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Meet the Staff

Rehabilitex, Inc. is a Medicare-certified facility dedicated to total body wellness. We take pride in the quality of care provided for each patient. Allow us to introduce ourselves:

Frank Gargano, PT, DPT, OCS, MCTA, CWT
President/Owner

Frank Gargano graduated from Ohio University in 1990 with dual degrees in Physical Therapy and Biological Sciences. In 1999 he became Board Certified in Orthopedics through the American Physical Therapy Association; in 2002 he received his clinical doctorate in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. He is one of thirty-nine people in the world certified to teach Brian Mulligan's manual therapy concept Mobilization with Movement. He is an international board member and Chief Financial Officer for the Mulligan Concept Teacher's Association.

Dr. Gargano is a national speaker on orthopedic topics and provides advanced educational seminars across the country. He is active in clinical research with a specialty interest in cervical spine disorders as they relate to headaches, dizziness and pain. He developed a continuing education seminar entitled “The Upper Cervical Spine in Headaches, Dizziness and Pain; "A Neuro-Orthopedic Perspective” that he instructs throughout the United States. In 2004 he was the recipient of the award for outstanding clinical excellence in recognition of his contribution to the practice of Physical Therapy.

In 1994, Dr. Gargano opened Rehabilitex Inc., a private practice orthopedic clinic in Solon, Ohio. In 2001 he was a founding partner of the Workability Network, a statewide network of 126 Physical Therapy clinics that provide industrial rehabilitation services. In 2004 he was co-founder of the Ohio Head and Neck Institute, a multidisciplinary facility that specializes in treatment of cervical pain, headache conditions, vestibular and balance disorders. In 2007 he was a founding member of Vestibular Diagnostics LLC that provide balance and vestibular diagnostics testing facilities and rehabilitation consultation. He serves as an expert witness for medical-legal case review in the area of rehabilitation.

His professional memberships include the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists, and the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.

For a listing of Frank Gargano's course offerings, click here.

For a view of Frank Gargano's Curriculum Vitae, click here.

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David Griswold

David Griswold, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist

Dave attended Muskingum College where he played football at the collegiate level and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2005. He then went on to receive his doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) from Youngstown State University in the summer of 2008. Dave has attended Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS), where he has developed his manual therapy skills. Dave’s specialty interest is spine care, general orthopedics, and rehabilitation for football athletes. Dave is currently a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), including the specialty section of orthopedics.

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Renee Gargano, PTA
Staff Physical Therapy Assistant

Renee graduated from Professional Skill Institute of Toledo in 1993. She is a licensed physical therapist assistant with an associate degree of science. Renee has had the opportunity to work with a large number of physical therapists with a wide variety of specialties. Renee has attended several continuing education courses to refine her manual therapy skills. She has extensive experience with Aquatic Physical Therapy, fibromyalgia, spine care, and the treatment of headaches and dizziness.

Theresa Roberts, BBA
VP Administration/Office Manager

Theresa has been an employee of Rehabilitex, Inc. since 1995. She earned her Associates Degree in Applied Business from Kent State University Trumbul Campus, and her Bachelors Degree from Kent State Main Campus. Her interests include gardening, reading, and cooking.

Debbie Miller
Aministrative Assistant

Debbie has been with Rehabilitex since 2002. She is responsible for scheduling patients and general office duties. Her interests include gardening, quilting, biking and hiking.

Dino DiVincenzo, PES
Clinical Technician

Dino has been with Rehabilitex since 2005. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2005, and holds an advanced Personal Training Certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Along with working at Rehabilitex, Dino performs In Home Personal Training and is the owner / trainer of Enhanced Personal Training, LLC.