Zion Physical Therapy

Introduction: Whether you are recovering from surgery, suffered an injury or are coping with chronic pain, Zion Physical Therapy is here to help you. At Zion Physical Therapy, you will receive one-on-one physical therapy care designed for your specific rehabilitation needs. We offer physical therapy treatment services to fit the type of therapy you need; everything from sports, orthopedic to post-operative physical therapy care. We work with you one on one to discuss & assess the injury & condition you are experiencing in order to design the exercise program & treatment plan best suited for your recovery & well being. We also offer customized health and fitness programs designed for preventative care & to ensure you stay fit & healthy so that you prevent injuries from occurring in the first place. Saul Zion Saul is a graduate of the University at Buffalo where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2005. He later became a Certified Mulligan Practitoner (CMP), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a certified triathlon bicycle-specific fitter (FIST). His combined formal education and experience have allowed Saul to integrate a holistic approach to treatments leading to a successful patient recovery. Saul completed continuing education courses to further his knowledge of topics ranging from orthotics and lower extremity biomechanics to spinal and extremity mobilizations. Saul is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) including membership in the APTA’s Orthopedic Section. As an active athlete himself, Saul finished Ironman Lake Placid in 2010 and continues to train for triathlons and road races. Saul has a special interest in treating runners, triathletes and all team sports athletes. Saul has worked extensively with slow motion video analysis of runners to break down inefficiencies and help decrease pain with running. Staci Levine Staci is a graduate of the University of Maryland, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. She later received her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree with honors from Columbia University. Staci is also an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and is a member of the APTA’s Orthopedic Section. Staci has worked for years treating patients of all ages with orthopedic and sports injuries, chronic pain, TMJ disorders and neurologic conditions. She is currently striving to become a Certified Functional Manual Therapist through the Institute of Physical Art, which combines therapy techniques such as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, soft tissue and joint mobilization, muscle energy techniques and neuromuscular re-education from multiple schools of thought to provide the most functional and efficient approach to treating orthopedic diagnoses. Staci has completed many continuing education courses in manual therapy for the spine and extremities, TMJ pathologies and pelvic floor dysfunction to ensure she is up to date with the latest evidence-based practices to provide the most individualized, effective care for each patient. As a very active person herself, enjoying sports and activities such as golf, tennis, volleyball, spinning, yoga and running, she finds she relates easily to the mindset of athletes wanting to get back to their sport pain free as quickly as possible.