Physical Therapist
Joel Desautels MPT, ATC
Northwestern Medical Center - Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
📍 St. Albans
Physical TherapyRehabilitation/Brain InjuryReturn to Play/Learn
Concussion specialist
Maria Thibault, PT-ATC PT, ATC
📍 St. Albans, Vermont · ✓ Listing verified 2026-07-11
About
Maria Thibault, PT-ATC, PT, ATC practices Physical Therapy / Athletic Training in St. Albans, Vermont, and subspecializes in Concussion Rehabilitation. They see patients at Northwestern Medical Center, part of Northwestern Medical Center. Their role there is Founding Member, Vermont Concussion Collaborative.
The listed clinical focus includes Sports Concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Return to Play and Vestibular Rehab. In this directory the listing sits under Vestibular/Balance, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation/Brain Injury.
The practice sees athletes and adults.
Services
Vestibular/BalancePhysical TherapyRehabilitation/Brain InjuryReturn to Play/Learn
Clinical focus areas
ConcussionSports ConcussionPost-Concussion SyndromeReturn to PlayVestibular Rehab
Details
Provider typePhysical Therapist
SpecialtyPhysical Therapy / Athletic Training
PracticeNorthwestern Medical Center - Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
Health systemNorthwestern Medical Center
RoleFounding Member, Vermont Concussion Collaborative
ServesAthletes/Sports, Adult
Before your first appointment
Patients who contact Maria Thibault, PT-ATC in St. Albans usually want to be clear on a few things first:
- how return-to-play clearance works — The standard stepwise protocol athletic trainers and team physicians follow.
- omega-3s, creatine and the rest of the supplement evidence — An evidence review of omega-3s, creatine, magnesium, riboflavin and vitamin D.
- the 6 stages of concussion recovery — A stage-by-stage timeline, and what should be happening at each one.
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