ATI Physical Therapy marked the opening of its second Buckeye clinic yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Abrazo medical building on Verrado Way.
The new site, located near Buckeye Commons and Verrado Marketplace, expands ATI’s footprint in the city alongside its existing Watson Road location.
“This is more than cutting a ribbon. We are celebrating progress, partnership and a promise,” said Tedy Burton, with the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Buckeye is unique, and we are a growing community that blends innovation with small-town charm… It is with gratitude and optimism that the Chamber welcomes you to the next chapter in your Buckeye prosperity journey.”
Vice Mayor Craig Heustis praised the location and emphasized the importance of physical therapy in his own life.
“We always need physical therapy… I had a total knee replacement in 2001, and by the time I went through therapy, I was back at work and doing everything I needed to do,” he said. “If you listen to what they tell you to do, you will really come out of the other end a lot better off.”
ATI leaders also highlighted their excitement for the new clinic.
“For those of you that don’t know, this is actually our second clinic in Buckeye as well,” said Sean Moran, ATI’s district director overseeing 26 clinics across Arizona. “We’re really able to make big impacts in our patients’ lives by reducing their pain and improving mobility, and being part of this clinic in Buckeye is really special to all of us.”
Clinic Director Jordan Bravata said opening in Verrado carries personal meaning. “I’ve been working in Buckeye with physical therapy for the past five or so years, and we loved it so much we decided to move here ourselves,” he said. “It’s our goal to make every life here an active life.”
The event drew chamber members, city officials and residents, who toured the facility after the ribbon cutting.
