Dr. Michelle Maiorino
DPT
Physical Therapist
Michelle graduated from Ithaca College in New York State in 2005 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She worked in an outpatient clinic in Quincy, Massachusetts before moving to Connecticut, where she worked in several local outpatient clinics before joining River Rock Therapy.
Michelle loves working with patients on their rehabilitation journey. She has studied a variety of treatment strategies, equipping her with a wide range of skills to promote wellness and guide patients in achieving their goals. Some of the techniques she finds most useful include:
- Integrated Manual Therapy
- Strain/Counterstrain
- Muscle Energy Techniques
Mulligan Techniques - Myofascial Release
- Functional Exercise Programs
- Aquatic Therapy (guess what? That’s cool, we have a pool!)
- Kinesiology Taping
- Joint Mobilization
- Neural Tissue Tension Techniques
Having spent a great deal of time playing sports, Michelle has always been interested in injuries and how the body works.
Her hobbies include traveling, cooking, reading, working out, and hiking. She enjoys nature and spending time with her husband and son.
Her favorite holiday is Thanksgiving!