Pallavi Gangupantula

Hello My Name Is Pallavi

Pallavi

Pallavi is originally from India and she had lived in the suburbs of Chicago for the past few years before she moved to this beautiful "Emerald city". She has a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from NTR Health University in India. As a child, she had a strong desire to get into a profession where she could assist people. Observing her dad who is a Surgeon motivated her in pursuing a career in Health Care. In one of her visits to her dad's hospital she observed a Physical Therapist putting effort assisting and motivating a patient to walk and perform exercises. This was a trigger point for her to choose Physical Therapy as her career path.

As a compassionate, energetic and determined individual, Pallavi fit very well into this profession. She greatly enjoysworking with people and helping them with their ailments. Patient care is her priority at any point.Pallavi most always receives greatfeedback from her patients. Here is one of the most gratifying acknowledgements that she would love to share: "Pallavi takes sincere effort to make you feel better with a very pleasant attitude and she genuinely feels the need to make the patient feel his or her best"

Interests: Pallavi just loves to travel and her favorite travel activities include parasailing, biking and hiking. She always likes adventuresand challenges when outdoors.Given a chance shewould always want to go back to Alaska todo Canopy and dog sledding.

Pallavi can effectively communicate in English, Hindi and Telugu languages. Professionally, she always strives to provide quality ofcare by keeping up with continuing education. Her latest courses include:

Class & Events:	Instructor	Year
Maitland Peripheral Mobilization
Normal Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Foot & Ankle and Foot orthotics evaluation and Prescription
Tweekology
International Mulligan Concept Conference
Functional Orthopedics by Institute of Physical Art
Recent surgeries observed: Total Hip Replacement