Cristina McDaniel, DPT, PhD

Education:

Under Graduate BS bio from NYU

Graduate School - Physical Therapy specializes in Hydro Therapy - NYU

Masters in Neurological Disorders Rehabilitation - Yale University

DPT & PhD in Neuro Psych Rehab - Cornell Presbyterian

Work Experience:

 NYU Joint Disease Hospital - PT staff

American Neurological Disorders Study and Rehabilitation - Executive Assistant to the CEO & PT

HSS Spine Surgery Rehabilitation - PT supervisor

Yale Rehab, Greenwich, Ct. - PT staff

Sports/Athletic affiliation:

Rusk Rehabilitation - NY Mets

Yale Rehab - WWE

HSS Hospital - NJ Devils

Dr. McDaniel has over 20 years experience as a physical therapist and has dedicated herself to helping others in many capacities in the PT profession. As a certified Schroth practitioner, she has developed her own unique style in helping those with the condition of scoliosis and improving their quality of life. Dr. McDaniel’s experience with sports medicine PT has also led her to developing her own, personalized stretching program that is unique to each patient that she treats. Completing her professional resume, Dr. McDaniel also has extensive experience with pre and post surgical orthopedic physical therapy and treating patients with a myriad of neurological conditions and disorders. Dr. McDaniel also has dedicated herself to humanitarian works, including creating a foundation in the Philippines that helps children with lesser means to provide them with life saving surgeries, providing food and the necessities to undeveloped areas, as well as providing educational materials to children in remote regions. Dr. McDaniel’s philosophy has always been to give back more than you receive because some are more blessed than others it’s our responsibility to take care of those that do not have the means to do so!