Dr. Miller graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Masters of Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class and received the award for General Excellence in Physical Therapy and the Graduate Honor Award. She earned her Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University. Her doctoral work has been presented at the National Physical Therapy Conference and was published in the Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in the spring of 2006. As a multi-specialty therapist, she has taken extensive course work focusing on pediatrics and orthopedics. She is recognized by the (APTA) as a Credentialed Clinical Instructor, and is presently taking classes to become a Certified Functional Manual Therapist. In 2007, Donna received her Advanced Certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In 2011 she was awarded the distinction of Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Donna believes in communication at all levels regarding patient care, and utilizes this ideology in her daily practice. Specializing in pediatric and orthopedic physical therapy, Donna brings a unique blend of manual and biomechanical emphasis to her patient care. She has treated a wide variety of general orthopedic and sports related problems, and has worked with patient populations including pediatrics, athletes and geriatrics. Donna enjoys lecturing for colleges, elementary schools and various organizations on Body Mechanics, Ergonomics, Pediatric Summer Safety, Scoliosis, and the benefit of physical therapy in the treatment of Autism.
Diane earned a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from New York Institute of Technology, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Prior to receiving her education in Physical Therapy, Diane earned an undergraduate degree in Computer and Information Sciences from Colgate University and a Masters of Arts degree in Biomedical Engineering from Polytechnic University. In 2009 she was awarded the distinction of Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Dedicated to providing advanced manual therapy in an integrated whole body approach to her patients, Diane has taken over 30 continuing education courses with an emphasis in manual therapy. In 2010 she received her Certification in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT) with honors from the Institute of Physical Art. Currently she is an associate instructor for courses offered by the Institute of Physical Art. Besides extensive experience working in orthopedic manual therapy, Diane also has experience treating pediatrics in both home-based and outpatient settings.
Office Manager - Margaret Morici
Physical Therapy Aides - Louis Albert, Sinead Tucker, Lauren Monaco, Michele Grieco, Stephanie Perez
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