Carver

Address and Hours
Address 

160 North Main Street
Carver, MA 02330
USA Fitness Center
P:508.866.1003
F:508.866.7118

Meet Our Team 
Name 
Adrian Blindt
Graduate 
University of Manchester
Credentials 
PT

Adrian graduated from the University of Manchester with a degree in Physiotherapy in 1993. He has worked as a physical therapist in the Plymouth / Carver area since 1994 and for Bay State Physical Therapy since 2000. He enjoys all areas of orthopedic physical therapy, specializing in the McKenzie approach to back pain and the treatment of sports injuries. He draws on his experience as a successful competitive weightlifter for advanced strength training and conditioning. Adrian has a background in research, including a PhD in genetics prior to becoming a physical therapist.

Name 
Dave Baston
Graduate 
Northeastern University
Credentials 
BSPT, SCS, CSCS

Dave received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 1992.  In 1998 he became one of only 300 Sports Certified Specialist in the United States.  He became a Certified Strengthening and Conditioning Specialist in 2001 and spent the next 15 years practicing sports rehabilitation in Boston and Greater Boston, working closely with some of the Boston’s top orthopedic surgeons.  Since 2001 Dave has been serving as an international sports rehabilitation consultant lecturing on orthopedic and sports rehabilitation in Europe and Asia.  For the past 4 years Dave has worked internationally serving as the Director of Rehabilitation for the Abu Dhabi Knee and Sports Medicine Center.  He was responsible for designing and developing a world class sports and orthopedic rehabilitation department for knee and shoulder surgery.  He is currently working on his Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training.  A 15 year resident of Carver and now home working with Bay State Physical Therapy,

Dave enjoys time with his family, coaching his daughters’ soccer team and is looking forward to using his skill and training to help the people of his own community.

Name 
Lauren Ruff
Graduate 
Boston Bouve College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University
Credentials 
PT

Lauren graduated from Boston Bouve College with a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy in 1985.Her training and interests include orthopedic rehabilitation on land and the aquatic environment for individuals with osteoarthritis and recent surgeries. She combines manual therapies with an emphasis on exercise and functional strengthening in order to meet her patient's individual goals.