Catherine Addonizio PT, DPT - BROOKLYN, NY

Catherine Addonizio is the founder of ProKinetics Physical Therapy. She graduated from Long Island University with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree after earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from Adelphi University.

Catherine has practiced in the outpatient setting treating orthopedic and sports injuries, pre and post-operative musculoskeletal disorders, neurologic conditions and work related injuries.

Her commitment to individualized treatment and hands on care has been the driving force of her practice. She has developed a vast skill set in manual therapy, joint manipulations and postural muscle re-education in order to restore pain-free function. Catherine also has clinical experience in working with the pediatric population from infancy to18 years of age with neurological disorders and/or developmental delay. She has gained this experience through working for the NYC Department of Education and Early Intervention.

Catherine has extensive training in treating dance injuries in the pre-professional and professional dance population as well as acrobatics from the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. As a dancer, herself she graduated from Fiorello H. La Guardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City. She has performed regionally & won competitions nationally and is also a former dance instructor in Brooklyn and Long Island.

Catherine is continuously expanding her scope of practice. She is trained in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction using Biofeedback. With this modality she treats urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, Vaginismus, and other pelvic pain disorders. She continues to develop her education in treating women's health disorders such as Diastasis Recti.