Dr. Janelle Antonio, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT, is an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist with a primary focus on supporting women in the postpartum period. She is passionate about helping mothers feel strong, confident, and reconnected to their bodies after childbirth.

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Janelle earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware in 2001 and, with an early career transition from banking to healthcare, she completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007. Her early clinical work focused on orthopedic and geriatric rehabilitation, earning her Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) designation from the APTA in 2009.

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She later specialized in oncology and lymphedema care at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, where she spent a decade as the Physical Therapy Department Manager. During that time, she became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), served as a Clinical Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE), and guest lectured at regional colleges on oncology rehabilitation.

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Her extensive continuing education includes training through the Institute of Physical Art, McKenzie Method, ILWTA, Herman & Wallace, Sarah Duvall, Shirley Sahrmann, and the University of Wisconsin, among others.

 

As a mother of twins and a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, Janelle brings both clinical expertise and personal understanding to her work with women. She is committed to guiding them through safe recovery, core and pelvic floor rehabilitation.