
Kevin Vidal | Office Manager | University of Arizona
Athena Simmons | Receptionist | University of Arizona
Athena Simmons is a University of Arizona graduate (’15) who majored in psychology and minored in communication. She is originally from San Jose, California, and lived in Vernon, Arizona up in the cool White Mountains for eight years. After graduating from Show Low High School, she came to Tucson in 2010 for college. While in college, she was a part of many university organizations including the Wildcat Events Board, Operation Smile, Wildcat Dancesport, and also participated in the U of A’s Arizona in Italy study abroad program. Athena practices and competes in ballroom dance in her free time and aspires to attend graduate school in the near future.
Douglas Taylor | Collections Specialist
Douglas has been with R & R Physical Therapy since 2015 and has worked in medical management since 2009. He was born in Tucson and graduated from Amphitheater High School. He is currently studying Business Administration and plans to achieve a Master’s Degree from Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. In his free time Douglas enjoys traveling the world, a wide array of sports and other outdoor activities, and spending time with his family.
Rosemary Gecosala, Founder
