Long-time friends have realised their professional dreams with the grand opening of InTouch Therapy, a rehabilitation clinic in Hamilton.Life has come full circle for Tanaeya Burch, a certified physical therapist (PT) and Morrisa Rogers, a certified occupational therapist (OT), who met in the same place where they have opened their office: the Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist Church.“We’ve been friends for at least 20 years,” said Ms Rogers. “We met at church and have been friends ever since.”The new private practice, which opened in April, offers a wide range of services including oncology rehabilitation and hand therapy, providing treatment for various diagnoses, such as lymphedema, obesity, pelvic rehabilitation, complex traumatic injuries and post-surgical procedures, as well as more common problems involving the upper and lower extremities.The women, both in their early 30s, are part of the new generation of healthcare practitioners setting up shop in Bermuda.Both attended Andrews University in Michigan where Ms Burch graduated with Master’s Degree in physical therapy. Ms Rogers went on to graduate from University of Indianapolis in Indiana with a Master’s Degree in occupational therapy.Ms Burch is also STAR Clinician certified, which is internationally recognised training in oncology rehabilitation and is the deputy chairman of the Bermuda Physiotherapy Association.Ms Burch and Ms Rogers returned to Bermuda in 2004 and 2008, respectively, reconnected once again and began working at King Edward Memorial Hospital just down the hall from each other.Combining their skill sets, the pair struck off on their own and opened the doors to InTouch Therapy last month.The clinicians started receiving patients just six weeks ago but much to their surprise, their docket of patients has quickly filled. For the last two weeks, Ms Burch’s schedule has almost been booked solid.“It’s been going better than expected,” said Ms Rogers, adding that word-of-mouth and strong physician referrals have helped bolster their business. “We were always cautious but we have been surprised and excited with how fast things have picked up.”Ms Rogers, who is the chairman of the Bermuda Occupational Therapy Association and registered OT in the US, provides her occupational therapy services before and after business hours (4:30 to 7:30pm) and on the weekends upon request.“We’re trying to be as accommodating as possible,” she said.Their new office, at 45 King Street, was already outfitted as a doctor’s office and the location, they say, is ideal.“It’s central but not in the middle of Hamilton which can be congested and close to the Hospital,” said Ms Rogers, adding that the practice has three parking spaces, which was a must for people with injuries.Ms Burch, who proposed and initiated the current Lymphedema Clinic in 2007 at KEMH, said the goal of the practice was to be “in touch” with the community.“Our main mission is to provide services and treatments that aren’t already offered on the Island and meet the needs of our patients,” she said, adding that they are happy to hear about new services that aren’t available in Bermuda which they may be able to incorporate into their treatment offerings.Patients do not need a referral to set up an appointment and the clinic accepts all insurance.InTouch Therapy can be contact at 238-6824 or by e-mail intouchbda@gmail.com.