Emily Menice

Recent graduate of a Physical Therapy undergraduate program with an enormous passion for treating physical therapy patients struggling with both observable and hidden battles. Desires to work through a patient's internal conflicts to more effectively aid their journey towards physical rehabilitation. Experienced with special needs/special education students, who require an immense amount of attention and patience. Hoping to incorporate knowledge of helping students battle mental discomfort into mending the mind and body of PT patients.

MSW Program- “Covid & Kids: The Impact in Connecticut”

Panel of Social Workers | March 2021

§ Sought to include other health disciplines in the search for solutions concerning vulnerable youth and families during COVID-19 and its restrictions

§ Learning to adapt to the pandemic without preparation or previous experience, delivering patients the normalcy they seek

DEI discussion group with DPT students

Racism in Healthcare | January 2021

§ Bringing awareness to issues with race-based medicine; learning how to implement methods of eliminating implicit bias and discrimination in healthcare facilities

Student Neuro Interest Group with SLP, OT, and PT

Collaborating Disciplines and Patient Connections | November 2020

§ Enhancing patient recovery through combining areas of expertise; significance of monitoring patient progress

Kristen Mercurio, PT, DPT

Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School Physical Therapist | Observation in January 2019

· Hands-on experience with young students, varying in age and maturity; learning methods of engagement to incorporate PT as an exciting part of their daily routine

· 12 hours total

John Reilly, PT

Hull Physical Therapist; Private Clinic | Observation throughout Summer 2021

· Experience with a wide range of patient age-groups, varying in severity of disability; patient communication and familiarity with equipment at the clinic