Kelly Picciurro, DPT

Dr. Kelly Picciurro earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University’s School of Health Professions, graduating with honors in both clinical excellence and community service. Prior to obtaining her Doctorate, she attended the University of Maryland-College Park, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Her natural instinct as a people person combined with her passion for helping others is what ultimately led her to a career in physical therapy.

Kelly Picciurro learned early on in her career that one-on-one individualized manual therapy yields the best results when treating her patients. She has taken continuing education courses through Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars while working towards her goal of becoming a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT). She is certified in various Myofascial Release techniques such as Myofascial Decompression (cupping) and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). She is also a Certified …Kinesiology Taping Practitioner.

Dr. Picciurro has vast clinical experience working with orthopedic conditions – including working with marathon runners, dancers and other athletes. She also has taken advanced courses in vertigo and temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

Dr. Kelly Picciurro’s passion and curiosity for physical therapy can be traced back to her childhood, when she suffered several injuries in her years as a competitive dancer. Her excitement for the profession has only grown as she has watched numerous patients benefit and achieve their maximum potential with her assistance. Kelly’s unique approach to patient-care stems from her pride in holistic and personalized treatment while focusing on each individual she has the pleasure of working with.

Dr. Kelly works to better her community as a member of the Arthritis Foundation’s Young Professionals and Fundraising Committees.