Lisa has 20 years of clinical experience treating patients from teens to geriatrics for various orthopedic conditions including sports related injuries, total joint replacements, low back pain, SI (sacroiliac joint) dysfunction, and balance deficits. Lisa has specialized training in muscle energy techniques for the spine and sacroiliac joint to correct alignment and reduce pain. She combines manual therapy techniques, modalities, and therapeutic exercise in order to reduce pain and correct muscle imbalances. Lisa is focused on patient education so that patients may learn how to self-manage their symptoms once treatment is completed.

Educational Degree

  • 2000 Bachelor’s of Health Science Duquesne University
  • 2001 Master’s of Physical Therapy Duquesne University

Special Interests

Specialties: Muscle Energy techniques of the spine and pelvis. Interests: total joint replacements, low back pain, SI joint (sacroiliac joint) dysfunction, rotator cuff repairs, sports medicine, balance

Certifications

  • Muscle Energy Techniques for spine and SI Joint