Richard A. Banton
DPT, CMPT, CDNT, ATC
Rich has been practicing Physical Therapy since earning his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 1998. In August 2004, Rich completed his Transitional Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. Rich is recognized by NAIOMT as a Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT). Rich has been certified by the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) as an athletic trainer since 1995.
Rich has been instructing in the IAMT, www.IAMT.org, curriculum since 2012. He has played a significant role in developing the IAMT dry needling curriculum. Prior to attending Shenandoah University, Rich received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Medicine from Marietta College. His degrees in sports medicine and physical therapy allow him to work with several professional and amateur athletes from the Washington Commanders, professional golfers, collegiate athletics, Olympians, and several local high school athletic teams.
Rich has served as clinic director for 18 years before starting his own private physical therapy practice, Infinity Performance Therapy, in 2021.
He has served as a primary author of multiple articles for The Spinal Research Foundation, www.spinerf.org, and is currently an adjunct professor for Shenandoah University. In 2012, Rich received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Shenandoah University to honor his significant accomplishments in the profession of physical therapy. Rich’s commitment to quality is evidenced by combining trigger point dry needling, manual therapy and evidence based exercise to achieve the best outcomes for his patients. His goal is to “create an environment for healing to take place.” A statement his patients and students often hear. He understands that each patient is unique and therefore deserves a treatment plan that is specific to their needs.
