Clifton Spine & Physical Therapy

Dr Michael Pogorelec and all his staff are amazing and attentive. To do their jobs well while making you feel like family is not common in the medical world. I truly appreciate having them as an option for my family’s needs.

David Niland · May 5th, 2025

Dr. Michael Pogorelec has played a major part of my physical, emotional, and mental well being. He is not only my Chiropractor, but a family friend for over 25 years. Dr. Mike is knowledgeable, compassionate, professional, personable, and caring. He treats his patients as if they were family. Dr. Mike treats each individual patient's needs with specific techniques. He is not a one size fits all Chiropractor. Dr. Pogorelec has state of the art equipment such as the DRX9000, a water bed, and his newest addition called Radial Shockwave Therapy. His entire staff is welcoming, accommodating, and very friendly! The Doctors at Clifton Spine and Physical Therapy have one thing in common, that is "to provide excellent care and get you back to your daily life of living each day, one day at a time". Without a doubt, I would highly recommend Dr. Michael Pogorelec's practice to anyone who needs to heal and live without pain! Dr. Joelle Manganella is a one of a kind Physical Therapist. I have been to several PT's and none of them could touch Dr. Jo and her knowledge and techniques with a ten foot pole! I have just starting to see her several months ago and she treats me as if I were part of her family. She has not only helped me recover physically, but also emotional, mentally, and psychologically! Dr. Joelle treats each patient as an individual according to there needs. At your appointments, she is right there with you, starting you up on a routine she designated for you, demonstrating what exercises she wants you to do, makes sure you are doing them correctly, and continuously asks how's the pain: "better, worse, or the same"? I found the following Laws of Physical Therapy, but I believe from the bottom of my heart and in my soul, that this is an oath Dr. Joelle has taken to be the best she could be with each of her patients both physically and psychology to keep them motivated until they are feeling better: 1. NEVER SAY YOU CAN'T Because you'll do it anyway 2. NEVER SAY, "IT'S EASY" Because we'll just make it harder 3. NEVER SAY "I WANT TO GO HOME" Because you'll just stay longer 4. NEVER LOSE COUNT Because you'll start at one again 5. NEVER GIVE UP Because we will never let you Dr. Joelle Manganella has taught me to follow her plan of action she set up for me to do at home, in order to achieve success! Believe it or not, by doing what she tells me to do, I am reaping the rewards of my efforts each day that were set forth by Dr. Jo! If you are in pain, have a sports injury, or had to had surgery, etc.. and you need a truly honest, compassionate, caring, and personable Physical Therapist, I highly recommend Dr. Joelle Manganella! Dr. Joelle is one of my SuperHeroines and I'm sure she'll become yours too!

Frances Ann Messina · September 9th, 2025

Where do I start! This is honestly been The best physical therapist Office I’ve ever been to. Joel is very sweet and humble and is very caring about your needs. She’s always making sure that you’re OK and if you need any assistance with any of your exercise's. Dr.Mike is awesome 🤩 to. I highly recommend them Love you guys ❤️🙏

Leslie · April 28th, 2025