Carmel Ordeniza, Physical Therapist 
What is the essence of what you do?
As physical therapist I believe I can be instrumental in improving the abilities and lives of my patients by teaching them how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits, providing enthusiastic and encouraging therapeutic sessions, and using my knowledge and experiences to develop goal oriented objectives.
What are some of your personal interest outside of work?
I love to travel. It teaches me more than what I can read and it always changes my perspectives and conceptions of conventional.
I love photography. I love taking pictures of people i love, specially the candid ones.
In my downtime, I love to watch old, black and white movies. I love those classic films- foreign or local.
What are some of the things you believe in? It can be a favorite quote or words of wisdom, etc.— something that identifies you.
The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.
What do you like most about working for this organization?
We are a team. Everyone in the staff strive to offer the best patient care possible. I like that there is trust and open communication among us, and each one have their own strengths that complements with the team- synergy.
What do you like most about caring for patients?
Walking the journey with them, guiding and assisting them to surpass their ‘challenge’, and working together to improve their quality of life is always fulfilling for me professionally and personally.
Why did you choose to become a physical therapist?
Since at a young age I have been exposed to healthcare as my mother was working as an ECG/EKG technician in a hospital and coincidentally her office was situated close to the PT-OT rehab and it amazed me how these therapists were working and helping patients re-learn how to walk and move again. I thought they were superheroes.
What do you think your patients like about you?
That I listen and is attentive to their needs, I make them feel comfortable and at ease despite their ‘discomfort’ and also that I don’t give them false hopes about the outcomes of their condition.
What do you think the patients like the most about the organization?
That we are all professionals. Patients are always looking forward to seeing and working with us because they also feel they are part of this ‘team’.
EMAIL: carmel@restoreplusny.com
