Our Dracut Physical Therapy Staff
Danny Bonnano DPT
Danny graduated from UMass Lowell with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of 2023. Prior to completing his doctorate, he attended Merrimack College, graduating in 2019, with his BA in Exercise Science. There he worked with a number of Division 1 and 2 athletes. Danny also served as a liaison for the New England College of Sports Medicine for two years. He completed a clinical rotation in 2021 with Scaccia Physical Therapy and joined the Dracut staff full time in August of 2023.
Danny grew up playing baseball and football, where sports injuries led to his interest in physical therapy. When not at the therapy clinic, you can find him working on a local farm in Methuen on the weekends. He also thoroughly enjoys spending time with his two nieces, friends, and wife-to-be.
Danny enjoys treating patients of all ages as well as a variety of conditions. He believes the combination of manual therapy and exercise is the recipe for success with PT. He is committed to listening and understanding patient’s needs to allow them to achieve their goals.
KAELEIGH STINEDURF DPT
Kaeleigh graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Franklin Pierce University in 2023. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science in 2018 from Bob Jones University. She enjoys the relational aspect of physical therapy and helping her patients decrease their pain and get them back to doing what they love to do. In her free time she enjoys hiking and spending time with her family.
Ethan Glynn PTA
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Kim Martel PTA
Kim attended Mount Wachusett Community College and graduated with her Physical Therapist Assistant degree in 2013. Prior to this she attended Westfield State University and graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Movement Science in 2011. She has been working in outpatient orthopedics since starting her career as a PTA and also does per diem Home PT. Kim enjoys working with a variety of patients including athletes, post op patients and individuals with general orthopedic injuries.
While attending Westfield State University, Kim was a part of the women’s soccer team which she remains passionate about. She continues to enjoy staying active in the gym, spending time with family and friends, traveling and relaxing with her adorable cat Willow.
MICHELE FOX, DPT
Michele is currently the Associate Program Director of the DPT program and Associate Director of Clinical Education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Biological Sciences from Cornell University and her Masters of Physical Therapy and transitional Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She has been working as an outpatient PT for the past 22 years and has worked in a variety of settings including occupational health, sports physical therapy, outpatient orthopedics and home care. In addition, she is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Michele joined Dracut Physical Therapy in 2012 as a part time physical therapist. Michele has been a competitive swimmer for over 40 years. She has focused on open water swimming the last 5 years with a preference for ocean swims. She also competed in triathlons for 15 years.
BOB SCACCIA, PT & FOUNDER
Bob Scaccia graduated with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 1994. He graduated from UMass Lowell with a Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology in 1992.
He earned his Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification in 1997 from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Bob worked in outpatient sports and orthopaedic clinics for 7 years before opening Scaccia PT&SC in 2001.
He has worked with a variety of physical therapy clients but has specialized in sports and orthopaedic patients throughout his career. Bob has attended multiple continuing education courses with a focus on manual treatments. He has trained college and high school athletes from all sports and specializes in training wrestlers and baseball players, with a focus on pitchers.
While at U-Lowell, Bob played football from 1988-1991 on a team that went 32-4 in that span. He was captain of the 1991 NEFC championship team, was a three year starter at defensive back, earning All-New England honors and twice earning All-Conference. He also holds the U-Lowell career record for interceptions.
Deanna Malko, RECEPTIONIST
Deanna joined the Scaccia Physical Therapy team in April of 2023 as the receptionist in the Dracut location. She is the smiling face you will first encounter in Dracut. She handles scheduling and checking in patients as well as helping patients understand their insurance benefits. When she is not working and assisting patients and staff, Deanna loves going to the beach, attending concerts, and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
