Meet Nadia Valerio!
Our Office Manager Hits 7 Years at Fo cus
is what I’m meant to do,’” she says. When she learned about Focus Physical Therapy, our close-knit team, and all the great things we were doing, she sought out a job here, and, as she puts it, “the rest is history.”
As Focus Physical Therapy has grown over the years, we’ve been lucky to have several team members stick with us through thick and thin. Every one of them has been instrumental in our mission to provide the highest standard of care to every patient who walks through our doors. This month, we’re celebrating our Office Manager Nadia Valerio’s seventh year at the clinic. She’s long been a vital part of our organization, both in her previous roles (as Physical Therapy Aide and Front Desk Administrator) and in her current position. But no matter what she was doing, her favorite part of the job has always remained the same. For Nadia, “patients are the best part — getting to see the changes that we can make, all the little things that contribute to people’s quality of life.” As a PT Aide, she enjoyed the hands-on impact she had on her patients, but today, she relishes the opportunity to make Focus Physical Therapy a welcoming, pleasant place to receive treatment, while managing issues like billing to ensure everyone gets access to the care they need. Originally, Nadia wanted to be a psychologist, and she graduated with a psych degree years ago. But when she got her first job at another PT clinic nearby, she had an epiphany. “It was like ‘oh my goodness, this
Outside of the clinic, Nadia spends a lot of time at local billiards tables. In fact, at the time of writing, she and her boyfriend are No. 1 in their division in their pool league! “Every Thursday night, that’s what we’re doing,” she says. But what’s kept her at Focus Physical Therapy for the last seven years? “It’s just a comfortable community,” she says. “We have each other’s backs — we’re really like a family.” Today, she says, she’s “just so proud of the company and where it’s at. It’s exactly what I’ve always wanted.” We’re proud of Nadia too, and are looking forward to her continued support for years to come!
PUMPKIN COCONUT SMOO THIE PALEO
HAVE A LAUGH
This meal-in-a-glass smoothie will cure your craving for a pumpkin spice latte. It’s packed with nutrients and fall flavor. If you’re the type of person who uses your blender more than your pots and pans, you’ll definitely want to add this recipe to your rotation.
Ingredients
• 1 cup coconut milk • 1/4 cup organic pumpkin purée • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or substitute with cinnamon and ginger)
• 1 frozen banana, sliced • 1 cup ice
Directions
1. In a blender, combine all ingredients. 2. Blend on high or on smoothie setting until smooth.
3. Transfer to a cold glass, garnish with pumpkin pie spice, and serve.
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