Stella Dimitrakakis PT, DPT, CFMT, OCS, SFMA L1, PCES

Soma Vita Physio & Wellness

Dr. Stella Dimitrakakis received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Touro College in Bayshore, NY, in 2009. In 2019, Stella became a Certified Functional Manual Therapist™ (CFMT) through the Institute of Physical Art. Since 1998, of the 200,000+ licensed Physical Therapists in the United States, less than 1% have received the distinction of becoming a Certified Functional Manual Therapist. Dr. Stella became Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association in 2022 which is held only by 4% of all Physical Therapists . Most recently, Dr. Stella became a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist through Core Exercise Solutions in 2023. With 15 years of experience, Dr. Stella provides comprehensive treatments for a wide range of conditions. She enjoys working with active adults, pregnant and postpartum women, focusing on injury prevention and helping them achieve their wellness goals. Dr. Stella’s desire to help people heal began in High School when she became an EMT-B. Shortly after graduation, she discovered physical therapy and was fascinated by how a physical therapist. can change a person’s life without surgical or pharmacological interventions. Holistic in her orientation towards wellness, Dr. Stella finds inspiration in yoga and mindfulness techniques and incorporates elements from them into her practice and care with patients. With over a decade of experience in an outpatient hospital setting, she has encountered a diverse array of cases, honing her skills to provide top-notch care. It was her unwavering commitment to delivering quality care that propelled her to establish her own practice in 2022.