ABOUT ME

DR. MICHELLE STELLA

As an athlete myself, I have overcome many injuries. At a young age, a serious back injury introduced me to the Physical Therapy field and inspired me to become a Physical Therapist. I graduated from the University of Connecticut with my doctorate in Physical Therapy. I have practiced as a physical therapist for 5 years and continued my education through certifications in Manual Therapy and Dry Needling. I am also Board Certified in Orthopedics (OCS) and implement this knowledge throughout my treatments to address the body as a whole to optimize outcomes. In my free time you can find me hiking, training for a marathon, traveling, doing yoga, or skiing. My true passion is using my knowledge to help my patients get back to doing what they love.

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FAQ

My style of evaluation involves addressing the body as a whole, analyzing how you are moving throughout your body and identifying other factors that are playing a role, then developing a thorough program to best address your goals. It’s becoming too common to receive suboptimal care in today’s healthcare system. As an athlete & patient myself, I have a deep understanding of what injuries feel like and I recognize how difficult rehabilitation can be both physically and mentally; I am here to make that process as positive and successful as possible.
Whether you have been dealing with chronic pain, recurrent injuries, or an acute injury, I will show you how to treat your body in the most effective way, feel better and stay better. I also offer injury prevention screenings, movement analyses & personalized training programs to make sure you are feeling bulletproof and maximizing your fitness in every aspect to crush it on the days that really matter.
I am an out of network provider so I do not accept insurance as payment.
I do offer in-person PT depending on location. Throughout the year, I will also be traveling for fun & for PT related trips/ courses, in which I also offer in-person PT!
I practice with a manual therapy based evaluation & treatment approach, implementing treatments such as joint manipulation, dry needling, cupping, taping, instrument assisted mobilization, and soft tissue mobilization followed by exercises to maintain and continue improving to achieve your goals.
Reach out on my contact page for more information!
Absolutely not. Be proactive – learn how to move better to not only maximize your performance, but to feel better and prevent injuries in the future. Physical Therapy is not just for people who are recovering from an injury. Stella Physical Therapy addresses the body as a whole, looking at all aspects from nutrition to mental health to mobility & strength to get you to where you dream of being. Dream big, together we will work together to get there.

EXERCISE PROGRAMS

These exercise programs are designed to help you improve the way you move, prevent injury, restore & build strength, and simply feel better. Our bodies are meant to move & adapt, we just need the right stimulus!

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SERVICES

Whether you are looking for virtual Physical Therapy, movement assessments/ injury screenings, individualized exercise programs designed to help you achieve your goals, or educational videos I’m here for you. Our bodies are designed to move and adapt. Whether you have an injury or are looking to maximize your current physical health, invest in yourself, you’re worth it!