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Dr. Shaden Ghattas ( DPT )
Top Long Island Physical Therapist, Women’s health expert, Spinal health expert, Yoga practitioner
Universus Physical Therapy was founded by Dr. Shaden Ghattas, PT – a former All-American athlete, women’s health specialist, specialist in orthopedics and an expert in spinal manipulation, posture and biomechanics. She has extensive knowledge in the field of manual therapy and manipulation through continuing education from all around the U.S. She received her doctoral degree from Stony Brook University over 15 years ago and continues to teach anatomy/physiology as well as orthopedics and is frequently invited to speak about back pain in her community.
She is highly sought after as the practitioner of choice in finding the ROOT CAUSE of a person’s pain. She is also a yoga practitioner for 20+ years and is very passionate about developing home yoga programs to facilitate self-healing and recovery of chronic injuries. Dr. Ghattas also serves as a consultant for her clients on nutrition, managing stress through meditation and other means; and how to use supplements such as CBD and others.
Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University
Passions: Exercise, yoga, playing sports with her kids, traveling, reading, spirituality, personal growth
You can send Shaden an email at: shaden@universuspt.com