Tony Pazzaglia, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC
Email: tony@terrapinphysicaltherapy.com Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy, EIM Institute of Health Professions; Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, California State University, Sacramento, CA; Bachelor of Arts, Physiology of Exercise/Athletic Training, California State University, Chico, CA Certifications: Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, Clinical Physical Therapy Instructor, Completion of Executive Private Practice Management Program, Athletic Trainer Certification, Massage Practitioner Member: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic and Private Practice Sections, California Physical Therapy Association Recipient of Best Business Plan Award by EIM Executive Private Practice Management Program Clinical Experience: Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, Geriatric Rehabilitation, Aquatic Physical Therapy since 1999 Background: Tony Pazzaglia began his collegiate educational journey at a Junior College in Monterey while planning for business studies and taking Anatomy as a general education requirement. Focus of study plans changed and Tony was struck by the need to explore careers that involved human anatomy. He volunteered for Damon Anderson and Associates in 1985 and set goals to become a PT/ATC and later a Practice Owner as his mentor, Damon had successfully done. Transferring to California State University Chico, Tony earned an Exercise Physiology and Athletic Training Bachelor's Degree and Athletic Training Certification. Following graduation, Tony worked in an outpatient clinic, became a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, Certified Massage Practitioner and was employed as an Athletic Trainer for Del Campo high school football team in Sacramento. Tony enrolled in the 1st Physical Therapy Class to graduate at Sacramento State and returned to his hometown to work again for his mentor, this time as a Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer. Tony created his 1st clinic, Carmel Valley Physical Therapy in 1999 where he began a multimodal approach to orthopaedic problems including Aquatic Therapy. In 2005, Tony and his wife Heidi opened Terrapin Physical Therapy, Inc. incorporating the best applications of land and water therapies. Tony earned his Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Certification in 2006. Focusing upon the development of the best outpatient practice management skills, Tony completed the Evidence in Motion Private Practice Management Program and later earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from EIM School of Health Professions.
Tony Pazzaglia, PT, DPT, has recently been published in Impact Private Practice magazine.The article is entitled "How to Stand Out from the Crowd - Why differentiation is key to the survival of the fittest". Dr. Pazzaglia's article is geared toward physical therapy practices seeking out ways to stand out from their sea of competitors. But his advice is also applicable to other businesses looking for their unique selling points. So, this article is a great read for any business person.
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Andrew Madrid, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC
Email: andrew@terrapinphysicaltherapy.com Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions (Jan 2020); Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, University of Pittsburgh (Apr 2017) Certifications: Certified Athletic Trainer Clinical Experience: Orthopedic physical therapy, Geriatric physical therapy, Injury risk reduction for sports Background: Andrew's passion for the field of physical therapy stems from his belief that physical therapists are the healthcare providers in the best position to educate and empower individuals to manage their pain and restore functional movement capacity. Andrew was drawn to Terrapin Physical Therapy because of the emphasis on one-on-one patient care, which allows for tailoring individualized care plans and providing immediate feedback while guiding people through the rehabilitation process. Andrew was born and raised in the New York City metropolitan area. While completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh, Andrew had the opportunity to assist with implementing injury prevention and rehabilitation plans for several of the D1 sports teams including football, basketball, soccer, and baseball. He then moved to Massachusetts to complete his DPT degree at MGH Institute of Health Professions, which culminated in a 1-year internship program to begin his professional career as a physical therapist. He currently enjoys working with people of all ages to re-establish daily movement practices and provide a better understanding of how exercise can impact short-term recovery in addition to long-term health. Personal Interests: Andrew enjoys: Strength training, Hiking, Cycling, Reading, and Watching professional sports
Heidi Pazzaglia, RN Office Manager
Email: heidi@terrapinphysicaltherapy.com Education: Maureen Church Coburn School of Nursing, Monterey, CA. in 1990. Experience: Worked as an RN in a trauma unit, cardiac unit, and family birth center unit until I left to help Tony with his new business here at Terrapin.
