Daniel Prata - PT, DPT, COMT
Dr. Daniel Prata’s commitment to excellence as a physical therapist is both professional and personal. Daniel Prata decided to become a physical therapist after his father suffered an accident with dangerous chemicals which caused severe burns to his body. Daniel witnessed firsthand the importance of physical therapy in his father’s recovery. This life changing experience led Daniel to enroll at Seton Hall University physical therapy program which earned him his Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2006. Daniel’s clinical experiences in pediatrics with multiple disabled children at A. Harry Moore School, outpatient orthopedics at Sportscare and Performance Rehabilitation, and acute care rehabilitation at Trinitas Hospital earned him the Nicholas DeProspo award for his outstanding service in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
After graduate school, Daniel continued his work specializing in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. During this time Daniel earned his COMT designator as a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist though the Maitland Australian Physiotherapy seminars. Daniel has and continues to take many continue education courses to further advance his passion for both manual and physical therapy. Daniel is currently a chairperson of the American Physical Therapy Association- NJ chapter Communications Committee, and has future aspirations in completing his certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), as well as obtaining his fellowship with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.
