Jillian Proniewych, Doctor of Physical Therapy is an expert in manual therapy who has worked with the Broadway casts of:

  • The Band's Visit

  • Angels in America

  • Fiddler on the Roof

  • American Psycho

  • Come from Away

  • Company

  • Kiss Me, Kate

  • Dancin’

  • Dancers for Good Benefit  - July 2019

  • ABC’s hit series, Quantico 

  • Paul Taylor Dance Company at the David H. Kock Theater - Nov 2019, Nov 2022

 

As a former collegiate track and field athlete, she specializes in sports injuries with a focus in manual therapy, vestibular and post-concussion rehabilitation. She is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care; She achieves this by the restoration of high functional movement and sound biomechanics, patient advocacy, and quelling pain.

In addition to practicing physical therapy, Doctor Proniewych has been a teaching assistant in Stony Brook’s Doctorate program and has volunteered hours to Stay Fit – Play Fit!, a fitness program for children battling cancer.

She prides herself on being a lifelong learner and enjoys taking continuing education courses from the Institute of Physical Art, various sports medicine symposiums, and the American Physical Therapy Association.

  • Clinic Director at House of Physical Therapy (2019)

  • Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy (Stony Brook University)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Science (Ursinus College) 

  • Member of Alpha Eta (National Honor Society for Allied Health Professions)

  • Member of Phi Epsilon Kappa (Exercise and Sport Science Honor Society)

  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association

Dr. Jillian with her husband, Dan, who is also a PT!

Attended Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA

  • Feb 2016 and Feb 2022

Continuing Education Courses

  • Examination and Treatment of Running Injuries, Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD, FAPTA -May 2021

  • Breathing Assessment and Intervention

  • Specific Exercises for Scoliosis

  • Differential Diagnosis of the Upper Quarter 

  • Advanced Foot and Ankle Intensive 

  • A Dual Perspective in Addressing Chronic Foot Pathology: Advanced concepts in the functional foot and Chronic Forefoot, Midfoot, Rearfoot Imbalances - March 2021

  • PNF: Functional Neuromuscular and Motor Control` Training, Institute of Physical Art (IPA): “Research supports that efficient postures and movements require the presence of an automatic core engagement and that loss of proprioception and kinesthetic awareness negatively impacts movement. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) effectively combines motor control theory and advanced manual skills to restore proprioceptive and kinesthetic awareness and facilitate CoreFirst® Strategies of posture and movement.” This several day lab course, focused on enhancing my skills in optimizing posture and movement strategies to improve a patient’s balance, stability, strength and endurance with various manual techniques through facilitation of their extremities and trunk. - Oct 2020

  • Schroth-Method, Sandra Ribeiro, PT, DPT, MSed: Evaluating and Treating the asymmetries associated with Scoliosis 

  • Treatment of the Shoulder and Knee, Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA: Evidenced based treatments and techniques

  • Kinesiology Taping Fundamentals: Step-by-Step Applications to Improve Movement in the upper extremity, lower extremity, post-operative, and for pregnancy

  • Injury Prevention in Various Sports, 7th Annual James A. Nicholas Sports Medicine Symposium (SMS)

  • Controversies in Sports Medicine, 4th Annual SMS

  • Keep Runners Running Webinar: Focused on video analysis, diagnosing, and providing evidence based exercises to address what deficits were found upon examination

  • Functional Mobilization I, IPA: Practice and guidance in enhanced manual skills and techniques that will directly impact patients by creating immediate changes in their function with three dimensional and localized manual therapy interventions.

  • CoreFirst® Strategies for Optimum Function, IPA: A lab-intensive course to self-explore efficient postures and positions, promoting CoreFirst® movement strategies.

  • Balance in the Athlete: Evaluation and in-depth treatment options for patient’s with Dizziness, Vertigo and/or post-concussion.

  • The Sports Medicine of Running, 3rd Annual SMS: Various lectures from internationally renowned Orthopedic Surgeons and Physical Therapists with a focus on evidenced based practices.

  • Shoulder and Elbow Update, Philadelphia Orthopedic and Sports Rehab Foundation

A note from Dr. Jillian…

As the saying goes, “Everything happens for a reason.”

At the time I did not think anything worthwhile or meaningful would come from such a trauma. But as fate would have it, my future would become clear leading me to where I am today. 

In high school, before the first game of my varsity soccer season, I tore my ACL in my left knee.  It was a partial tear, so surgery wasn’t needed, but I attended physical therapy for several months. 

Prior to this injury, I had no idea what I wanted my major to be in college.  I had the usual pressure of my parents and guidance counselor to figure it out and pick a college to attend in the near future.  This injury was unfortunate in that I never set foot onto the soccer field my senior year of high school, but it exposed me to the wonderful world of physical therapy which sparked an overwhelming calling into this field. After rehabbing my knee, I was confident I wanted to help others ultimately as a physical therapist. 

In college, I continued to major in Exercise and Sport Science and worked part-time as an aide in an outpatient/aquatic physical therapy facility and also as a first responder in our athletic training room. The latter ultimately leading to working every game with the Ursinus College football team my Junior and Senior year of college.

By the time I graduated from college, I was certain this profession was meant for me.  I loved learning about the human body - the complexities of physiology, analyzing movement patterns, the way the body heals… I’m still amazed by what we all are capable of overcoming, and take joy in facilitating those realizations for others.

To further my belief that I am serving my purpose in life, I went on to meet my husband in physical therapy school.   We have pushed each other to be the best practitioners throughout our years together.  It’s great to always have a friend when attending continuing education courses too!  He’s also my best friend and adventure partner along with our fluffy, adorable golden doodle, Daisy.

We all love traveling, staying active and being outside, even if it is just to throw a frisbee with our energetic puppy.  As a hypoallergenic easy going dog, Daisy loves coming to the office and motivating our patients with her yoga poses. 

Daisy and I look forward to working with you! 

- Dr. Jillian, Clinic Director