Meet Steve, DPT
Title: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Contact Information: steve@spineandsports.org
Education:
University of Saint Augustine, San Marcos, CA, 2017
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Columbia University, 2002
Masters of Arts in Health Promotion and Education
East Stroudsburg University, 1999
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Post Graduate Diploma:
American Academy of Manipulative Therapy & Spinal Manipulation Institute, 2019
Diploma in Osteopractic
Certifications:
- Certified In Dry Needling (AAMT)
- Certified in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMI)
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
- Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM)
Clinical Interests and Experience:
Steve specializes in Orthopedic physical therapy where helps manage various sports injuries and orthopedic rehabilitation. Steve implements his craft to heal patients from physical injury, improve body function, optimizing functional recovery and achieving peak physical performance.
Steve incorporates conventional methods like manipulative manual therapy and myofascial mobilization, to the more eclectic techniques dry needling and cupping. Steve applies a variety of his highly skilled techniques to relieve pain, increase strength, restore pain-free range of motion, and dramatically improve physical performance.
Steve has a Diploma in Osteopractic in which is a subspecialty in physical therapy that identifies a particular skill-set and education possessed. Steve has completed an extensive, evidence-based post graduate training program in manual therapy for the diagnosis and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions of the spine and extremities.
Steve has been a licensed physical therapist for more than 10 years in NY, CT and MA and has experience working in outpatient clinics with a diverse age group from young athletes to the sophisticated weekend warriors.
Personal Interests:
Steve enjoys an active lifestyle balanced by quality time with loved ones. Steve stays physically engaged through strength training, traveling & hiking with his fiancee, and following sports, while prioritizing meaningful moments spent with family and relaxed entertainment like watching Netflix. Steve is driven by curiosity in his leisure research, particularly when it comes to discovering new European destinations and island getaways or keeping pace with advancing AI technology to optimize his everyday routines. Contact us today to make an appointment.
