Our Staff

Karin LaBanca, PT, DPT, Owner and Physical Therapist

started working in physical therapy at 16 years old, following an injury. She graduated in 1994 with a bachelor’s in physical therapy from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY. She has worked in several settings such as: home care, hospital inpatient/outpatient care, and in a center taking care of people with developmental delays. Her interest lies in manual therapy interventions such as: Cyriax, Mulligan, Craniosacral, myofascial release in conjunction with therapeutic exercise and postural education. Karin returned to college at Quinnipiac University to obtain a master’s degree in Orthopedics in 2001. She took several courses there and then transferred to Creighton University for a doctorate in physical therapy, graduating in 2007. Through her doctoral education, Karin learned a great deal about pharmacology, radiology, ethics, health care systems, and anatomy. She opened fisio Physical Therapy & Wellness, LLC in July 2011 and is thrilled to be able to take care of people of all ages in a fun, therapeutic setting filled with music and laughter.

Riley LaBanca, Certified Therapy Dog-Greeter             

is a graduate of the Bright and the Beautiful Therapy Dog Program.

She joined fisio PT at 10 weeks old as a clinic greeter and comfort dog.

She brings lots of smiles and love to all of our patients and staff.