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Pain Relief and Physical Therapy

Pain Relief & Physical Therapy has grown over 7 years from one 300 square foot facility and one therapist to 8 therapists and two state of the art facilities. We are located in Media and Concordville, PA. Our specialty is one on one manual therapy techniques which have proven highly effective for a variety of problems affecting joints, muscles, ligaments and nerves. Our occupational and physical therapists use the advanced techniques of passive joint mobilization and neural mobilization for an assortment of musculoskeletal injuries. We also specialize in cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, sports specific and recreational performance enhancement training. Our goal is to respond to each client situation individually and in a manner consistent with our advanced training.

Our strength and conditioning program, "Thunder and Lightning" allows the athlete or fitness client to work with one of our trained professionals. We work with local high school, college, and recreational athletes. We can customize the "Thunder and Lightning" program for any sport or sport position including track & field and cross country. 

Briefly, a proper strength training program changes as the season progresses. Components of a strength-training program are modified during the season and include; the amount of weight lifted, sessions per week, repetitions, sets, and rest between sets, exercises and exercise technique. These changes will vary depending on a variety of factors including time of season  (off, pre, competition and championship phases), sport activity and goals of the athlete. Our staff is well qualified and experienced to manipulate these variables thereby achieving optimum benefits. We work with individuals, groups and teams. If our locations offer convenience, please call and we will help put a little "Thunder and Lightning" in your performance.

Media             610-565-0670
Concordville   484-840-0775

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Pain Relief and Physical Therapy staff qualifications are listed below:
 

1.Bryan O'Halloran, P.T., SCS, OCS is the owner and director of Pain Relief & Physical Therapy. He graduated from La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia and is a Fellow of the American Back School. He lectures nationally to physical therapists, physicians and athletic trainers regarding our specialized rehabilitation techniques. He is one of 34 physical therapists in the country who have a dual certification in Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Bryan has worked with Australian National Teams at World Championships.

2.Glenn Venturini, MPT is a former Pennsylvania state champion and collegiate miler and has the following degrees and certifications: BS in Education from the University of Oklahoma, Masters degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh, Associate degree in Science (physical therapy assistant) from Harcum College, Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Neumann College, Certified  by the American College of Sports Medicine as an Exercise Specialist and Certified by the International Weightlifting Association as a Certified Strength and Training Specialist. Glenn has worked with professional athletes from the Philadelphia 76'ers, Philadelphia Flyers, Indianapolis Colts, and the Senior Professional Golf Association as well as local high school and college track and field athletes. He previously was a manager for Pat Croce's Sports Physical Therapists, Inc.

3.Anne Moscony, OTR/L, CHT is a certified hand therapist and an adjunct occupational therapy professor at Philadelphia University. She is a graduate of Boston College with a degree in Psychology and Studio Art. She obtained her Masters degree from New York University in Occupational Therapy. She is a published author in her field, lectures nationally and is held in high regard by hand surgeons from Riddle, Crozer/Chester, Taylor and Philadelphia hospitals. Anne was co-founder of Hand Therapy for Pat Croce's Sports Physical Therapists, Inc.  She has a sub specialty in pediatric rehabilitation.

4.Paul Rupp has a BS degree in Health and Physical Education from West Chester University. He obtained certifcation from the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Personal Trainer. He also is the strength and conditioning coach for the Hawk Hill Olympic Developmental Swim Club and the Cardinal O'Hara Girls Basketball Team. Additional experience includes former strength and conditioning coach for the Malvern Prep Ice Hockey Team and the Philadelphia 76'ers.

5.Craig Fava, PT, OCS, CSCS is a graduate of The University of Connecticut's School of Allied Health Professions with a BS in Physical Therapy.  He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and an Orthopedic Certified Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He previously worked at St. Francis Hospital's Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine in Hartford, CT.

6. Kristin Curry, COTA is a graduate from West Chester University with a BA in Speech Communication. She is also a graduate with Honors as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from Harcum College. She is certified by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals as an Activities Director. 

7. Lisa Wilds, PT is a graduate of Ithaca College and earned a BS in physical therapy. She is certified by the McKenzie Institute in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Spine. She is also an Orthopedic Certified Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She was a past supervisor for Pinacle Health Systems in Harrisburg, PA.

8. Steve Piselli, MPT is a graduate from West Chester University with a BS degree in Business. He is also a graduate of Harcum College with an Associates degree in Science (Physical Therapy assistant).  He obtained his Masters degree from Neumann College in Physical Therapy. Steve is certified by the International Weightlifting Association as a Certified Strength and Training Specialist. Steve was the former President of Risk Security Inc., a Brokerage Insurance Agency for Property and Casualty and Employee Benefits. He also worked for Pat Croce's Sports Physical Therapists, Inc. Steve was a former student and part time Tae Kwon Do instructor. 

9. Charles Garfinkle, MSPT has a BS in Exercise and Sports Science from Penn State University. He obtained a MS in physical therapy from Widener University. He is the Clinical Education Director for Pain Relief and Physical Therapy. He has previous experience as a medical technician in a Sports Medicine Clinic located in Springfield, PA.