Nicholas Celli
Martinsville,NJ
Summary
As a physical therapist, I believe treating everyone with respect, honesty, and humility will help ensure patients get the best care possible. I strive to create an environment where individuals are always valued and cared for while working to achieve goals and maintain a healthy life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Jag-ONE Physical Therapy
Warren, New Jersey
01.2023 - Current
- Learned how to work in a fast-moving environment where multiple tasks need to be done efficiently
- Learned interpersonal skills, how to communicate with non-English speakers, and helping non-motivated patients
- Working with different people taught me how to navigate and assess a wide variety of personalities
- Learned how to actively listen to patients, build strong connections, and improve their day by showing compassion and empathy
- Learned how a high-end physical therapy clinic/corporation is operated
Personal Trainer
Optimum Health and Exercise Therapy
Somerville, New Jersey
03.2019 - Current
- Learned and applied Active Release techniques as well as identifying muscular impingements
- Running my own workouts and speed and agility classes taught me leadership capabilities and confidence to direct a group
- Learned interpersonal skills and how to communicate efficiently during a workout while counting reps and correcting exercise form
- Established lasting relationships with my clients
- Shadowed 4 different stroke patients
- Gained an understanding of how neuroplasticity operates in real time, observing how specific areas of the brain affected by stroke influence movement
Intern
The Training Room (TTR)
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Learned how to create workout programs for different clients to fit their goals
- Learned the reasoning behind the exercises that were being performed and how to progress people in a movement (basic to advanced)
- Conducted developmental classes for kids < 8 years old to work on basic movements
- Learned how to interact with different ages of clients and how to communicate with them
Laborer
ISOD Landscaping
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Learned how to work with co-workers that could not speak English
- I learned to stay calm and maintain composure under pressure, as my boss would often react strongly to small matters
- Gained experience working a physically demanding job in extreme heat and cold, which tested my character and instilled discipline
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2027
B.S. - Exercise Science
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey12.2022
Skills
- Proven leadership
- Excellent verbal communication
- Ability to work well with others
- Strong work ethic
- Exercise programming
References
3-5 references available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteering at Soup Kitchens: S.H.I.P. in Somerville, and St. John’s Church in Newark
- Golfing
Leadership Experience
The College of New Jersey Football
- Voted captain of the team by my teammates 3 years in a row
- Was voted to wear the prestigious number 1 Jersey by my teammates 3 years in a row. (“The guy that you look to in your darkest hour, the one you call on when you need a big play, the guy that represents what it is to be a TCNJ Lion on and off the field”)
- 1st Team All-NJAC Defensive End 2021, 2022
- 1st Team D3 Team of the Week Selection 2022
Hobbies
- Volunteering at Soup Kitchens: S.H.I.P. in Somerville, and St. John's Church in Newark.
- Golfing
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
Jag-ONE Physical Therapy
01.2023 - Current
Intern
The Training Room (TTR)
01.2022 - 05.2022
Personal Trainer
Optimum Health and Exercise Therapy
03.2019 - Current
Laborer
ISOD Landscaping
06.2017 - 12.2020
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Widener University
B.S. - Exercise Science
The College of New Jersey