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
.Ethan graduated from River Valley Community College in May of 2021 with his Physical Therapist's Assistant degree, previously completing an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences at Franklin Pierce University. His experience ranges from assisted living care to outpatient orthopaedics, which he has found most satisfying while working with a wide variety of patients including post operative, athletic related injuries and general orthopaedic injuries.
Ethan’s affinity for the field stems from a love of sports related injury, although his sports career halted following high school. He remains active by hitting the slopes, golfing, various pick-up sports games, and dominates yard games with friends and family. He will help guide your road to recovery with a well focused, yet relaxed approach and environment. Additionally, he believes the 60-70s have the best music to offer.
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.
Mark Deshcenes, PTA
Graduated from Greater Lowell High School in 1989, earning High School All-American status in Cross Country and Track & Field. After High School he joined the U.S. Army where he served as a Medic from 1992-1999 and then as a Physical Therapist Assistant from 1999-2001. After the military, Mark attended Hesser College, graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant Program in 2003 with an Associate's Degree, and became licensed to practice in MA that December.
From 2010-2013, attended the University of New Hampshire where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Health Management and Policy. In 2020, he earned a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration from SNHU. Mark is an avid sports fan and is very passionate about the New England sports teams. He is married and has 3 children and 3 step children. Michelle and I love going to Disney on vacation and going antiquing whenever we get the chance.
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.
