Our Story
We were treating in a busy clinic, seeing multiple patients per hour. We were attempting to mimic patients' home and work setups when we had our "ah hah moment". Why not skip the mimicking and go right to the natural environment? Enter Avacare. Concierge one-on-one Hand to Shoulder therapy in your real life environment, tailored to your individual needs.
Our Provider
Chava (or Ava) Perelman, OTR/L, CHT
Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist
Ava has for been working in hand rehabilitation for over a decade with neurological, orthopedic and post op patients. She graduated with a BS in Science and MS in OT in 2014 from Touro University in Manhatten. She obtained her esteemed Certification in hand therapy (CHT) in 2018.
She co-founded the patent pending Hook Splint RMO in 2021 and serves as the managing partner. She values further education and has obtained advanced certifications including Kinesiology Taping, Cupping, Myofascial Massage and Advanced Custom Splinting. She believes in a holistic approach to therapy with an emphasis on function. She is always reading up on the latest research to integrate into her treatment.
She recently moved from Maryland to Florida with her husband and 4 daughters. In her free time she enjoys Pilates, Rowing and crafts.
Our Clientele
We Treat Hand to Shoulder Conditions Including:
​Non, Pre and Post Op:
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome​
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
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Radial Tunnel Syndrome
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Tendonitis
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Arthritis
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Golfers Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
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De Quervain tenosynovitis or "Mommy's Thumb"
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Dupuytren's contracture
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Trigger fingers
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Jammed Fingers
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Fractures
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Tendon repairs
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Shoulder Impingement
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Pain
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Weakness
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Numbness/tingling
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Stiffness
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Limited Range of Motion
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Scar Adhesions/Sensitivity
"My experience was excellent. Ava is very good and knowledgeable and all the treatments were excellent. She keep me on target for all my physical therapy sessions and was able to have me recover with normal use of my hand within the scheduled time. She kept the doctor informed of the progress and shared concerns to ensure proper treatments. Very professional and knows her stuff on physical therapy. " - G.S.
"Ava is patient and kind. She immediately acknowledged and began working with my need for arm therapy as well as the necessary psychological connection required to heal. She's presented creative solutions to the complex issues of restoring mobility to my hand. I am very grateful. -J.G"
A was a wonderful support after a broken wrist and subsequent surgery. She was patient and empathetic, while also being totally professional. I have full function if my hand and wrist again; thanks to her! -C.L.