My Purpose
I assist and empower people to feel better, move better, and live better.
Why I'm Different
Experience and Expertise
I have an established and exceptional reputation among doctors and patients over the last 25 years in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut.
I use a “hands on” manual approach and an evidenced-based evaluation and treatment. All sessions are one on one without aides or assistants.
I look forward to working collaboratively with a goal of providing you with the education and understanding of your condition and improving the quality of your life.
My Core Values
Empathy
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Dedication
The characteristic of being committed to a task or purpose.
Compassion
Sympathetic concern for the sufferings of others.
Excellence
The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
Integrity
The trait of being honest and having strong moral principles.
I assist and empower people to feel better, move better, and ultimately, live better!
My Bio
1990
University of New England bs physical therapy summa cum Laude.
1990 – 1995
Physical therapist for the Washington Commanders professional football team and other high-level athletes.
1990 – Current
Completion of hundreds of hours of orthopedic continuing education with an exercise, manual therapy, and functional approach..
2004
Advanced certification in manual therapy. Certified Mulligan provider.
2006
Certified through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist.
2014
Doctorate in physical therapy from the evidence in motion institute.
2014
Completion of the executive program in private practice management.
2016
Recertification of board-certification as an orthopedic clinical specialist.
2017
Completion of level three advanced certification in Trigger Point Dry Needling completing a total of over 100 hours of training.
Michael Mangini PT,DPT,OCS,CMP