MISSION
To provide exceptional individualized care beyond the clinic when necessary
VISION
to establish a lifelong relationship with our patients and to understand that pain can strike at any time and to be there to help people get their life back on track
People not patients
WHAT WE TREAT
Our clinic provides evidence based, one on one training for a variety of conditions which include:
Back Pain/Disorders
Neck Pain and Headaches
Postural Disorders
Orthopedic Conditions
Running Injuries
Chronic Pain
Movement Impairments
Pre and Post-Operative Therapy
Wellness and Injury Prevention
HOW WE TREAT
Our evaluation and treatment approach includes a comprehensive review of each individual as a whole, which incorporates various treatment techniques, such as:
Orthopedic Functional Screens
Manual Techniques including soft tissue massage, myofascial release, joint mobilizations
Functional Strengthening
Neuromuscular Reeducation
Balance Training
Proprioception and Kinesthetic Awareness
Kinesiotaping
Modalities
Ergonomic Assessments
SPECIALTIES
McKenzie Certified Therapists
Ergonomic Certified
Chronic Pain
Dr Anna Rooney PT, DPT
Anna graduated from Hunter College in New York City with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1999. She has experience working in hospital, private practice and homecare settings. She became the first acute care supervisor at New York’s Bellevue Hospital before moving to run a newly opened orthopedic practice in Manhattan. She was clinical supervisor there for 9 years and developed a loyal following of patients who she has helped to stay pain-free and functional for many years. Recognizing the need for patient centered holistic care she opened her practice in 2016.
Anna has advanced her clinical skills specializing in orthopedics and spine care, with a strong focus on McKenzie and Maitland techniques. She is also certified in performing ergonomic assessments. Knowing that chronic pain is hugely undertreated, she completed her DPT in 2020 with EIM and in addition, also earned her certification as a Therapeutic Pain Specialist. This additional expertise provides her patients with a holistic care approach.
Anna believes that a patient can only return to a maximum functional level by providing careful and attentive one on one care that incorporates manual techniques; exercises tailored specifically for each patient; and an assessment of the patient’s lifestyle and habits in order to decrease the risk of further episodes.
Dr Michele Aiello PT, DPT
Graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1999. For over 5 years, she worked at Rusk Institute and Bellevue Hospital in the adult neurological, out-patient, and acute care departments, treating patients with multi-trauma, orthopedic conditions, and brain injuries. For the last 13 years, Michele has worked primarily in private practice, treating various orthopedic injuries, with a focus on spinal disorders.
Michele completed her DPT with EIM in 2022. She also completed her McKenzie Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in 2004. She identifies the underlying cause of patient problems and combines exercises and manual techniques with extensive patient education to allow people to achieve an active, pain-free lifestyle. Michele believes continuing education is a cornerstone of quality care and has taken a variety of courses including IPA, Kinesiotaping, and Mulligan treatment techniques.
Michele is an avid runner and has completed over 90 New York Road Runner Club races, which enables her to train for the NYC Marathon every year. She has completed 8 NYC Marathons and 2 Boston Marathons, and is working towards her 15th marathon. Michele enjoys treating running injuries, with a focus on training techniques and training schedules, as well as sharing the love/hate relationship with running.