Mitali Shastri
PT, DPT, Rehab Program Manager
"I've had patients tell me our work together made a bigger difference than anything they'd tried before."
Mitali has been a rehab provider since 2010, 16 years of experience.
A moment that reminded her why she does this work
"I like what I do because there are so many special moments when a patient appreciates you so much for making a difference in their quality of life and being able to get them back on their feet. The family reaches out to you because they know the patient will listen to you better and trust in your care."
A win from this year
Mitali's patient was in extreme back pain with an inability to walk, and Mitali was able to help her become pain-free and walk independently again. The patient told her that no one had helped her as much before.
What people outside the field don't understand
"People outside of this field don't have enough awareness about rehabilitation, which includes the overall well-being of a person, physical, mental, spiritual, and social, and not just providing exercises."
What Mitali would want for her own family
"I want my family member to feel that their needs are being addressed and communicated well. They are well taken care of with a positive approach and individualized care."