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Joseph Vella, PT, DPT, CFMT, BS-EX

Certified Functional Manual Physical Therapist

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Orthopedic Injuries
  • Sports Injury/ Sport Performance
  • Neck or Back Pain
  • Chronic Injuries
  • Posture
  • Workplace Ergonomics

BIO

Dr. Joseph Vella joined the Elite Health Services team in 2019. Prior to starting at Elite Health Services, he completed 14 weeks of Functional Manual Therapy training at the Institute of Physical Art’s headquarters in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Joseph graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Long Island University. While at Long Island University, he served as the class president for three years and earned the College of Health Professions Dean’s Award for Clinical Excellence. Throughout graduate school, Joseph acted as a medical volunteer for the New York City marathon. He then went on to complete the marathon in 2018 and 2019.

Prior to graduate school, Joseph earned his Bachelors in Exercise Science from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. At Sacred Heart University, he filled his free time playing rugby and ice hockey for the university’s club programs.

Throughout his practice, Joseph incorporates his knowledge of exercise science with his manual therapy skills in order to provide individualized care to each of his patients. 

Outside of the clinic, you can find Joseph playing ice hockey, skiing, kayaking, running, hiking, or visiting local craft breweries.

EDUCATION

  • B.S. in Exercise Science from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Long Island University Brooklyn, NY

MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • APTA Sections: Sports, Orthopedics

AVAILABILITY

  • Mon: 7am – 7pm
  • Tues: 7am – 5pm
  • Weds: 8am – 6pm
  • Thurs: 7am – 1pm
  • Weekends: available on alternative basis (please call front desk for more info)