Long Island native, Marc Recio, fused his passion for athletics and therapy to be able to give back to his patients in a meaningful way. After growing up in Commack, Marc attended Ithaca College where he studied Occupational Therapy receiving both his Bachelor’s and Masters’s Degrees. While there, he was also elected defensive captain for

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Dr. Benet Busketta attended Manhattan College for his undergraduate education and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science. During his time attending Manhattan College, Benet adopted a firm interest in competitive weightlifting, namely Power Lifting. Through his time competing in Power Lifting, Benet quickly learned the importance of caring for his body in order

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Theresa Cordova is a Certified Personal Trainer, Resistance Training Specialist and a Muscle Activation Techniques practitioner, as well as, an exercise science educator, vice president of the Academy of Applied Personal Training Education, President of Changes For Life and Fit Kids For Life. Theresa holds a Master’s of Science in Physiology from Adelphi University;  and

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Dr.  Patrick Corley grew up in Huntington, New York and graduated from Chaminade High School. Patrick was accepted into and successfully completed Chaminade’s Collegiate program. He attended the University of Scranton for his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science with a concentration in Nutrition. Patrick transferred all 37 credits from the Collegiate Program and graduated undergrad a

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Dr. Johnny Bonilla, a native of Brentwood, New York, graduated from Ross Brentwood High school in 2011 where he played soccer, assisting his team to win the 2010 Class AA NY State Championship. Dr. Bonilla’s involvement in soccer, coupled with his interest in science inspired him to pursue a career in physical therapy. He attended

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Dr. Liz Antonucci grew up in Nesconset, New York and graduated from St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School in West Islip. Liz attended Widener University where she played softball all 4 years while graduating Summa Cum Laude with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She then went on to attend Widener University’s Doctorate of Physical

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Nick Lanzillotto grew up on Long Island in the town of Sayville playing football.  Once a patient here at Professional Care Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation for a shoulder injury from high school football, Nick was inspired to pursue a career in a related field.  Nick began working as an Aide for Professional Care PT soon

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Amanda Paracat, MS, OTR/L, CHT, Co-founder ProCare Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy, PLLC attended The University of Scranton where she received her Bachelors’s Degree in Health Sciences. She also completed her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Scranton in 2014. Amanda has always had an interest in working in hand

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Denise grew up in North Merrick, NY and graduated from Calhoun High School. She then attended Boces Cultural Arts Center as a Dance major. Her love for dance and the movement of the human body inspired her to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. Denise earned her Associates Degree at Nassau Community College graduating with

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Jackie grew up in Rockville Centre, NY, graduating from South Side High School in 2002. Throughout her childhood, Jackie played on many athletic teams, enjoyed volunteering for different organizations including Camp A.N.C.H.O.R., and worked as a Town of Hempstead lifeguard for 7 years. All of these experiences led Jackie to a career where she would

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