About Us

• Welcome to Gateau Physical Therapy "Professional Treatment with Personal Care" We are pleased that you have chosen us for your rehabilitation needs. Our goal is to help you achieve your highest level of wellness, to handle not only the pain, but to understand and treat the underlying cause of your symptoms so that the problem doesn't recur. Our goal is to become your family physical therapist and the first place you want your family and friends to go for help. Gateau Physical Therapy was established in 1987 by licensed physical therapist, Bonnie Gateau PT, CSCS. We have been providing quality outpatient physical therapy services to the Southern Maryland region for over 20 years. Our staff of licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are dedicated to providing you with physical therapy care in a professional setting. Our business thrives and relies heavily on referrals from satisfied patients who return for additional services and recommend our services to friends and family. In Maryland, we are licensed to treat patients without a doctors referral however, most insurance companies require a referral. We do have a free consultation program to determine if physical therapy would be beneficial for your condition. If you think that we could be of service to you, call our office to set up an appointment or click on the free consultation information link below. Our front office staff are friendly, knowledgeable and will help you to secure an appropriate referral from your doctor if needed and will guide you in the right direction.If you see your doctor, request that you be referred to Gateau Physical Therapy. It is your choice. Mission Statement Our policy is to provide "Professional Treatment with Personal Care." Our total team effort contributes to the highest quality of each patient's complete care. Providing excellent services to our clients results in highly satisfied patients who are pain free and have returned to a functional level consistent with their program's goals. Our commitment to quality treatment includes the referral source, payers, employers and the clients we serve. The successful efforts of our entire organization will achieve the highest degree of respect, service excellence and integrity. Our goal is to improve the health and well being of those around us. Services Offered: Aquatic Therapy - Lusby Office Custom Orthotics Treatment for Arthritis/Fibromyalgia FCE Manual Therapy - Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation Pediatric Physical Therapy Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Neurological Disorders - Stroke, Parkinsons, Balance Dysfunction Women's Health - Incontinence, Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy, and Post-Partum Vestibular Rehabilitation - Vertigo Knee Injury Prevention Program Supervised Gym Sports Performance Enhancement Program Gateau Physical Therapy Company History Gateau Physical Therapy was established in 1987 by Southern Maryland native Bonnie B. Gateau in Lusby, Maryland. After success in a small space, Bonnie nearly tripled her space size. After the Gateau Physical Therapy reputation grew, a clinic was established in St. Mary's County at the site of the old Hollywood Volunteer Firehouse on Route 235 in 1993. The Lusby practice continued to grow, so a brand new 4000 square foot facility was built from the ground up. This new facility includes a therapeutic pool and our billing center. 1999 brought about a move by Gateau Physical Therapy in St. Mary's County. From Hollywood, Gateau Physical Therapy moved to the Chesapeake Professional Building on route 235 North just South of the San Souci Plaza to better serve the Patuxent Naval Air Station.