Episode 15: Tips to Manage Chronic Pain with Chronic Pain Specialist, Macy Guisto
This week, we hear from a special guest, Macy Guisto, a Physical Therapist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She specializes in chronic pain.
You’ll learn:
Why chronic pain occurs
Pain reprocessing therapy
Why it’s important to have an identity outside of your diagnosis
Macy Guisto graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in May of 2020 with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Prior to Thomas Jefferson she earned her B.S. in Kinesiology from Penn State University. Macy's journey as a physical therapist at Wonsettler Physical Therapy began in June of 2021. She is currently working towards her Therapeutic Pain Specialist Certification through Evidence in Motion, after which she plans to begin one-on-one pain coaching.
When asked about her passion for PT, Macy said “I am fully committed to providing patient-centered care focused on empowering each patient to achieve their goals. A large passion of mine is working closely with each patient to uncover what drives that individual most -- tapping into this potential can allow the patient to excel immensely at achieving their goals! Furthermore, I pride myself on providing a holistic approach to patient care in which we focus not only on the physical aspect of movement optimization, but also the mental component.”
When Macy isn’t at work, you can find her baking, doing DIY projects at home or building up her running mileage.
You can find Macy on Instagram @paincoachmacy or email her at macy.guisto@gmail.com
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