
Lucia Ryan, PT
- Specialty
- Physical Therapy
Locations

Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center - Physical Therapy
192 Tilley Drive
Suite 2117
South Burlington, VT 05403-4440
Biographical Information
Lucia Ryan is a physical therapist at the University of Vermont Medical Center. She specializes in orthopedics, spine rehabilitation, post-op spine care and care of patients with bone density deficiency. She also treats patients with BPPV (vertigo). She has experience using the McKenzie Mechanical diagnosis which is an internationally acclaimed method of treatment for spinal pain.
Lucia worked for over 15 years at The Spine Institute of New England, a clinic that specialized in the care of orthopedic spine patients. She has also been involved in a number of studies with the University of Vermont looking at the best therapy care for low back pain patients. Lucia has developed a special interest in working with patients who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis to help them develop a safe plan for activity and exercise that promotes improved bone density.
Lucia’s primary approach to treating patients is to educate them in the recovery and rehabilitation process including their role in the process. She spends time understanding how a patient’s injury or diagnosis is affecting their daily life and then develops a plan of care to help them through the recovery process.
Learn more about rehabilitation at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
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Insurance
Participating Insurance Plans at the UVM Medical Center:
Please Note: The below is a list of insurers contracted with The University of Vermont Medical Center, but it does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service (i.e. medical, dental, behavioral health, etc.). Visit our Out-of-Network Policy FAQ to learn more about which insurance companies consider UVM Health Network hospitals and providers as out-of-network. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
- Cigna LifeSource
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Delta Dental
- EBPA
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Exchange/Metals products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
- Medicare*
- MVP
- Optum Rx
- POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
- Zelis/Stratose
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.