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Manahawkin

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733 Route 72 West
Unit 15E
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

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Phone (609) 978-1001

Fax

(609) 978-0914

Hours

Monday:

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Featured Services

Physical Therapy

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation

CoreVia Pelvic Health

Pelvic Health

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Hand Therapy

Hand Therapy Certified

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About

At NovaCare Rehabilitation, our expert clinical team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through experience, advanced clinical training and clear communication, our therapists will give you the advantage in recovery. We are proud to partner with AtlantiCare in our commitment to provide patients with an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment. Request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.

Our Team

Scott Sattan, P.T., CSCS, Center Manager

Scott is the center manager of NovaCare's Manahawkin center and a distinguished member of the team with more than 30 years' experience treating a wide range of orthopedic, post-operative and sports-related injuries. Scott is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, trained in prosthetic rehabilitation and proficient in injury prevention and treatment of the athletic population. Scott is certified in work conditioning and Functional Capacity Evaluations, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, and trained in the ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation program and Recovery and Reconditioning Program. Scott earned a bachelor's degree in physical therapy in 1992 from Ithaca College and has since completed various courses, including functional orthopedics, McKenzie treatment and casework for the knee, back, shoulder, and sports rehabilitation. In the clinic, his emphasis is on creating an exceptional patient experience. When away from work, Scott enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his family.

Michael Staino, O.T, CHT, COMT

Michael is the hand therapy program coordinator in southern New Jersey with his primary base of service being the Stafford clinic. With 30 years of experience in the field of Occupational Therapy, he specialize in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. Michael is a certified hand therapist and certified orthopedic manual therapist. Michael is skilled in treating traumatic hand injuries, including wrist and hand fractures, flexor and extensor tendon injuries, digit amputations, compressive neuropathies, nerve repairs and epicondylitis and fabricates a complex range of static and dynamic hand splints. Michael supervises and mentors the hand therapy staff at NovaCare facilities in Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland Counties. He earned his bachelor's degree in science of occupational therapy in 1993 from Temple University.

Inessa Soden, O.T., CHT

Inessa is an occupational therapist with over 12 years of experience in occupational and hand therapy. She is committed to providing each patient with superior clinical care in a supportive, encouraging environment at the Manahawkin clinic. Her quality, hands-on technique and extensive knowledge base is evident in the treatment of orthopedic injuries of upper extremities, neurologic conditions, cancer-related conditions as well as cognitive therapy in specific cases. Inessa graduated from Tartu University with a medical degree, and earned an additional master's degree in occupational therapy from Richard Stockton University and board certification from American Society of Hand Therapists.

Diana Klitz, MPT

Diana has a passion for her profession that encompasses every aspect of her treatment style. From the moment a patient walks in the door, Diana is fully engaged in making their rehabilitation an exceptional experience. She specializes in the treatment of post-surgical issues including total hip/knee, rotator cuff repair, shoulder debridement, meniscal repair, cervical and lumbar fusion/discectomy. Diana is likewise proficient in the evaluation and treatment of strains/sprains including shoulder, back, neck, lower quarter as well as overuse injuries and balance/fall risk conditions. At the forefront of her practice, Diana provides compassionate, evidence-based care to every patient, and continually seeks to grow in her expertise through clinical education courses and collaboration with other healthcare team professionals

Joanna DeSantis, P.T.

Joanna is an accomplished clinician with more than three decades of success stories treating patients in the outpatient and inpatient environments. Her clinical career began in 1994 and her extensive experience in the field encompasses the treatment of a broad spectrum of orthopedic injuries including knee/hip replacements, shoulder injuries, low back and cervical pain. Joanna's true expertise is most evident in the rehabilitation of patients suffering from vestibular and cervicogenic dizziness issues. As a vestibular rehabilitation specialist she is highly educated, trained and skilled in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of these patients.

MelissaJo Cortez, P.T., DPT

Melissajo has a passion for her profession that encompasses every aspect of her treatment style. From the first visit, Melissajo is fully engaged and prides herself on developing an excellent rapport and level of trust with every patient. Her focus is on providing the best clinical care possible, so her patients achieve their goals while learning how to continue improving their quality of life. Additionally, Melissajo has notable experience working with knee replacements. She received her bachelor's degree in health science from Stockton University in 2019 and her doctorate in physical therapy from Neumann University in 2023.

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Highlights

Telerehab Program

At NovaCare Rehabilitation, we offer physical and occupational therapy virtually from the comfort of your home through our telerehab program. For our Spanish-speaking patients, we offer telerehab with a Spanish-speaking therapist. If you are interested in scheduling, contact our Pennsville, NJ center at 856-678-5484.

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Programs

Specialized programs vary by location. Contact us today for more information.

CoreVia Pelvic Health

CoreVia Pelvic Health is a specialized program providing care — and relief — to men, women and children. Our patients have access to specially trained pelvic health physical therapists.
CoreVia’s hallmark is advanced clinical expertise and timely access that enables our team to assess and treat symptoms related to pelvic health conditions.

For more information about CoreVia Pelvic Health, click here.

Hand Therapy

Our certified hand therapists (CHT) provide comprehensive and industry-leading treatment for hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder injuries or conditions. Our team will work with you to create an individualized program to return you to work, life and athletics as soon as possible.

For more information about hand therapy services, click here.

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation is the first nationwide comprehensive oncology rehabilitation program of its kind. ReVital focuses on helping individuals with cancer, and those in recovery, live better lives. Our highly trained therapists lead a specialized rehabilitation program that helps manage the side effects of cancer and its treatment.

For more information about ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, click here.

Select Sports Center of Excellence

When you need dedicated, sports-specific care, look to our Select Sports Centers of Excellence (COE). Our COE designation conveys the highest quality in sports medicine delivery. It's an endorsement of expertise in sports as a clinical practice.

In these centers, you'll work with specially trained sports medicine physical therapists. Their advanced clinical skills and sports experience can help all levels of athletes.

For more information about Select Sports Centers of Excellence, click here.

News & Events

NovaCare is a Best Place to Work for 2024

August 09, 2024

Exciting news! NovaCare Rehabilitation is honored to be named one of the Best Places to Work 2024 by the Philadelphia Business Journal for Southern New Jersey, Northern Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania and Lancaster County. This recognition is based on employee feedback and measures company culture, compensation, benefits and trust in leadership.

We are proud to have been chosen for this award, underscoring our commitment to providing an excellent workplace for our employees. Thank you to our incredible team for making this possible.