Function Better Physical Therapy is a privately-run outpatient orthopedic practice with a mission to provide the most skilled and compassionate care for our patients. Our clinicians utilize a hands-on, evidence-based treatment approach that focuses on helping you, as a whole, not just your condition. During your initial visit, you are taken through a comprehensive evaluation of up to 60 minutes.
From there, a specific treatment program is created that is designed to help you feel better and start the process of restoring you back to full function. Our treatment plans are specific and individualized to your needs so that you can be safely progressed under a skilled clinician's supervision.
Since the majority of you will arrive with a goal of returning to work, home activities or recreational activities without any limitations as soon as possible, we like to incorporate functional strengthening within our treatments, with less focus on machines, to accelerate this process.We value your time and in order to provide you with the best care in the area, we pride ourselves on offering one-on-one care, as often as possible, in a fun and genuine atmosphere for each and every one of you.
From there, a specific treatment program is created that is designed to help you feel better and start the process of restoring you back to full function. Our treatment plans are specific and individualized to your needs so that you can be safely progressed under a skilled clinician's supervision.
Since the majority of you will arrive with a goal of returning to work, home activities or recreational activities without any limitations as soon as possible, we like to incorporate functional strengthening within our treatments, with less focus on machines, to accelerate this process.We value your time and in order to provide you with the best care in the area, we pride ourselves on offering one-on-one care, as often as possible, in a fun and genuine atmosphere for each and every one of you.
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Graduated in 2019 from Herkimer College's Physical Therapist Assistant program with an A.A.S., and began working for Function Better following her graduation, after completing her final clinical rotation in our Yorkville office.
Previously, Chelsea worked as a NYS Certified Cosmetologist for 6 years, and has now made this a part-time focus.
Chelsea enjoys working with a wide range of patients and diagnoses, but is especially interested in treating Neurological conditions, Stroke patients, and post operative Orthopedic care.
Previously, Chelsea worked as a NYS Certified Cosmetologist for 6 years, and has now made this a part-time focus.
Chelsea enjoys working with a wide range of patients and diagnoses, but is especially interested in treating Neurological conditions, Stroke patients, and post operative Orthopedic care.
MDT, CSCS, has been practicing physical therapy since 2000 after graduating from Ithaca College with his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
In 2004, he earned the Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Certification in the McKenzie Method, which is an evaluation approach utilized internationally to assess and treat disorders of the spine and extremities.
Mike became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 2006.
In 2008, he attained Board-Certification in Orthopaedics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
In 2004, he earned the Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Certification in the McKenzie Method, which is an evaluation approach utilized internationally to assess and treat disorders of the spine and extremities.
Mike became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 2006.
In 2008, he attained Board-Certification in Orthopaedics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
Tony joined the Function Better team in 2018.
He is a Medical Exercise Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer, certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
He has over 27 years of experience in the fitness/wellness industry, and has worked in several area health clubs, servicing countless clients, with a concentration in corrective exercise.
Helping his clients "function better" is his top priority.
He retired from the Utica Fire Department in 2010, having served the city for 27 years as a Firefighter, A-EMT and Lieutenant.
He is a Medical Exercise Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer, certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
He has over 27 years of experience in the fitness/wellness industry, and has worked in several area health clubs, servicing countless clients, with a concentration in corrective exercise.
Helping his clients "function better" is his top priority.
He retired from the Utica Fire Department in 2010, having served the city for 27 years as a Firefighter, A-EMT and Lieutenant.
Brittany Praznik has been an Office Manager with Function Better PT since 2018, working mainly at our clinic on Culver Ave.
She has been a group fitness instructor with Studio 55 since 2015, teaching Boot Camp and Power Pedal (a Studio 55 exclusive class mixing indoor cycling and boot camp).
Brittany has her Masters Degree in Psychology from Purdue University Global.
She has been a group fitness instructor with Studio 55 since 2015, teaching Boot Camp and Power Pedal (a Studio 55 exclusive class mixing indoor cycling and boot camp).
Brittany has her Masters Degree in Psychology from Purdue University Global.
Becky Noble, PTA, CLT is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant as well as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist.
She is a graduate of Herkimer College and The Academy of Lymphatic Studies.
Becky enjoys being active and is on both a ladies and coed softball team.
She also loves to be creative with sewing, quilting and painting.
She loves being around her family and friends and loves to laugh!
Becky has an energetic personality and will strive to make you your best!
She is a graduate of Herkimer College and The Academy of Lymphatic Studies.
Becky enjoys being active and is on both a ladies and coed softball team.
She also loves to be creative with sewing, quilting and painting.
She loves being around her family and friends and loves to laugh!
Becky has an energetic personality and will strive to make you your best!
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