WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
“ I attended a knee workshop held here at Panetta about 2 months ago, as I was experiencing severe pain in my left knee which was radiating down the legs, literally making it impossible to sleep (worst with laying down). I loved what I heard at the workshop and began therapy almost immediately in December. I worked with Dr. Ilicia Manzi, who is not only a wonderful therapist, but also an absolutely delightful person, constantly encouraging her patients and giving them the tools and home exercises they need to retain the progress achieved in therapy in less than 2 months. I am completely pain free most of the time and if I experience pain, I do my exercises and am soon experiencing relief. Panetta is a wonderful place and in fact, all of the staff are so welcoming and friendly. I am always greeted with caring smiles at the front desk and treatment follows suit! Thank you!” - B.M. Christina graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Therapy in 1985. During her tour at the Rehabilitation Center, Christina worked closely with patients that were recovering from extreme physical injuries; these injuries include patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputees and burn victims. Christina eventually went on to open her own Physical Therapy clinic, and never strayed from her calling to help those in need. After the 2011 earthquake in Haiti, Christina felt compelled to help those that were injured, and went to assist distraught families at the state hospital in Port Au Prince. She went to Richard Johnson, PT, EdD, Chairperson, Department of Physical Therapy and through his strong leadership and the stellar reputation of Stony Brook University a successful collaboration between Christina, Stony Brook University and UNIFA ensued. On October 6, 2014 the first University Program in Physical Therapy opened in Haiti. Christina lives in Oakdale, NY with her husband Richard Panetta; Mana and Wolf continue to reside in the Panetta household. Wolf is 10 years old. Fun Fact: Christina is an avid runner and finds that running daily keeps her feeling young. She also strongly believes that no one should ever tell you to stop doing what you love because of your age.
WO R K S H O P S Theses workshops are for people suffering with neck and shoulder pain who are looking to feelnormalagainandhealnaturallywithout medications, injections and surgery. Don’t delay! Register today! Use the camera app on your smartphone to register and see thenextworkshopat the locationnearestyou:
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
RONKONKOMA CLINIC Rotator Cuff Workshop • March 24th
RONKONKOMA CLINIC Knee Pain Workshop • April 7th
CHRISTINA PANETTA, PT, CEO & FOUNDER
C OMP L I ME N TA R Y S I X MON T H C H E C K - U P Panetta PT now offers complimentary six-month check-up for all patients who successfully complete their plan of care! We will check:
E X E R C I S E E S S E N T I A L S A SAFE EXERCISE TO RELIEVE BACK PAIN
Supported Bridge Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by the fingertips. Inhale and lift the hips, place a block under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 6-10 times.
• Pelvic symmetry • Range of motion
• Strength • Balance
Call your favorite Patient Care Coordinator to book your appointment!
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