Michelle Labonia

With a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor’s of Science and Human Movement from Penn State, Michelle is New York’s loss, Melbourne’s gain. Skilled in manual therapy and trained in Pilates and Dry Needling, she enjoys treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, while helping patients move more freely. After focusing her studies on Athletic Training, Michelle began her career in injury prevention and rehabilitation for NCAA sports teams. However, a move to New York to gain experience in private practice piqued her interest in working with a more diverse population. With a particular interest in back and neck pain and hip and knee injury and dysfunction, Michelle loves the daily challenge of working with a broad range of patients. A Pilates and yoga devotee, she pairs extensive knowledge of movement with a hands-on approach that helps to alleviate pain while preventing injury recurrence.