Downtown
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Services
- Astym
- Back Pain Rehabilitation
- Balance Therapy
- Chronic Pain Physical Therapy
- Dry Needling – Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Ergonomic Assessment
- Fibromyalgia Rehabilitation & Therapy
- Foot Dysfunction Rehabilitation & Therapy
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
- Gait Training & Re-training
- Hand Therapy
- Headache Therapy
- Job Site Evaluation
- Joint Mobilization
- Lift Testing / Task & Ability Evaluation
- Manual Physical Therapy
- MS Physical Therapy
- Neurologic Rehabilitation & Therapy
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Occupational Therapy
- Parkinson’s Specific Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy: children 6 yrs. & up
- Soft Tissue Mobilization / Myofascial Release
- Spinal Mobilization
- Splint Custom Fabrication
- Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Surgical Rehabilitation / Pre & Post-Operative Care
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Work Conditioning / Industrial Rehabilitation
- Workers Compensation Therapy
Rich Monaco PT, DPT, COMT, OCS, CERT.DN, DIPMT
Richard Monaco, PT, DPT, CSCS, COMT, OCS, CERT.DN, DIPMT, obtained his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2010 from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from SUNY Cortland in Cortland, NY. Rich received his Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, he is certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling, and he completed the Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist post-graduate coursework, training, and testing through the Institute of Manipulative Physiotherapy and Clinical Training. Rich is currently pursuing his National Fellowship Certification. Rich operates from the perspective that physical therapy consists of equal parts manual therapy, for joint and soft tissue mobilization, and appropriate exercises, for maintenance and support. When not working or studying, Rich spends his time with his family and in the outdoors. He enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, rock and ice climbing, and hiking and backpacking.
Don Bost ATC
Donald Bost, ATC, is a certified athletic trainer and Director of Action Potential’s Industrial Evaluation and Rehabilitation program. Don earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Additionally, he studied Exercise Physiology at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. Don is a member of the National Athletic Training Association and he is certified in the Blankenship Functional Capacity Evaluation System. Don’s breadth of experience in sports performance and worksite safety makes him an invaluable member of the Action Potential team. Prior to joining Action Potential, while with the “At A Glance Corporation,” in Sydney, NY, he was not only integral in helping the company secure a grant to create its Ergonomics Program, but he also then performed the employee ergonomic assessments and conducted worksite safety evaluations. At present, Don not only does ergonomic assessments, worksite evaluations, Functional Capacity Evaluations, and pre-placement screenings, but he also provides outstanding patient care, helping individuals to improve strength and conditioning. Don directs several sports performance programs locally and uses his expertise to help injured athletes return to action more quickly. In his free time, Don enjoys spending time with his wife and their five children.
Sandra Bost OTR, CHT
Sandra Bost, OTR, CHT is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who has been an integral part of the Action Potential team since 1999. Sandy received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin Madison in Madison, WI in 1987. In 1994, after successfully completing thousands of hours working specifically with the hands, developing her expertise and honing her specialized skills, she earned the Certified Hand Therapist title. For over twenty years, Sandy has enjoyed treating patients with a variety of conditions affecting the hands and the entire upper quadrant of the body. Sandy has a comfortable and conversational approach, putting patients at ease as she listens to their concerns and employs the most suitable techniques to remedy the problem. As necessary, she creates customized splints to assist in the healing and recovery process. When not working, gardening, participating in and watching sports, and having fun with her family in every way possible top her list of favorite activities.
Amanda Miles PT, DPT, LSVT-BIG certified
Amanda Miles, PT, DPT, works with patients with neurological conditions and injuries as well as patients with dizziness and vertigo. Amanda graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, IL. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Most recently, Amanda became a LSVT BIG Certified therapist for treating patients with Parkinson’s Disease. She designs treatment programs that address the patient as a whole in order to improve outcomes, reduce falls, and improve patients’ overall quality of life. Originally from the Chicagoland area, Amanda enjoys watching Chicago sports, as well as hiking, kayaking and camping.
Rachel Powell PT, DPT
Rachel Powell, PT, DPT, holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree earned at the University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. She also has a Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Filled with enthusiasm and a passion for helping people, Rachel treats her patients using a combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercises and neuromuscular re-education. On the weekends, Rachel volunteers as a boxing coach for “Power Punch Parkinson’s” where through the vehicle of boxing, she assists individuals with Parkinson’s Disease in increasing focus and improving strength and balance. In her free time, Rachel enjoys camping, hiking and going on runs with her dogs.