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Michael Rinaldi, PT, OCS, Cert DN, SMT

Clinic Director, Physical Therapist

Michael is a 1993 graduate of Ohio University with degrees in zoology and physical therapy.

In 2003, he was one of four therapists in the state of Ohio awarded board certification as an orthopedic clinical specialist. In 2012 and 2014 he attained academy certification in dry needling and spinal manipulative therapy from the American Academy Of Manipulative Therapy. In 2024 he received institutional certification in cancer rehabilitation from Select Medical, while beginning his studies in pelvic health.

A resident of Poland, Michael maintained a private practice from 2000 to 2020 with offices in Boardman and Niles, where he gained a large following of loyal patients and referring physicians because of his clinical insight, advanced hands-on treatments and individualized care approach. His clinical philosophy is to provide effective treatment in a caring environment.

He is competent across the panorama of musculoskeletal impairments, however, particularly enjoys treating hip, shoulder and foot/ankle dysfunction.

In his personal life he enjoys golf, exercise, reading, family time and personal projects.

EDUCATION
  • Ohio University | Physical Therapy
  • Ohio University | Zoology
CERTIFICATIONS
  • Board Certified as Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (ABPTS)
  • Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Dry Needling (AAMT)
  • ReVital (TM) Certified in Cancer Rehab (Select Medical Corp)
Phoenix Physical Therapy
77 W. McKinley Way
Poland, OH 44514

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Phone: (330) 757-9772

Fax: (855) 930-4029

Monday
8:00 AM-6:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM-6:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM-6:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
CLOSED

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