Meghan Okoniewski, DPT

Education:

• Nazareth College of Rochester
  • Undergraduate Education: B.S. in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology (2004-2008)
  • Graduate Education: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2008-2010)

Licensure Information:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Maryland # 23594
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California # 36949

Employment and Positions Held:

• Antelope Valley Hospital: Lancaster, CA (July 2010-April 2011)
  Position: Physical Therapist in the inpatient setting.

Clinical Experience:

• Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY (1/10 - 3/10) Acute inpatient setting
• The Avenue, Schenectady, NY (6/09 - 8/09) Skilled Nursing Facility
• Monroe 2 BOCES, Rochester, NY (3/09 - 5/09) Pediatric Setting
• Gates-Chili Physical Therapy, Rochester NY (5/08 - 7/08) Outpatient Orthopedic Setting

Research Experience:

• The Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions on Individuals with Chronic Pain (May 2010)
  • Unpublished Doctoral Project
  • Poster presentation completed at Nazareth College Graduate Symposium

Community Services:

• Special Olympics Fundraiser (9/2007)
• 5k Run/1 mile fun run or walk to benefit the American Diabetes Association (9/2009)
• Rochester Wheels Fundraiser (4/2010)

Continuing Education:

• September 30-October 2, 2011: Manual Therapy for the Pelvis and Spine, Level 1, Lisa Klein, PT, IMT, C, Calvert Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Prince Frederick, MD