Dianne Cortese, originally from New Jersey, is a registered, licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with 25+ years of clinical experience. Dianne received her undergraduate education at New Jersey’s UMDNJ/Kean University joint program for Physical Therapy. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica. Dianne has an advanced certification from McKenzie Institution for mechanical diagnosis and therapy of the spine. Dianne specializes in the treatment of orthopedic and neurological injuries and disabilities in both adult and pediatric patients. Dianne has also trained in lymphedema physical therapy at the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in Sebastian, Florida. Dianne has enjoyed practicing as a treating and managing clinical therapist throughout her career in various healthcare settings. Dianne is passionate about returning every patient to their maximum physical performance. She enjoys seeing patients as the first point of service from the onset of their pain or physical injury. She has previously practiced in New York and New Jersey. Dianne is the founder of our practice and serves as the Director of Physical Therapy. Dianne enjoys continued education in a workplace that stimulates learning in young healthcare providers. Bringing qualified healthcare therapists to our practice has been Dianne’s mission to serve various therapy needs in the Naples/Bonita community. Dianne is a certified personal trainer. Dianne has been a member of the American Physical Therapist Association throughout her career. She is fluent in  Italian, and conversational in Spanish.