Hole in One: Physical Fitness Center opens in Montclair -with Golf expert Dr. John Lee

Dr. Lee in action, in the brightly lit new Montclair location.
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Owner/founder of Pro Staff Institute Frank Pavlisko, PT, ATC with Dr. John Lee, PT, DPT and Dr. Carlos A. Ospina, PT, DPT in their new Montclair location.
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Longtime resident and business owner Frank Pavlisko, PT, ATC, is a proud Nutley resident, and owns a well-known and highly respected business, Pro Staff Institute, offering physical therapy in four locations. Now, with the launch of his Montclair location, this professional physical fitness business is serving happy new clients in their new, bright space - which also can boast of free parking.

Growing a thriving business, in this day and age of recessions and complex insurance realities, is a rarity. So how do they do it?

Turns out the entire company is built upon a solid foundation that is a true mix of high-tech, cutting edge equipment and a truly hometown, personal touch.

Pavlisko’s own experience includes decades of work in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine with experience in Acute and Sub-Acute Physical Therapy diagnosis. He is a student, always, of new research and has a cracker-jack team that matches his passion for this health-inspired business.

Visiting his Montclair office last week, I spoke to two inspirational members of this team, who are not only well versed in physical therapy but also in the art of helping people with a decidedly human touch.

Dr. Carlos Ospina, PT, DPT, is the director of physical therapy in this Montclair spot, which just opened their doors.

“From rehab to wellness programs, we cover it all,” he noted. “We treat everyone from the young child athlete to seniors, and we also take insurance.”

So how do you know if you need physical therapy?

“Doctors refer patients to us,” noted fellow physical therapist Dr. John Lee, PT, DPT.

“Pre-hab refers to working with someone, say a student athlete, who is going in for surgery. We can help them, by doing “pre-surgery” physical therapy. It helps keep the athlete’s body fit, and helps prevent muscle atrophy. Then, whether it is after surgery or an injury, we can treat each person in a very individualized manner.”

Their system, which a patient can track with them, is based on specific goals and is part of a “step program”. And, when your goals are reached, they also offer preventative training.

The Wellness Programs at Pro Staff Institute was truly impressive.

“We want to rehab our patients as much as possible,” noted Dr. Lee. “We want them to become independent and feel self empowerment.”

Dr. Lee knows first hand about rehab - since he was involved in a serious injury when a golf cart overturned on him, shattering his forearm in numerous places. After he had surgery and work hard in rehab, Dr. Lee said he knew he would want to use his own injury to help others. Now, Dr. Lee is an expert in all treatments using physical therapy, but he is also renowned as a golf-injury expert.

Dr. Lee treats a broad spectrum of orthopedic injuries and has deep knowledge in rehabilitation, including surgical interventions.His background in rehabilitation includes treatment of patients in acute and sub-acute settings for burn trauma, general surgery, women’s health issues, as well as bedside treatment in the ICU. He has received training in the assessment and administration of neuro-dynamics and neural mobilization as treatment interventions for orthopedic ailments. Dr. John Lee, a golf expert, is well known for his primary focus in the treatment of sports-related conditions and injuries. It is in this realm he utilizes his education and clinical skills where his competence and compassion is evident.

The treatments Nutley founder Pavlisko’s therapy centers offer include: tendonitis, arthritis, vestibular/balance rehab, neck and back pain, sacroiliac joint disfunction, carpal tunnel, fracture care, TMD,

work and auto injuries, post surgical rehab, spine surgery, wellness programs, ACL repair, sports injuries treatment, knee replacement, golf rehabilitation treatment, rotator cuff repair and more.

Pro Staff Institute

49 Claremont Avenue

Suite 5

Montclair, New Jersey

973-680-8390

Free parking

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