
Graciana S.
PT, DPT
Location: MVPT Physical Therapy – East Longmeadow, MA
Graciana S., PT, DPT, earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from American International College through an accelerated 6-year program. In addition to her doctoral degree, she also received a Bachelor of Health Science and a minor in Exercise Science. Her lifelong passion for health, wellness, and an active lifestyle naturally led her to a career in physical therapy. Having played sports throughout her life and experienced physical therapy firsthand following a personal injury, she developed a deep appreciation for the field. She was particularly drawn to the diverse settings in which physical therapists can make a meaningful impact.
With a strong desire to support others, she finds fulfillment in guiding patients through their rehabilitation journeys – celebrating both small and significant milestones along the way. She has clinical experience across a range of settings, including an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Worcester, a skilled nursing facility in Holyoke, and acute care at Holyoke Medical Center. Her clinical interests include vestibular rehabilitation and balance disorders, as well as both orthopedic and neurologic disorders. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their Pitbull puppy. Her weekends are often filled with quality time with family, and she finds joy in cooking, reading and staying active in the gym.
Conditions
- Arthritis
- Back Compression Fractures
- Back Pain
- Extremity Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot or Ankle Fractures
- Foot or Ankle Post-Surgery Rehab
- Foot or Ankle Sprains or Strains
- Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis
- Head and Neck Post-Surgery Rehab
- Head and Neck Radiating Pain
- Headaches and Migraines
- Health and Wellness
- Hip Pain and Thigh Pain
- Hip Post-Surgery Rehab
- Hip Sprains and Strains
- Instability
- Knee Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Impingement
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Osteoporosis
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Poor Balance or Risk of Falling
- Poor Posture and Forward Head Syndrome
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tears
- Pregnancy-Related Back Pain
- Radiculopathies
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sciatica and Radiating Back Pain
- Scoliosis
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Total Hip Replacement and Partial Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Trochanteric Bursitis
- Upper Back Pain
Services
- Cupping
- Ergonomics
- IASTM
- Joint Mobilization
- Kinesio Taping
- Manual Mobilization
- Manual Therapy
- McKenzie Protocol
- Myofascial Release
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Post-Surgical Rehab
- Posture Evaluations
- Pre-Surgical Rehab
- Return to Sport Functional Training
- Semi-circular canal repositioning for BPPV
- Stretching and Strengthening Exercises
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Vestibular Habituation Exercise
Specialities
- Balance and Gait Disorders
- Chronic Pain
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
- Movement Analysis
- Neurological Disorders
- Parkinson's LSVT BIG Program
- Post Concussion Therapy
- Sports Injuries
- TMJ Management
- Vestibular Therapy
- Work Injuries
