ABOUT
Atlas Physiotherapy was founded on the belief that every individual is unique; therefore, we should provide an experience that is unique to every individual. We guarantee you will always receive personalized attention while under our care with the ultimate goal to empower you to continue your therapy independently with our education on the foundations of rehabilitation.
MEET THE TEAM
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DR. MICHAEL GIAMANCO
WebMD Profile
Dr. Michael Giamanco is a Physical therapist and Co-Founder of Atlas Physiotherapy located in Pooler, GA. He graduated with his doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2020. He has also been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) sanctioned by the National Strength and Conditioning Association since 2017. He has experience working with student-athletes of varying levels, ranging from college to youth athletes as both a physical therapist and CSCS. As a Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional, he specializes in treating golfers and other rotational sports athletes. With a unique background in manual therapy and strength training, Dr. Giamanco is able to address underlying impairments and movement dysfunctions allowing patients to return to their prior activities with confidence. He likes to spend his free time working out, playing golf and other recreational sports, spoiling his dogs, and spending time with friends/family.
CERTIFICATIONS
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Voted "Best Physical Therapist"
in 2023
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Michelle was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and moved to Savannah, GA in 2008. She has a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, but while in Savannah, earned a Certificate from Savannah Technological College in Healthcare Billing and Coding, and she is also a Certified Phlebotomist. In her free time, Michelle enjoys training her 3 dachshunds in Agility and Obedience, volunteering at her church, and spending time fishing and boating with her husband of 9 years John.
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B.S in Health Sciences and M.S Sports/Exercise Sciences – Kinesiology from the University of Central Florida
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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
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NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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Dry Needling 1 and 2 Certifications (DN 1 & 2)
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Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional (TPI Level 2 Medical Certification)