PLUS class members share a laugh between exercises at Top Form Physical Therapy in Branford, Connecticut
About Us

More than better health

Building a community for lifelong health through movement and strength.

Our Story

Founded on a simple observation

Top Form Physical Therapy was founded by two movement professionals who share a common observation: too many people were falling through the cracks of traditional healthcare and fitness.

Throughout our careers, we saw individuals recover from injuries but struggle with declining confidence in their potential. We recognized that meaningful, lasting results require more than a quick fix — they require relationships, education, and a personalized approach.

We created Top Form to provide the experience we'd want for our own families: expert guidance, individualized attention, and a clear path back to the activities they love.

Our Philosophy

Movement has the power to change lives

We believe a healthier, more fulfilling life is built through three essential pillars.

Movement

Movement creates possibility — it lets us stay independent, pursue our passions, and fully take part in the activities that bring meaning to our lives.

Strength

Strength creates resilience — it supports healthy aging, improves confidence, and helps us meet life's physical demands at every stage.

Community

Community creates consistency — encouragement, accountability, and connection turn healthy habits into lasting change.

Move to Improve is more than a tagline — it's our belief that better movement creates the opportunity for a better life.

What Makes Us Different

You shouldn't have to choose between rehab and fitness

Top Form was built around a simple idea: people shouldn't have to choose between rehabilitation and fitness. By combining the clinical expertise of physical therapy with the principles of strength and conditioning, we help people build the resilience, confidence, and movement skills they need to stay independent and keep living life on their terms.

This is not traditional rehabilitation, and it's not generic fitness. It's a proactive approach designed to help people move better, stay stronger, and remain independent throughout life.

Meet the Team

The coaches behind Top Form

Jen Ciardulli, PT, DPT, co-owner and Doctor of Physical Therapy at Top Form Physical Therapy, Branford CT
Jen Ciardulli
PT, DPT, CF-L1 · Co-Owner

Jen is dedicated to helping adults stay active, independent, and confident throughout life. Informed by both her clinical experience and personal experiences with aging family members, she believes movement, strength, and community are essential to living well at every stage. Through Top Form, she helps people recover from setbacks, build resilience, and discover they're capable of more than they thought possible.

Rich Krueger, PTA, CSCS, co-owner and strength coach at Top Form Physical Therapy, Branford CT
Rich Krueger
PTA, CSCS · Co-Owner

Rich combines physical therapy, strength and conditioning, and lived experience to help others overcome obstacles and stay active. After navigating his own health challenges, he's committed to helping people return to — and keep doing — the things they love.

Stronger Starts Here.

Come see what a community built around movement and strength can do for you.

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