Dr. Michelle Tawil, DPT, MSPT is the founder and president of Tawil Physical Therapy and Sports Performance. She has a strong educational background in anatomy and human function as her undergraduate degree is in Biology. She received her Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy in 2001 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ (UMDNJ) and subsequently earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from her alma mater in 2004. Her education and clinical experience have allowed her to excel in the profession she loves. She has successfully treated thousands of patients with musculoskeletal conditions and prides herself in getting her patients feeling better and better educated about injury prevention. A life-long learner, Dr. Tawil continues to participate in continuing education courses and is trained in the following philosophies/treatment paradigms: McKenzie, Mulligan, Maitland, McConnell taping, Trigger Point Dry Needling, Kinesiotaping, Myofascial Release, and Laser remodeling, just to name a few. She also enjoys teaching/instructing young adults who aspire to become Physical Therapists by being involved in work-study programs with the area high schools. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exercising, and reading.